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TCS is hiring freshers; applications open till April 10. Here's how to apply Usually, layoffs in companies affect majorly the seniors, but the former TCS staff said that the Indian firm broke the law by targeting them based on their race. They claimed that TCS gave preferential treatment to Indian workers in the US on the coveted H-1B visas.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the Indian Embassy in Cambodia has been actively addressing grievances from Indian citizens who were “lured" by promises of employment opportunities in Cambodia but ended up being coerced into engaging in illegal cyber activities. The MEA further informed that approximately 250 Indians have been rescued and brought back to India, with 75 of them being repatriated in the last three months alone.

«Benchmark indices logged a second week of gains, ending the final trading week of fiscal year 2024 on an optimistic note. Nifty almost tested the previous all-time high above 22,500 on the expiry day and ended just above 22,300 with weekly gains of over 1%. On a weekly basis, sectoral indices posted mixed performances with realty, gaining the most followed by Auto and Infra, and the sector which fell the most was the IT sector,» said Arvinder Singh Nanda, Senior Vice President, of Master Capital Services.

Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as "Transgender Day of Visibility". The Democratic president issued the proclamation on Friday, calling on «all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation and to work toward eliminating violence and discrimination based on gender identity». But in 2024, the March 31 designation overlaps with Easter, one of Christianity's holiest celebrations. Trump's campaign accused Biden, a Roman Catholic, of being insensitive to religion, and fellow Republicans piled on.

brands in India focusing on Generation Z are increasingly including Snapchat in their advertising strategy, as they look to use the appeal of the platform’s filters and visual-first approach to nudge buyers in this age group to spend more. Although Instagram and YouTube remain the platforms of choice for mass digital advertising, Snapchat is increasingly becoming the social messaging app that brands are using to focus on Gen Z, or people in the age group of 12 to 27 years. «I see more and more brands which are targeting Gen Z utilising Snapchat in their advertising strategies, especially brands like Tira, Lakme and MamaEarth,» Srikant Rajasekharuni, CEO and co-founder of Red Matter Technologies (RMT), told ET. India has Snapchat’s largest audience. In May last year, Snapchat had said its monthly active users in the country had topped 200 million. India also leads as the country with the largest Snapchat advertising audience, ahead of the US, Pakistan, France, and the UK, according to WARC's latest platform report. «Snapchat has emerged as one of the best platforms to reach out to Gen Z in a captivating manner, not just for impressions sake but because of all their engagement tools, such as filters, which is why it is becoming more important in the media and advertising mix of brands,» Rajasekharuni said.

Beyoncé's latest album "Cowboy Carter" is making waves in the music industry, setting records and captivating audiences worldwide. In a remarkable feat, Spotify announced that within less than 24 hours of its release, the Grammy-winning artist's country album became the most-streamed album in a single day on the platform for 2024 thus far, according to a report. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Beyoncé, underscoring her unparalleled influence and ability to transcend genres. Additionally, Spotify highlighted that «Cowboy Carter» is the first country album to claim this title in the current year, further solidifying Beyoncé's status as a trailblazer in the music industry. As fans continue to embrace and celebrate the album's release, the success of «Cowboy Carter» reaffirms Beyoncé's position as a powerhouse artist with an enduring impact on popular culture, hollywoodreporter reported.

Digital asset bank Custodia Bank has been denied a U.S. Federal Reserve master account by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. 

Also Read: Expert View | Oil market oversupplied with high US output, Brent seen at $87-$92 for 2024: ShareKhan's Mohammed Imran -In April 2023, OPEC+ announced oil production cuts of around 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) in a surprise decision. The shock cut, led by Saudi Arabia, immediately drove crude oil prices 8 per cent higher to $83.95 per barrel, which at the time - was the highest rise in more than a year then. The voluntary cuts started from May 2023 and were put in place to last until the end of the year.

The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work at a mine less than 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon

The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans

The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles

banned congressional staffers from using Microsoft's Copilot generative AI assistant. According to a report in Axios, the application is seen as a threat in terms of data leakage. “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed by the Office of Cybersecurity to be a risk to users due to the threat of leaking House data to non-House approved cloud services,” said Catherine Szpindor, the House chief administrative officer.

solar eclipse approaches this April, there is a dire need of eclipse glasses for those who wish to watch this phenomenon. There are many places where one can buy certified pair of solar eclipse glasses which they can use on April 8 to watch the full solar eclipse. However, you need to rush to buy one in stores or outlets near you since they may be scooped up by people around you as no one wants to miss such a view.

Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition

NEW DELHI : Ongoing tensions in the Taiwan strait can impact Indian exports passing through the region, the domestic semiconductor industry relying on supplies from the area, and the critical undersea cable network anchored there, said Vijay Gokhale, former diplomat and foreign secretary, on Saturday. Speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit 2024, Gokhale emphasized the importance of India using its considerable diplomatic influence to inform the global community about the potential consequences of a US-China conflict and to play a role in averting such a scenario. "India carries substantial diplomatic weight around the world," he remarked.

Arvind Kejriwal's ED summon challenge was listed for April 24. Meanwhile the Income Tax Department has issued a demand notice of ₹1,823 crore to the Congress. A hostage drama in the Netherlands ended peacefully after several hours on Saturday afternoon.

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash

As authorities begin removing twisted wreckage from the the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, they’re confronting the potential for environmental fallout

Many Americans are in a sour mood about the economy for one main reason: Prices feel too high

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a message he has sounded in recent weeks: While the Fed expects to cut interest rates this year, it won’t be ready to do so until it sees “more good inflation readings’’ and is more confident that annual p...

Wrexham, the fourth-tier Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, has taken a step toward another promotion by beating Mansfield 2-0