Artha Harshan

USAC announced the termination of Whitaker, Nijjar and Gona in February this year after their ethics committee corroborated the charges of ‘wreaking havoc on other board directors, including by disrupting meetings, ignoring their obligations, breaching confidentiality, publicising false allegations about the board and putting their interests above the organizations’ leveled against the trio.

The reason why Indian startups are trailing China is obvious. Without real manufacturing reform, entrepreneurs will fail to build out the latest technology or industrial sectors

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose is visiting Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the situation firsthand, visiting hospitals, residences, and relief camps to formulate recommendations. The governor plans to meet victims who fled there following recent communal violence in Murshidabad district.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the U.S. may withdraw from brokering a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if progress isn't evident. Following meetings in Paris, Rubio emphasized the urgency for a breakthrough, citing stalled negotiations due to Russia's demands and disagreements between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Despite a potential minerals agreement, the U.S.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly dismissed Bangladesh's remarks regarding the Murshidabad violence, urging them to address the persecution of their own minorities. The MEA refuted Bangladesh's denial of involvement and accusations against India, following unrest that claimed lives and displaced families.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition. This verdict could have implications worldwide on participation of transgender female athletes, as well as ramifications in workplaces

Infosys has terminated 240 trainees. These trainees did not pass internal assessment tests. This follows similar layoffs in February. The company offers upskilling programs and outplacement services. Affected trainees will receive severance benefits. Many trainees waited over two years to be onboarded. The macroeconomic slowdown caused project spending reduction. Results for the next batch are expected next week.

Just like their father, who represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIs between 2001 and 2004, Anaya is also a passionate cricketer. Anaya played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket and has also represented Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, in November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket.