- Meta pauses AI programme that tracked employee mouse clicks after internal data Leak June 23, 2026Meta has suspended its Model Capability Initiative, an internal AI programme that tracked employee keystrokes and mouse movements, after sensitive staff data including private conversations and performance records was found accessible company-wide.
- Oracle layoffs: 21,000 employees let go in 12 months, company says AI replaced some roles June 23, 2026Oracle Corp. reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees in the past 12 months, a wider scale than previously known, including those whose jobs were eliminated by the use of artificial intelligence. Details here.
- Coming soon: ₹2 lakh foldable smartphones from Samsung and Apple June 23, 2026With high raw material costs and increased engineering expenses, analysts predict the upcoming foldable devices will set high price points, with potential implications for consumer affordability.
- Bharti Airtel increases Airtel Africa holding to 79% in transaction worth ₹28,000 crore June 23, 2026Bharti Airtel increased its stake in Airtel Africa to 79% through a ₹28,200 crore share-swap agreement. Details here.
- Tata Electronics hit by cyberattack: Apple investigates alleged leak of sensitive files linked to iPhone maker, Tesla June 23, 2026Tata Electronics reported a cybersecurity incident after a ransomware group leaked data online, including documents linked to Apple and Tesla. Here's what we know so far.
- "Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTA June 23, 2026A significant India-UK trade pact, set to take effect on July 15, promises to boost bilateral ties and open a market exceeding $500 billion for Indian businesses. While hailed as a landmark achievement, British MP Bob Blackman cautioned that future UK-EU trade deals could potentially diminish the benefits of this agreement. Both sides acknowledge further wor […]
- India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM Chairman June 23, 2026India needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms are in place, with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' focusing on enhancing domestic capability and product quality for global competitiveness, not import substitution. The nation is also prioritizing organic farmin […]
- India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner June 23, 2026While India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible rainfall uncertainty, with irrigation capacity and food grain reserves providing a buffer against any potential impact on crop production, said PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Wel […]
- GST wins India Inc's vote, but businesses seek faster refunds and smarter reforms: Deloitte June 23, 2026India's GST regime has achieved widespread acceptance, with digitisation and rate adjustments hailed as major successes. Businesses now prioritize clearer interpretations, uniform audits, and faster refunds to ease working capital. The corporate sector is eager for AI-powered compliance tools and a unified taxpayer dashboard, signaling a push for more a […]
- Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII President June 23, 2026Chinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan. He emphasized reducing import dependence on China and boosting domestic manufacturing. Mukundan also highlighted potential collaborations in battery storage and semiconductor chemicals. Regarding the US, he stressed the […]
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