Meta Plans Major Layoffs Amid AI Push

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Business Markets

Meta is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the company increases investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology. The move reflects a broader shift in the global technology sector, where companies are restructuring operations and reallocating resources to

National

IT Minister Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho in Swadeshi Push

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he has switched his office productivity tools to Zoho, the Indian-made software suite used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. He shared the update on X, calling it his contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s Swadeshi vision. Call to Embrace Homegrown Tech Vaishnaw urged citizens, businesses, and government bodies

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

International

Trump Hosts Tech Leaders at White House, Musk Not Invited

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to host a formal dinner for leading technology executives in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden. Elon Musk is notably absent from the invitation list. Tech Giants Among Attendees The dinner will bring together some of the biggest names in technology, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark […]

International

EU Holds Firm on Tech Rules Despite Trump Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its digital regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Statement from EU Leadership Henna Virkkunen, the EU’s digital chief, stated on Monday, September 1, that enforcement will continue across the bloc. She

Business

Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing: Trump

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The announcement was made during a campaign speech, where Trump emphasized that the investment is part of his effort to bring back American jobs and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. According […]