Budget 2025 Updates: Cabinet approves Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver speech at 11am

FM Sitharaman (Image source: CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol)

All eyes will be on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today as she presents the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive year in Parliament, a historic achievement that makes her the only finance minister to reach this milestone.

Apple’s Tim Cook eyes India’s booming market; CFO Kevan Parekh cites Zomato as an example of enterprise demand

Apple's first store opening in Mumbai is a harbinger of a retail revolution waiting to happen in India. Unlimited by ambition, the brand experience leaves no stone unturned in its flawless execution of the highest global standards. (Image via Twitter - @tim_cook)

With record-breaking sales and a surge in enterprise demand, Apple doubles down on its commitment to India’s growing tech landscape.

Meta’s AI ambitions soar; Mark Zuckerberg frames 2025 as a pivotal year for AI

The new product enhancements—currently set for global testing with select advertisers—bring a fresh wave of AI-driven optimization to Meta's Ads Manager, promising smarter and more efficient campaign management.

Meta also plans to reduce its workforce by 5%, a move that could affect approximately 3,600 employees, as per reports.

DPDP Rules: India’s new data protection rules will set global standards, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Highlighting the sector's growth, Vaishnaw noted that the media and entertainment (M&E) industry expanded by over 8% in 2023, with 70% of this growth attributed to new media.

Ashwini Vaishnaw argues that India’s Digital Personal Data Protection framework offers a flexible, innovation-friendly alternative to the EU’s GDPR, with global implications for data governance.