In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80President Trump faces challenges to his political power as his second term progresses, with setbacks in foreign policy and domestic opposit...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Salesforce layoffs: Employees from Agentforce AI, Mulesoft IT teams handed pink slipsThe enterprise software company has undertaken a fresh round of layoffs, affecting employees working on its Agentforce AI product, Mulesoft...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clauseBritain is reviewing a major contract with American firm Palantir for the National Health Service. The government must decide by early 2027...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delayEuropean Union regulators have rejected Apple's plea to delay the launch of its new Siri AI in the EU. Apple had sought an 18-month exempti...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
'Need to leave cricket behind & find sports that are relevant'Zee Entertainment is making a significant long-term bet on football. The company has secured FIFA media rights until 2034, including upcomi...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
RBI proposes tighter disclosure norms for deposit rates, links bulk deposit pricing to liquidity rulesThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for bank deposit interest rates. Banks will need to publish their rates daily. They can al...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong financial stocks tumble as China tightens capital outflow controlsHong Kong financial shares fell Friday. Beijing's new capital controls are causing concern. Global banks with mainland China business face ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
BofA taps Avendus dealmaker Anshul Gupta in major post-Mizuho exitBank of America is strengthening its India operations. Anshul Gupta joins from Avendus Capital to lead the investment banking division. Thi...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rulesBritain's competition watchdog has introduced new rules for Google's search. Publishers can now decide if their content powers Google's AI....
03 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
UK regulator enforces new competition requirements on Google searchThe Competition and Markets Authority has flagged concerns about Google's dominance in search services. Google accounts for more than 90%...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST