Times of India

Infosys has dismissed another 195 trainees for failing internal assessment tests, marking the second round of layoffs in just ten days. This brings the total number of trainees failing since February to over 800. Impacted trainees will receive severance, outplacement services, and further training opportunities supported by Infosys.

A South Korean lawmaker revealed that around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have died, with thousands injured. This follows North Korea's confirmation of troop deployment to aid Russia, claiming their soldiers helped recapture areas in Kursk. Approximately 2,000 soldiers have been repatriated and isolated, the lawmaker said.

Formula 1's Oscar Piastri acknowledged cricket's newest sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, after his record-breaking IPL century. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav stunned the world by smashing 101 runs off 38 balls for the Rajasthan Royals. His fearless innings against a world-class bowling attack has marked him as a phenomenon, capturing attention across sports.

Virat Kohli's brother, Vikas, has criticized Sanjay Manjrekar on social media following Manjrekar's remarks about Virat's performance in the IPL 2025. Manjrekar suggested Kohli is past his prime, a claim Vikas refuted by highlighting Manjrekar's own ODI strike rate.

Amid rising tensions, Pakistan's information minister claimed credible intelligence suggests a potential Indian military strike within 24-36 hours, while India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire. In the US, an Indian-origin tech entrepreneur killed his family before committing suicide. Meanwhile, Donald Trump defended his China tariffs, and young Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest T20 centurion.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is preparing for the England Test series. A pool of players is ready for both the Test team and the India ‘A’ tour. Rohit Sharma is on the shortlist, with selectors deciding on his captaincy. Rajat Patidar and Karun Nair are being considered for the middle order.

Donald Trump expressed his desire to be the next Pope, stating it would be his "number one choice," despite being currently occupied as the US President and having been married three times. Following Pope Francis's death, the Catholic Church is seeking a new leader. While Trump mentioned a cardinal from New York, reports suggest Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, is a potential candidate.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's recent century prompted a look back at other Indian teenage cricket prodigies. Sachin Tendulkar's explosive innings against Pakistan at 16, Yuvraj Singh's impactful arrival against Australia, and Irfan Pathan's magical delivery to dismiss Adam Gilchrist are highlighted.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex was near 80,100. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,293.95, down 42 points or 0.17%. BSE Sensex was at 80,133.01, down 155 points or 0.19%.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting sensation, has captured the attention of cricket legends like Michael Hussey and James Hopes. Hussey likened Vaibhav's explosive batting to Adam Gilchrist's, emphasizing his fearless approach against top bowlers. Hopes highlighted the confidence of 'Gen Z' batters and the strong position of Indian cricket in white-ball formats, noting the exposure young talents receive in India.

Gold rate prediction: Gold prices have experienced a slight dip despite disappointing US economic data, influenced by hopes of easing US-China trade tensions and President Trump's tariff decisions. Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious according to Indian traditions. But what’s the outlook for gold and what factors will drive gold prices in the coming days?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a prodigious cricket talent from Bihar, overcame age restrictions to shine. Coaches recognized his potential early, fast-tracking him to U-19 cricket where he impressed with aggressive batting. His U-19 Test debut featured a record-breaking century.

Harshavardhana Kikkeri, an entrepreneur from Mysuru, allegedly killed his wife, Shwetha, and their son in their Newcastle, Washington home before committing suicide. The couple's younger son was unharmed. Authorities discovered the bodies after responding to a 911 call, with the medical examiner ruling the deaths of Shwetha and her son as homicides and Harshavardhana's as suicide. The motive remains unknown.

As Akshaya Tritiya approaches, a new study suggests the gold in your jewelry and smartphones may originate from magnetar explosions billions of years ago. NASA data indicates that powerful flares from magnetars could account for up to 10% of heavy elements, including gold.

Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders have surfaced in Amethi, accusing them of pro-Pakistan sentiments amid tensions following the Pahalgam attack. The posters feature comments from Farooq Abdullah and Vijay Wadettiwar, labeling Gandhi a terrorism sympathizer.

Chennai Super Kings, struggling with only two wins, face Punjab Kings at Chepauk in a crucial IPL encounter. CSK's batting combinations and powerplay woes persist despite MS Dhoni's return as captain. Punjab Kings, with a stronger position, aim to exploit CSK's weaknesses, leveraging their in-form bowlers against a demoralized Chennai unit in anticipated warm conditions.

Following their IPL match, Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav playfully slapped KKR's Rinku Singh, both representing Uttar Pradesh, in a friendly exchange. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs, boosting their playoff hopes. KKR's innings was propelled by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Rinku Singh (36), while Sunil Narine's 3/29 restricted DC to 190/9 despite contributions from Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel.

Pakistan claims to possess credible intelligence indicating an imminent Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, alleging it's based on fabricated accusations related to the Pahalgam incident. Pakistan vehemently rejects India's self-proclaimed role as judge, jury, and executioner, asserting its own history as a victim of terrorism.

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