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…

Dutch chip equipment maker ASML saw its shares jump 7 percent after reporting record orders and stronger than expected guidance, supported by the ongoing global boom in artificial intelligence. The results signal growing confidence among chipmakers as they expand capacity to meet rising AI driven demand.  ASML reported bookings of 13.2 billion euros in the fourth quarter…

Amazon has announced plans to lay off around 16,000 corporate employees, marking another major step in its ongoing effort to reduce bureaucracy and simplify decision making. This is the company’s second large round of job cuts since October last year, following the removal of 14,000 corporate roles.  In a recent blog post, Amazon said the layoffs are…