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Online Gaming Bill becomes law

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill has been signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu.

22 Aug 2025 7:02 pm
Blinkit now delivers powered spectacles from Lenskart in 10 minutes

Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, has announced a partnership with Lenskart to offer speedy deliveries of powered spectacles.

22 Aug 2025 5:58 pm
Ola Electric gets shareholder nod to reallocate IPO funds

Ola Electric has successfully secured shareholder approval for the reallocation of funds raised through its initial public offering (IPO).

22 Aug 2025 4:50 pm
Indian airlines suffer heavy losses despite rising passenger traffic

India's aviation industry is facing a financial crisis, despite an increase in passenger numbers.

22 Aug 2025 4:16 pm
Nazara-owned PokerBaazi won't let you play real-money games anymore

The associate company of Nazara Technologies, Moonshine Technologies, has halted real-money online gaming operations on its PokerBaazi platform.

22 Aug 2025 4:06 pm
Real-money gaming ban: Hike-owned Rush ends its operations in India

Rush, the real-money gaming (RMG) platform from Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal's Hike, is shutting down operations in India.

22 Aug 2025 4:06 pm
Japan's 30-year bond yield hits all-time high: Why it matters

Japan's 30-year government bond yield has hit an all-time high of 3.21%, following a similar trend in US Treasury yields.

22 Aug 2025 4:05 pm
This popular stock is down 18%: Should you invest?

Suzlon Energy, a favorite among retail investors in the renewable energy sector, has witnessed a massive decline of over 18% in less than three months.

22 Aug 2025 4:05 pm
IRDAI might cap health-insurance premium hikes: How it affects you?

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is mulling a plan to cap health insurance premium hikes at both product and portfolio levels.

22 Aug 2025 4:05 pm
Study flags $161B export gap in India-China trade

A recent study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has highlighted a huge trade imbalance between India and China.

22 Aug 2025 3:12 pm
Sensex plunges over 600 points today: Here we decode why

The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash today, with the Sensex plummeting over 600 points or 0.74% to an intraday low of 81,393.

22 Aug 2025 1:23 pm
OpenAI to set up office in Delhi, hire local team

OpenAI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, has announced its plans to open an office in New Delhi.

22 Aug 2025 1:02 pm
Kokilaben Ambani, matriarch of Reliance family, hospitalized in Mumbai

Kokilaben Ambani, the matriarch of one of India's most influential business families and wife of late Reliance Industries founder Dhirubhai Ambani, has been admitted to HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, per reports.

22 Aug 2025 12:55 pm
OpenAI claims Musk sought Zuckerbergs backing for $97B takeover bid

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has claimed in a court filing that Elon Musk tried to get Mark Zuckerberg on board for his $97 billion takeover bid.

22 Aug 2025 12:23 pm
You can't play real-money games on Dream11, MPL, Zupee anymore

India's leading real money gaming (RMG) firms, including Dream Sports (owner of Dream11), Gameskraft, Mobile Premier League (MPL), and Zupee, have started suspending cash-based contests and games on their platforms.

22 Aug 2025 11:41 am
Cisco is firing over 200 employees in the US

Cisco, the California-based tech giant, has announced a fresh round of layoffs affecting its Bay Area workforce.

22 Aug 2025 11:12 am
Musk's X settling $500M severance lawsuit with fired Twitter employees

Elon Musk and his social media company, X, have tentatively settled a class-action lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees.

22 Aug 2025 11:12 am
Boeing's fighter jet production halts as workers strike over benefits

Boeing's fighter jet production has come to a standstill due to a strike by its St. Louis-area workers.

22 Aug 2025 10:32 am
Apple Fitness chief accused of bullying, workplace harassment

Jay Blahnik, Apple's Vice President of Fitness Technologies and the mind behind the popular Close Your Rings feature on Apple Watch, has been accused of workplace harassment.

22 Aug 2025 10:05 am
OpenAI's HR head is leaving the company

Julia Villagra, the Chief People Officer of OpenAI, has announced her departure from the company. She will be leaving effective today.

22 Aug 2025 9:48 am
Apple loses another AI executive to Meta, 6th in row

Apple has lost another top artificial intelligence (AI) executive, Frank Chu, to Meta Platforms, according to Bloomberg.

22 Aug 2025 9:41 am
You can't play real money games on Dream11 anymore

Dream11, a leading player in the online gaming industry, is shutting down its real-money gaming (RMG) operations, as per Entrackr.

21 Aug 2025 6:01 pm
Why Indian government has banned online money gaming platforms

The Indian government has banned online money gaming platforms, citing concerns over addiction and mental health issues.

21 Aug 2025 6:00 pm
SBI Card announces reward point changes: How it affects you?

SBI Card has announced major changes for its customers, with reward point changes effective September 1 and CPP migration starting September 16.

21 Aug 2025 6:00 pm
'Why should we hire you?': Musk, Buffett have some tips

The question Why should we hire you? is a common one in job interviews. But many candidates struggle to answer it without sounding generic or rehearsed.

