Infosys has escalated its legal battle against Cognizant by filing a counterclaim accusing Cognizant and CEO Ravi Kumar of anti-competitive tactics to hinder its Helix healthcare platform. Infosys alleges Cognizant obstructed Helix's development, restricted access to training programs, and misused confidential information. This counters a 2024 lawsuit from Cognizant's subsidiary claiming Infosys stole trade secrets for Helix.
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Former cricketers criticized Virat Kohli for bumping into Australian rookie Sam Konstas during the fourth Test in Melbourne. The incident occurred while Konstas was off to a flying start. Umpire Michael Gough and Usman Khawaja intervened to calm the situation. Ravi Shastri and Michael Vaughan disapproved of Kohli's actions, deeming them unnecessary and inappropriate.
The Mahalunge MIDC police cracked a jewellery burglary case using CCTV footage that highlighted a suspect's distinctive walking style. Tullu Kumar Raut was arrested, and 260g of stolen gold ornaments was recovered from a jeweller in Bihar. Raut admitted to the crime, attributing it to financial needs for his wife's treatment.
Following MNS protests against Hindi signage at a Mumbai Metro construction site, MMRDA began replacing it with Marathi. MNS now plans to target educational institutions, demanding prominent Marathi name boards. This comes after bank unions alleged intimidation by individuals claiming to be MNS members during a previous language campaign, even as Raj Thackeray paused the bank-focused efforts.
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is excited about Mohammed Shami's return to the squad as an experienced pacer. After recovering from an ankle surgery, Shami made a remarkable comeback in domestic tournaments and now aims to lead the pace attack in the T20I series against England in Bumrah's absence.
Controversy surrounds pacer Harshit Rana's concussion substitution for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England, with former players questioning the decision's fairness. Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan argue that Ramandeep Singh would have been a more appropriate replacement, urging review of concussion rules by cricket authorities.
A truck carrying fruit vendors fell into a valley on the Savanur-Hubballi Road in Karnataka, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 15 injuries. The accident occurred when the truck swerved to avoid an overtaking vehicle. In a separate incident, four people, including three students, died when their vehicle overturned near Sindhanur, Raichur district.
Somil Mehta from Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends selling Hindalco at Rs 586 with a target of Rs 540, and Infosys at Rs 1,822 with a target of Rs 1,800. Hindalco has broken a long-term trend line, while Infosys has dropped out of its consolidation range, indicating downward trends for both stocks.
President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Brics nations about facing 100 percent tariffs if they attempt to replace the US dollar with another currency. Emphasising the need to maintain the dollar's role in global trade, Trump stated that any country trying to create a Brics currency or adopting another currency will face economic consequences.
The BJP has appointed first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, marking its return to power after 27 years. Gupta, a three-time councillor, was unanimously elected, and her appointment signifies the party's strategy to maintain caste and community balance in the cabinet.