Meta names Alex Schultz first chief data officerMeta is reshuffling its leadership to bolster its AI and data strategy. Alex Schultz, previously Chief Marketing Officer, is now the compan...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
US stocks today: US stocks dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentimentUS stocks fell as US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment, dragging Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. Tech stocks led declines even as Meta surg...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Victor Willis death: How did Village People lead singer die? From 'Y.M.C.A.' hit to regular fixtures for Donald Trump rally, all about Texas-born music legendVictor Willis cause of death: Village People name was long assumed to be a reference to Greenwich Village in New York, which was the center...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares '3–30–300 rule of life'; says choose your circle wiselyIndustrialist Harsh Goenka shared his "3–30–300 Rule of Life" on social media, emphasizing the importance of choosing influential people wi...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict childrenIn a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Good investing outcomes come from doing few boring things well: Nithin KamathZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said building long-term wealth does not require chasing hot stocks or timing the market. He stressed that ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
10 equity mutual funds deliver over 25% returns in 2026, one of them doubled moneyAround 10 equity mutual funds delivered returns of over 25% in the first half of 2026, with Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund more than doubl...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya's 8090 raises $135 million led by Salesforce VenturesAnnounced by Palihapitiya on Monday, the round also drew participation from WNDR, Craft Ventures, The Production Board, and LAUNCH, along w...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolinsThe ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the co...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Amazon CEO meets Modi; Delhivery investors cash outAmazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the company outlined its long-term plans for India. This and more in today’s ETte...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Post office customers can now do paperless transactions at branch offices with Aadhaar e-KYCThe Department of Posts has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC at Branch Post Offices, enabling eligible Post Office Savings Account, RD and SS...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Only because of Modi I became Union Minister, says George KurianBJP leader George Kurian attributed his Union Minister position to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, expressing gratitude for the ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Air India to operate direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from August 4Air India is launching direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting August 4th, significantly expanding international conne...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Quote of the day by Dolly Parton: ‘The magic is inside you. There ain't no…’ – Country music legend’s powerful reminder that the answers you seek are already within youCountry music legend Dolly Parton believes the guidance we seek externally is already within us. She suggests that instead of searching for...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST