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Budget 2026: Govt clarifies data centre tax holiday, sets conditions for foreign cloud firms

Feb 04, 2026, 02:02 PM IST

According to ministry sources, the exemption ensures that the global income of overseas cloud companies will not be taxed in India merely because they procure data centre services from within the country.

'Painful times in my marriage': Melinda Gates on Epstein files, STD claim tied to Bill Gates

Feb 04, 2026, 12:31 PM IST

Fresh disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein have reopened what Melinda French Gates describes as one of the most painful chapters of her marriage.

Leadership advisor Abhijit Bhaduri on why Gen Z values kind leaders

Feb 03, 2026, 04:30 PM IST

"Gen Z values kind leaders who prioritise teaching, training," says Abhijit Bhaduri, Talent & Leadership Advisor; Former Microsoft Global Head of Learning and Development.

Budget 2026: Microsoft’s Puneet Chandok welcomes push on AI, cloud and data centres

Feb 01, 2026, 07:17 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: “By placing AI at the heart of economic and governance priorities, the Government has signalled its commitment to building a more productive, competitive, and technology-led economy,” Chandok said.

Amazon, Microsoft and Nvidia in talks to invest $60 billion in OpenAI: Report

Jan 29, 2026, 04:11 PM IST

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are reportedly in advanced negotiations to invest a combined $60 billion (approximately ₹5.52 lakh crore) in OpenAI.

Microsoft Cloud surpasses $50 billion milestone amid global AI surge; Profits up in Q2 26

Jan 29, 2026, 01:09 PM IST

Microsoft achieves record growth as AI demand propels quarterly revenue to $81.3 billion and its cloud division to an unprecedented $50 billion milestone.

Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Fable and Game Pass price updates

Jan 23, 2026, 12:36 PM IST

Microsoft held its Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 22, revealing some of the most anticipated video games of the year, including Fable and Forza Horizon 6.

Tech Mahindra’s Mohit Joshi Talks About Hiring Outlook | BT DAVOS 2026

Jan 22, 2026, 10:39 PM IST

At BT Davos 2026, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, speaks with Mohit Joshi, MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra, on the company’s hiring outlook and skill training. Joshi says the outlook is positive. On training, he explains that Tech Mahindra has invested heavily in AI training for all staff, providing licenses for tools like Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity for sales teams, and Gemini 2.5 for employees in a significant way. SPONSORS: State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State Exchange Partner: NSE India Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group

Davos 2026: AI skills must become the new pathway to jobs and mobility, says Satya Nadella

Jan 20, 2026, 05:41 PM IST

Drawing parallels with the early days of personal computing, Nadella said the adoption curve for AI mirrors the period when workers had to learn software such as Excel and Word to stay employable.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella On How AI Is Transforming Organizations, Teams And Leadership

Jan 20, 2026, 04:31 PM IST

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, explains how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping organizations, workflows, and leadership models. As AI diffuses across companies and governments, Nadella argues that productivity gains depend not just on technology—but on redesigning workflows, building new skills, and trusting AI with the right guardrails. Drawing from Microsoft’s own experience using Copilot, he describes how AI flattens information flow, inverts traditional hierarchies, and changes how teams collaborate. Nadella highlights why mindset, skills, and high-quality organizational data are essential—and why results won’t be instant without leadership commitment. Watch this Davos 2026 conversation to understand how AI will redefine the future of work. COURTESY - WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Chairman And CEO Of Microsoft, Satya Nadella Explains Why AI Is A Platform Shift And What Comes Next

Jan 20, 2026, 03:58 PM IST

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, explains why artificial intelligence represents a historic platform shift—on par with the internet, mobile, and cloud. In conversation with Laurence Fink, Nadella traces the arc of computing over decades and outlines where this AI shift is headed in the next few years. Using examples from software engineering—from GitHub Copilot to autonomous AI agents—he explains how AI is amplifying human agency rather than replacing it. Nadella also shares what will feel “obvious in hindsight” five years from now as AI diffuses across industries, productivity, and global economies. Watch this Davos 2026 conversation for deep insights into the future of AI. COURTESY: WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM