B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
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...
AI shift drives Opendoor’s India exit: Here's all you need to knowUS real estate firm Opendoor is closing its India operations. Nearly 250 employees in Bengaluru and Chennai will be laid off. This move is ...
Meta-Reliance AI hub; SAP CEO on India's AI edgeMeta has tapped Reliance for India AI data centre. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has only one direct reportAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei has an unusually small direct report count, focusing his time on big-picture strategy and culture. This leadersh...
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
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...
Jobs report for May pushes US Fed interest rate expectations, yields higher. What does this mean?Jobs report today: Job gains last month were broad-based. Local governments added 55,000 workers, restaurants and bars 48,000, healthcare c...
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran warAmerica's job market is surprisingly strong. Employers added many jobs in May, and unemployment remains low. This hiring rebound is seen ac...
The curious case of Rajesh Exports: Massive revenues, meagre profitsIndia's fourth-largest company, Rajesh Exports, faces a Sebi probe for alleged financial fraud. Investigations point to accounting irregula...
France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled workersFrance has eased its EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers. Professionals with three years of experience can now qualify without a...
Guess who’s got an AI edge in a tough job market?Fresh graduates in 2026 face a surprisingly brighter job market, with companies now seeing AI as an opportunity rather than just a threat. ...
Peak XV folds Surge into broader early-stage investing amid executive exits, fewer cohortsPeak XV Partners is reshaping its Surge seed-investing platform. The venture capital firm is integrating Surge more closely with its overal...
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyThe persistently low number of claims suggests that most U.S. companies have not resorted to layoffs. But even if they're not cutting jobs,...
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyAmericans sought more unemployment benefits last week. Layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty. Jobless claims are up to 215,000. T...
American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources sayAmerican Airlines is set to significantly expand its technology hub in Hyderabad. The company plans to double its workforce to approximatel...
India’s tech sector grows with fewer freshers as AI reshapes hiringThe share of entry-level hiring in the sector has fallen to around 15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies focus more on AI, cloud, cyber...