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Geopolitics

Tesla outraces China’s BYD in pure electric car sales to regain world’s top spot

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tesla has regained the global pure electric vehicle (EV) crown for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, after its deliveries rose 6.5 per cent year…

Tech & Startups

Castlery Promo Code: Save Up to 15% in April 2026

Wired · Global

Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.

Geopolitics

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to 'return' to Stanford University in June 2026

Times of India – World · India

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai will deliver Stanford University's 2026 Commencement address. A Stanford alumnus, Pichai expressed his privilege to addre…

Startups

India’s Zoho email migration; Zomato parent's ESOP plan

Your Story · India

Hello, For decades, official government communication ran primarily through systems managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which has been the govern…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily Rroundup (April 2, 2026)

Your Story · India

Government tech overhaul leads the day, as education, retail, AI, and fintech players expand footprint.

Startups

Supertails Raises $30 Million: How a “Care-First” Approach Is Redefining India’s Pet Economy

Your Story · India

In a landmark moment for India’s rapidly evolving pet care industry, Supertails has secured $30 million in fresh funding, taking its total capital

Geopolitics

‘From high flyer to dead parrot’: former billion-dollar eco-shoe brand Allbirds sold for $39m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Once-hyped, celebrity-backed company snapped up by American Exchange Group for fraction of former valueBusiness live – latest updatesAllbirds, the San Francisc…

Geopolitics

Oracle layoffs: 6 AM email that laid off 10,000+ employees did not come from HR

Times of India – World · India

Oracle has begun its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally without prior notice. Employees received termination emails early Tuesday, with immedia…

Startups

Eternal rolls out fresh ESOP grants worth Rs 167 Cr

Your Story · India

The move continues the long-running strategy of equity-linked compensation at Eternal Limited.

Geopolitics

China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government subsidies and aggr…

Geopolitics

India news: Thousands affected as Oracle cuts jobs globally, say reports

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Up to 12,000 workers in India could reportedly be affected as the tech giant cuts jobs globally while boosting AI investment. DW has the latest.

Geopolitics

Estonian start-ups eye Singapore as ‘natural gateway’ to build digital trust in Asean

South China Morning Post – World · China

Perched on top of a shoe shelf at the entrance of Veriff’s headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, is a sign of a cartoon unicorn that reads “Welcome to Unicorn Land…

Geopolitics

Oracle layoffs: 6am emails, VPN-Slack shutdowns; 10,000 India jobs at risk

Times of India – World · India

- Shilpa Phadnis is an Editor (IT) and Business Journalist with over 15 years of experience. - Focuses on IT, startups, and the city’s entrepreneurial ecosys…

Geopolitics

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.

Startups

When speed meets style: How Myntra’s M-Now is accelerating the growth of Aldeno and Zouk

Your Story · India

M-Now has emerged as one of the key propositions from Myntra that’s accelerating the growth journey of India’s made-in-India brands like Aldeno and Zouk from b…

Geopolitics

IndiGo revises fuel surcharge on domestic tickets from April 2

Times of India – World · India

IndiGo is adjusting its fuel charges on domestic tickets from April 2, with new rates between Rs 275 and Rs 950, following a rise in aviation fuel prices. This…

Geopolitics

As OpenAI closes record-breaking $122b funding round, pressure shifts to Sam Altman

Times of India – World · India

AI giant OpenAI has secured a staggering $122 billion in funding, valuing the company at $852 billion. This massive investment, co-led by SoftBank, underscores…

Geopolitics

Oracle layoffs email to employees has a 'reminder': Tells staff what to do next

Times of India – World · India

Tech giant Oracle has initiated its largest-ever job cuts, impacting thousands globally. Employees received immediate termination notices via email on March 31…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 1, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Startups

NowPurchase secures Rs 80 Cr in funding led by Bajaj Finserv

Your Story · India

NowPurchase has raised funds to expand scrap recycling, branded products and its AI platform MetalCloud for digitising and optimising metal manufacturing and p…

Geopolitics

The surge of global business interest in China’s ‘harbour of stability’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Against a backdrop of war and global uncertainty, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a clear message at the recent China Development Forum: China is committed …

Geopolitics

Japan solo dining chain surges in popularity in China; hours-long wait times lead to scalpers

South China Morning Post – World · China

A new solo dining trend among Chinese people is boosting the success of Japanese diner brands such as Sushiro. The conveyor belt sushi chain opened its first m…

