Global stocks: UAE markets end higher; IHC gains on India aluminium ventureUAE stock exchanges enjoyed a remarkable jump on Friday, paralleling an upswing in global indices after a lackluster U.S. jobs report eased...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
AI hiring outpaces overall IT recruitment in India: reportIndia's IT sector is prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) hiring, with AI roles seeing a 16% year-on-year surge in June, contrasting w...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup centralKolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. G...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Bitcoin climbs above $61,000 as weak US jobs data fuels Fed rate cut hopesIn the past 24 hours, Bitcoin was up 2.80% and Ethereum was up 6.24% to trade at $1,716 mark. Among the major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Solana, T...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expectedZuckerberg and other Meta executives have been seeking to moderate some of the organizational changes introduced earlier this year, witho...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Consumer firms to create nearly 5,000 jobs in 2 years as India outshines global marketsLeading consumer companies are injecting significant investment into India, creating nearly 5,000 new jobs over the next two years. This ex...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Days after Meta sent 4 AM layoff emails to 8,000 employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says fears of AI job losses are overstated and more jobs could be created if...Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes artificial intelligence won't necessarily lead to mass job losses. He has argued that companies can choos...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: reportU.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance s...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Amazon's AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineersThe company is committing an initial $1 billion to the initiative with the goal of sending five to six pods of engineers to customers for 4...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
US job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in MayDespite the economic fallout from the Iran war and soaring energy prices, the U.S. job market shows surprising strength. Job openings in Ma...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
SAS to buy up to 40 Airbus A330 aircraft for over $10 billionScandinavian airline SAS said Tuesday that it would buy up to 40 new Airbus jets in its biggest aircraft order ever, totalling over $10 bil...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
India Inc's green transition triggers hiring surgeAs organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for re...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Volkswagen CEO aims to cut 100,000 jobs in major overhaul, Manager Magazin reportsVolkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly planning significant changes, including potentially cutting up to 100,000 jobs globally and closi...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST