The Bombay High Court has reinstated a ban on Cognizant's use of its logo in India, pending the resolution of a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Atyati Technologies. This decision overturns a previous order that had allowed Cognizant to continue using the logo.
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Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab has banned American soft drinks, including Coca-Cola and Pepsi, from its campus. Announced by Chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal, the move responds to the US doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. Framed as part of a modern ‘Swadeshi 2.0’ campaign, the ban encourages students and citizens to prioritise Indian products, echoing the 1905 Swadeshi movement.
In 1973, IAS officer Yogendra Narain's posting to Muzaffarnagar as district magistrate led him to assist the Banwariya community, who faced police harassment due to historical stigma. Narain's intervention included establishing a school, promoting education and employment, and ending police harassment. Over five decades, his efforts resulted in around 130 villagers securing government jobs, transforming the community's prospects.
Lionel Messi marked a potentially final World Cup qualifier on home soil with a goal, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. The emotional match at Ms Monumental stadium saw tributes to Messi, with fans celebrating his illustrious career. Youngster Franco Mastantuono also impressed in his first international start, while Messi's two goals highlighted Argentina's dominance.
Employees of Canara Bank in Kochi, under the BEFI banner, protested against the regional manager's alleged ban on serving beef in the bank's canteen. The employees served beef on the premises, asserting that the manager, instructed the canteen staff to exclude the dish due to his personal dietary preferences.
Goa is set to host the FIDE World Cup in 2025, marking its return to India after 23 years, reminiscent of the 2002 World Junior Championship where Levon Aronian emerged victorious. The event not only boosted Goa's tourism, particularly attracting Russian visitors, but also showcased the region's hospitality and organisational capabilities.
Indian bank operations will proceed normally on August 30, 2025, a fifth Saturday, while digital services remain accessible during holidays. Branch visits are necessary for specific tasks like KYC updates and deceased account settlements.
For the first time this millennium, excluding the Covid period, Indian visits to the US declined in June 2025, dropping 8% to 2.1 lakh. This fall aligns with an overall decrease in international visitors to the US. While industry experts hesitate to attribute the decline solely to stricter visa policies, concerns are rising, particularly regarding student visas.
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 in 2023, below the replacement level of 2.1, while rural India's TFR reached the replacement rate for the first time. Bihar recorded the highest TFR at 2.8, and Delhi had the lowest at 1.2. The Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) for India is estimated at 0.
In Etawah, police arrested a pet owner after an 11-year-old boy died from severe dog bite injuries. A post-mortem confirmed the boy's death was due to the dog attack, which included multiple neck wounds. Locals reported the same dog had injured two laborers previously, prompting residents to drive the dog away for safety.
Justice Vishal Mishra withdrew from an illegal mining case. This happened after Sanjay Pathak, a BJP MLA, contacted him. Pathak's son and mother are directors of Nirmala Minerals. The company faces accusations of illegal mining in Jabalpur and Katni. A petition was filed after inaction on a complaint. The case is now before the Chief Justice.