21 Aug 2025 5:59 pm
Karnataka: You can avail Rapido, Uber's bike taxi services again

After a two-month hiatus, ride-hailing giants Rapido and Uber have resumed their bike taxi services in Karnataka.

21 Aug 2025 5:59 pm
Rapido fined 10L for misleading ads, not refunding customers

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a 10 lakh fine on ride-hailing service Rapido for misleading advertising and unfair trade practices.

21 Aug 2025 5:59 pm
Sensex gains 2,000 points in 6 sessions: What's fueling rally?

The Indian stock market is on a winning streak, with the benchmark Sensex gaining nearly 2,000 points in six consecutive sessions.

21 Aug 2025 3:21 pm
Ola Electric shares plunge around 8% today: What's the reason?

Ola Electric Mobility's shares fell around 8% today, after a massive two-day rally of nearly 30%.

21 Aug 2025 3:21 pm
Online Gaming Bill clears both Houses amid opposition protests

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

21 Aug 2025 3:19 pm
Swiggy shares surge by 5% today: Here we decode why

Swiggy's shares jumped by a whopping 5.5% today, hitting an intraday high of 443.70 on the BSE.

21 Aug 2025 1:21 pm
This stock surged 368% in two years: Should you invest?

Basilic Fly Studio, a company listed on the NSE SME platform, has given investors massive multibagger returns since its debut. The stock has skyrocketed by an incredible 368% in two years.

21 Aug 2025 1:20 pm
Apple's 3rd retail store opens in Bengaluru on September 2

Apple has announced the opening of its third retail store in India, Apple Hebbal, on September 2.

21 Aug 2025 11:36 am
TCS partners with Finlands Kesko to drive AI-powered digital transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected by Finnish retail giant Kesko to drive digital transformation across the Nordics and Baltics.

20 Aug 2025 4:31 pm
Airbus UK workers to strike for 10 days over pay

Thousands of Airbus workers in the UK are preparing for a 10-day strike starting September 2.

20 Aug 2025 4:16 pm
Shares of Labubu maker hit record high: What's the reason?

Shares of Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart International Group Ltd surged by as much as 14% today, following an announcement from CEO Wang Ning.

20 Aug 2025 4:10 pm
SEBI mulls changes for re-listed shares: How it affects companies?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering a revamp of the price discovery process for initial public offerings (IPOs) and re-listed shares.

20 Aug 2025 4:09 pm
Real-money gaming ban: Start-ups prepare legal fight against new law

India's online gaming start-ups are gearing up to challenge the central government's blanket ban on money-based games.

20 Aug 2025 4:02 pm
'Major shock' to India from US tariffs, Uday Kotak warns

Uday Kotak, the billionaire founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank and India's third-largest private lender, has warned that India is facing a major shock from US tariffs.

20 Aug 2025 3:22 pm
India's real-money gaming ban could put 2L jobs at risk

India's real-money gaming (RMG) industry, a $25 billion sector employing over two lakh people directly and indirectly, is under threat from the Indian government's draft online gaming bill.

20 Aug 2025 2:52 pm
Why Zerodha now lets you open two demat accounts

Zerodha, one of India's leading retail brokerages, has introduced a new feature to its platform.

20 Aug 2025 2:51 pm
Reliance Infra, Power shares up 10%: What's the reason?

Shares of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power have witnessed a massive surge over the last two trading sessions.

20 Aug 2025 2:50 pm
Non-smartphone categories drive India's electronics exports to $39B

India's electronics exports have seen a whopping 32.47% jump, hitting $38.57 billion in FY 2024-25.

20 Aug 2025 2:38 pm
Info Edge shares fall 1% after CFO resigns

Info Edge's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chintan Thakkar, has resigned from his position after a 12-year tenure.

20 Aug 2025 1:42 pm
3-year jail, 1cr fine: Bill banning online gaming coming today

The Indian government is set to introduce a bill banning online money gaming in Parliament today.

20 Aug 2025 12:15 pm
Microsoft employees protest at HQ over companys ties with Israel

A group of Microsoft employees and activists have staged a protest at the tech giant's headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

20 Aug 2025 12:02 pm
Google eases Play Store rules under EU antitrust pressure

Google has announced plans to make it easier for app developers to direct customers toward platforms other than its own.

20 Aug 2025 10:51 am
Gold prices hit a 3-week low: Here we decode why

Gold prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly three weeks, driven by a stronger US dollar.

20 Aug 2025 10:31 am
You can now stay at Marriott hotels using Flipkart's SuperCoins

Flipkart has announced a partnership with global hospitality giant Marriott International.

20 Aug 2025 10:30 am
Canva initiates stock sale at $42B valuation amid IPO push

Australian design software start-up Canva has launched an employee stock sale at a whopping $42 billion valuation.

20 Aug 2025 10:11 am