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JioHotstar domain finally belongs to Mukesh Ambani's Viacom18
Mukesh Ambani-owned Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd has finally managed to acquire the domain name 'JioHotstar.com.'
Microsoft sued for £1B in UK for 'punishing' cloud practices
Microsoft is being sued in the UK for more than £1 billion ($1.27 billion) in damages.
OpenAI poaches 3 AI experts from rival Google DeepMind
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has managed to poach three senior engineers from its rival Google DeepMind.
Apple proposes $1B investment in Indonesia to lift iPhone ban
In a bid to get its iPhone 16 sales unbanned in Indonesia, Apple has pitched a $1 billion investment plan to the Indonesian government.
Biden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
Is RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das staring at an exit?
The future of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das is under the scanner amid one of the biggest GDP growth misses in recent Indian history.
India is Bulgari's new target for luxury growth
With demand for luxury goods in China falling due to an economic downturn, Bulgari, the luxury jewelry brand owned by LVMH, is looking toward India to make up for the loss.
China retaliates against US over its new semiconductor export restrictions
The Chinese government has voiced its displeasure over the latest US-imposed export controls on American-made semiconductors.
Tesla's Chinese rival BYD now assembles iPads for Apple
BYD, China's top electric vehicle (EV) maker and rival to Elon Musk-owned Tesla, has expanded its portfolio by venturing into the assembly of Apple's iPads.
Bezos backing AI chipmaker that wants to take on NVIDIA
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, an artificial intelligence (AI) chip start-up.
IIT-Madras student bags ₹4.3cr job offer from Wall Street firm
An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras student has bagged a pre-placement offer (PPO) worth over ₹4.3 crore from Jane Street, a top Wall Street trading firm.
Sin tax surge: Cigarettes, aerated drinks may face 35% GST
The Group of Ministers (GoM) has suggested increasing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on aerated beverages, cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Why workers at Volkswagen's factories in Germany are on strike
Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer, is facing major disruptions as workers have gone on strike at nine of its factories in Germany.
SpaceX could soon be worth $350B thanks to this deal
SpaceX, the trailblazing aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company headed by Elon Musk, is said to be mulling a tender offer that could boost its valuation to nearly $350 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Adani firms make settlement offers in SEBI's public shareholding probe
Several entities linked to the Adani Group have filed settlement applications with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) over allegations of violating public shareholding norms.
Intel ousts CEO Pat Gelsinger as chipmaker struggles with recovery
Intel has announced the departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger after nearly four years in the role. The decision follows significant declines in Intel's stock price and market share, along with concerns over his inability to counter NVIDIA's dominance.
Elon Musk's Tesla pay package, now worth $101B, rejected again
A Delaware judge has rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, even though shareholders had approved it in June.
India to shift GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23
The Indian government is set to revise the base year for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Indian Rupee hits all-time low against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee (INR) has hit a record low against the US Dollar, sliding 13p to reach 84.73 today.
Swiggy's 10-minute food delivery service 'Bolt' now in 400+ cities
Swiggy has announced the expansion of its rapid food delivery service, Bolt, to more than 400 cities across India.
Bombay HC bars Pune eatery from using 'Burger King' name
The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order, restraining a Pune-based restaurant from using the name "Burger King."
India issues contempt notice to Sundar Pichai over YouTube video
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been issued a contempt notice by a Mumbai court after YouTube failed to comply with an order to take down a defamatory video.
Modi government removes windfall tax on ATF, petrol and diesel
The Indian government has abolished the windfall tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude products, as well as diesel and petrol.
Naukri.com owner files FIR against Housing.com founder Rahul Yadav
Info Edge, owner of Naukri.com, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Housing.com founder Rahul Yadav and top executives of 4B Networks.
Stellantis CEO abruptly resigns as car sales decline
In a surprising turn of events, Carlos Tavares, the CEO of global automobile giant Stellantis, has resigned.
Modi government mulls ₹9,000cr plan to boost EV battery production
The Indian government is said to be mulling a ₹9,000 crore plan, to boost the production of critical battery components for electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy systems.
GST collection this November up 8.5% YoY to ₹1.8L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for November has increased by 8.5%, amounting to ₹1.82 lakh crore, government data released on Sunday revealed.
Why Musk doesn't want OpenAI to become a for-profit company
Elon Musk has filed a fresh motion in his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, TechCrunch reported.
Hero to invest ₹11,000cr in Karnataka, create 3,000 jobs
Hero Future Energies Private Limited (HFEPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government.
Nissan CFO to step down as automaker confronts multiple challenges
Stephen Ma, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nissan Motor Company, is readying to leave his post, according to Bloomberg.
Volkswagen India facing tax evasion charges, penalties could reach $2.8B
Volkswagen's Indian subsidiary, SKODA Auto Volkswagen India, has been accused by the Indian government of evading $1.4 billion in taxes.
How to get a new PAN card instantly on email
The Income Tax Department has launched a new facility for taxpayers, allowing them to get their Permanent Account Number (PAN) through email.
India to introduce new GDP, CPI series by February 2026
India will introduce a new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) by February 2026, Saurabh Garg, Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), announced on Friday.
'Six months is reasonable'—Air India CEO on Boeing aircraft delay
Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson has admitted a delay in delivery of 50 "white-tail" aircraft from Boeing.
India's Q2 GDP growth shrinks to 5.4%, lowest in 7-quarters
India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth fell to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in the second quarter of FY25, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation today showed.
Soon, you'll be able to withdraw your PF via ATMs
The Indian government is gearing up to launch the EPFO 3.0 plan, a major upgrade to the current provident fund system.
Global financial crisis looming? Poland buys 100 tons of gold
Poland's central bank has set a new record by becoming the world's largest buyer of gold, purchasing 100 tons of the precious metal.
India launches first-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks worth $18B
India has launched the auction of its first tranche of offshore mineral blocks, marking the country's initial foray into deep-sea exploration.
Amazon India's first-ever 'Black Friday' sale now live: Check deals
Amazon India has kicked off its first-ever 'Black Friday' sale, a globally celebrated shopping event.
CCI orders probe against Google over WinZO's antitrust complaint
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against Google after it was accused of antitrust violations.