Harnoor Singh, a Microsoft engineer and YouTuber, quit his job in the US and returned to India. He worked at Microsoft for three years. Announcing the news on X, he wrote, “I resigned and moved to India for now! Thank you Microsoft for beautiful 3 years!” Singh said he plans to take a six-month break before deciding his next move. He is now in Amritsar and wants to travel and explore. His decision surprised many online, especially as Indian tech workers in the US are facing immigration issues. Some users wished him well and guessed he might launch a startup. ( PC: X/@iHarnoorSingh)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has emerged as the world’s second-largest IT services company, reporting over $30 billion in revenue and a brand valuation of $21.3 billion. CEO K. Krithivasan congratulated employees in a company-wide note, crediting the milestone to innovation, agility, and customer focus. He introduced the concept of a “Perpetually Adaptive Enterprise” as the next growth mantra. To strengthen leadership, TCS appointed Aarthi Subramanian as President & COO and Mangesh Sathe as Chief Strategy Officer, effective May 1. This marks a pivotal moment for India’s tech sector and reinforces TCS’s global influence in IT services. (PC: Times of India)

On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India resumed hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The controversial legislation, which seeks to reform the governance and management of Waqf properties, has sparked widespread protests and political backlash. Opponents—including Congress, AIMIM, and CPI—argue that the Act violates minority rights and centralizes control over religious endowments. Protests in West Bengal, Tripura, and other states have led to violence and public outcry. The case is being closely followed due to its far-reaching impact on religious freedoms and minority autonomy. (PC: PTI)

Indian stock markets staged a strong rebound on Thursday, with the Sensex soaring 1,508.91 points to 78,553.20 and the Nifty climbing 414.45 points to 23,851.65. Early losses led by IT stocks reversed as banking and financial services stocks saw strong buying interest. Zomato, Sun Pharma, and ICICI Bank were among the top gainers. Analysts attributed the rally to easing volatility, improving FII flows, and optimism around U.S.-India trade talks. Expectations of better margins for financials due to changing deposit rates also played a role. Investor sentiment remains upbeat despite global trade concerns and early market jitters. (PC: India Today)

The Karnataka caste census has revealed 99 sub-castes among Muslims and 57 among Christians, shedding light on the deep social stratification within religious minorities. In response, the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes has proposed 8% reservation each for Muslims and Christians in government jobs and education. The data, aimed at ensuring equitable development, is expected to influence affirmative action policies. However, the proposal may stir political debate and resistance from other communities. This move marks a significant step in reshaping Karnataka’s approach to social justice by recognizing intra-religious caste dynamics among minority populations. (PC: iStock Photo)

Violent clashes erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leaving three dead and hundreds arrested. The protests escalated into communal violence, with arson and attacks on infrastructure, prompting the Calcutta High Court to deploy central forces. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposed implementing the Act, calling it discriminatory, while BJP leaders accused her of appeasement politics. Analysts warn that using religious issues for political mileage could spiral out of control. The violence highlights how fragile communal harmony becomes when politics, religion, and law are recklessly entangled in a volatile electoral climate. (PC: ANI)

On April 17, 2025, India issued a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s statement calling Jammu and Kashmir the "jugular vein" of Pakistan. Responding firmly, India’s Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an inseparable part of India and demanded that Pakistan vacate the territories it illegally occupies. General Munir’s remarks, invoking the two-nation theory and expressing solidarity with Kashmiris, were condemned by India as baseless. India questioned the logic, stating, “How can anything foreign be in a jugular vein?” highlighting the enduring diplomatic tension. (PC: India Today)

In a historic first, a juvenile colossal squid was filmed alive in its natural habitat near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. Captured at a depth of 600 meters by a remote-controlled vehicle aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too), the sighting marks a century since the species was first identified. The squid, estimated at 30cm long, could grow to 7m and 500kg as an adult. The expedition, led by University of Essex scientist Dr. Michelle Taylor, also documented a glacial glass squid. The discovery highlights how little is still known about deep-sea marine life. (PC: Schmidt Ocean Institute)

A travel vlogger from Instagram channel ‘On Road Indian’ has gone viral after venting his frustration over the limitations of traveling with an Indian passport. In the video, viewed over 7 million times, he expressed dismay at repeated visa issues and being denied entry despite having money, documents, and a strong travel history. He cited Jordan’s recent refusal to let him in, and the increasing number of countries withdrawing visa-free access for Indian citizens. The video reignited debate online after India’s passport dropped to 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2025, down five places from last year.

The Supreme Court has allowed West Bengal to retain "untainted" assistant teachers for classes 9–12, offering partial relief following the annulment of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching appointments over the 2016 school jobs-for-cash scam. While upholding the Calcutta High Court’s earlier decision, the apex court mandated the state to advertise fresh recruitment by May 31 and complete the process by December 31. The ruling excludes Group C and D staff due to widespread irregularities. The scam involved OMR sheet tampering and excess appointments, prompting a CBI probe and nationwide attention on corruption in educational recruitment. (PC: India Today)