New Delhi, July 7: The Central Government has granted WhatsApp an additional three days to respond to its notice regarding the messaging platform's proposed username feature, which would allow users to connect without sharing their mobile phone numbers. The extension comes after the Meta-owned messaging service requested more time to submit its response to the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Government Extends Deadline for WhatsApp to Respond on Proposed Username Feature
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BSE and MCX Shares Decline as Jefferies Backs IPO-Bound NSE for Stronger Growth Prospects
Shares of BSE Ltd. and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) came under selling pressure on Tuesday after global brokerage firm Jefferies expressed a more optimistic outlook on the upcoming public listing of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Both exchange stocks fell by nearly 4% during the trading session as investors reacted to the brokerage's assessment that NSE enjoys a … [Read more...] about BSE and MCX Shares Decline as Jefferies Backs IPO-Bound NSE for Stronger Growth Prospects
Microsoft to Cut Around 4,800 Jobs as AI Investments Reshape Workforce
Microsoft is preparing another round of workforce reductions, announcing plans to eliminate approximately 4,800 positions, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the technology giant continues to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) investments and improve operational efficiency. The latest layoffs come as major technology companies increasingly restructure their … [Read more...] about Microsoft to Cut Around 4,800 Jobs as AI Investments Reshape Workforce
Samsung Forecasts Massive Q2 Profit Growth, But AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Shares
Seoul, July 7: Samsung Electronics reported a sharp rise in its estimated second-quarter earnings, driven by continued strength in the memory chip business fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) demand. Despite the impressive financial performance, the company's stock came under heavy selling pressure as investors questioned whether the current AI-driven growth cycle can be … [Read more...] about Samsung Forecasts Massive Q2 Profit Growth, But AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Shares
Stock Market Closes Lower as Sensex Breaks Four-Day Winning Run; Metal Stocks Drag Indices
Indian benchmark equity indices ended Tuesday's trading session in negative territory, snapping a four-session winning streak as heavy selling in metal stocks and cautious investor sentiment weighed on the markets. The BSE Sensex declined 104 points to close at 80,641, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped below the 24,400 mark to settle at 24,399. Despite witnessing a stable … [Read more...] about Stock Market Closes Lower as Sensex Breaks Four-Day Winning Run; Metal Stocks Drag Indices