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Will Budget 2025 boost India's digital accessibility with lower costs?

Union Budget 2025: With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Budget 2025 on February 5, the telecom industry expects it to reduce internet and smartphone costs, with tax rationalisation

Apple in talks with Bharat Forge for India-based component manufacturing

Apple is in discussions with Bharat Forge, a Pune-based manufacturer, to include it in its supply chain, marking a strategic push to boost local production and reduce reliance on China

Groww taps five banks for $1 billion IPO, plans draft filing by April

Groww targets a $1 billion IPO with a potential $10 billion valuation, enlisting five top banks for the process. Draft filings expected by April, listing by FY26

CNN announces 200 job cuts, $70 mn digital investment to revamp strategy

To counter traditional TV decline, CNN is launching a global streaming service, creating hundreds of new roles, with the first 100 positions to be filled by mid-2025

India's EV revolution: 2025 will see electric cars outpace petrol, diesel

Electric vehicle launches in India are set to surpass petrol and diesel cars in 2025, with 18 new EV models expected, driving growth and boosting EV market share to 4 per cent

FIITJEE centres shut in North India as teachers resign, protests erupt

FIITJEE coaching centres across North India have shut down unexpectedly due to teacher resignations over unpaid salaries, sparking protests and complaints from frustrated students and parents

E-commerce just got bigger: FMCG brands like ITC, Amul, Nestle lead the way

FMCG giants like ITC, Nestle, Amul, and Dabur are expanding their e-commerce platforms across cities, offering up to 30 per cent discounts, aiming to boost customer base and direct sales

RBI directs banks to assess impact of new LCR norms on liquidity, lending

The RBI has asked banks to assess the impact of stricter liquidity coverage ratio norms, aimed at system stability but raising concerns over reduced lending capacity

India's AI push: Reliance to build world's largest data centre in Jamnagar

Reliance Industries, in partnership with Nvidia, plans to build the world's largest AI data centre in Gujarat, marking a milestone in India's AI journey and digital infrastructure growth

Meta's big payoff: $5,000 for TikTok users to move to Facebook, Instagram

Meta is offering up to $5,000 in bonuses to creators who switch from TikTok to Facebook and Instagram. The deal includes access to monetisation tools and a free trial of Meta Verif

'Toxins, not infection': Union Min on mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri

Union minister Jitendra Singh ruled out infection in Rajouri deaths; toxins are suspected as the cause. Prohibitory orders have been imposed, with 17 fatalities reported in Badhaal village

CCPA issues notice to Apple over iPhone performance issues after iOS update

The Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Apple over consumer complaints regarding performance issues on iPhones after the release of the iOS 18+ update, seeking an explanation

'Defund until': Elon Musk slams Wikipedia over 'Nazi salute' claim

Elon Musk criticises Wikipedia for labelling his gesture as a 'Nazi salute', calling for defunding until balance is restored. Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales defends the platform

Relief for WhatsApp as Indian tribunal suspends CCI's 5-yr data-sharing ban

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has temporarily suspended the antitrust panel CCI's five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing data with Meta entities, pending a challenge by Meta

US C-section requests surge as birthright citizenship deadline looms

In response to Donald Trump's birthright citizenship policy change, many immigrant families in the US, especially Indians, are rushing for preterm C-sections to secure citizenship for their children

13 dead in Jalgaon train accident: 'I saw people getting hit', says witness

A tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, left 13 dead and many injured when passengers jumped off the Pushpak Express amid fire rumours, only to be hit by the Karnataka Express

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman over Trump-backed $500 bn Stargate AI project

Donald Trump called Stargate 'a resounding declaration of confidence in America's potential', with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank kicking it off with $100 bn led by Son, Ellison, and Altman

HUL announces demerger of Kwality Wall's ice cream biz into listed entity

Hindustan Unilever Limited has approved the demerger of its ice cream business, Kwality Wall's, which will become a separately listed entity, with shareholders receiving shares in the new company

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar lead India's 2024 streaming trends

Prime Video and Netflix dominate Hindi content, while Disney+ Hotstar excels in regional shows. Ormax's 2024 report highlights the rise of regional hits and global franchises in India's OTT space

Centre hikes MSP on jute by Rs 315, promises 66.8% returns for farmers

Besides the MSP hike on jute, the Union Cabinet also approved the continuation of the National Health Mission NHM for an additional five years