TCS sees 9% YoY rise in profit, beats estimates

TCS results: TCS’ board recommended a second interim dividend of Rs 9 per share and approved a share buyback program totaling Rs 17,000 crore at Rs 4,150 per share.

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76% of first-year students at IIT-Bombay claim ‘academic stress’

Shaken by the suicide of a first-year student early this year, IIT-Bombay carried out a survey to gauge stress levels within its bright but rigorous academic environment. The results have now served to reinforce the views put forward by a high-level committee – an overwhelming number of freshers at the engineering school feel stressed,...

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Girl rejects man’s advances, pushed in front of train, loses legs & arm

A 17-year-old girl in Bareilly lost both her legs and left arm after being pushed in front of a moving train by her stalker. She is in critical condition and receiving treatment in a private hospital. Three police personnel, including the SHO, have been suspended for negligence. The victim’s parents will receive immediate compensation...

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Pregnant UP woman stuck with hubby, kid in Tel Aviv shelter

Jaideep Kaur and her husband, Mohit Randhawa, who are currently in Israel, had to take shelter in a bunker due to the ongoing conflict. Kaur, who is six months pregnant, expressed gratitude for the safety provided by the bunker. The couple had limited access to news and communication, relying mostly on FaceTime to connect...

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HC rejects recognition of mosque as Krishna Janmabhoomi

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Masjid as Krishna Janmabhoomi. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker and Justice Ashutosh Srivastava passed the order while dismissing a PIL filed by Mahek Maheshwari, an advocate.

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Carjackers run over cabbie, drag body for 1km near IGIA

A taxi driver in New Delhi was killed after being run over and dragged for over a kilometre by carjackers. The incident occurred on a busy highway close to the airport, and a video of the incident went viral on social media, causing outrage. The police have arrested the two carjackers and recovered the...

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World Cup: Cricket fever drives unprecedented bumper TV sales despite shraddh

If cricket is a religion in India, then the World Cup is its most joyous festival. The fervour and frenzy of cricket fans has more than offset the traditional reluctance to make purchases during the shraddh period. And with the blockbuster India-Pakistan match looming ever larger, sales, deliveries and installations of new TVs, especially...

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NIA court orders confiscation of Khalistan Liberation Force man’s land

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized agricultural land belonging to Lakhbir Singh Rode, nephew of militant Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, in Moga district. Lakhbir is suspected to be living in Pakistan and is the head of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF).

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Denied MNF ticket, Mizoram Speaker quits, set to join BJP

Lalrinliana Sailo, the Speaker of the Mizoram assembly and member of the Mizo National Front (MNF), has resigned from his position and the party. Sailo stated that he will join the BJP and work towards resolving the state’s financial issues. He was denied a ticket by the MNF for the upcoming elections. Sailo has...

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