FCC’s Carr Threatens TV Broadcast Licenses Over News Coverage
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:52:06 ISTFederal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened broadcasters with cancellation of their licenses if they did not “correct course” on news coverage.
BP Cleared for First New Gulf of Mexico Field Project Since 2010 Blowout
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:19:36 ISTThe Trump administration approved BP Plc’s plan to pump billions of dollars worth of crude from what will be the company’s first virgin field development in the Gulf of Mexico since the deadly 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster that triggered the worst oil spill in US history.
A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged enforcer lead to extortion charge in New York
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:08:34 ISTA pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York
Avenue Supermarts DMART appoints Kalpana Unadkat as chairperson, she replaces Chandrashekhar Bhave
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:59:41 ISTAvenue Supermarts Limited which operates the DMart supermarket chain, said in a statement that Unadkat will replace Chandrashekhar Bhave as the Chairman of the Board on April 1.
Bring your own food! LPG shortage prompts action by IT giants HCLTech, Infosys, Cognizant
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:47:03 ISTCompanies, including Infosys, HCL, and TCS, issued advisories as tensions in the Middle East impacted global energy markets.
Accenture chief Julia Sweet lays out conditions for promotion, warns of job loss: ‘If you want to get promoted…'
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:40:29 ISTAccenture is prioritising AI proficiency for promotions, stating employees must adapt to AI tools to advance in their careers. The company is investing $3 billion over three years to embed AI across operations and aims to double its AI talent to 80,000 professionals.
Who is Devendra Singh Chaplot? IIT Bombay alum joins xAI to build superintelligence, welcomed by Elon Musk
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:13:35 ISTDevendra Singh Chaplot is an IIT Bombay Computer Science graduate who has a PhD in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University.
Meta layoffs: Mark Zuckerberg's tech firm plans to cut nearly 16,000 jobs as AI costs mount, says report — what we know
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:40:44 ISTIf Meta settles on the 20% figure, this layoff will be the most significant job cut at Mark Zuckerberg's company since its restructuring in the ‘year of efficiency’ in 2022-23.
Jindal Steel's Thyssenkrupp buy talks in gridlock, a new suitor stirs the pot
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:11 ISTJindal Steel International is seeking clarity on pension liabilities, retrenchment costs and German government support for a cleaner steel transition, while Thyssenkrupp wants details on the bidder’s post-acquisition investment and financing plans.
The KPop Demon Hunters’ Tourism Wave Is Just Getting Started
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:50:47 ISTThe Netflix film has already spurred increased interest in trips to Seoul. The way its fans are engaging with Korean culture makes it an even more notable phenomenon.
JPMorgan, Partners Group Cancel UAE Events as War Drags On
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:38:24 ISTJPMorgan Chase & Co. and Partners Group Holding AG have canceled upcoming gatherings in the UAE as the Iran war prompts a rethink of events in the region.
Jindal Stainless MD says processes ‘adversely impacted’ due to heavy dependence on industrial gases, West Asia conflict
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:22:24 ISTSeveral processes ‘adversely impacted’ due to heavy dependence on propane, LPG, says Jindal Stainless MD Abhyuday Jindal
Who is Sadanand Date? 2007-batch IPS officer takes charge as new Sebi executive director
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:11:15 ISTSadanand Date assumed charge as Executive Director at Sebi on March 4.
IndiGo air-tickets to get costlier from March 14 amid increased fuel prices: Check additional prices for all routes
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:59:18 ISTIndiGo will impose a fuel surcharge on both domestic and international flight tickets starting 14 March.
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend whos seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:48:22 ISTTop FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
Delivery Hero Holder Aspex Tells CEO to Sell Units or Leave
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:48:12 ISTDelivery Hero SE’s second-largest shareholder, Aspex Management, is threatening to try and replace the food delivery company’s management if it doesn’t push ahead with the sale of certain assets.
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen leaves after 18 years; schoolmate Satya Nadella applauds 'empathy to creative process'
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:22:15 ISTAdobe CEO Shantanu Narayen steps down after 18 years; to remaining as chairperson until a successor is found. He increased revenue from $3.58 billion to $23.8 billion but has faced headwinds. Here's how he did versus Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai of Google, and IBM's Aravind Krishna.
ByteDance to get access to top-end Nvidia Blackwell chips? Report says TikTok parent planning Malaysia AI data centre
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:18:59 ISTAccording to a report by the Wall Street Journal, ByteDance is working with South Asian firm Aolani Cloud, drawing up plans to use around 500 Nvidia Blackwell computing systems comprising 36,000 B200 chips at a unit in Malaysia.
