Infosys, the global information technology giant, is set to hire 20,000 college graduates in FY27, reinforcing its strong push into the artificial intelligence (AI) services sector. The announcement comes at a time when many companies in the tech industry are facing layoffs, positioning Infosys as a major player in the growing demand for AI-driven solutions. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring plan at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he highlighted the changing demand landscap

Gold has once again proven its reputation as a safe-haven asset, reaching new lifetime highs amid rising geopolitical tensions, a weakening US dollar, and growing concerns over global economic stability. On Friday, the price of gold on the MCX touched Rs 1,56,521, continuing its bullish momentum. This surge in gold prices has piqued the interest of investors, pushing them away from traditional financial assets like bonds and major currencies towards the metal. As geopolitical risks, such as t

A Hindu temple in North Carolina has become the focus of a police investigation after an act of vandalism damaged a sacred statue at the site, prompting concern among worshippers and advocacy groups about the safety of Hindu places of worship in the United States. Officials at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina in Cary said one of the Dvarapalas, traditional guardian deities pos

A public school district north of Minneapolis has reported that federal immigration enforcement actions in recent weeks have resulted in the detention of four enrolled students, including a 5-year-old child, prompting concern among educators, families, and community members. Zena Stenvik, superintendent of Columbia Heights Public Schools, said during a Wednesday news conference that the in

A powerful and expansive winter storm is forecast to sweep across large portions of the United States from Friday through Monday, bringing a dangerous mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to millions across the South, Midwest and Northeast. The system, known as Winter Storm Fern, is expected to impact more than 180 million people as it stretches from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England, creating hazardous travel conditions and raising the risk of widespread power outages.

Global financial markets moved sharply lower Tuesday as renewed political tensions between the United States and Europe triggered a broad sell America trade, prompting investors to reduce exposure to U.S. assets. The shift came after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric surrounding Greenland and proposed new tariffs targeting several European countries, reviving fears of a widening trade conflict and long-term economic fallout. U.S. bond prices fell steeply, pushing Treasury yi

A unique Bay Area tradition marking the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. returns Monday morning with the departure of Caltrain’s annual MLK Celebration Train, offering residents a free and meaningful way to take part in the holiday’s events. The special service is scheduled to leave San Jose shortly after 9 a.m., carrying passengers north toward San Francisco in time to join the city’s Martin Lut

RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers across central North Carolina are being urged to use extra caution on area roads as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a mix of snow and rain followed by plunging overnight temperatures. Weather officials warn that conditions late Sunday into early Monday could create patchy black ice, potentially making the morning commute hazardous. The cold front delivered light snow in some areas and primarily rain in others across central North Carolina on

A Florida man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of three tourists outside a short-term rental home in a popular Kissimmee vacation neighborhood near Disney theme parks, authorities said. The incident has shaken the central Florida tourism corridor, an area known for its family-oriented accommodations and steady flow of out-of-state visitors. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man on three counts of murder after deputie

A United States federal court has sentenced an Indian businessman to 30 months in prison for orchestrating a scheme to illegally export controlled aviation technology to Russia, in violation of strict US export regulations introduced after the Ukraine conflict. The sentencing underscores Washington’s continued focus on disrupting global supply chains used to bypass sanctions and export controls aimed at safeguarding national security. Sanjay Kaushik, 58, a New Delhi-based aviation

A Franklin County grand jury has returned an indictment in the high-profile double homicide case involving the deaths of a north Columbus couple, formally charging a Chicago-area physician with multiple felony offenses connected to the December killings. Court records show that Michael McKee, 39, has been indicted on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The vic

Bank of India’s Mumbai North Zone recently organised an NRI Meet titled “Pravasi Sampark” as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with Non-Resident Indian customers and better understand their evolving banking, investment, and remittance requirements. The initiative reflects the bank’s focus on strengthening long-term relationships with the global Indian diaspora by offering customer-centric and technology-driven financial solutions. The event was attended by sen

Verizon acknowledged a widespread disruption to its wireless network on Tuesday after customers across the United States reported problems with voice and data services. The company confirmed that its engineering teams are actively working to identify the cause of the outage and restore full service as quickly as possible. In a statement shared on social media, Verizon said it was aware of issues affecting some customers’ ability to place calls and access mobile data. The company e

A tragic road accident in the eastern Kazakhstan city of Oskemen has resulted in the death of an Indian student and left two others injured, according to confirmation from the Indian Embassy in the country. The incident involved a group of Indian medical students enrolled at Semey Medical University who were returning from an excursion to the Altai Mountains, a well-known destination in the region. The accident has deeply affected the Indian student community and raised renewed concerns over stu

A man accused of killing Spencer and Monique Tepe has waived his right to contest extradition and will be returned to Ohio to face murder charges, authorities confirmed following a brief court appearance in Illinois. The decision clears the way for the suspect to be transported back to Franklin County, where prosecutors have filed multiple counts related to the fatal shootings. Michael McKee, 39, appeared Monday in a courtroom in Rockford, Illinois, marking his first public appearan

Apple is preparing to introduce a major upgrade to its digital assistant through a multiyear partnership with Google that will bring advanced AI capabilities to Siri using Gemini models. This collaboration represents a significant evolution in Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy, enabling more natural conversations, improved contextual understanding, and deeper integration across devices. The enhanced version of Siri is expected to arrive later this year and marks Apple’s most prominent

Veteran character actor T.K. Carter, whose career spanned nearly five decades across film, television, and voice acting, has died at the age of 69. Carter was best known to audiences for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 cult-classic horror film The Thing, a performance that secured his place in genre cinema history and continues to resonate with fans decades later. Authorities discovered Carter’s body on Friday at his home in Duarte, California, after a welfare check w

At least six people were killed in a series of shootings that occurred across eastern Mississippi, prompting an extensive law enforcement response and the arrest of a suspect, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Officials said the individual believed to be responsible has been taken into custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The incidents unfolded in and around the town of West Point, located in Clay County near the Alabama border. Local and state law enforcement age

A 24-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh pursuing a master’s degree in the US state of Texas has been reported missing after undertaking a solo winter trip to Alaska during the Christmas holiday period. The student, identified as Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, is a native of Guntur district and had travelled to Alaska on December 22 with plans to return within two weeks, according to information shared by his friends. Reddy, who was studying in Texas, had informed his friends and r