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Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
Meta's India bet: Why Kunal Shah could be key to unlocking WhatsApp's business potentialMeta, owner of WhatsApp, is exploring ways to monetize its massive Indian user base. A potential minority stake in fintech startup Cred, le...
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
European Union's public debt to be on unsustainable path without action, IMF saysEuropean Union nations face significant financial challenges in defence, energy, and pensions over the next 15 years. The International Mon...
Swiggy’s shareholder setback; Walmart’s Flipkart pushHappy Friday! Swiggy’s move to become an Indian-owned company hit a setback after the shareholder vote fell short. This and more in today’s...
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flightHappy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETt...
US Government Spirit Airlines Rescue Plan — 5 key points travellers must know after Spirit Airlines shutdownSpirit Airlines has shut down operations. This marks the first airline collapse linked to the Iran war, following a surge in jet fuel price...
‘You are not a robot. Put humanity back’: Public holiday on payday, but early salary refused. Employee’s simple protest leaves manager questioningA manager denied an employee's request for an early salary payment due to a public holiday, citing company policy. Later, the same manager ...
Bill for 3-year pause on H-1B visas introduced in US CongressUS Republican lawmakers propose a three-year pause on the H-1B visa program. The proposed End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 aims to reform th...
If HIRE Bill in US becomes reality, it will light a fire in Indian economy: CongressA proposed US Senate bill could impose a 25 percent tax on payments made by American companies to foreign workers. This legislation, known ...
OPT students may lose a crucial tax break under new US billA new US Senate bill, the OPT Fair Tax Act, seeks to end payroll tax exemptions for foreign students working under the Optional Practical T...
Can this American bill topple India's showpiece industry?The proposed US HIRE Act threatens India’s $250bn IT sector, targeting outsourcing with a 25% tax on payments to foreign firms. While still...
Assam enacts a major labour reform, employers can now fire 300 staff without prior govt nodThe Bill raised the threshold on number of employees from 100 to 300 to allow retrenchment of employees without seeking prior approval.
Draft Labour Code: Government to carefully examine 'hire and fire' clause in new lawThe government today said it will carefully examine the "hire and fire" clause under the draft Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill, 20...
Government proposes major overhaul of labour lawsThe govt proposes to loosen strict hire-and-fire rules, make it tougher for workers to form unions as well as raise the severance package b...