Month: December 2025

Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends company’s ICE ties and data ethics
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends company’s ICE ties and data ethics

Palantir Technologies cofounder and CEO Alex Karp defended his company’s work with US government agencies, rejecting accusations that its software enables surveillance or contributes to…

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Sridhar Vembu says Zoho hires without a degree, shares advice for Indian parents
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Sridhar Vembu says Zoho hires without a degree, shares advice for Indian parents

Sridhar Vembu revealed that Zoho has eliminated mandatory college degree requirements for job roles, focusing on skill-based hiring. In his tweet, he also shared advice…

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Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, on high consumer spending, GST reforms

Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing stronger consumer spending and the positive impact of recent GST…

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Budget 2026: Weak forex position, volatile rupee to shape strategy

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY27, the government’s ninth consecutive budget under the Modi administration, key macroeconomic indicators…

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When spirituality meets startups: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar joins Meet the Drapers in Odisha
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When spirituality meets startups: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar joins Meet the Drapers in Odisha

Most startup pitch shows follow a predictable path where founders present, investors dig into the unit economics, and someone eventually walks away with funding. However,…

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India, Canada about to turn over a new leaf, trade talks set for a restart

India and Canada have reopened discussions on a long-pending trade pact, marking the clearest sign yet that a reset in diplomatic and economic ties could…

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A TCS-OpenAI deal would also mark the beginning of Stargate in India. (Reuters)
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TCS, OpenAI said to be in advanced talks to build AI infrastructure in India| Business News

OpenAI is said to be in advanced talks to partner Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. to build AI infrastructure in India. That’s seen as a win-win…

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Ola Electric's service problem first cropped up in September last year and have continued ever since. (Tushar Deep Singh/HT)
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Ola Electric initiates a service reboot amid a sales problem| Business News

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. has initiated a service reboot to address after-sales woes of a shrinking customer base. Ola Electric’s service problem first cropped up…

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Parliament winter session: FM Sitharaman to move Health Security se National Security Cess Bill for consideration, passing in LS

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to move the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 for consideration and passing in the Lok…

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The rupee weakened to 90.42 against the U.S. dollar, eclipsing its previous all-time low of 90.29 hit on Wednesday. (Bloomberg)
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Rupee hits fresh record low of 90.42/Dollar ahead of RBI monetary policy| Business News

The Indian Rupee has slipped to another record low against the US Dollar, a day before the Reserve Bank of India spells out its latest…

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