The Times of India

Persistent Systems aims to reach $5 billion in revenue by FY2031, driven by AI-led execution and strategic acquisitions. The company is on track to achieve $2 billion by FY27, with recent growth fueled by shorter deal cycles and a focus on tangible AI outcomes for clients.

IT firm Coforge is set to acquire US-based Encora for approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue, aiming to bolster its AI-led engineering and cloud services. CEO Sudhir Singh highlighted a shift from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes, with nearly $2 billion of the merged entity's revenue focused on these strategic areas.

New plaintiffs are seeking over $5 million from Cognizant's TriZetto. An unauthorized party accessed TriZetto's web portal in November 2024. The breach went undetected for nearly a year. Names, addresses, and social security numbers were exposed. TriZetto is accused of failing to follow industry-standard security practices. Cognizant stated it takes information protection seriously.

A Bengaluru teacher, Angalina, faces charges under the Juvenile Justice Act for allegedly branding a Class IV student for incomplete homework. The incident, which occurred on January 10, also involved the teacher threatening the boy to conceal the act from his parents. The boy's mother filed a complaint with the police on Thursday, leading to the registration of the case.

A newlywed man died by suicide after his wife eloped with her lover. The woman's brother-in-law also took his life upon learning of the incident. A suicide note from the first victim alleged false accusations and threats from his wife's family.

Amidst Karnataka's Congress power tussle, the party highlighted Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar with a social media video, calling him a rand. This follows an incident where CM Siddaramaiah expressed irritation over pro-Shivakumar slogans at a rally, underscoring ongoing internal friction despite assurances of party high command's decisions.

Bengaluru basks in sunshine today after yesterday's 'Poor' air quality. Expect comfortable temperatures around 28.6C, with clear skies and no rain. While today is pleasant, a mask is advised for sensitive individuals due to lingering pollutants. The upcoming week promises consistently good weather, ideal for outdoor activities.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh faces an FIR in Bengaluru for allegedly disrespecting religious sentiments. He is accused of mimicking Rishab Shetty's 'Daiva' act from the film 'Kantara' during an event last November, with Shetty present. The actor had previously apologized after online criticism for the imitation.

Bengaluru's Goripalya-Hosahalli railway bridge is finally complete after two years of delays. Originally costing Rs 6 crore, the project escalated to Rs 12 crore due to unforeseen issues like unauthorized cables, impacting thousands of commuters. Despite hardships, residents welcome the essential connectivity, with an inauguration expected soon.