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22 Mar 2025

TikTok

Perplexity confirms interest in acquiring TikTok, plans a major overhaul

Perplexity, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has confirmed its interest in acquiring TikTok.

US: Mergers for companies with DEI policies will be blocked

Brendan Carr, the Chaiperson of Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has suggested that it might block specific mergers and acquisitions if companies continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

21 Mar 2025

Indian Rupee (INR)

Rupee achieves best weekly performance in over 2 years

The Indian rupee (INR) settled at 86 against the US dollar today, recording a notable weekly gain of 36p. This is the rupee's biggest weekly gain since January 2023.

Tata Capital's ₹15,000cr mega IPO imminent: What we know

Tata Group has selected 10 investment banks to handle the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of its financial services arm, Tata Capital, Moneycontrol reports.

21 Mar 2025

Bihar

₹3 lakh crore of public money sitting idle with states

An analysis by Emkay Global, a Mumbai-based brokerage firm, has found that the top 19 Indian states are sitting on almost ₹3 lakh crore of public money.

20 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to beautify your home for cheap? Try these projects

Considering today's economy, it is imperative to stay financially stable.

21 Mar 2025

Stock Market

What is 'Triple Witching' and how does it impact markets?

Wall Street, the nerve center of global finance, has witnessed a week of recovery after a difficult four-week period.

21 Mar 2025

Sam Altman

Sam Altman invests in for-profit community college 'Campus'

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has joined a group of influential Silicon Valley investors to back a for-profit community college called Campus.

20 Mar 2025

Finance

5 financial myths you should stop believing right now

In the world of personal finance, myths and misconceptions can easily lead people astray.

21 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Want to intern at SpaceX? Here's how much they pay

Interns at Elon Musk's SpaceX are paid salaries that are close to the paychecks of an average American worker.

21 Mar 2025

ChatGPT

Man sues OpenAI after ChatGPT accuses him of kids' murder

A Norwegian man has filed a formal complaint against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

PhysicsWallah confidentially files draft IPO papers with SEBI

Edtech giant PhysicsWallah has filed its draft initial public offering (IPO) documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

20 Mar 2025

Finance

5 secrets to build generational wealth

Building generational wealth is the goal of many. After all, who wouldn't want to provide a financially stable future for their kids?

21 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to maximize credit card rewards? Follow these tips

Credit cards offer a variety of rewards in India, but they can only be maximized through effective strategies.

21 Mar 2025

Finance

Confused about mortgages? These key terms will guide you

Navigating through the labyrinth of mortgages can be intimidating for first-time homebuyers.

21 Mar 2025

Indian Government

Modi government's $23B manufacturing gamble did not pay off

India's ambitious $23 billion initiative to boost domestic manufacturing and compete with Chinese factories is ending after four years, according to Reuters.

21 Mar 2025

Air India

Heathrow power outage: Air India cancels all flights to/from airport

Air India has announced the cancellation of all its flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport for today.

Perplexity AI wants to raise $1B at $18B valuation

Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence start-up, is said to be in talks to raise between $500 million and $1 billion.

21 Mar 2025

Apple

Why Apple is on a hiring frenzy in India

Apple has accelerated hiring for key positions in India to bolster its manufacturing expansion.

21 Mar 2025

Apple

Apple is now facing a lawsuit over delayed AI features

Apple is being sued in federal court for false advertising and unfair competition.

21 Mar 2025

Apple

Apple is losing over $1B on streaming every year: Report

Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+, is running at a huge loss of more than $1 billion a year, according to The Information.

20 Mar 2025

Indian Government

New GST rules effective April 1: Key changes for businesses

The Indian government has announced major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules, effective April 1, 2025.

20 Mar 2025

Apple

EU targets Google, Apple under DMA, risking clash with Trump

The European Commission has accused tech giants Google and Apple of breaching its digital rules.

Starting April 1, UPI won't work for these users

In a major policy change, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps such as PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay will be affected.

20 Mar 2025

Startups

India second-best country for women-led start-ups amid global funding decline

The global funding landscape for women-led start-ups has taken a major hit in 2024 due to macroeconomic headwinds.

Ben & Jerry's claims Unilever removed CEO over political activism

Dave Stever, the CEO of Ben & Jerry's, has been ousted from his position by parent company Unilever.

Environmental group Greenpeace to pay $660M for defaming oil firm

Global environmental organization Greenpeace has been ordered by a North Dakota jury to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based Energy Transfer.

20 Mar 2025

Central Government

Deadline for opting Unified Pension Scheme extended to this date

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has said eligible central government employees can choose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till June 30.

20 Mar 2025

Blockchain

Debt-ridden Pakistan plans to legalize crypto to boost revenue

Pakistan is moving closer to legalizing cryptocurrency trading, newly appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib said.

20 Mar 2025

Ola Electric

Ola Electric's stock drops 4% amid scrutiny over sales data

Ola Electric's shares have fallen 4% after reports of regulatory scrutiny over discrepancies in electric scooter registrations.

20 Mar 2025

Adani Group

Adani Group in talks to buy Emaar India for $1.4B

Asia's second-richest person Gautam Adani is said to be in advanced talks to buy Dubai-based developer Emaar Group's Indian subsidiary.

20 Mar 2025

Swiggy

Same war, new turf—Swiggy takes on Zomato's Hyperpure with 'Assure'

Swiggy has introduced 'Assure,' a new business-to-business (B2B) platform designed to supply kitchen essentials to restaurants and hotels, directly competing with Zomato's Hyperpure.

20 Mar 2025

Sensex

Nifty reclaims 23,000, Sensex gains 400 points—What's driving today's rally?

The Indian stock market witnessed a major rally on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

20 Mar 2025

X

Musk's X sues Modi government over content blocking orders

X has challenged the Indian government's content-blocking process in Karnataka high court, as per Hindustan Times.

20 Mar 2025

SoftBank Group

SoftBank buys chip designing start-up Ampere for $6.5B

In a deal worth $6.5 billion, SoftBank Group has acquired Ampere Computing, a US-based start-up famous for its ARM-based server chips. It was established in 2017.

19 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Elon Musk-owned X rebounds to original valuation of $44B

Elon Musk's social media platform X has regained its original $44 billion valuation.

18 Mar 2025

Finance

Facing financial problems? These 5 tips can help you recover

Economic downturns can be difficult, but with the right strategies, individuals and businesses can sail through these times.

19 Mar 2025

Finance

5 reasons why you should invest in bonds

If you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio, investing in bonds can be a good call.

19 Mar 2025

PhonePe

PhonePe's latest tool helps you choose the right mutual fund

PhonePe has launched CRISP, a digital tool aimed at helping investors make informed decisions while selecting mutual funds.

18 Mar 2025

Finance

Want to be a successful freelancer? Follow these financial tips

Freelancing comes with its share of flexibility and independence, but it also comes with a caveat: one needs to manage finances wisely to stay afloat in the long run.