Nashik police have arrested six IT firm employees, including one accused of sexual exploitation under a false marriage promise. Five others face charges of sexual harassment and religious insult against women colleagues over four years. A special investigation team is probing nine registered cases, with an HR official also named as a suspect.
The United States is set to host an Indian delegation this month, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade talks. This follows a productive meeting between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is in the US to review trade, defense, and technology ties.
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, TCS said the final dividend will be paid on the third day after the conclusion of its 31st Annual General Meeting.
Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,800, BSE Sensex was down over 1,000 points intraday.
Software giant Oracle is reportedly laying off around 700 workers in California, with job cuts expected by June 1. This move is part of a larger wave of layoffs, potentially impacting thousands, as the company invests heavily in AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Oracle faces scrutiny over its H-1B visa filings, sparking debate about American job displacement.
The Congress has withdrawn its candidate from the Baramati by-election, following an advisory from Sharad Pawar to support NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar. Despite the Congress exit, over 30 independent candidates remain, prompting NCP efforts to persuade them to withdraw before the deadline.
Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in Beirut.
Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,800, BSE Sensex was down over 1,000 points.
Despite the temporary pause in hostilities, industry executives have cautioned that a full return to normal oil trade could take at least three months.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation frameworks, threatens the fragile peace ahead of crucial talks.
