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Australia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
The Australian government has introduced a "news bargaining incentive," forcing digital platforms to pay for Australian news.
Reliance, Rosneft ink largest-ever India-Russia oil supply deal
Russia's state oil company, Rosneft, has struck a deal to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance Industries.
Bitcoin surpasses $101,000: Is this start of a new rally?
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has crossed the $100,000 mark once again. On December 12, it hit a value of $101,373.
Reliance Jio launches new year welcome plan for ₹2,025
Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid plan, dubbed the New Year Welcome Plan 2025, for its Indian customers.
Musk becomes first person to reach $400 billion net worth
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has become the first person in history to cross a net worth of $400 billion (approx ₹33,938 crore), as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
After 9 years, Flipkart gets a new logo
E-commerce giant Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has unveiled a new logo and revamped its homepage. This is the first time in nearly nine years that the company has refreshed its logo.
Swiggy launches invite-only 'One BLCK' membership: Check benefits
Swiggy has launched an exclusive premium membership program, One BLCK. The new initiative, an extension of its existing loyalty scheme, aims to provide enhanced services to its customers.
China's biggest policy meeting underway: What economic reforms are expected
China is hosting its most important policy meeting, the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), at the moment.
70% women entrepreneurs face difficulty in attracting talent: CXXO report
A recent study by Kalaari Capital, under its CXXO program, sheds light on the changing face of female entrepreneurship in India.
Over 5 billion people to take flight in 2025: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a record number of air travelers in 2025.
Adidas headquarters in Germany raided amid ongoing tax investigation
German authorities raided the headquarters of Adidas in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on December 11.
Traveling abroad? This company is guaranteeing the best forex rates
Leading online foreign exchange platform BookMyForex.com has launched two new offers for international travelers and students.
Vishal Mega Mart's ₹8,000cr IPO now open: Should you subscribe?
Vishal Mega Mart, one of India's leading hypermarket chains, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.
MobiKwik IPO fully subscribed in 1 hour: Check latest GMP
The IPO of One MobiKwik Systems Ltd, the parent company of digital payments platform MobiKwik, has been fully subscribed within the first hour of its launch today.
SpaceX's valuation skyrockets to $350 billion after share sale
SpaceX, the top rocket and satellite manufacturer owned by Elon Musk, has seen its valuation skyrocket to nearly $350 billion.
Key decisions that marked Shaktikanta Das's tenure as RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das, the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been a beacon of decisive leadership amid the worst economic challenges.
Indian rupee plunges to lifetime low of 84.80 against USD
The Indian rupee plunged sharply on December 10, hitting an all-time low of 84.80 against the US dollar. This beats the previous record low of 84.7575 set only last week.
Amazon eyes exports worth $80 billion from India by 2030
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its export commitment from India, promising to enable $80 billion in cumulative exports by 2030.
YesMadam denies firing stressed employees, calls it awareness campaign
Noida-based beauty services start-up YesMadam has denied allegations of firing employees over work-related stress.
EU investigating Google, Meta over secret advertising deal targeting teens
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has launched an investigation into a secret advertising deal between tech giants Google and Meta.
Hershey's shares surge as Cadbury parent explores acquisition
Hershey, the famous American chocolate maker, has seen a huge jump in its share value.
Court denies Rupert Murdoch's attempt to change family trust
Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul behind News Corp and Fox News, has failed in his attempt to change a family trust.
India's largest company seeks $3 billion loan to refinance debt
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market capitalization, is said to be in talks with a number of banks for a $3 billion loan.
Boeing lays off hundreds of employees, resumes 737 MAX production
Aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that it has laid off nearly 900 employees across Washington and California.
China probes NVIDIA for alleged anti-monopoly law violations
China's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), has launched an investigation against US chipmaker NVIDIA.
ICICI Bank's RTGS service to be unavailable on December 15
ICICI Bank has announced a temporary suspension of its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service for scheduled maintenance.
Vodafone Idea board approves raising ₹1,980 crore via share sale
Vodafone Idea's plans to raise up to ₹1,980 crore via a preferential share sale have been approved by the board.
LIC to enroll 1L women as 'Bima Sakhis' in 2025
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to enroll one lakh women under its Bima Sakhi scheme within the next 12 months.
Adani Group to invest ₹7.5 lakh crore in Rajasthan
In a major boost to Rajasthan, Adani Group has announced a whopping ₹7.5 lakh crore investment plan.
India's billionaire count doubles to 185 in 10 years
The number of billionaires in India has more than doubled to 185 over the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, according to a UBS report.
Modi government appoints Sanjay Malhotra as new RBI Governor
Sanjay Malhotra, a veteran bureaucrat and a 1990-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Will Shaktikanta Das continue as RBI Governor? Decision expected soon
The Indian government is all set to announce its decision on the appointment of a new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor or the extension of incumbent Governor Shaktikanta Das's term.
Air India orders 100 additional Airbus aircraft to expand fleet
Tata Group's Air India has placed an order for 100 more Airbus aircraft as part of its expansion strategy.
CCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
How much tech giants spend on their CEOs' security
Leading tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and others are spending huge amounts on security and private transportation for their top executives.
China shifts monetary policy stance for first time since 2011
China's top leaders have announced a major shift in their monetary policy approach, the first such shift in nearly 14 years.
World's second richest man prefers 'messy' meetings that disrupt schedules
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed his unique way of conducting business meetings.
Unacademy CEO dismisses rumors of $800M acquisition by Allen Institute
Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal has publicly refuted rumors of a potential $800 million acquisition by Allen Career Institute.
Airtel's AI has flagged 8B spam calls in 2.5 months
Bharti Airtel, one of the leading telecom companies in India, has said its AI-based solution has detected an incredible eight billion spam calls and 800 million spam messages in just two and a half months since launch.
Penalize auto dealers for charging excessive commissions: Insurers to IRDAI
A group of general insurance officials has requested the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), to take action against motor insurance service providers (MISPs).