Every engineering project, whether a bridge, a power plant, or even a small manufacturing unit, comes with significant investments and many unknowns. Imagine this: a crane breaks down mid-installation, a sudden storm damages materials, or equipment stops working unexpectedly. Without proper cover, these events can lead to significant financial stress, delays, and headaches. Bajaj General […]
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Parag Agrawal, top Twitter executives settle USD 128 million lawsuit with Elon Musk’s X Corp
Elon Musk’s X Corp has reached a confidential settlement with four former senior executives of Twitter, including Parag Agrawal, bringing an end to a long-running legal dispute over unpaid severance compensation worth USD 128 million. The settlement concludes months of courtroom proceedings between the company and the executives who had led Twitter before Musk’s takeover […]
Google launches Gemini 2.5 Computer Use AI that can browse the web like humans
Technology major Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5 Computer Use, a new version of its AI model capable of navigating the web through a browser
Business Leaders Forum showcases Indo-Singapore synergies under the leadership of Anuradha Shroff, Chairperson of ICAI Singapore Chapter
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Singapore Chapter, hosted the second edition of its Business Leaders Forum (BLF) on September 25 at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel — a venue deeply intertwined with India’s story in Singapore. Over the years, Shangri-La has been the chosen setting for Republic Day celebrations, official visits by Indian […]
AI restructuring: Accenture lays off 11,000 employees
IT giant Accenture has announced that it has removed 11,000 employees in the last three months, and more layoffs could be expected in the upcoming months as part of its AI restructuring. Between May and August this year, the company’s headcount fell from around 791,000 to 779,000, reported Tech.co. The current round of layoffs is […]
Lufthansa is planning to remove 4,000 jobs by 2030
German airline group Lufthansa on Monday announced plans to cut about 4,000 jobs, or around 4 percent of its global workforce, by 2030.
Google celebrates 27th anniversary with vintage logo doodle
Google marked its 27th anniversary on Saturday with a doodle featuring its original 1998 logo, evoking nostalgia for its early days
Amazon to pay USD 2.5 bn in US FTC settlement over Prime sign-up practices
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Thursday it has reached a “historic” settlement with Amazon.com Inc and two senior executives over allegations the company enrolled millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without consent and made it difficult to cancel.
Cochin Shipyard, Singapore’s Seatrium sign MoU to boost offshore collaboration
Under the MoU, the two companies will combine their complementary strengths — SOT’s engineering excellence, specialised equipment and offshore solutions, and CSL’s extensive infrastructure, fabrication facilities and ship repair expertise to leverage business opportunities.
More flight options for travellers as SIA, Vietnam Airlines ink codeshare
Under the deal, Singapore Airlines will codeshare on Vietnam Airlines-operated flights between Singapore and Hanoi as well as Ho Chi Minh City.
