BUSINESS
Sophos to lay off 450 employees globally, including in India
TechCrunch first reported about the layoffs at the UK-headquartered Sophos. The company, however, did not reveal the exact numbers.
BUSINESS
Elon Musk highest-paid CEO, followed by Tim Cook: Report
After Musk, the 10 most highly compensated Fortune 500 CEOs of 2021 are all tech and biotech CEOs, including the heads of Apple (Tim Cook), Netflix (Reed Hastings), and Microsoft (Satya Nadella).
BUSINESS
Capgemini acquires Chappuis Halder to boost financial services business
The acquisition will help Capgemini strengthen its capabilities to advise banking, wealth management and insurance clients in North America, Europe and South-East Asia.
BUSINESS
Now, Okinawa Autotech dealership burns down to ashes in EV fire
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa recalled 3,215 units of its 'Praise Pro' scooters on April 16, just before the dealership was engulfed in flames in Tamil Nadu.
INDIA
Back from Ukraine: Escaping war to land in the thick of life's battles
Most of the Indian students have returned to their homes safely, but their future now hangs in the balance.
INDIA
Petrol, diesel prices set to rise Rs 15-22 per litre from next week
Already, India's main inflation gauge -- Consumer Price Index (CPI) -- which denotes retail inflation, has crossed the target range of the Reserve Bank of India in January.
BUSINESS
Telecom industry to witness healthy revenue growth in FY23: Report
The sector has been saddled with debt due to complications such as the 'Adjusted Gross Revenue' (AGR) case verdict, which brought in a huge immediate liability on the books of telecom operators.
BUSINESS
After Telangana, Maharashtra minister invites Elon Musk
On January 13, Musk had informed that the EV maker is facing a "lot of challenges" for its car launch in India.
BUSINESS
US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida to resign on January 14
"With my statutory term as Governor due to expire on January 31, 2022, I am writing to inform you that it is my intention to resign from the Board on January 14," Richard Clarida said in a letter to US President Joe Biden.
BUSINESS
Hindustan Syringes shuts plant owing to pollution, triggers shortage scare
"We have been asked to shut down our needles and syringes plants in Faridabad along with the factories of several other companies," HMD Managing Director Rajiv Nath told news agency IANS.
INDIA
Omicron scare: 5 with travel history of Africa detected COVID-19 positive in Bihar
The patients had recently arrived in Gopalganj. As per the Covid protocol, the district administration conducted RT-PCR tests of these passengers and the reports came positive.
BUSINESS
Chemicals of bombs used in Pulwama attack were sourced via Amazon: CAIT
CAIT said since facilitation of sale of contraband item Ammonium Nitrate was used against our soldiers, a case of treason should be registered against Amazon and its officials.
WORLD
US Fed Governor urges faster pace of tapering as inflation surges
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.2 per cent in October from a year earlier, the strongest annual gain in over 30 years, according to the Labour Department.
INDIA
'Dead’ man returns to life in UP's Moradabad after 7 hours in mortuary freezer
According to reports, Srikesh Kumar, an electrician, was hit by a speeding motorbike following which he was taken to the district hospital on Thursday night. The doctors had declared him dead.
BUSINESS
2021 becomes a year of hefty dividends from listed companies and bumper IPOs
Accordingly, accelerated economic recovery, along with healthy demand and better margins enabled Aurum Proptech, Clariant Chemicals, Bharat Petroleum, Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co, PNB Gilts, amongst others to give hefty dividends.
BUSINESS
Apple offers 20% bonus in India for adding money to Apple ID
Users are being notified about a 20 percent bonus when adding funds to an Indian Apple ID account, citing a developer on Twitter, 9To5Mac reported.
POLITICS
BJP announces candidates for assembly bypolls of three states
The BJP has announced Subhash Pirajirao Savane from Deglur (SC) assembly constituency of Maharashtra. The saffron party has fielded K. Ladinthara from Tuirial (ST) assembly seat in Mizoram.
TRENDS
NDRF deploys 7 teams in Maharashtra in wake of heavy rains
According to NDRF officials, out of seven active teams, three have been deployed in Mumbai, one each in Nagpur, Latur, Aurangabad and Osmanabad with all necessary safety equipment and Gemini boats.
INDIA
ED interrogates Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in Sitapur jail
According to reports, Azam Khan is being interrogated for the funding of his Jauhar University in Rampur which allegedly received foreign funds also.
WORLD
'Mr Prime Minister, we're going to continue to build on our strong partnership': Joe Biden
He also made a reference to Vice President Kamala Harris's Indian heritage during the opening segment of their meeting, the first in-person meeting after he had become President.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk says Starlink internet service leaving beta in October
Starlink's internet service is planned to be sold directly to consumers in rural areas around the world
BUSINESS
Amazon India clarifies on legal and professional services costs; assures investigation into bribery charges
Among the highest legal fees reported are two entities of e-commerce player's Indian companies -- Amazon India Ltd (holding company) and Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd. -- the two together spent close to Rs 8,000 crore as legal fees in the past two financial years (FY19 and FY20).
POLITICS
Ambika Soni declines to become Punjab CM, suggests a Sikh for the post
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi held a meeting late in the night in which party leader Ambika Soni, General Secretary Organisation K.C. Venugopal were present.
BUSINESS
KM Birla didn’t disclose offer to sell his stake to govt, Vodafone Idea shareholder complains to SEBI
KM Birla resigned as the Chairman of Vodafone Idea on August 4, after stock exchanges sought the clarification, the complaint said.
