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Infosys to roll out salary increments; Exceptional performers to get 10-12% hike: Report

Infosys has maintained that as per their policy freshers will not be able to continue with the organisation if they fail the assessment

Infosys will offer allowances and other benefits for employees in the taxable income bracket to compensate for the lower salary increment

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 recap: Millions bid farewell to Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025, which began on January 13, is set to conclude on Wednesday (26 February) (Image courtesy: Firstpost)

The Maha Kumbh 2025, a 45-day spiritual extravaganza, will conclude on February 26, Maha Shivratri, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Over 62 crore devotees attended the event, setting a record. Eminent personalities, including PM Narendra Modi, business leaders, and celebrities, took a holy dip in the Ganga. The event saw massive branding and marketing efforts by companies and a surge in user engagement for spiritual startups

Why are brands betting on indie agencies over established giants?

While the shift to indie agencies is significant, some argue that legacy agencies continue to offer advantages that cannot be easily replaced. (Image source: Unsplash)

The biggest advantage of working directly with CXOs and founders is the ability to bypass indecisiveness and hierarchical delays, which often stifle creativity

“We recognize India requires a distinct approach to government affairs”, says Google’s Policy Head Wilson White

The tech giant also introduced a suite of new AI models designed to revolutionize content creation and communication. Lyria, now in enterprise preview, is a text-to-music model capable of generating high-fidelity, royalty-free music across various genres within minutes

Google’s head of government affairs and public policy, Wilson White, in an email to employees, says that Google is restructuring its government affairs and public policy team in India amid expansion push.

‘I eat makhana 300 days a year’: PM Modi promotes superfood from Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar

PM Modi emphasized the need to boost makhana production to increase exports, highlighting the crop’s potential as a superfood and its growing popularity in Indian cities.

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on DeepSeek ban petition

In its ruling, the court noted that DeepSeek—as well as a host of similar platforms—is readily accessible online. The bench cautioned the petitioner's counsel, remarking that if he perceives DeepSeek as harmful, he need not use it.

PIL filed by Advocate Bhavna Sharma seeking to enforce a ban on the Chinese AI model DeepSeek dismissed as the court questions the urgency of the plea.

Madras HC grants permanent injunction against Food Pharmer in EzeEats Triguni suit

Revant Himatsingka claimed that the ready-to-eat food served by Indigo Airlines under Triguni's brand contained a high sodium content, prompting the company to file a defamation suit seeking Rs 10 lakh in damages, a permanent injunction, and the removal of the videos and related articles. (Image: Forbes India)

Court backs settlement restricting disparaging remarks on Triguni’s products without curbing Food Pharmer’s freedom of speech.

77% Indian CEOs anticipate higher business growth in 2025; AI investment remains top priority

India’s tech industry is expected to surpass $300 billion in revenue by FY26, driven by AI investments and digital transformation. (Image source: News18)

The hiring outlook is also improving, with 45% of CEOs predicting better recruitment conditions than FY25.

Zomato infuses Rs 1,500 crore into Blinkit amid fierce quick-commerce race

According to a regulatory filing from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Blinkit's board approved a special resolution to issue 7,612 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 19,70,181 each, underscoring the company's commitment to scaling up its operations.

Capital injection aims to fuel rapid expansion as market rivals jostle for dominance in India’s swift delivery segment.

Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV move closer to merger to strengthen DTH business

For the Blinkit tie-up, Airtel had announced Aadhaar-based KYC authentication as the mode for activation.

Airtel will likely hold around 52% to 55% of the combined entity, while Tata Play will own the remaining.