TCS freezes 'Wings', its promotion & upskilling assessment program, amid AI reset: Report
TCS has frozen 'Wings', its internal upskilling and assessment program, raising concerns among employees who viewed it as a way of getting increments and promotions, Moneycontrol reported. TCS told employees that the move was part of its "AI-first strategy", changing deployment needs and evolving business requirements. This comes as TCS rolled out muted increments, triggering backlash from staff.
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TCS has frozen 'Wings', its internal upskilling and assessment program, raising concerns among employees who viewed it as a way of getting increments and promotions, Moneycontrol reported. TCS told employees that the move was part of its "AI-first strategy", changing deployment needs and evolving business requirements. This comes as TCS rolled out muted increments, triggering backlash from staff.
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Deepinder Goyal opts out of $30-mn investment in Pixxel: Report
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and former CEO of Eternal, has opted out of a planned $25–30 million (around ₹240-290 crore) investment in space-tech startup Pixxel, reported Moneycontrol. The report said Goyal decided to focus on personal ventures such as LAT Aerospace, Temple, and Continue. Meanwhile, Pixxel has reportedly increased its funding round target from $55–60 million to $80–100 million.
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Deepinder Goyal, Founder and former CEO of Eternal, has opted out of a planned $25–30 million (around ₹240-290 crore) investment in space-tech startup Pixxel, reported Moneycontrol. The report said Goyal decided to focus on personal ventures such as LAT Aerospace, Temple, and Continue. Meanwhile, Pixxel has reportedly increased its funding round target from $55–60 million to $80–100 million.
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Why is Cockroach Janta Party's X account blocked in India?
The X account of Cockroach Janta Party was withheld following a direction from the Centre after Intelligence Bureau (IB) raised "national security concerns", The Indian Express quoted a senior government official as saying. "The IB believed the account was posting inflammatory content through its account, which could have jeopardised the country's national security," the official reportedly said.
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The X account of Cockroach Janta Party was withheld following a direction from the Centre after Intelligence Bureau (IB) raised "national security concerns", The Indian Express quoted a senior government official as saying. "The IB believed the account was posting inflammatory content through its account, which could have jeopardised the country's national security," the official reportedly said.
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2 Indians die on way down after scaling Mount Everest
Two Indian climbers died while descending after summiting Mount Everest. An official said one climber became exhausted and Sherpa guides rescued him from Balcony to South Col overnight, but couldn't save him. The second climber summited at around 5:30 pm on Thursday and became exhausted at Hillary Step, where his two Sherpa guides were unable to bring him back alive.
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12:24 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Two Indian climbers died while descending after summiting Mount Everest. An official said one climber became exhausted and Sherpa guides rescued him from Balcony to South Col overnight, but couldn't save him. The second climber summited at around 5:30 pm on Thursday and became exhausted at Hillary Step, where his two Sherpa guides were unable to bring him back alive.
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Vegetable vendor seen wearing AI data collector on his head in B'luru, earns ₹350/hour
A video has surfaced showing a roadside vegetable vendor in Bengaluru working while wearing an iPhone-holding headband. The vendor revealed that his headband was collecting real-world data to train AI and was helping him earn ₹350/hour, which translates to about ₹1,05,000/month. "A street vendor may be out-earning half of corporate India," the man who posted the video said.
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12:16 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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A video has surfaced showing a roadside vegetable vendor in Bengaluru working while wearing an iPhone-holding headband. The vendor revealed that his headband was collecting real-world data to train AI and was helping him earn ₹350/hour, which translates to about ₹1,05,000/month. "A street vendor may be out-earning half of corporate India," the man who posted the video said.
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Donald Trump Jr to marry in Bahamas amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump Jr. is set to marry fiancée Bettina Anderson this weekend during an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas. This ceremony is expected to remain low-key and restricted to a very limited guest list featuring only close family members and trusted friends. Reports suggest fewer than 50 guests are expected to attend the celebrations.
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Donald Trump Jr. is set to marry fiancée Bettina Anderson this weekend during an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas. This ceremony is expected to remain low-key and restricted to a very limited guest list featuring only close family members and trusted friends. Reports suggest fewer than 50 guests are expected to attend the celebrations.
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Laid-off Meta employee says she feels ‘free’ now
A former Meta employee has gone viral after revealing she felt 'free' and 'happy' following her layoff. Product designer Asha Raval said corporate success no longer brought fulfillment and that she wanted to reconnect with her creative passions. Her candid reaction sparked widespread discussion online about burnout, work-life balance, personal identity.
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A former Meta employee has gone viral after revealing she felt 'free' and 'happy' following her layoff. Product designer Asha Raval said corporate success no longer brought fulfillment and that she wanted to reconnect with her creative passions. Her candid reaction sparked widespread discussion online about burnout, work-life balance, personal identity.
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Umar Khalid gets 3-day interim bail
Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3. Khalid, who's in jail in a UAPA case alleging larger conspiracy in commission of 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, has been granted the bail for his mother's medical surgery and to take part in Chehlum ritual of his uncle.
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Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3. Khalid, who's in jail in a UAPA case alleging larger conspiracy in commission of 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, has been granted the bail for his mother's medical surgery and to take part in Chehlum ritual of his uncle.
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Bihar deserves an IPL team: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pitched for the creation of an IPL franchise from Bihar, asking, "Don't you think Bihar deserves an unparalleled team of its own, just like CSK, MI and KKR?" Citing the IPL performances of Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sakib Hussain, he added on X, "The soil of Bihar has given the country many exceptional cricketers."
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Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pitched for the creation of an IPL franchise from Bihar, asking, "Don't you think Bihar deserves an unparalleled team of its own, just like CSK, MI and KKR?" Citing the IPL performances of Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sakib Hussain, he added on X, "The soil of Bihar has given the country many exceptional cricketers."
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Thailand tightens airport screening amid Ebola alert
Thailand has tightened airport screening and health surveillance measures amid rising Ebola concerns linked to outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda. Authorities have directed airlines and airports to strictly follow health protocols, enhance passenger screening, and improve contact tracing. Travelers from high-risk regions have been advised to follow mandatory health and quarantine guidelines.
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Thailand has tightened airport screening and health surveillance measures amid rising Ebola concerns linked to outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda. Authorities have directed airlines and airports to strictly follow health protocols, enhance passenger screening, and improve contact tracing. Travelers from high-risk regions have been advised to follow mandatory health and quarantine guidelines.
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ICMR hosts first annual clinical trial conference 2026
ICMR organised its first Annual Clinical Trial Conference 2026 on International Clinical Trials Day, focusing on integrated medicine and clinical research growth in India. Experts discussed regulatory reforms, ethical review systems, and collaboration in trials. A major phase-3 study also found Ayurvedic medicines as effective as standard iron-folic acid therapy for treating anemia in women.
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ICMR organised its first Annual Clinical Trial Conference 2026 on International Clinical Trials Day, focusing on integrated medicine and clinical research growth in India. Experts discussed regulatory reforms, ethical review systems, and collaboration in trials. A major phase-3 study also found Ayurvedic medicines as effective as standard iron-folic acid therapy for treating anemia in women.
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L&T chief Subrahmanyan, who made 'stare at wife on Sundays' remark, enters ₹100-cr club
L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan earned ₹120.84 crore in FY26, making him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. His payout includes ₹4.32-crore salary, ₹21.36-crore retirement benefits and ₹74.80-crore commission. Subrahmanyan had sparked a row in 2025 when he urged employees to adopt 90-hour workweeks by working on weekends, saying, "How long can you stare at your wife?"
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L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan earned ₹120.84 crore in FY26, making him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. His payout includes ₹4.32-crore salary, ₹21.36-crore retirement benefits and ₹74.80-crore commission. Subrahmanyan had sparked a row in 2025 when he urged employees to adopt 90-hour workweeks by working on weekends, saying, "How long can you stare at your wife?"
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Extremely inappropriate: NCW on Twisha's mother-in-law's remarks
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), condemned Giribala Singh’s remarks on daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma as “extremely inappropriate”. She said the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and sought an Action Taken Report from the authorities. Giribala, a retired judge, claimed Twisha was addicted to drugs and had undergone an abortion.
