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H-1B hit: TCS on track to hire 15k in US in 5 yrs
CEO: India Is Attractive For AI Training As Data Centre Costs 30% Cheaper Than West
Shadowfax sets price band of Rs 118 - Rs 124 per share for IPO
Shadowfax's offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 907.3 crore.
Budget 2026 expectations for defence: Why capital outlay should be hiked for ‘Atmanirbharta’ - 4 points to focus on
Budget 2026 for defence: According to FICCI, enhancing defence spending is essential with a higher capital outlay within a steadily rising defence budget and a significant boost in funding for DRDO to accelerate modernisation and indigenous technology development.
WinZO’s Many Fires, No More 10-Min Claims & More
The Unravelling Of WinZO The ban on real-money gaming (RMG) in 2025 crushed the sector. WinZO, once the sector’s golden…
Nvidia AI chips in China! US approves sale of H200 chips; commerce dept sets strict limitations
The US Commerce Department has signaled a policy shift, approving Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China under strict conditions. This move allows for case-by-case licensing reviews instead of automatic rejections for these advanced processors, though the most cutting-edge chips remain off-limits.
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for January 14, 2026 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommends buying SJVN, JSW Energy, and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. as top stock picks for today.
Women founders mean business; Making commuting safer for women
As the founder of Arise Ventures, Ankita Vashisht has backed over 520 founders, all while quietly building the infrastructure to change who gets funded in Indian tech.
Saks Global nearing $1.75 billion financing plan ahead of bankruptcy filing: report
Driven by the vision of real estate investor Richard Baker, Canada-based conglomerate Hudson's Bay Co, which had owned Saks since 2013, bought rival Neiman Marcus in 2024 for $2.65 billion and spun off its US luxury assets to create Saks Global. The plan was to more easily take on competitors like Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom by bringing together two of America's best-known department store chains.
The Agentic AI Leap: Unifying data and AI autonomy for 2026 customer engagement
The strategic imperative for 2026 is transitioning from manual prediction to Agentic Autonomy, a critical shift that necessitates a fundamental architectural choice in the technology stack to eliminate market friction and unlock predictable growth.
US court challenge to 'forced sale' of Venezuela oil company
Representatives of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA said Tuesday they had appealed the US-forced sale of its prized Houston-based subsidiary Citgo to pay off creditors. Citgo is in the crosshairs of creditors seeking the settlement of debts in excess of $20 billion that cash-strapped Caracas has been unable or unwilling to pay.
Google blasts past $4 tn: How is it beating rivals?
Google has been the fastest to monetize its AI platforms, signing deals with large enterprises such as Samsung and India's homegrown oil-to-telecom major Reliance Industries Ltd, among others—its market growth is a clear reflection of these deals.
UPI Can Scale To 100 Cr Active Users: RBI Dy Guv
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor T Rabi Sankar yesterday reportedly said that unified payments interface’s (UPI) user base…
Donald Trump tours Michigan Ford plant: US president pushes manufacturing agenda; brushes-off lingering economic fears
US President Trump visited a Ford assembly line in Michigan to promote his manufacturing agenda amidst voter concerns about jobs and the cost of living. He highlighted economic accomplishments and tariffs, aiming to counter anxieties despite recent election results suggesting voter skepticism. The visit also coincided with shifts in electric vehicle policies.
Saks’ CEO Baker to Exit Luxury Retailer Ahead of Bankruptcy
Saks Global Enterprises’ Chief Executive Officer Richard Baker is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.
CloudSEK Raises $10 Mn To Accelerate US Expansion
Cybersecurity startup CloudSEK has raised $10 Mn in its extended Series B round, which saw participation from the VC arm…
Personal-Trading Probe Led to Firing of Two Scotiabank Analysts
Two brothers are taking Bank of Nova Scotia to court after they were terminated from their stock-analyst jobs in 2024, firings that ultimately led to the dismissal of three compliance employees as well, according to court documents and people with knowledge of the matter.
Polygon Labs To Acquire Coinme & Sequence For $250 Mn+
With an eye on shoring up its presence, L2 blockchain startup Polygon Labs has agreed to acquire US-based crypto platforms…
Liquidnitro Games raises $19.1 million, led by Northpoint
Bengaluru-based Liquidnitro Games has secured $19.1 million in Series A funding, led by Northpoint Capital, to boost its AI-driven game development and global expansion. The investment will accelerate their proprietary platform, scale publisher partnerships, and enter new markets like India and Southeast Asia. This funding aims to revolutionize game production and live services.