Who is Shantanu Narayen? Know all about the outgoing Adobe CEO’s Indian roots, net worth and more
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:54:24 ISTAdobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after nearly 20 years once a successor is appointed. Under his leadership, Adobe's revenue grew from $3 billion to over $21 billion, transitioning to a subscription model while navigating challenges in the evolving software landscape.
Oman India Joint Investment Fund marks first close of $100 million for its third fund
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:26:06 ISTOman India Joint Investment Fund has secured a $100 million first close for its third private equity fund and plans to raise up to $300 million, even as geopolitical tensions cloud global investment sentiment.
‘Not a goodbye…’: What Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen told employees after announcing decision to step down
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:17:36 ISTShantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe for 18 years, will step down once a successor is appointed, while continuing as board chairman. Adobe faces intensifying competition from AI rivals. News of Narayen’s decision sent Adobe’s shares tumbling more than 7% in extended trading.
Live Nation employee mocks customers as so stupid in internal messages released in court case
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:09 ISTLive Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
Pentagon Test Office Needs More Data On New Hypersonic Missile
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:49:22 ISTThe Pentagon testing office said it won’t get enough data to evaluate the combat effectiveness of the US’s first hypersonic missile until early next year, another troubling sign as the US struggles to catch up with China and Russia in deploying the weapon.
China’s OpenClaw Frenzy Tests Xi’s Approach to Regulate AI
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:06:03 ISTThe OpenClaw frenzy that spread throughout China is testing Beijing’s approach to artificial intelligence, as it seeks to balance the push for cutting-edge innovation against concerns over data security.
After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:21:24 ISTAfter years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset
Apple at 50: Tim Cook pens 'thank you' note ahead of 1 April anniversary— 'world is moved forward by people who…'
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:56:51 ISTApple Inc will celebrate its 50th anniversary on 1 April. CEO Tim Cook reflected on five decades of innovation, from the Mac to the iPhone, thanking employees, developers, and users. The company’s journey began with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the 1970s.
IPO-bound Razorpay turns to AI to help businesses scale faster
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:19:54 ISTAgentic AI systems have been the darling of investors through 2025 for multiple reasons. The promise behind the technology is that it can adapt and learn on its own to the point that businesses can run several agents that talk to each other for processes that are largely routine.
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:07:46 ISTLawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
YES Bank appoints Vinay Tonse as CEO and MD for three-year term
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:06:40 ISTFormer SBI managing director will take over from Prashant Kumar on 6 April as Japan's SMBC strengthens presence in the lender.
US-Israel war on Iran: From Air India to SpiceJet, AirAsia — list of airlines hiking fares, fuel surcharge
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:53:36 ISTAirlines across Asia and beyond are raising fares and fuel surcharges after the US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupted airspace and drove jet fuel prices sharply higher. Thousands of flights have been cancelled and carriers warn that soaring oil prices could force further price hikes.
Anthropic's next big opportunity: Experts see India as a potential growth market if US shuns the AI firm
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:46:27 ISTTensions rise between Anthropic and the US Department of Defense, as the Pentagon labels the AI startup a supply chain risk. The dispute may open growth opportunities in India, according to experts. 
Why are startups taking longer to go beyond seed funding? RTP Global’s Garg explains
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:50:11 ISTWhile AI has shrunk development timelines, it is taking longer to win customers even though early-stage funding is available.
This startup lets you harvest your own mangoes, without owning a mango tree
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:52:13 ISTAs mango season approaches, Indian startup Rent A Tree allows people to lease mango trees for harvesting. Founded by Umesh Damodaran, the company offers fresh, tree-ripened mangoes, ensuring customers receive quality fruits while supporting local farmers through guaranteed prices.
Early, contrarian AI trend has global IT firms hiring more in India to deliver growth, improve margins
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:42:52 ISTCapgemini, Cognizant, and EPAM are increasing India headcount to leverage local talent as demand for tech workers rises due to AI integration. This trend, driven by a need to protect margins, contrasts with some Indian peers reducing workforce. Read the trend-spotting story to know more.
Gas crunch hits tech offices: HCLTech offers WFH, Infosys cuts cafeteria menu
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:25:23 ISTSeveral cafeteria vendors were unable to operate due to the ongoing LPG crunch, prompting HCL Tech to allow staff to work remotely on the two days,