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12:56 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), condemned Giribala Singh’s remarks on daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma as “extremely inappropriate”. She said the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and sought an Action Taken Report from the authorities. Giribala, a retired judge, claimed Twisha was addicted to drugs and had undergone an abortion.
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Children face highest heat stroke risk amid severe heat
Experts have warned that infants and young children face the highest risk of heat stroke as temperatures soar across India. With several states recording nearly 45°C and Nautapa approaching, health authorities advised parents to keep children hydrated, indoors during peak afternoon hours, and watch for symptoms like fever, vomiting, irritability, and breathing difficulty.
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Experts have warned that infants and young children face the highest risk of heat stroke as temperatures soar across India. With several states recording nearly 45°C and Nautapa approaching, health authorities advised parents to keep children hydrated, indoors during peak afternoon hours, and watch for symptoms like fever, vomiting, irritability, and breathing difficulty.
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Baruah sisters spotlight Assam’s identity at Cannes 2026
Assamese mother-daughter duo Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah represented Northeast India at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in custom Manish Malhotra couture. Their appearance highlighted Assamese heritage and cultural identity on a global stage. The duo said the moment was about increasing visibility and ensuring the Northeast receives equal representation internationally.
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Assamese mother-daughter duo Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah represented Northeast India at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in custom Manish Malhotra couture. Their appearance highlighted Assamese heritage and cultural identity on a global stage. The duo said the moment was about increasing visibility and ensuring the Northeast receives equal representation internationally.
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MP govt recommends CBI probe in Twisha Sharma death case
The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday recommended a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. Her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala, have been accused of murder and dowry harassment. Samarth has been absconding since her death on May 12, and a lookout circular has been issued against him.
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01:29 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh government on Friday recommended a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. Her husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala, have been accused of murder and dowry harassment. Samarth has been absconding since her death on May 12, and a lookout circular has been issued against him.
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Key facts about Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his 254th birth anniversary
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, known as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance', played a major role in abolishing the Sati system in India. On his birth anniversary, his contributions to women's rights, modern education, and social reform are being remembered. He also founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to promote equality and rational thinking.
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy, known as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance', played a major role in abolishing the Sati system in India. On his birth anniversary, his contributions to women's rights, modern education, and social reform are being remembered. He also founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to promote equality and rational thinking.
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Transformers & Rectifiers India secures ₹228 crore GETCO order
Transformers & Rectifiers (India) secured a ₹228.26 crore order from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation for supply of six transformers and two reactors along with associated works. The company stated that execution is scheduled by August 2028. The order strengthens its domestic transmission equipment order pipeline and provides medium-term revenue visibility through phased execution.
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Transformers & Rectifiers (India) secured a ₹228.26 crore order from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation for supply of six transformers and two reactors along with associated works. The company stated that execution is scheduled by August 2028. The order strengthens its domestic transmission equipment order pipeline and provides medium-term revenue visibility through phased execution.
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Which teams featured in the first-ever FIFA World Cup?
A total of 13 teams participated in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay. They were Argentina, Chile, France, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Romania, Peru, the United States, Paraguay, and Belgium. The tournament, which was won by Uruguay, featured no qualification process, with every FIFA-affiliated nation invited to compete.
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01:39 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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A total of 13 teams participated in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay. They were Argentina, Chile, France, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Romania, Peru, the United States, Paraguay, and Belgium. The tournament, which was won by Uruguay, featured no qualification process, with every FIFA-affiliated nation invited to compete.
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Man seen attacking police with concrete slab during demolition in Mumbai, held
Mumbai Police have arrested Saddam, suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ behind the violence during a demolition drive in Bandra's Garib Nagar area. A video from the protest site reportedly shows him attacking police personnel with a concrete slab. Earlier, 16 people were arrested and a case was registered against 100 to 150 people.
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01:33 pm Friday, 22 May 2026
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Mumbai Police have arrested Saddam, suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ behind the violence during a demolition drive in Bandra's Garib Nagar area. A video from the protest site reportedly shows him attacking police personnel with a concrete slab. Earlier, 16 people were arrested and a case was registered against 100 to 150 people.
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