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The Rabbit House OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Chilling Mystery Online?
The Rabbit House is a 2025 mystery thriller directed by Vaibhav Kulkarni, streaming on WAVES OTT. Starring Amit Riyaan, Karishma, and Padmanabh Gaikwad, the film follows a haunting investigation inside a secret-filled house, earning an impressive IMDb rating of 8.9/10.
What India-EU FTA Means For Indian Startups
India’s trade relations with the United States hit a rocky patch last year after the North American nation imposed unilateral…
The Wheel of Fortune Now Available for Streaming on SonyLIV: What You Need to Know About Akshay Kumar-Starrer Game Show
Wheel of Fortune India is a language-based game show hosted by Akshay Kumar, premiering on January 27, 2026. Airing on Sony TV and streaming on Sony Liv, the show blends strategy, entertainment, and language skills in a fun, competitive format.
Agentic AI gets a rules framework: Singapore insists humans stay in charge
The new framework, released this month, builds on Singapore’s 2019 Model AI Governance Framework, which at the time had focused on AI principles such as transparency and fairness
Google Photos brings its prompt-based editing feature to India, Australia, and Japan
Google is bringing AI-powered photo editing to more users around the world, making it easier to fix your photos with simple text commands instead of complicated editing tools.
Apple Could Pay More for iPhone RAM as Samsung, SK Hynix Said to Increase Prices by Up to 100 Percent
Samsung and SK Hynix, two of the largest manufacturers of memory components, have been able to negotiate a new deal with Apple, under which the Cupertino tech giant will be acquiring LPDDR RAM sticks for its iPhone models at significantly higher prices, according to a report citing industry sources. Samsung is said to have raised the prices of its RAM sticks by about 80 percent from the last quarter, while SK Hynix could be selling its memory components to Apple at double the price, marking a near 100 percent price increase from last the quarter.
China gives green light to importing first batch of Nvidia's H200 AI chips
The first batch of approvals has been allocated primarily to three major Chinese internet companies, with other enterprises now joining a queue for subsequent approvals, one of the sources said.
Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring
11:11 | Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, Dollar's dramatic fall, SoftBank's OpenAI push, LIC's new investment an more
In today's newsletter, we take a look at the latest developments, including the tragic death of Maha Deputy CM in a plane crash, the dramatic crash of the US dollar and Trump's reaction to the same, SoftBank's digs deep with OpenAI, India-EU FTA and more
Samsung Galaxy A57 Design Spotted in Leaked Renders; Might Feature Triple Rear Camera Setup
Samsung Galaxy A57 could launch soon. Ahead of it, purported marketing images of the upcoming smartphone have surfaced on the Web. The new leaked renders show the phone in a black colour option with a vertical rear camera layout and a Key Island button. It is expected to go official in the first or second week of February. It is likely to come with a slimmer and lighter design.
Meta, Corning sign deal worth up to $6 billion for fibre-optic cables in AI data centres
Corning will supply advanced optical fiber, cable and connectivity products to Meta, while expanding its manufacturing capacity in North Carolina
Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra RAM, Storage and Colourways Leaked as Company Gears Up for Global Launch
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra global variants have surfaced in fresh leaks, revealing possible colour options and RAM and storage configurations ahead of launch. The Xiaomi 17 is tipped to debut globally in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB options in Black, Blue, and Green, while the Ultra may arrive in 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB variants. Both models were recently spotted on BIS, with an India launch expected around March.
Sensex jumps 646 points in early trade on optimism over India-EU FTA
From the 30-Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Bharat Electronics, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major gainers
Rupee rises 11 paise to 91.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade
This rise is supported by a retreating dollar index and the landmark India-EU trade deal
EU to show Google how to open up to rival AI services
US President Donald Trump's government has railed against the law and its sister content moderation law the Digital Services Act
Dario Amodei explains ‘death race’, and Canva’s 101st language
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rolling out, build upon the existing protection measures by providing enhanced control over authentication, lockout behaviour, and recovery options.
Amazon bungles layoffs plan with misfired internal email
Amazon's layoffs email quickly spread on Reddit, where Amazon employees are sharing any hints they can glean about the scope of the job cuts.
WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contacts. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform says its new security measure will be rolling out to all users over the coming weeks.
TikTok settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial against Meta, YouTube
TikTok is one of four companies, including Meta, Snap and YouTube, which is a unit of Alphabet-owned Google, facing allegations that their platforms are fuelling a youth mental health crisis.
Amazon Layoffs: Tech Giant Accidentally Confirms Cloud Job Cuts In Internal Email
In October, Amazon reportedly laid off around 14,000 employees as part of a broader plan to trim nearly 30,000 corporate roles.
Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave
Diageo India has introduced Fertility Support Leave for the benefit of its employees, covering a range of medically-assisted fertility procedures. The leave is effective January of 2026. This is the beverage alcohol (alcobev) company’s way of building an inclusive and progressive workplace that supports full-time employees through significant life moments. The policy will also benefit [...] The post Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave appeared first on HR Katha .
Budget 2026: Rajesh Palviya explains why markets prefer balance over big moves
As the Union Budget approaches, markets prioritize policy continuity and fiscal credibility over headline announcements. Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities highlights expectations for growth support via infrastructure spending, balanced with fiscal discipline. Investors seek clarity on fiscal deficit, ease of doing business, and selective sectoral opportunities, with a focus on execution strength and balance-sheet resilience.