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

Dec 24, 2025, 12:39 PM IST

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

OTT releases this week: Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2, Nobody 2 and more

Dec 23, 2025, 08:03 AM IST

Here is a list of the top 5 OTT releases of this week that must be on your watchlist.

Trump’s H-1B Crackdown Traps Indian Tech Workers As Apple, Google Warn: Don’t Travel

Dec 22, 2025, 06:48 PM IST

Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on H-1B visas is turning routine holiday travel into a life-altering risk for thousands of Indian tech workers in the United States. What was once a short visa-stamping trip to India has become a potential one-way exit from American jobs, homes and families. With a massive $100,000 annual fee on H-1B workers, tougher security checks and expanded social-media screening, visa processing has slowed to a crawl. US consulates across India have postponed or cancelled thousands of H-1B and H-4 appointments, some pushed into 2026 and 2027, leaving professionals stranded abroad. As panic spreads, tech giants like Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft are warning visa-dependent employees to cancel foreign travel and consult immigration lawyers before crossing borders. The fallout is disrupting families, pausing salaries, and threatening Silicon Valley projects, placing Indian professionals at the heart of a global immigration storm.

#BusinessTodayPodcast | #Episode03: Amazon’s $35-Bn India Bet: Jobs, AI, Exports & Jeff Bezos

Dec 11, 2025, 06:22 PM IST

Amazon has just doubled down on India with a fresh $35 billion investment pledge by 2030. This is on top of the $40 billion already invested. In this Business Today Podcast, Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi speaks to Amit Agarwal, Senior VP – Emerging Markets at Amazon, about why India is at the core of Amazon’s global strategy now. Agarwal recounts his 26-year journey with the American giant and explains how India went from being just a talent hub in 2003 to a full-stack growth engine spanning ecommerce, AWS, Prime Video, MX Player, devices and now ultra-fast 10-minute deliveries. He breaks down Amazon’s new commitments – enabling $80 billion in exports, supporting 3.8 million jobs and using AI to train 4 million government school children. From quick commerce economics and super-demanding Indian consumers to AI disruption, Bezos’ memo-driven management style and what makes India unique as an innovation lab, this conversation decodes why Amazon calls the 21st century India’s century – and why the company is betting big on an Aatmanirbhar, Viksit Bharat. A must-listen for anyone tracking Big Tech, ecommerce, jobs and India’s growth story.

Credit card changes: ICICI Bank to levy 2% fee on gaming platforms, tweak rewards and benefits from Jan 2026

Dec 22, 2025, 11:14 AM IST

ICICI Bank is introducing higher charges on wallet and transportation spends beyond certain thresholds. Customers loading funds of Rs 5,000 or more onto third-party wallets such as Amazon Pay, Paytm, MobiKwik, Freecharge and OlaMoney will now be charged a 1% fee on the transaction amount

Starbucks appoints Amazon veteran Anand Varadarajan as Chief Technology Officer

Dec 22, 2025, 08:31 AM IST

The coffee giant is strengthening its technology leadership as it looks to modernise store operations.

H-1B visa uncertainty: Amazon warns employees of risk of getting stranded outside US

Dec 21, 2025, 02:58 PM IST

The advisory comes as widespread delays in H-1B visa interviews have left several foreign workers, particularly in India, stuck overseas for months. The delays have raised concerns over employment continuity, project timelines, and legal status in the US for thousands of skilled professionals employed in the technology sector.

You will soon be able to watch Instagram reels on your TV: Here's how

Dec 18, 2025, 05:04 PM IST

Instagram has officially launched a dedicated television app, designed to bring its popular Reels format to the big screen.

India doesn’t just consume platforms, it reshapes: Anupam Mittal lauds Meesho after its share price doubles from IPO

Dec 18, 2025, 01:11 PM IST

“Watching Meesho quietly win in Bharat while Amazon and Flipkart throw everything they have at India, is a good reminder," said Mittal.

Explained: No CBFC for Netflix, Prime Video -- How OTT content is regulated in India

Dec 17, 2025, 05:38 PM IST

The government has clarified in Parliament that OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are not regulated by the Central Board of Film Certification. Here's what we know

OpenAI in talks to obtain $10 Billion investment from Amazon: Sources

Dec 17, 2025, 04:09 PM IST

OpenAI is reportedly in advanced talks with Amazon to secure a massive funding boost of at least $10 billion.