Infosys has announced a record Rs 18,000 crore share buyback, executed through a tender offer at Rs 1,800 per share, an 18% premium over the current market price. The buyback, pending shareholder approval, coincides with a new tax regime where proceeds are treated as dividend income for investors, impacting high-income individuals more significantly.
Xabi Alonso begins his Real Madrid tenure aiming for a more ambitious style after replacing former boss Carlo Ancelotti. A heavy Club World Cup defeat to PSG exposed areas for improvement. Alonso emphasizes tactical flexibility and collective defending, especially from attackers like Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe. The new head coach is in for a…
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, wears his blood-stained St. Michael pendant as a symbol of grief and a reminder of her late husband. The pendant, a Christian icon for protection, was removed from Charlie at the shooting scene.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy, recently smashed 113 runs in a Youth Test against Australia U-19, following his record-breaking career sixes in Youth ODIs. He previously became the youngest Ranji Trophy debutant and IPL contract earner, where he scored a sensational 38-ball 101. Suryavanshi continues to rewrite cricket’s record books across formats.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant administrative shake-up with 46 IAS officers transferred. Key appointments include Bal Krishna Tripathi as Secretary of General Administration and Rajesh Prakash taking over as Vindhyachal Commissioner. Several district magistrate positions were also reassigned, impacting key administrative roles across the state.
National football coach Khalid Jamil believes integrating more Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) players, similar to Ryan Williams, is crucial for the Indian team’s improvement. Despite a promising start, recent Asian Cup qualifiers saw disappointing results. Jamil highlighted the need for players with Indian passports playing abroad, stating that Williams’ presence could have boosted performance…
Luka Doncic’s collaboration with Overwatch 2 sparked controversy in Dallas. The Mavericks reportedly forced the relocation of a billboard featuring Doncic and his in-game persona, Sharpshooter 77, deeming its original location too close to the arena. This follows Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that angered many fans.
Luana Lopes Lara, a former ballerina, has become the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire at 29. She achieved this by co-founding Kalshi, a regulated prediction-market platform, which recently secured $1 billion in funding, valuing the company at $11 billion. Her personal stake is now estimated at $1.3 billion.
Filmmaker Farah Khan shared a delightful vlog with her mother-in-law. The video captured a warm and funny interaction filled with jokes. Farah Khan and her mother-in-law engaged in playful banter about cooking and family. The lighthearted exchange highlighted their close bond. The vlog offered a glimpse into their humorous dynamic.
Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, India, is the only place on Earth where melanistic, or black tigers, roam. These tigers owe their unique dark coats to a rare genetic mutation. The reserve is home to around 10 black tigers, with recent reports of melanistic cubs being born.
