TCS gives 100% quarterly variable pay to 70% staff; remaining workforce sees lower numbers

TCS leadership discussed postponing the yearly salary increase during April. (AI image) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has distributed 100% quarterly variable compensation to 70% of its workforce. The remaining staff received variable payments at reduced levels, based on their business units’ performance outcomes.“We have paid out 100% QVA (Quarterly Variable … Read more

IPL playoff scenarios: With 15 matches to go, MI have 75% chance of progressing — odds for each team explained | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya with teammates. (PTI Photo) With 15 games remaining in the IPL 2025 league stage, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are already out of contention for the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are almost sure to make the knock-out stage and Mumbai Indians are … Read more

Gold rate today: Gold prices surge to Rs 95,950 per 10 grams as investors in wait and watch mode

Gold has support at $3335-3310 while resistance at $3382-3398. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices jumped on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand following the U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, whilst traders awaited signals from the forthcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting.At 10:05 am, MCX June gold futures were valued at Rs 95,950 per … Read more

‘New threats’: Harvard slams Trump administration over ‘illegally withholding funding for lifesaving research’

Harvard slams Trump administration Harvard University on Tuesday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal research funding, calling it an act of “illegal government overreach” and retaliation for the university’s recent lawsuit against the federal government.In an official statement posted on its website, Harvard said the move threatens to undermine … Read more

Trump administration blocks billion-dollar Harvard funding as White House demands sweeping overhaul

The Trump administration has announced that Harvard University will be barred from receiving any new federal research grants until it complies with a set of demands laid out by the White House. The move escalates a months-long standoff between the administration and the Ivy League institution, amid accusations that Harvard has failed in its responsibilities … Read more

Amid Pak’s reckless missile tests, Japan backs India’s war on terror

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani during the latter’s ceremonial reception, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: Pakistan is continuing with its state policy of fuelling cross-border terrorism through state and non-state proxies, and attacks like Pahalgam destabilise and jeopardise regional peace and security, defence minister Rajnath Singh … Read more

‘We missed you’: Rohit Sharma presents T20 World Cup winning ring to Mohammad Siraj | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj. (Screengrabs) Team India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday presented the T20 World Cup winning ring Mohammed Siraj ahead of Mumbai Indians clash against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium. Siraj had missed the ceremony held earlier this year during the BCCI’s Naman Awards.“This is for Mohammad Siraj,” Rohit Sharma said … Read more

IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada cleared to play, available for GT vs MI clash

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to return to cricket after completing a substance abuse treatment program. He tested positive for a recreational drug during the SA20 competition in January 2023 and served a one-month suspension following the discovery in April.The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed that Rabada was … Read more