This week in tech witnessed notable events including SEBI's Rs 50 crore fine on Asmita Patel, Infosys laying off campus recruits, Zomato rebranding to Eternal Ltd., and TCS cutting senior employees' variable pay. Dell reinstated a mandatory five-day office work, while Amazon realigned AWS to streamline decision-making.
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KL Rahul's unbeaten half-century powered Delhi Capitals to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul, playing against his former team, reached the 5,000-run milestone in the IPL during his innings. Abishek Porel's aggressive knock of 51 also contributed significantly to Delhi's successful chase of 160, while Mukesh Kumar's four-wicket haul restricted Lucknow to a manageable total.
Supreme Court upholds the ban on the sale and manufacture of firecrackers, including green ones, in the National Capital Region, citing the right to health under Article 21. The court noted that the impact of air pollution is severe on the common man, particularly those who can't afford air purifiers.
US President Donald Trump warns vandals targeting Tesla vehicles, emphasizing that those caught could face up to 20 years in prison. This follows Attorney General Pam Bondi's statement on potential severe sentences for vandalizing Tesla, considered domestic terrorism due to the extensive damage inflicted.
Tragedy struck a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car plowed into a crowd, leaving two dead, including a child, and at least 68 injured, 15 critically. The black BMW sped 400 meters towards the town hall before hitting market-goers. Disturbing videos circulating online appear to show the horrific incident.
Kunal Kamra's comedy special 'Naya Bharat' sparked a political dispute when Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis demanded an apology from Kamra. The comedy piece featured a joke about deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to protests and vandalism by Shiv Sena workers at the venue. Opposition leaders criticized the government's reaction.
Several international students in the U.S. face arrests and deportation for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and allegedly supporting Hamas. Notable cases include Tufts University's Rumeysa Ozturk, Columbia's Mahmoud Khalil, and Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri. Each faces legal battles amid accusations, with varied backgrounds and alleged activities.
Apple CEO Tim Cook's 2024 total compensation reached $74.6 million, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by performance-based incentives. His package included salary, stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits. Despite strong earnings, the board maintained his 2025 compensation structure unchanged, citing Cook's exceptional performance.
With the Delhi assembly polls approaching, the BJP has announced its first list of candidates, including four sitting legislators, two former MPs, and eight previous MLAs. Notable candidates include Parvesh Verma facing Arvind Kejriwal and Ramesh Bidhuri contesting against CM Atishi. The elections are scheduled for February, with AAP and Congress also naming their candidates.
Stephen A. Smith, previously critical of Bronny James, has changed his stance after Bronny's impressive performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith acknowledged Bronny's elevated confidence and poise, crediting the Lakers' coaching staff for his development, while reiterating his unchanged views on LeBron's influence.
India captain Rohit Sharma played a match-winning innings of 119 runs in the second ODI against England, helping the team chase down 305 runs with ease. With this win, India secured a 2-0 lead in the series. Rohit’s knock marked his 32nd ODI hundred, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in runs as an opener across formats.