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Starbucks workers in South Korea have unionized
Starbucks Korea, the third-largest market for the global coffee giant after the US and China, has seen its workers form a labor union.
Zepto goes down: Users unable to access app, make payments
Quick-commerce platform Zepto has been facing a major outage, affecting its app and website.
Accenture revises pay hike strategy: How it affects you?
Accenture, a leading global IT services provider, has revamped its salary hike strategy for the June cycle.
Chhattisgarh attracts investments worth ₹8L crore in 18 months
Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top state on key parameters in the CRISIL-NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026.
Why Samsung has laid off over 800 employees in US
Samsung Electronics has announced job cuts at its US display, phone, and other consumer electronics operations.
RIL posts strong Q1 results: Should you buy shares?
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), led by Mukesh Ambani, witnessed a 2.5% rise in its share price on Friday to close at ₹1,328.8 per share.
India's GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY27: Deloitte
Deloitte India has projected a GDP growth rate of 6.5-6.8% for the current fiscal year (FY27).
These public issues will open in India next week
The primary market is set to witness a flurry of activity next week with four public issues opening for subscription.
5paisa partners with OpenAI to enhance investing experience
Leading fintech firm and discount broker, 5paisa Capital Ltd, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.
TCS leads ₹1.5L crore gain among top-10 firms
The combined market capitalization of five out of India's top 10 most valued companies rose by a whopping ₹1.54 lakh crore last week.
How Gautam Adani got US bribery and fraud charges dropped
Billionaire Gautam Adani has been exonerated from bribery and securities fraud charges by US prosecutors.
Govt extends exemption for renewable energy projects
The Indian government has extended the exemption timeline for net metering and open access renewable energy (RE) projects till December 31, 2026.
Apple raises iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%
Apple has raised the prices of its iPhone models in Japan by as much as 11%. The price hike affects the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16e.
PNB raises $420M in overseas fundraising, targets $2.5B by September
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has secured around $419 million in Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits.
Bank of England won't offer loans to these bondholders anymore
The Bank of England has announced a ban on accepting bonds linked to thermal coal for key loan arrangements.
Maharashtra to build quantum computing, deep-tech ecosystem: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to build an ecosystem for quantum computing and deep technologies in the state.
Goldman Sachs tightens betting rules for employees on prediction markets
Goldman Sachs has tightened its rules on employee participation in prediction markets.
BPCL's new Bharatgas Lite-ZIP cylinders are meant for urban households
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched a new premium LPG offering called Bharatgas Lite ZIP.
'₹30 extra per km': 4.7-star Uber driver's demand shocks netizens
A man in Pune has alleged that an Uber driver demanded an additional ₹30 per kilometer for his ride.
Is Blinkit's document printing service safe to use?
An incident involving a customer of Blinkit's document printing service has sparked a major debate over data privacy.
Can AI industry survive if OpenAI collapses?
Ed Zitron, an AI critic and researcher, has warned that the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence (AI) is largely driven by OpenAI.
This is how India's 1st indigenous C-295 aircraft will look
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, recently visited the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Govt rolls out 'White Rabbit' tech to secure IST
The Indian government has launched a demonstration network using "White Rabbit" precision timing technology to provide a secure and tamper-resistant national time signal.
India tightens tax treaty with Sri Lanka
India has amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka, tightening loopholes in double taxation avoidance and preventing revenue leakage through treaty abuse.
Shocking! Zomato accused of mental, sexual harassment by ex-employee
A former employee of Zomato has accused the company of mental and sexual harassment in a viral LinkedIn post.
IDBI Bank's Q1 results: Net profit up 5% to ₹2,115cr
IDBI Bank has reported a standalone net profit of ₹2,115 crore for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27).
HDFC Bank's Q1 net profit rises 5% to ₹19,060cr
India's largest private lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a standalone net profit of ₹19,060 crore for the first quarter of FY27.
ICICI Bank's Q1 profit jumps 15.95% YoY to ₹14,804cr
ICICI Bank has reported a 15.95% year-on-year increase in its standalone net profit for the April-June quarter.
Yes Bank's Q1 results: Profit jumps 33.7% YoY to ₹1,071cr
Yes Bank has reported a massive 33.7% year-on-year jump in its standalone net profit for the quarter ending June 2026 (Q1 FY27).
PNB's Q1 net profit surges over 300% to ₹5,200cr
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported a massive surge in its net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Q1 profit rises 22.5% to ₹5,480cr
Kotak Mahindra Bank has posted a consolidated net profit of ₹5,480.46 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY27), marking a 22.5% year-on-year growth.
Axis Bank Q1 results: Net profit rises 23% to ₹7,114cr
Axis Bank has reported a 23% year-on-year rise in its standalone net profit for the April-June quarter of FY27.
Apple in talks to settle antitrust lawsuit with US DOJ
Apple is in the early stages of settlement talks with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over a 2024 lawsuit.
Jensen Huang's leather jacket goes under the hammer for ₹9cr
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, is known for his signature look of black leather jackets.
Why you can't catch a Kuwait Airways flight right now
Kuwait Airways has announced a major change in its flight schedule, owing to the closure of the country's airspace today.
SpiceJet fined ₹1L for using 'dark patterns' on booking platform
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on SpiceJet for using "dark patterns" on its flight booking platform.
Apple briefly overtakes NVIDIA as world's most valuable company
Apple briefly surpassed NVIDIA to become the world's most valuable company on Friday, amid investor skepticism about the profitability of rapid AI development and data center investments.
DIIs continue buying spree with ₹9,800cr, FPIs remain net sellers
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree for the eighth consecutive session on Friday.
Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI company for $587M
Netflix has confirmed the acquisition of Ben Affleck's artificial intelligence (AI) company, InterPositive, for an estimated $587 million in cash.
Google Pixel, Nothing emerge as India's fastest-growing smartphone brands
Despite the overall decline in India's smartphone market, two brands have emerged as the fastest-growing: Google Pixel and Nothing.