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Geopolitics

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The Hindu – World · India

The judges intensely questioned lawyers for both the plaintiffs and the government about what certain terms mean, including what precisely the term “balance-of…

Geopolitics

Nvidia VP: My team, which uses AI very deeply in their work, has a big complaint

Times of India – World · India

Nvidia's top AI research executive revealed that even the company's own engineers are facing GPU shortages due to extreme demand. CEO Jensen Huang confirmed th…

Geopolitics

Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mamdani's first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.

Startups

Astranova Mobility raises Rs 60 Cr in funding round led by IvyCap Ventures

Your Story · India

The company will use a significant portion of the capital to deepen its data, AI, and engineering capabilities.

Startups

Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy steps down from board

Your Story · India

Reddy's exit, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, comes as Swiggy undertakes a broader reshuffle of its board, elevating internal executives.

Startups

P. C. Chandra Jewellers welcomes actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador, accelerating its pan-India expansion

Your Story · India

Strap: This partnership with actor Ayushmann Khurrana is aimed towards making P. C. Chandra Jewellers a national brand, through his ability to connect with rea…

Tech & Startups

Sealy Promo Code: Save $200 on Mattresses This Month

Wired · Global

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s richest man loosens grip on Petrindo, Barito amid tighter ownership rules

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s richest man has begun selling small stakes in his listed companies as tighter ownership rules push firms to increase shares available to public inv…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong awards stablecoin licences to HSBC, StanChart-led group in long-awaited roll-out

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered have been awarded Hong Kong’s first stablecoin issuer licences, marking the city’s latest step towards embra…

Geopolitics

Dolce & Gabbana says co-founder Stefano Gabbana has quit as chair

The Guardian – World · Europe

Designer who left fashion house in January said to be considering options for his 40% stake ahead of talks with lendersStefano Gabbana left his post as the cha…

Geopolitics

More women in jobs: How pro-active are they in financial and tax planning?

Times of India – World · India

Women are actively investing in India, moving beyond traditional savings. While participation in mutual funds and equities is rising, independent control over …

Geopolitics

Amazon CEO responds to debates about AI bubble: My answer is no, no & yes

Times of India – World · India

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy asserts AI adoption is unprecedentedly fast, surpassing electricity and the internet. He highlights strong demand for AWS AI offerings, n…

Tech & Startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber

TechCrunch · US

Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America still has a long and winding regulatory road before it can launch a commercial robotaxi service.

Geopolitics

City veteran Ian Cheshire named as new chair of Ofcom

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulatorBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK media regulator Ofco…

Geopolitics

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman ‘admits’ Iran war poses ongoing challenges

Times of India – World · India

AWS CEO Matt Garman acknowledged the Iran war's significant challenges, with employees working 24/7 to maintain services in the Middle East. Disruptions have …

Geopolitics

Libyan financier enabled ‘$300m in loans’ for Haftar’s Tripoli offensive

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Offensive left Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences, the report says.

Startups

CRED upgrades its wealth management platform Kuvera

Your Story · India

CRED acquired Kuvera in 2024 The upgraded features in Kuvera is aimed at enabling affluent individuals to make prudent investment decisions and maximising ret…

Geopolitics

Chinese memory giants to gain market share via lower prices, expanded capacity: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the global memory industry rides an unprecedented “super cycle” fuelled by AI demand, China’s leading memory chipmakers are leveraging lower pricing and exp…

Startups

boAt co-founder Aman Gupta’s OFF/BEAT raises Rs 100 Cr led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Your Story · India

OFF/BEAT is expected to be at the centre of the interplay between content and AI.

Geopolitics

JP Morgan reaches agreement with City airport for Canary Wharf’s tallest tower

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bank to submit planning application shortly, after securing deal on 265m-tall London Docklands buildingBusiness live – latest updatesJP Morgan Chase has reache…

Geopolitics

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

BBC News – World · Europe

The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

Startups

GoSats raises $5M in Series A round led by Konvoy

Your Story · India

The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate user acquisition, expand product suite and invest in AI-driven personalisation.

