TikTok Ban and Trump Executive Order Lead to Tech Company Dilemma
For more than six years, Amazon Web Services, the world’s largest cloud computing company, provided technical support to deliver TikTok videos to tens of millions of Americans. But over the weekend, Amazon faced a dilemma. A new law was taking effect banning TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in
How phones on EMIs unlock access to loans
MUMBAI: Mobile phone purchases have become a key channel for individuals in the informal sector to get into the formal credit system. While the Jan Dhan Yojana provided everyone with bank accounts, availability of mobile phones on EMI is providing them with a credit history, opening the doors for other
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
If you’re flying Spirit Airlines, wearing a crop top that reveals your torso or having certain tattoos could now be enough to get you kicked off a flight. The airline recently updated its policies to explicitly outline unacceptable passenger attire and appearance, going beyond the vague policies held by most
Stock market today: BSE Sensex ends over 300 points down; Nifty50 above 23,050
Continuous foreign fund withdrawals also affected market sentiment. (AI image) Stock market today: Stock market indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower after initial gains in a volatile trading session on Friday, breaking their two-day positive momentum as investors reduced positions in realty, oil & gas and healthcare sectors amidst mixed
Meta to Increase Spending to $65 Billion This Year in A.I. Push
Mark Zuckerberg spent all of 2024 telling investors that artificial intelligence would be key to the future of his company, Meta. In 2025, he plans to put his money where his mouth is. On Friday, Mr. Zuckerberg said the company expected its capital expenditures in 2025 to come in at
Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 37 development projects worth approximately Rs 651 crore in Ahmedabad, ET Infra
“>Conveying gratitude to the residents of Ranip, he said, “The people of this area have elected me five times as an MLA and twice as an MP. Serving this region is my duty.” Union Home Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 37 public welfare projects worth approximately
Crop protection industry seeks tax cuts, R&D incentives in Budget
NEW DELHI: CropLife India on Friday urged the government to reduce goods and services tax (GST) on agrochemicals to 12 per cent and maintain a uniform 10 per cent basic customs duty for technical raw materials and formulations in its upcoming Budget proposal. The industry body also demanded a 200
IRS Free Tax Filing System Will Include 13 More States
Taxpayers with income of $84,000 or less still have the option of using the separate Free File program, a partnership between the I.R.S. and several do-it-yourself tax software firms, to file free electronic returns. The I.R.S. also provides free online forms, without step-by-step guidance, that filers can use, regardless of
Budget 2025 income tax: From higher tax exemption limit to increased standard deduction – top 6 expectations of common man
Budget 2025 income tax: It is anticipated that with the thrust of the Government on the adoption of the new tax regime, there may be no changes to the old tax regime. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaBudget 2025 income tax expectations: Ever since the last Union Budget was presented in
Amul slashes prices for one-litre packs by Re 1 nationwide
NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the iconic Amul brand, has announced a price reduction of Re 1 per litre for its one-litre milk packs across India. The move, aimed at promoting the purchase of larger packs, was confirmed by GCMMF managing