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Amazon blocks North Korean Agents

Amazon implements stricter vetting to block North Korean agents applying for remote roles

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

Amazon has significantly tightened its recruitment and security protocols to prevent North Korean operatives from infiltrating its workforce through remote software development positions.

Pakistan sells PIA: Loss-making national carrier sold

Pakistan sells its loss-making national airline - who bought it and the debt involved

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

The winning bidder will initially acquire a 75% stake in PIA but will have 90 days to purchase the remaining 25%

ChatGPT Atlas is not the safest browser. Here’s what the study says.

Chrome ranks second worst for security, but this AI browser raises big concern: Study

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

Google Chrome may not be the safest browser, but OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT Atlas is worse for privacy as per a study.

IRCC shuts down Start-Up Visa program, new pilot for entrepreneurs coming in 2026

Canada shuts Start-Up Visa Program, prepares to launch new immigrant entrepreneur pilot in 2026

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

The decision marks the end of a program that has been in operation for over a decade, but which has faced growing criticism over long processing times

He further said that India will have to go back to the drawing board and rework its plans vis-à-vis Bangladesh.

'Bangladesh could become an outpost to attack India': Sushant Sareen on potential Dhaka-Islamabad defence tie-up

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

His comments come at a time when Islamabad and Dhaka are eyeing a defence pact, similar to the one Pakistan signed with Saudi Arabia, amid rising tensions with India.

AI water consumption

AI now consumes more water than the global bottled water industry: New study reveals

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

A new study reveals that the AI sector’s annual water withdrawal has reached a scale that surpasses the approximately 450 billion litres of bottled water used by the global population each year.

Delhi residents demand 5% GST on air purifiers, arguing they’re life-saving medical devices

Luxury or necessity? Delhi residents file PIL to reduce GST on air purifiers, demand medical status for them

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

Despite the growing necessity of air purifiers, the government imposes a hefty 18% GST on these devices, categorising them as luxury items under the tax system

So far, twelve people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing.

'Brutal crime with no excuse': Bangladesh govt assures support to lynched Hindu worker's family, 12 people arrested so far

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

Education adviser C R Abrar on Tuesday met the family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was beaten to death and set on fire by a mob on December 18 in Mymensingh.

viraansh bhanushli oxford union debate law student moosa harraj india vs pakistan

'They didn't ask who they voted for': Viraansh Bhanushali takes on Pakistan narrative at Oxford Union, cites Pahalgam attack

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

Arguing against the motion, Bhanushali said that India's policy is primarily focused on genuine security concerns rather than populist motives.

Court ruling upholds $100,000 H-1B fee, further restricting immigration for tech firms

US court upholds $100K H-1B fee, tech companies face higher costs for hiring skilled foreign workers

by Business Today Desk |Dec 24, 2025

In a ruling on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell upheld the administration’s move to significantly raise the cost of the popular visa