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According to internet observer NetBlocks, damage to subsea cable infrastructure in the Red Sea caused extensive interruptions for internet users in India, Pakistan, and areas of the Middle East. The disruption has brought attention to how vulnerable the world's digital infrastructure is, as it is mostly dependent on
The new youth-focused fashion brand "Burnt Toast" has been introduced by Trent Limited, the retail juggernaut of the Tata Group that owns Westside, Zudio, and Star. The first store, a 2,500-square-foot establishment intended to serve as a cultural centre for Gen Z and young millennials, opened its
Nine initial public offerings (IPOs) will be available for subscription on mainboard and SME platforms this week, making it a busy week for primary markets. Investor interest is booming, ranging from well-known brands like Urban Company to specialised firms in engineering, metallurgy, and retail. Some issues have a great hunger
In order to better represent its enlarged worldwide portfolio and long-term vision, Oravel Stays Ltd., the parent company of the lodging chain OYO, relaunched itself as PRISM. On September 7, the firm declared that the OYO brand would remain its primary consumer-facing identity in the low-cost hospitality sector. OYO was
By FY32, the Adani Group intends to invest $60 billion in transmission and distribution (T&D), power generation, and renewable energy. In a presentation to investors, the group laid out its intentions, estimating that more than $21 billion will be invested by FY30 to increase the capacity of renewable
The parent company of online gaming platform A23, Head Digital Works, is cutting off over 500 workers, following in the footsteps of MPL, PokerBaazi, and Games24x7. According to Storyboard18, the company is keeping about 200 workers while laying off roughly two-thirds of its workforce. This declaration was delivered by Head
The founder of Freshworks, Girish Mathrubootham, who oversaw the company from its founding in 2010 to its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, announced that he would leave the company as executive chairman on December 1, 2025. Why Girish Mathrubootham is Stepping Down? As he turns his attention to his
The GST Council authorised an increase in taxes on sin and luxury goods on 3 September, establishing a new 40% bracket for commodities including tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and luxury cars, despite the announcement of huge GST rate cuts. With the government moving to a simpler regime with two
On September 4, 2025, the K.P. Sharma Oli government banned up to 26 social media sites, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter), claiming that they had not complied with Nepal's registration criteria by the deadline. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced in a
US President Donald Trump to host distinguished group of IT CEOs to a dinner at the White House. Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and a dozen other leaders from the largest tech and artificial intelligence companies are expected to be on the guest
As the final tax slabs were revealed on September 4, consumption stocks, which had already surged since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) in his Independence Day speech on August 15, continued to rise. The Nifty FMCG index has increased 4.4%
On 3 September, Instagram finally released its iPad app after a 15-year wait, with Reels as a key feature. Although this change has long been expected, many people are wondering why it happened now. Reels at the Heart of Instagram’s iPad Strategy Instagram is attempting to compete with TikTok
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the per-transaction ceiling to INR 5 lakh in anticipation of the September 15 income tax return (ITR) filing deadline, but only for firms that fit under tax payment-aligned categories. Additionally, NPCI has raised the 24-hour aggregate transaction limit and per-transaction limit
Apple Inc. intends to increase rivalry with OpenAI and Perplexity AI Inc. by releasing its own AI-powered web search service the following year. According to a report by Bloomberg, the corporation is developing a new system that will be incorporated into the Siri voice assistant. This technology is internally referred
According to a recent Business Insider investigation into the tech giant's cost-cutting tactics, Amazon employees are now required to declare what proportion of their use of company-issued phones is connected to business, with their $50 monthly reimbursements being lowered proportionately depending on personal use. As firms trim their
Statsig, a product testing business, has been bought by OpenAI. Vijaye Raji, the startup's Indian-origin founder and CEO, has also been named the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of apps by the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence (AI) business. Raji will handle key systems, infrastructure, and product lines in his
The promoters of Urban Company and notable investors like Accel India, Elevation Capital, Bessemer India, VY Capital, and Tiger Global have seen a significant increase in the value of their holdings since the company revealed that the price range for its next public offering would be INR 98–103 per
India is quickly becoming a major production location for Google Pixel smartphones. The Economic Times said that Alphabet is planning to export its high-end Pixel 10 Series devices in addition to expanding local production of these devices. The company is taking this action in an effort to strengthen its supply
In order for the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act to be effective, the Delhi High Court ordered the Centre on 2 September to establish an authority and publish the regulations. On a suit contesting the new online gaming law, a bench consisting of Chief Justice Devendra
The question of whether the new models will soon be able to outperform humans in the majority of jobs we perform now or achieve a level of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been a hot topic in the AI community as artificial intelligence systems continue to advance. Although he avoids
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the biggest IT business in India, announced its most recent round of pay increases on September 2. According to news agency PTI, the increases would range from 4.5% to 7% for the majority of its employees. Employees of the Tata Group company began receiving letters
The e-commerce company Flipkart announced that it had purchased the majority of Pinkvilla India Private Limited, a well-known online infotainment platform. The purchase is a component of Flipkart's plan to use Pinkvilla's reputation, skills, and devoted following to increase its content presence and improve interaction with
Following an inquiry that found that he had an "undisclosed romantic relationship" with a subordinate, Nestlé fired CEO Laurent Freixe. His actions were against company policy. Philipp Navratil, the CEO of Nespresso, was named as his successor by the Swiss multinational. After 40 years with the company, Mr
As AI replaces customer service positions, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff eliminates 4,000 jobs. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff recently revealed that 4,000 customer service representatives would be let go, bringing the total number of support people down from 9,000 to about 5,000, an almost 45% reduction. Why