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It was no surprise when President Donald Trump this week issued a memorandum to the heads of federal departments and agencies, essentially directing them to get their employees back to the office full-time.

Sensex and Nifty rise on global market trends, with IT and consumer durables leading gains; FIIs sell equities.

Efforts to strengthen Saxony-Tamil Nadu engagement discussed at Coimbatore GIRT meeting with German officials, industry leaders.

Some top Walmart managers will now make as much as $620,000 annually as part of a broader pay raise from America’s biggest retail chain.

NCLAT stays CCI ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing for ads, Meta evaluates next steps for business growth.

Congress criticizes Modi government for high inflation and unemployment, calls for relief in upcoming budget.

CNN is laying off around 6% of its workforce, the company announced Thursday morning, as it institutes sweeping new changes to the 45-year-old news network, including a new weekday show lineup and digital strategy.

DGCA informs Delhi High Court that revised pilots rest and duty norms could be implemented in a staggered manner starting July 1, 2025.

Two U.S. companies teamed up to treat cancer patients using an unproven blood filter in Antigua, out of reach of American regulators.

Today’s chief executives are the last generation to manage all-human workforces as companies increasingly adopt artificial intelligence, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said Thursday.

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. reports a 73% rise in net profit, focusing on project commissioning and smart meter installation.

President Donald Trump’s meme coin may be a textbook cash grab — not unlike his $60 made-in-China Bibles and his $400 gold sneakers — but it’s not the kind of venture that can catapult his wealth into the stratosphere.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series with AI-first platform, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and pre-order options available in India.

Unexpected catastrophes such as wildfires can completely change the character of a community, as larger, more expensive homes are built, attracting buyers from a different socioeconomic status.

Two of America’s Big Tech companies are opening the door to more “free expression,” even if it means more hateful content. But in Europe, Big Tech companies are voluntarily cracking down.

Indian rupee weakens to 86.47 against the U.S. dollar due to strong dollar, FII outflows, and cautious market sentiment.

India's digital economy to grow rapidly, reaching 13.42% of national income by 2024-25, with ICT leading the way.

VuNet Systems secures ₹60 crore in Series B funding to expand globally and enhance business journey observability with AI.

Barclays anticipates FY25-26 Union Budget to focus on supporting growth through personal income tax cuts and fiscal consolidation.

NRAI to approach CCI over Zomato and Swiggy's "private labelling" and quick commerce, citing anti-competitive practices and data masking.

Former RBI Governor Subbarao urges NDA 3.0 government to implement structural reforms in budget for growth and job creation.

Walmart partners with Indian startups for innovative solutions to enhance U.S. supply chain efficiency and sustainability.

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Equity indices rebounded on Thursday with gains in IT stocks and Asian markets, despite early morning losses.

Rupee weakens to 86.40 against US dollar amid volatile trade, influenced by greenback and domestic market trends.

Amazon has shut down its Quebec operations and will be cutting around 1,700 jobs displeasing the community.

Indonesia is close to a deal with Apple Inc. for an investment plan that could lift a ban on iPhone 16 sales, per an official.

OpenAI and SoftBank will each commit $19 billion to fund Stargate, the Information reported.

Oreo is partnering with singer Post Malone for its next limited edition cookie, featuring a first-of-its-kind filling for the brand.

When President Trump announced the new $500 billion Stargate AI venture from OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle on Tuesday, he promised it would ensure "the future of technology" in the U.S. So far, Wall Street appears to agree, with some analysts speculating about its potential to transform the tech industry.

Social media users, including celebrities such as singers Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are posting complaints that Meta won’t let them unfollow President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady Melania Trump on Instagram.

In his first few days back in office, President Trump is talking about TikTok entirely as a deal making exercise, dropping all of his previously expressed concerns about Chinese influence and American national security.

A board member at TikTok’s parent company said that a deal to save the app from disappearing in the United States will be done soon.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases India's commitment to innovation and international collaboration in the railway sector at WEF 2025.

CCEA sets MSP for raw jute at ₹5,650 per quintal for 2025-26, ensuring 66.8% return for growers.

Republicans are hunting for ways to pay for President Trump’s expensive plans while avoiding a freakout on Wall Street.

Shortly after President Donald Trump announced a new massive AI infrastructure investment from the White House, “First Buddy” Elon Musk tried to tear it down.

EPFO sees 18.8% rise in new members in November 2024, with young members dominating; significant female member addition.

Businesses worldwide and mainstream economists are fretting about higher prices as President Donald Trump unveils his tariff-heavy economic strategy. But Jamie Dimon, CEO of the world’s largest bank, believes there’s perhaps too much worrying and not enough faith in Trump’s plan.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, his first day back in office, signed an executive order postponing the country's ban of TikTok for 75 days. But whether this move was lawful is up in the air.

One of President Donald Trump’s first actions as he returned to the Oval Office on Monday was signing an executive order aimed at “restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship” of US citizens.

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Rupee strengthens against US dollar due to positive equities, but faces volatility amid global economic uncertainty.

Congress criticizes government for economic slowdown, rising inequality, and stagnant wages, launching 'White T-shirt Movement' for economic justice.

Prince Harry’s yearslong legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group took an unexpected turn on Wednesday, after the duke settled his case before the trial was due to get underway.

The ‘State of Emotional Well-being Report 2024’ has been brought out by 1to1help, an employee assistance programme provider, for the second consecutive year. Data from over 83,000 counselling sessions, 12,000 elective screenings, and over 42,000 assessments conducted between January and November 2024 were analysed.

HDFC Bank reports Q3 profit in-line with estimates, boosted by NII increase, despite slight decline in net profit.

President Donald Trump took aim at federal and state support for electric vehicles on his first day in office. But it’s not clear he has the power he’s claimed on the topic.

Northeast direct selling industry sees 16% growth, ₹1,854 crore turnover, and self-income opportunities for 4.2 lakh sellers.

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth ₹4.99 lakh crore at Davos, generating 92,235 jobs, including significant investments in various sectors.