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Sensex slips to 59,605 points, Nifty settles near 17,500 mark
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex fell 0.23% to 59,605.8 points, while the Nifty slid 0.25% to 17,511.25 points.
In organizational push, Meta may fire more employees
A new wave of layoffs is expected to hit Meta employees. Per the Washington Post, non-engineering positions will be the most affected this time.
Uber's 'rigorous' performance review system could see employees getting fired
Uber is not planning broad layoffs. However, the company's performance review process, which is going to be "even more rigorous," might result in some employees getting fired.
Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has moved up 1.84% in the past 24 hours to trade at $24,498.52. It is 0.73% down compared to last week.
Gautam Adani is no longer among the world's 25 richest
Gautam Adani was once the second richest man alive on the planet. Now, he is not among the 25 richest billionaires in the world.
'OpenAI Mafia' has raised over $1 billion: Who are they
Ever heard of the 'PayPal Mafia'? We bet you have.
Suffered loss in Adani stocks? Get relief during ITR filing
Gautam Adani-owned Adani Group went into a meltdown after Hindenburg Research's damning report in January.
Sensex plunges 927 points, Nifty barely holds 17,550 mark
On Wednesday, the stock market was in the hands of the bear as the Sensex slipped 927.74 points, or 1.55%, to 59,744.98 points while the Nifty dropped 272.4 points, or 1.55%, to 17,554.3 points.
Consulting giant McKinsey plans to layoff 2,000 employees
McKinsey & Company is known for devising plans for its clients to cut their employees. Now, it seems the management consultancy is conceiving a plan to cut its own employees.
World's biggest 4-day work week trial yields 'breakthrough' results
Offices with shorter working hours are seeing an uptick in employee productivity.
Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Cardano
Bitcoin has shed 3% over the last 24 hours, trading at $24,158.83. It is 9.19% higher than the previous week.
Jio 5G launched in 20 cities, Airtel 5G reaches Haridwar
Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 20 more cities including Tinsukia, Bhagalpur, Mormugao, Raichur, Firozabad, and Chandrapur.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Billionaires who lost their fortune in the recent past
From Elon Musk losing $100 billion in a single calendar year to Sam Bankman-Fried's personal wealth being completely wiped out, the past year has been chaotic for some of the world's richest.
Sensex and Nifty end flat amid volatile trading
The stock market closed on a flat note on Tuesday with the Sensex settling at 60,672.72 points and Nifty ending flat at 17,826.7 points.
Stock market: Avoid these 5 common investment mistakes
It is common to make mistakes when investing in the stock market.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Polygon
Bitcoin has surged 1.66% in the past 24 hours to trade at $24,902.22. It is 14.54% up compared to last week.
India's UPI makes global debut in partnership with Singapore's PayNow
Starting today, cross-border payments between India and Singapore are going to get easier. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of India and Singapore's PayNow will be linked to enable faster cross-border remittances.
Meta gives 7,000 employees subpar reviews as more layoffs loom
Meta may not be done with job cuts. The company has given signs of more belt-tightening by giving around 7,000 employees subpar ratings in the recently concluded performance reviews.
Wipro offers freshers reduced pay as onboarding delays continue
Freshers who joined Wipro and are waiting to join Wipro aren't having a great time. The company recently fired 453 freshers citing poor performance.
Sensex falls 311 points, Nifty ends below 17,850 mark
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend. While the Sensex plunged 0.51% to 60,691.54 points, the Nifty fell 0.56% to 17,844.6 points.
Indians catch travel bug; spending on foreign tours at $10bn
Talks about recession and economic downturn are rife these days. However, none of that seems to have affected Indians.
Carbon Maps raises $4mn to reduce food industry's environmental impact
Food production has a huge environmental impact. More than a third of greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans can be linked to food.
Cryptocurrency prices today: Rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Polygon
Bitcoin has shed 0.92% over the last 24 hours, trading at $24,484.32. It is 12.14% higher than the previous week.
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal invites PM Modi to his wedding
OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal took to social media on Sunday (February 19) to share a string of photos with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has climbed by 0.47% in the past 24 hours, trading at $24,743.98. It is 13.48% higher than last week.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polygon
Bitcoin has climbed 3.67% over the last 24 hours, trading at $24,618.38. It is 13.41% higher than the previous week.
Airtel 5G launched in more locations across Bihar, Odisha
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more locations across Bihar and Odisha including Begusarai, Kishanganj, Purnia, Gopalganj, Sonepur, Bhawanipatna, and Paradeep.
The reason behind Disney+ Hotstar's outage will make you laugh
Cricket fans were left disappointed on Friday as they were unable to catch the action between India and Australia in the second test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sensex falls 317 points, Nifty ends below the 17,950 mark
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend. While the Sensex plunged 0.52% to 61,002.57 points, the Nifty fell 0.51% to 17,944.2 points.
Twitter closes 2 India offices; only 3 employees left now
Elon Musk is on a mission to reduce Twitter's costs. The CEO has been busy laying off employees, selling office items, and shutting down offices.
Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has slipped by 3.57% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,758.05. It is 8.8% higher than the week before.
Google India lays off 453 employees across the company
Last month, Google's parent Alphabet announced its decision to fire around 12,000 employees. Now, Google India has reportedly axed 453 staffers across various departments.
YouTube CEO is stepping down, Neal Mohan to replace her
YouTube Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki announced that she would be stepping down after nine years at the helm of the world's largest online video platform.
Sensex and Nifty end flat amid high volatility
On Thursday, major indices of the stock market ended flat with the Sensex settling at 61,319.51 points and the Nifty closing at 18,035.85 points.
KPMG cuts 700 employees in the US as economy slows
KPMG has decided to lay off about 2% of its workforce in the US, becoming the first among the world's four biggest accountancy firms to cut jobs in the country.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has climbed 11.43% over the last 24 hours, trading at $24,646.58. It is 9.10% higher than the previous week.
Airtel 5G now available in all North-Eastern states: Check coverage
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more North-Eastern cities in India, including Kohima, Aizawl, Gangtok, and Tinsuki.
Paytm Payments Bank introduces UPI LITE: How to use it
In a bid to make low-value UPI transactions faster, more secure, and seamless, Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) has introduced UPI LITE in India.
Sensex gains 243 points, Nifty ends above 18,000 mark
On Wednesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge. The Sensex jumped 0.4% to 61,275.09 points while the Nifty climbed 0.48% to 18,015.85 points.
Lufthansa flights delayed and canceled due to major IT outage
Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa's flights were delayed and canceled due to a major IT outage on Wednesday.