Geopolitics

China’s electric cars and Iran war, BYD’s profit run ends: 7 EV reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see …

Geopolitics

Oracle layoffs: Company sets this severance condition for laid-off employees

Times of India – World · India

Oracle has started its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally. Employees must sign termination documents via DocuSign to receive severance, which a…

Startups

Bharat Innovates is taking Indian startups global; Future Wealth’s $50M VC fund

Your Story · India

Bharat Innovates, an initiative led by the Ministry of Education, is expected to take 100–120 of India's best deeptech startups to France from June 14 to 16, o…

Geopolitics

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

BBC News – World · Europe

It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

Geopolitics

Post-Elbers, IndiGo picks ex-BA chief William Walsh as CEO

Times of India – World · India

- **IndiGo appoints William Walsh** as new DG, former BA chief and IATA DG. - **Walsh’s leadership** aims to strengthen international air transport ties. -…

Tech & Startups

The company behind ClassPass and Mindbody just got a lot bigger with a $7.5B merger

TechCrunch · US

The merger is a sign that the fitness industry is continuing to move toward consolidation to compete at a larger scale. Recent moves include MyFitnessPal acqui…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (March 31, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Indian startup eco…

Geopolitics

3 Chinese ships exit Strait of Hormuz as PetroChina stresses operations stable

South China Morning Post – World · China

As global energy supplies are put under strain by Iranian disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, state-owned Chinese oil giant PetroChina has sai…

Geopolitics

IndiGo appoints former British Airways chief William Walsh as new CEO

Times of India – World · India

IndiGo Airlines has appointed former British Airways chief William Walsh as its new CEO, effective August 3, 2026. This strategic move follows the resignation …

Geopolitics

Story behind Palmer Luckey’s ‘firing’ from Facebook, co he sold his startup for $2 bn

Times of India – World · India

Palmer Luckey, Oculus VR's founder, was acquired by Meta for $2 billion at age 21. He later left Meta amid controversy over political donations. Luckey then fo…

Startups

Credit is now a primary growth lever: Flipkart Wholesale on the future of B2B commerce

Your Story · India

India’s kirana supply chain is undergoing a structural shift as digital B2B platforms reshape how retailers buy inventory. Dinkar Ayilavarapu, Vice President a…

Tech & Startups

T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals

Wired · Global

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Geopolitics

Over 47,000 cabbies adopt Octopus, card readers ahead of e-payment regulations

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 47,000 registered Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted the commercial version of the Octopus app or equipped their cabs with mobile card readers ahead…

Startups

India’s ghee king; Girish Mathrubootham on Emergent revenue debate

Your Story · India

GRB Dairy Foods is on course to achieving Rs 1,400 crore in annual revenue. It sells ghee, sweets, and snacks, in over 40 countries. More importantly, it has n…

Geopolitics

Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete with global players: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

With Chinese coffee brands eyeing overseas expansion, analysts said those seeking to succeed as global players must move beyond low-price strategies and a narr…

Geopolitics

Air Canada CEO to resign after backlash to video tribute of pilots killed in crash

The Guardian – World · Europe

Michael Rousseau faced mockery for speaking English and not French while addressing fatal LaGuardia airport crashThe head of Canada’s largest airline is steppi…

Geopolitics

Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as …

Geopolitics

Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video

BBC News – World · Europe

Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his English-only message after the fatal Air Canada collision at LaGuardia airport.

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz: on IKEA and its founder Ingvar Kamprad

The Hindu – World · India

Here is a quiz on IKEA and its founder Ingvar Kamprad on his 100th birthday being celebrated on March 30

Startups

How Cashfree Payments’ ‘One of Your Kind’ brand campaign is forcing us to look at businesses differently

Your Story · India

A decade into building payments infrastructure for India's most disruptive businesses, Cashfree Payments is doing something most B2B fintechs never bother with…

Geopolitics

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

BBC News – World · Europe

More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

Startups

He sold butter on a bicycle, now his GRB is India’s ghee king

Your Story · India

GRB Dairy Foods does over Rs 1,400 crore in annual revenue. The company sells ghee, sweets, snacks, and spices in more than 40 countries. And more importantly,…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong restaurateurs revamp traditional dining as closures reshape industry

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s traditional Chinese dining landscape is undergoing a structural overhaul, with a leading restaurant operator pivoting to experiential dining and sm…

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