At its "Robot & Vehicle +" EAI Robotics Final Launch & FX Partner Recruitment Event on February 4, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) revealed a number of robotics products in three categories. The annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show 2026 will take place concurrently with the event.  The launch,…

According to KPMG India's Pre-Budget study, issued on Tuesday, stakeholders are demanding additional tax reforms ahead of the Union Budget 2026–2027, such as a larger standard deduction and the simplification of the income tax legislation.   The survey shows significant support for changes to safe harbour regulations and transfer pricing. About 71% of respondents preferred adjustments to the safe harbour framework, especially concerning…

Strict Account Settings is a new security feature that WhatsApp has introduced with the goal of providing better defence against advanced cyberattacks. The tool is accessible to any user looking for extra account protection, even though it is primarily intended for people who might be at greater risk, such as journalists, activists, and public personalities.  By default,…

Amazon is apparently preparing for another round of job cuts, with layoffs scheduled to begin around January 27. According to several reports, the current phase would affect around 16,000 employees worldwide and is part of a larger reorganization plan that could eliminate nearly 30,000 corporate functions by mid-2026. India-based teams are expected to be among the most impacted by this round. …

Banking activities in India were significantly impacted on January 27, 2026, due to a statewide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). According to the unions, around 8 lakh bank employees and officers participated in the strike, resulting in a near-complete interruption of normal banking services across the country.   The UFBU, which represents nine bank employee and officer…

As new laws increase expenses and tighten selection criteria, US firms are increasingly restricting H-1B visa sponsorships, supporting only individuals in senior or specialized posts. According to recruiters and immigration experts, corporations are either deliberately raising base pay or firing potential H-1B applicants in order to increase their chances of winning the wage-weighted lottery in March.  The…

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has announced a number of product updates for 2026, with an emphasis on enhancing live interactions, content discovery, and essential posting functions. According to the firm, improving current tools and enhancing characteristics that set it apart from conventional social networks would be the main priorities of its next development phase.  Live and real-time conversations…

Key changes to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019 have been announced by the Union Health Ministry with the goal of streamlining pharmaceutical research and development regulations and expediting drug development in India.  Pharmaceutical businesses will no longer need to apply for a test license from the Central pharmaceuticals Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in order…