Geopolitics

12m barrels of crude! India ramps up Venezuela oil imports to 6-yr high amid US-Iran war

Times of India – World · India

India, which relies on imports for about 90% of its crude oil needs, has been exploring alternative sources after the conflict affected flows through the Strai…

Geopolitics

UK City firms report fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years

The Guardian – World · Europe

CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel ReevesBritain’s financial services companies have reported a str…

Startups

How Yes Madam fixed salons’ biggest problems and built a 58-city empire

Your Story · India

After encountering fake products and inconsistent pricing, 3 founders built Yes Madam, a tech-led home beauty platform focused on transparency, verified produc…

Geopolitics

Tata Sons’ new ventures may post Rs 29,000 crore loss in FY26: Report

Times of India – World · India

Tata Sons' new ventures face mounting losses, with projections for FY26 reaching Rs 29,000 crore. This sharp increase has raised concerns, impacting leadership…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism …

Geopolitics

Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds ‘a turning point’ The Greek prime minister has vowed to tackle what he has called a “deep …

Geopolitics

Dozens of firms risk losing B Corp status after standards overhaul

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tougher ethical certification process requires companies to meet standards in every one out of seven categoriesDozens of companies may be at risk of losing the…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily Roundup (April 6, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, April 6, 2026.

Geopolitics

More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars

South China Morning Post – World · China

A number of underperforming international car brands are likely to either exit the mainland Chinese market or scale down operations, as losses mount due to fal…

Geopolitics

Oracle layoffs: 10,000+ job cuts have a Sam Altman connection

Times of India – World · India

Oracle is laying off at least 10,000 employees—potentially up to 30,000—as it struggles to manage the cash demands of a $300 billion cloud computing deal with …

Geopolitics

Sonos lays off staff in marketing unit: Read memo sent by CMO Colleen DeCourcy to employees

Times of India – World · India

Sonos has reduced its marketing team. New Chief Marketing Officer Colleen DeCourcy stated the move aims for operational efficiency. The restructuring focuses o…

Geopolitics

Chinese firms trail US peers in AI adoption due to corporate culture: ex-OpenAI executive

South China Morning Post – World · China

Traditional corporate culture and hierarchies are slowing down artificial intelligence adoption in Chinese enterprises, leaving them trailing their US peers, e…

Tech & Startups

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

Wired · Global

The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects.

Geopolitics

Former Co-op boss was paid almost £2m before leaving after group’s difficult year

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shirine Khoury-Haq and other managers did not receive annual bonus after damaging cyber-attack in 2025The former boss of the Co-op collected almost £2m before …

Startups

Steep decline in VC inflow; Tech job openings in April

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding in Indian startups saw a sharp decline in the first week of April due to the clear absence of high-value deals. In other news, job open…

Startups

Health, AI, culture: Test your business creativity with Edition 226 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 226th quiz. Ready?

Geopolitics

McKinsey's leadership playbook for AI: It's time for companies to cut the extra layers

Times of India – World · India

McKinsey suggests AI can help companies flatten management structures by empowering leaders to oversee larger scopes. This "Great Flattening" aims to reduce co…

Geopolitics

Delhi govt tightens noose: Businesses to get LPG only if they apply for PNG connection

Times of India – World · India

Delhi's commercial LPG supply now requires users to register for piped natural gas (PNG) where available, or declare intent to switch. Oil marketing companies …

Geopolitics

‘Over the top and fun:’ TGI Fridays boss insists time is right for a UK revival

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ray Blanchette admits he may be a ‘little crazy’ as he outlines chain’s hopes of building 1,000 outlets globally“I am a little crazy maybe,” admits Ray Blanche…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

Wired · Global

The company is undergoing major leadership restructuring as its CEO of AGI deployment goes on leave for “several weeks.”

Geopolitics

Operation Santa Claus: Maxim’s ramps up programmes, fundraising for Tai Po fire victims

South China Morning Post – World · China

A major Hong Kong catering and restaurant conglomerate has stepped up its annual fundraising efforts to provide emergency relief to those affected by the deadl…

Geopolitics

Apple CEO Tim Cook opens up about years of denial over Steve Jobs' illness

Times of India – World · India

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed his prolonged denial regarding Steve Jobs' illness, admitting he expected his predecessor to recover and remain involved. Cook shar…

Geopolitics

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has a message for tech CEOs blaming AI for layoffs

Times of India – World · India

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is pushing back on the narrative that AI is driving mass white-collar layoffs, calling it an oversimplification—and in some cases, …

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