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OpenAI is boosting its enterprise reach by partnering with major IT firms like Accenture and cognizant. These collaborations aim to integrate OpenAI's Codex AI tools into software development. Codex assists with code generation, review, and reasoning. This move strengthens OpenAI's position amid growing AI competition. OpenAI is also launching Codex Labs to embed specialists within client organizations.

cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S's 2025 realized pay reached $10.6 million, a nearly 29% jump. The company's strong performance, exceeding revenue and margin guidance, fueled this increase. This contrasts with other Indian IT CEOs' compensation, with cognizant's global median employee pay ratio highlighted.

The US median employee earned $140,739 (pay ratio: 153:1), while the global median—based in India —earned $14,136, implying a much higher ratio of 1,523:1.

The Orissa High Court quashed a vigilance case against senior IAS officer Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya, citing a flawed sanction process. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi ruled that essential exculpatory evidence was not presented to the sanctioning authority, undermining the prosecution's legal foundation. The court also noted significant delays in proceedings, leading to the quashing of the cognizance order.

Says Such Conditions Are Not Imposed On Privileged Class Accused

The Orissa High Court has declared that informing arrestees of the grounds for their arrest is a mandatory constitutional and legal requirement, not a mere formality. This significant ruling led to the bail of five individuals accused in a cyber-crime case due to serious procedural lapses in their arrest.

AI is reshaping the software industry by creating a 'great decoupling' where code's value soars while coding itself becomes cheaper. Former cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza highlights this paradox, urging firms to adopt new commercial models and rethink workforce roles. This shift promises long-term growth despite initial disruptions.

Tragedy struck in Gajapati as two young girls, aged 9 and 10, died when a school gate collapsed on them. The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice, demanding a report from state officials. An inquiry has been ordered, and families will receive compensation. The incident has sparked local unrest.

The Supreme Court has ruled that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.

Actor Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women and apologized for the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke'. The song faced backlash for its suggestive lyrics and choreography. The commission had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter. The lyrical video has been removed from YouTube. Nora Fatehi also addressed the controversy earlier.

The Orissa High Court has raised serious concerns about delays and procedural errors in anti-corruption cases. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi highlighted these issues while quashing a vigilance case against IAS officer Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya. The court noted that prolonged proceedings at every stage, from investigation to charge framing, are a recurring problem.

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's refusal to attend court proceedings in the CBI liquor policy case has prompted the High Court to consider appointing an amicus curiae. This move aims to ensure the case is heard on its merits, as the Supreme Court mandates that such matters cannot be dismissed by default.