In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.
Fitbit co-founders James Park & Eric Friedman also leaving, as tech giant continues to cut costs. As of September 2023, Alphabet had 182,381 employees globally.
Google argued that the case should be thrown out because the govt had erred in defining the online advertising market & improperly excluded competitors like Facebook.
Former chief product officer at YouTube, Stanford graduate Neal Mohan played key role in introducing subscription model to Alphabet-owned streaming giant.
Google has introduced slew of changes for partners & users after being directed by SC to follow NCLAT directive to pay 10% of Rs 1,300 cr fine imposed on it by CCI.
If a user chooses to pay Spotify directly instead of using Google’s billing system, Spotify won’t have to give Google its entire 15% fee, thus lowering app charges.
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg made the remark in response to the internet giant’s threat to disable its search engine in the country if it’s forced to pay local publishers for news.
Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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