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In Bengaluru, a couple narrowly escaped serious injury when a massive illegal hoarding collapsed onto their SUV during heavy rain. The incident occurred on Budigere Road, highlighting the dangers posed by unauthorized structures. Authorities are investigating how the hoarding was erected without permission, as the road belongs to Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), who deny granting any approvals.

A tragic stampede during the Shree Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgao, Goa, claimed multiple lives in the early hours of Saturday. Eighteen-year-old Yash Gaonkar, a witness and participant, helped rescue victims and described scenes of chaos and failed crowd control. Locals and devotees blamed poor planning, lack of police presence, and inadequate communication systems for the preventable disaster.

PM Modi addressed the WAVES 2025 summit, highlighting India's potential in the audio-visual and entertainment industries. He announced the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai. Mukesh Ambani projected a significant growth for India's media and entertainment sector. The IICT will collaborate with tech giants.

Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 in Mumbai. He released postage stamps honoring Guru Dutt and other cinema legends. Modi highlighted Indian cinema's global influence. He recalled Raja Harishchandra's release. WAVES 2025 aims to position India as a media and entertainment hub. The summit features a global e-marketplace. Modi interacted with creators at the Creatosphere.

Science City Auditorium recently hosted a grand celebration, "Ami Bhalobashi Bangla Ke," marking milestones for Aurko and Alive India, launching its Bengal Chapter with a multi-city concert series. Icons like Nachiketa Chakraborty and Kharaj Mukherjee delivered stellar performances.

Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Berhampore, hosted a pre-centenary celebration featuring a vibrant tribute to Bengal's musical heritage. Shovon Ganguly captivated the audience with iconic melodies, while Rudrabha Niyogi's team honored Salil Chowdhury through dance. The evening showcased performances by Sagnik Sen, Shirin Soraiya, and Srabani Sen, creating a nostalgic and graceful experience.

Infosys is strengthening its capabilities by establishing a comprehensive GCC practice, appointing Deval Shah as its leader. This move aims to capitalize on the rapidly expanding GCC market, offering services like setting up new GCCs and scaling existing ones. Infosys is already witnessing strong momentum with multiple deals, including a recent large win with an airline business.

Infosys is establishing a dedicated global capability centre (GCC) practice, led by Deval Shah, to capitalize on the expanding GCC market. The company aims to secure deals for setting up new GCCs and supporting existing ones. Cognizant and Wipro are also actively engaging with GCCs, recognizing their strategic importance and the opportunities for partnership in areas like engineering and operations.

Infosys reported an 11.7% year-on-year drop in net profit for the March quarter, landing at Rs 7,033 crore, despite surpassing its full-year revenue guidance. While annual revenue increased by 6.06% to Rs 1,62,990 crore, the company projects a revenue growth of 0-3% for FY26. The board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 22 per share.

Infosys projects a modest 0-3% revenue growth for 2025-26, citing macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious client spending. This marks one of the company's weakest forecasts in over a decade, excluding pandemic-related suspensions. While revenue growth fell short of projections in 2024-25, Infosys retains its margin guidance of 20-22% amidst client discussions on cost efficiency.