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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Accenture Plc is outpacing India's top IT firms in securing lucrative, large-scale contracts, fuelled by its robust consulting businesses and early adoption of generative AI solutions. The global consulting and technology giant has widened its significant lead in deals exceeding $100 million, a stark contrast to the challenges faced by India's homegrown IT services industry.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India and the US will outline the terms of their trade talks, discuss a schedule for tariff cuts, and work towards an early harvest deal at negotiations that kick off in New Delhi today, three officials aware of the matter said. A US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch will discuss trade and tariff matters with Indian officials over three days beginning Wednesday, advancing negotiations conducted virtually since an Indian delegation visited the US.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India's stock market undergoes active buying coupled with some short covering, Raja Venkatraman of NeoTrader recommends three hidden gems for Wednesday, 26 March. • ABINFRABUILD: Buy above: ₹104 | Stop: ₹101 | Target: ₹109-111 • VADILALIND: Buy above: ₹5,050 | Stop: ₹4,925 | Target: ₹5,550-5,700 • PANACEABIO: Buy above: ₹431 | Stop: ₹405 | Target: ₹475-490 Investors should consider these factors to reap meaningful returns in the next few weeks: ABINFRABUILD: Buy above: ₹104 | Stop: ₹101 | Target: ₹109-111 AB Infrabuild operates in the infrastructure and construction sector, which has seen robust growth due to government initiatives and increased spending on urban development projects.

Mel Gibson has reportedly ruled out a run for California Governor despite leading a recent Republican straw poll. The poll, conducted by The Lost Coast Outpost, showed Gibson with 12% support among GOP voters, ahead of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (11%). However, a source close to the actor confirmed he is “flattered” but has no interest in the role. The poll surveyed 2,640 respondents, with Democrats Kamala Harris and Katie Porter securing 20% and 25%, respectively.

Columbia University must comply with its commitments to address anti-Israel activism to regain $400 million in federal funding. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that the school must follow through on its promises.

The U.S. Department of Treasury is scrapping a requirement for U.S. small businesses to report information about their owners to the federal government. It's the latest twist in an on-again-off-again saga for the fledgling rule.

Video game retailer GameStop announced Tuesday its board has unanimously approved a plan to buy bitcoin with its corporate cash, echoing a move made famous by MicroStrategy.

recession indicator: the income of exotic dancers, according to Daily Mail.

Rachel Reeves is getting ready to give the Spring Statement for 2025. She'll be talking about how the economy is doing and the challenges that are still ahead. However, with stalled tax receipts and increased borrowing costs, she is expected to announce £5 billion in public spending cuts. The details of these cuts will be outlined in the summer’s spending review. Reeves, as per media reports, will stress her commitment to fiscal discipline in spite of pressure from economists arguing against self-imposed constraints. A Guardian report stated that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is expected to confirm that October’s projections have shifted into the red. Reportedly, this was caused by a £10 billion shortfall due to higher debt financing and increased defence spending. To address this, international aid has already been reduced by £6 billion, the report stated and added that welfare cuts and civil service job reductions will also contribute to savings.

Jakob Chychrun on Tuesday re-signed his contract with the Washington Capitals for an eight-year extension worth $72 million. The defenseman, who was acquired by the side in the last offseason, helped them emerge as the top NHL team by delivering offense from the blue line. He has now been signed for a long-term contract with the Washington Capitals, ESPN reported.

Trent Alexander-Arnold can soon get to see their favourite star play for the Real Madrid as the Liverpool right-back is close enough to sign a deal with the La Liga side as a free agent this summer. Real Madrid has been eying Alexander-Arnold for two years. They have been making all possible efforts on their behalf since January this year to convince the 26-year-old to join their side by the end of this season, The Athletic reported.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are showing that their relationship is still going strong. The Hollywood power couple was spotted recently vacationing in Rome with their kids, silencing divorce rumors. Their trip comes in the wake of speculation regarding Ashton's history with music mogul Diddy and rumors of relocating out of Los Angeles. The couple, who have been criticized in the past for controversies, seemed to be very affectionate while exploring the city.

Currency moves amid Donald Trump’s tariff war are aligning to actually boost Canada’s stock market, according to a CIBC analyst.

customer service complaints. The ServiceNow Customer Experience report analysed the widening gap between rising customer expectations and the reality of service delivery. It surveyed 5,000 Indian consumers and 204 Indian customer service agents. As many as 80% of Indian consumers now rely on AI chatbots for essential services like checking complaint statuses and product recommendations. Yet, these same consumers collectively spend an astounding 15 billion hours on hold each year, according to the report. «While some headway has been made-- the average Indian spent 3.2 hours less time waiting for an issue to be resolved than the previous year--there is still a considerable gap between customer expectations and service delivery. »This gap underscores the disconnect caused by siloed systems and limited visibility into the customer journey and adds to customer disappointment," the report pointed out.

«Samsung is a responsible corporation and fully complies with the laws in India. The issue involves the interpretation of classification of goods by customs,» a company spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday. «We are assessing legal options to ensure that our rights are fully protected.» An official ET spoke with said the demand notice wasn't fresh, but a follow up of one sent in January 2023, as the company had failed to give a «satisfactory» reply to the earlier show cause notice.

Vanessa Trump's love life has been nothing less than a Hollywood movie script. Prior to marrying Donald Trump Jr., she was romantically associated with a gangster, a prince, and an A-list actor. Now she's in the news again, this time for dating golf icon Tiger Woods. The celebrity couple made their relationship public with a shocking statement on Sunday, making Tiger Woods the most recent addition to Vanessa Trump's turbulent romantic life. Ten days prior, Tiger Woods, 49, and Donald Trump, 47, posted two images on social media expressing their love, confirming the story that was exclusively reported by the Daily Mail. «With you by my side, life is better and love is in the air!» We are excited to travel through life together. We would value privacy at this time for everyone we care about," Woods wrote in the caption, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail. After being connected to a number of intriguing figures in the past, including a Saudi prince and a Latin gang member, the golf legend's new partner has had an exciting dating life. She later wed Don Trump Jr. in 2005, and the two of them have five children together. On March 15, 2018, she filed for an uncontested divorce, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.

March 29 Solar Eclipse 2025. Weather, however, is still an essential condition that will determine whether enthusiasts in the entire northeastern United States and eastern Canada will view the partial eclipse without impediments.

Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, passed away at his home in Chetpet, Chennai, on 25 March. He was 48. Reports suggest he had undergone bypass surgery a few days prior. At around 4 pm on Tuesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest. His untimely demise has left the Tamil film industry and fans devastated. Manoj is survived by his wife, Ashwathi alias Nandana, and their two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani. Details regarding his final rites are awaited.

NASA is closely monitoring a massive asteroid as it prepares to make a rare close approach to Earth. The space rock, known as 2014 TN17, is larger than the Great Pyramid and will pass by at more than 48,000 mph. Should we be worried? This is what you should know.