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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke says the Microsoft-owned software developer platform has deferred its earlier forecast — that had said India’s software developer base will surpassing the US by 2027 — by one year, citing various factors such as the economic environment and the US growth.

“We have this similar thing going on with generative AI that we’ve seen with previous technologies,” Siebel said. “The market is way, way overvaluing.”

LIV Golf has shaken up golf’s traditional framework with its team-oriented franchise model and global competitive schedule. Under the leadership of CEO Greg Norman, LIV Golf has firmly established itself as a contender for the future of the sport. Norman speaks with ANAND DATLA about the league’s continued rise, deepening roots in Asia, franchise model, and the future of golf. Excerpts

Adrian Bosshard knows as much about time as he does about speed—he is the CEO of Rado and a former Swiss motorcycle champion. As head of Rado, he has overseen the brand’s growth over the past four years, with India emerging as its top sales market in 2023 and 2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At 7-Eleven, it all comes back to the Slurpee. The rainbow-hued blend of high-fructose corn syrup, flavoring and carbonated water—not exactly liquid, not exactly solid—is quintessential convenience-store fare.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and nothing will stop the global advancement of artificial intelligence.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates and academics that «the age of AI has started» in a speech on Saturday, after receiving an honorary doctorate degree in engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as Treasury secretary. Trump picked the billionaire hedge fund manager to lead an economic agenda that is expected to be built around raising tariffs and cutting taxes.

Amazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative AI

If there was any doubt Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government wanted a firmer hand in the direction of the nearly $170-billion Alberta Investment Management Corp., that evaporated on Wednesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Donald Trump wants oil companies to “drill, baby, drill" on the first day of his presidency, but his fossil-fuel benefactors have a different agenda. Many of the tycoons who backed the Republican’s victorious campaign say what they need help with is shoring up demand for their products—not pumping more fossil fuels, which they have little incentive to do.

US President- elect Donald Trump have appointed Linda McMahon who is the former CEO of WWE as his Secretary of Education, reported New York Post. Linda McMahon, who eventually has a long-standing relationship with Donald Trump, previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from the year 2017 to year 2019 and has been a significant supporter of Donald Trump's political endeavors while contributing millions to his campaigns. According to New York Post, in spite of her lack of traditional educational credentials, Linda McMahon has expressed a lifelong interest in education and served on the Connecticut Board of Education for about a year. The appointment of Linda McMahon comes as Donald Trump aims to reshape the Department of Education, which he has suggested eliminating altogether. Also Read: Had Donald Trump lost the U.S elections, Republicans would whole sole blame this person; who is that person calling the shots now?

US President- elect Donald Trump's victory in the US Presidential Election 2024, Elon Musk's significant financial backing through his Super PAC, America PAC has eventually come under scrutiny. According to Rolling Stone, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly spent around $200 million to support Donald Trump's campaign while focusing on low-propensity and first-time voters. Rolling Stone reported that this funding was facilitated by a Federal Election Commission ruling that allowed super PACs to coordinate with campaigns while enabling Donald Trump’s team to leverage Elon Musk's resources pretty effectively. Elon Musk's recent alignment with Donald Trump suggests a deepening bond that could reshape political dynamics moving forward. Also Read: Pic of Big Mac: Are Melania Trump and RFK Jr. ganging up to improve Donald Trump's diet? Here's what a source says

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has extended its partnership with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation for the second phase of their joint industrial parks project in Tamil Nadu. The company, through its subsidiary Mahindra World City Developers (MWCDL), has entered into a supplemental agreement that involves an investment of around Rs 225 crores by MWCDL and Sumitomo Corporation in Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Ltd (MIPCL), in proportion to their existing shareholding. The joint venture agreement was originally signed in 2015. “The partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, reflects our commitment to fostering progress and enabling industries to thrive sustainably,” said Amit Kumar Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal sparked an online uproar with a job posting for a Chief of Staff role, requiring candidates to donate Rs 20 lakh to Feeding India and work for a year without salary. The announcement drew widespread backlash, with many criticizing the unconventional requirements. Among the reactions, Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal chimed in humorously, sharing a playful LinkedIn post inviting candidates unable to afford the Rs 20 lakh to apply for his own “Chief of What?” role. He teased that the job would involve figuring out the responsibilities as the first assignment.

Zepto has raised an additional $350 million in funding from Indian high net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and leading financial institutions. The fundraise was led by Motilal Oswal’s private wealth division, the company said in a statement. This adds to the $1 billion war chest Zepto has amassed over the past few months to take on rivals like Zomato’s Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and others. ET first reported in October about Zepto looking to onboard local investors with a mandate of raising $150 million. Subsequently, we reported on November 15 that the round had doubled in size as the quick commerce firm sought to boost local shareholding and investor interest in the sector was at a peak.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Senior executives eyeing CEO roles should not simply bank on their leadership and business acumen to nail interviews. They may also have to field queries on everything from longevity and global warming to geopolitics, besides having to study financials and present a strategy plan to the board.

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin issued a warning against the steep tariffs President-elect Donald Trump vowed to implement, saying crony capitalism could be a consequence.