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Leading tax and corporate law publisher Taxmann on Friday announced the launch of Taxmann.AI, an AI-powered platform developed in collaboration with EY India. The platform aims to assist tax and legal professionals with research, document analysis, and drafting tasks by combining Taxmann’s extensive content library with EY’s technology expertise.

According to Taxmann, Taxmann.AI sets itself apart from generic AI tools by grounding its responses in original, verifiable content from its vast tax and legal repository, curated over six decades. The…

Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.

The parties did not disclose details of the settlement and defense lawyers did not address the judge, Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery. McCormick adjourned the trial just as it was to enter its second day and she congratulated…

Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, accusing them of misappropriating trade secrets related to its next-generation mobile operating system, iOS 26, according to a report by MacRumors.

The legal action follows months of leaks from Prosser, who earlier this year shared videos claiming to show re-created renderings of the software’s redesign, ahead of its official unveiling at Apple’s WWDC in June.

Between January and April, Prosser had published multiple leaks, including a redesigned Camera app, a refreshed…

Imagine telling ChatGPT, “Find me a navy linen blazer under ₹6,000 and have it delivered by Friday,” then watching the assistant open sites, compare prices and place the order while you grab a coffee.

That future is suddenly in sight after OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT Agent, a version of the chatbot that can browse, click and buy on your behalf.

“Agent represents a new level of capability for AI systems and can accomplish some remarkable, complex tasks for you using its own computer. It combines the spirit of Deep Research and Operator, but is more…

Saurabh Govil, Chief Human Resources Officer at Wipro, has indicated that while the company gave wage hikes in September last year, no firm decision has been taken yet for the current cycle. The final call, he said, will depend on macroeconomic trends, demand visibility, and business performance in the coming months.

Govil also addressed concerns around headcount decline and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on hiring. He noted that the hiring strategy remains demand-led and that the company continues to recruit, especially for large deals in…

Perplexity AI Inc., whose artificial intelligence-powered search engine competes with Google, has raised fresh capital in a deal that values the startup at $18 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The company brought in $100 million with the financing, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The deal is an extension of a previous round from a few months ago that valued the company at $14 billion, the person said — investments that underscore the Silicon Valley rush to back the top AI…

India’s data centre industry is on the cusp of explosive growth, powered by rapid digitalisation, surging cloud adoption, rollout of 5G networks, and the rise of AI-led workloads.

According to Savills India, the country’s total data centre capacity is projected to grow fourfold and hit 4 gigawatts (GW) IT by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23%.

Annual capacity additions are expected to rise sharply to 350–450 MW IT from 2025 to 2030, nearly doubling the average annual addition of 150–200 MW IT seen during…

Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced a partnership with AI-powered search platform Perplexity, under which all of Airtel’s customers will receive a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, a service otherwise priced at ₹17,000 per year globally.

The offer is available to Airtel’s mobile, broadband, and DTH subscribers through the Airtel Thanks app. This marks Perplexity’s first collaboration with an Indian telecom operator. According to the latest data from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Airtel currently has over 390 million…

If you hate ironing but still want your clothes looking sharp, a handheld garment steamer might be your answer. After using the Philips 5000 Series Handheld Garment Steamer (₹7,495) for over a month, I’m convinced it’s a better, more practical alternative for everyday de-wrinkling, especially if you travel often. Here’s why I’ve switched — and a quick look at some other options worth considering, depending on your needs and budget.

First, why is a garment steamer better than an iron? Convenience is the biggest factor. You don’t need to…

After spending a few weeks with the OPPO Reno14 5G, my first reaction was: “Haven’t I seen this before?” On the surface, it sticks closely to last year’s Reno13 — same display, same processor. But look a little closer and the differences begin to show. A 3.5x periscope telephoto lens, a larger 6,000mAh battery, and improved durability ratings help this device feel like a more complete package, even if it’s not a major leap forward.

Design and display

The Velvet Glass back panel stands out for its soft matte texture — premium to the touch…