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WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton to leave company
13 Sep 2017
Acton has announced plans to start an enterprise that is at the intersection of non-profit, technology and communications
CBI files FIR against former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan
09 Sep 2017
She had earlier claimed that the environment clearance for Electrosteel’s mining project was given on "specific requests" from party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, but Gandhi had denied any involvement
CBI files FIR against former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan
09 Sep 2017
She had earlier claimed that the environment clearance for Electrosteel’s mining project was given on "specific requests" from party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, but Gandhi had denied any involvement
Manisha Singh to head President Trump’s economic diplomacy
09 Sep 2017
Once confirmed by the Senate, Singh would become the assistant secretary of state for economic affairs, according to reports
Kenneth Juster appointed US ambassador to India
02 Sep 2017
Juster’s association with investment firm Warburg Pincus LLC, Salesforce.com and the law firm Arnold & Porter, however, is seen as a drawback for someone representing state interests
Nilekani to get nil pay as Infosys non-executive chair
02 Sep 2017
Newly-appointed non-executive and non-independent chairman Nandan Nilekani, who has returned to the helm at Infosys after the departure of Vikas Sikka, will not accept any remuneration from the company
Musharraf escapes punishment in Benazir Bhutto assassination case
31 Aug 2017
The former Pakistan president, however, was declared an absconder because he failed to appear in the court and the judge ordered confiscation of his property
Murthy welcomes Nilekani, demands full clean-up of Infy board
30 Aug 2017
N R Narayana Murthy said an independent investigation into the allegations failed to address whistle-blower concerns of governance deficit and was instead used to exonerate the Infosys board from allegations regarding benefiting directly from Panaya and other acquisitions
Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India
28 Aug 2017
Justice Dipak Misra, 64, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India, following the retirement of Justice J S Khehar yesterday. He will remain in office till 2 October 2018.
Nandan Nilekani vows to clear Infosys of bad blood
26 Aug 2017
Nilekani made it clear that he has no intention to stay long or become CEO of the company, but said he wanted to see Infosys as a board-managed company with high standards of corporate governance
SC dismisses Sasikala's review petition in disproportionate assets case
24 Aug 2017
Tamil Nadu's VK Sasikala is now effectively barred from becoming a legislator and thereby holding the post of chief minister for the next 10 years – four years in jail and six years after release from prison
AIADMK factions seal deal, OPS sworn in as deputy CM
22 Aug 2017
While E Palaniswami will retain chief ministership, an 11-member coordination committee led by O Pannerselvam will lead the party
Vishal Sikka quits as Infosys CEO; U B Pravin Rao takes over
18 Aug 2017
When former SAP CEO Visahl Sikka took over, Infosys was lagging behind industry growth. During his tenure as CEO, Infosys revenues have grown, with strong margin performance and cash generation
Nobel laureate and straight-As student Malala gets into Oxford
18 Aug 2017
Pakistani girl’s rights activist and the youngest Nobel laureate in history Malala Yousafzai today secured a place at Oxford University after getting her A-level results
Jet Airways appoints Vinay Dube as CEO
10 Aug 2017
Justice Dipak Misra to Succeed CJI Khehar on 27 August
09 Aug 2017
The government on Tuesday cleared the appointment of Justice Dipak Misra, the Supreme Court's seniormost judge after the currect chief justice, as the next Chief Justice of India on the retirement of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar on 27 August
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