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Cognizant will give salary hikes to about 80 per cent of eligible employees from November 1, with high single-digit increases for top performers in India. The move follows similar pay revisions by TCS, despite slowing bookings in early 2025

India achieved a milestone with its first manned deep-sea expedition, as two aquanauts dived over 4,000 and 5,000 metres in the French submersible *Nautile*. Part of the Deep Ocean Mission, the feat parallels India’s recent space achievements and advances blue economy ambitions

A PRF report says India can play a pivotal role in reshaping Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains amid US-China tensions. Ongoing ASEAN trade renegotiations and bilateral pacts could help counter Chinese dominance and strengthen regional partnerships

Shivam Arora entered the World Games heyball semifinals in Chengdu, beating Yip Kin Ling 5-4. Sourav Kothari exited the snooker quarterfinals after a 0-2 loss to Xiao Guodong

The National Cyber Security Scholar Program equips India’s defence veterans with elite cyber leadership skills, blending real-world training and national service ethos to prepare them for key roles in safeguarding critical infrastructure

Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals

The UK has added India to its expanded “Deport Now Appeal Later” list, enabling deportation of convicted foreign nationals before appeals are heard. The policy aims to speed removals, with offenders able to join hearings remotely from their home countries.

Sourav Kothari’s dominant win over Zac Cosker was India’s only success on the first day of cue sports at the World Games, as Kamal Chawla and Natasha Chethan suffered defeats

India under-20 women’s football team qualified for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after 20 years, defeating hosts Myanmar 1-0 in Yangon, with Pooja scoring the decisive 27th-minute goal

Nisha and Muskan won gold, while five others secured silver at the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, highlighting India’s strong showing with nine of ten women boxers medalling

Pakistan’s Airports Authority says it lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflying revenue after closing its airspace to Indian airlines following the Pahalgam attack. The ban, still in force, has also seen Indian carriers block Pakistani flights from their skies.

India women’s under-20 football team face Myanmar in a decisive qualifier, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after a 20-year wait

Five Indian men pugilists secure spots in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, ensuring 12 medals, while India is also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category

India has been drawn in Group D for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, facing Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, and Iran. The Qualifiers will take place in Ahmedabad

Capri Sports and KPMG launched a groundbreaking report on women’s sports in India, revealing sharp growth in viewership, brand investment, and digital engagement. With a projected valuation of $900 million by 2030, the report highlights a promising future for women athletes.

India and Russia have reaffirmed their defence partnership as Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow. The talks come amid tensions with the US over India’s Russian oil imports and Trump’s proposed tariff hikes

India pacer Mohammed Siraj climbed to 15th in the ICC Test bowling rankings after his match-winning nine-wicket haul against England. Jaiswal returned to the top 5 in batting, while Pakistan players made significant gains in the T20I rankings.

JioStar has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the US Open Tennis Championships in India for five years. Matches will air on Star Sports and JioHotstar, bringing Grand Slam action to fans with tech innovations and immersive experiences.

The traditional Gajapayana elephant march began with floral tributes and rituals, marking the official start of Mysuru Dasara festivities. Led by elephant Abhimanyu, the first batch of nine elephants departed with fanfare, cultural performances, and traditional offerings

Arjun Pradipak, son of legendary sailor C S Pradipak, mentors young sailing talent including Shringhari Roy, and is working toward establishing a full-fledged sailing academy in Hyderabad