Coforge-Encora deal: IT firm to acquire AI player Encora for $2.35 bn; PE investors to hold one-fifth stake

IT services firm Coforge on Friday announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based AI firm Encora in an all-stock deal valued at $2.35 billion (about Rs 21,133 crore), marking one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian mid-tier IT company, PTI reported.The acquisition will be funded entirely through equity, with Coforge issuing preferential shares worth…

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‘If God granted me a wish’: Ex-India cricketer makes emotional plea for Virat Kohli’s Test return | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has sparked fresh debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement with an emotional Instagram post that has resonated widely among fans. Posting on Saturday, Sidhu wrote, “If God granted me a wish I’d say bring Kohli out of his retirement & make him…

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India to Bangladesh: Want ties to be people-centric

DHAKA: India on Sunday conveyed to the new Bangladesh govt that it wants to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all domains, working together in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner, bas-ed on mutual interest and benefit.Both sides have agreed to maintain regular engagement to further strengthen the bilateral relationship – which hit a low during the…

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Entry into Himachal to get costlier from April 1 with revised toll rates; check entry points and new charges |

Visitors planning a road trip to Himachal Pradesh this summer will need to budget a little extra. Starting April 1, the state’s amended toll policy for the fiscal year 2026–27 will come into effect, significantly increasing entry-point toll charges for vehicles registered outside Himachal. Under the revised structure, the hike in toll fees ranges between…

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Maharashtra: SIT probe finds China link to kidney racket | India News

CHANDRAPUR: The SIT probing illegal sale of a farmer’s kidney in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has uncovered a direct operational link to China. Fresh disclosures indicate that a Chinese surgeon, Dr Chiang, conducted transplant procedures in Cambodia and supplied harvested organs to clients in his home country.The revelations, based on statements of two key accus-ed during interrogation,…

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Haryana ends age relaxation, makes 6 years mandatory for Class 1 admissions from the 2026–27 academic session

Six years of age has become mandatory for Class 1 admissions in Haryana. (Photo source: Pexels) Haryana has formally ended all forms of age relaxation for Class 1 admissions, making completion of six years compulsory from the 2026–27 academic session. The decision aligns the state’s admission framework with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and…

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‘Monkey off the back’: Ashwin on Suryakumar Yadav’s knock in 1st T20I vs New Zealand | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes captain Suryakumar Yadav’s 22-ball 32 in the opening T20I against New Zealand helped take the “monkey off his back” after a prolonged lean patch. Ashwin pointed out that Suryakumar had been under scrutiny due to his form, having averaged just over 13 across…

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