The legal battle between Infosys and Cognizant has intensified as Cognizant accuses Infosys of stealing trade secrets related to its TriZetto software. Infosys counters, alleging that Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar, delayed the launch of Infosys Helix while negotiating for a job with Cognizant.
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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.
Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality Restaurant. Joined by Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra, and other family members, they savored the restaurant's famous chole-bhature. Rahul Gandhi shared photos of the gathering on Instagram, recommending the dish to his followers.
Farmers in Amroha are destroying their cauliflower crops due to low prices of Rs 1 per kg, causing heavy losses. They typically sell to local markets supplying Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand, but high transport costs and middlemen leave them struggling. Last year's good prices led to overproduction this season, resulting in excess supply and plummeting wholesale prices.
The stampede at Maha Kumbh offered a chance to opposition parties to criticize the BJP govt’s handling of the event, alleging mismanagement and VIP focus. Key political figures, including PM Modi and President Murmu, planned visits to the Mela on non-shahi snan days to avoid impacting crowd control.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's upcoming resignation has sparked a race within the Liberal Party to succeed him. Notable frontrunners include Transport Minister Anita Anand and MP Chandra Arya, both of Indian origin. While Anand is a high-ranking minister, Arya has raised his voice against Trudeau's policies. Indian Canadians are proud and optimistic about their representation.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Union home minister Amit Shah amidst speculation of renewing alliances for the upcoming assembly polls. AIADMK had previously severed ties with BJP due to growing ambitions and controversial remarks. Their tumultuous partnership history includes alliances and significant electoral losses, yet they intermittently collaborated since 1998.
Prime Minister Modi criticized the Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Delhi, accusing them of lacking vision and mismanaging resources. He urged Delhites to support the BJP for better development. Modi also highlighted the renovation expenditures of the Delhi CM's residence during the pandemic. He inaugurated the Namo Bharat corridor as part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Rapid Transit System.
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