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    24-hour period to produce before magistrate starts with detention, not formal arrest: SC

    The Supreme Court ruled that the 24-hour period for presenting an accused to a magistrate starts with actual detention. This ruling clarifies that delays in formal arrests cannot violate constitutional protections. A recent case involved four individuals arrested under the NDPS Act with an unreasonable delay before appearance in court. The court emphasized the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights during detention and investigations.

    Amazon layoffs to 'improve efficiency': What they mean for employees & how they compare with job cuts at Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle across Big Tech

    Amazon layoffs: Amazon has cut around 250 jobs in its devices and services division, primarily in software development, as it looks to streamline operations and align staffing with product priorities. The latest layoffs add to more than 31,000 job cuts announced across several rounds since October 2025, including reductions in its retail business. The move comes amid wider workforce changes at tech giants such as Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle, as companies reassess costs and investment priorities.

    Amazon announces second round of layoffs this month, cuts 250 jobs in devices unit

    Amazon has confirmed a new wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 250 workers within its devices division. Just weeks ago, the company cut around 1,000 positions from its core retail sector. These reductions aim to enhance operational efficiency and align with future product strategies. Meanwhile, both Microsoft and Dropbox have joined the trend, recently announcing their own workforce cuts amidst a tech industry facing widespread layoffs in 2026.

    Semiconductor ecosystem: Made in India and designed for India

    India’s competitive advantage will not come from manufacturing at China’s scale or cost. It lies in building customised devices for specific users and applications.

    Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 days

    There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold back; to buy better things or cheaper ones. This festive season, what these companies sell, and what they say about it afterwards, will tell you more about where consumption is headed than any official number. Watch them closely. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

    Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release

    In a strategic reshuffle, Amazon has announced new leadership within its Alexa division ahead of the anticipated launch of its latest tablet computers. Daniel Rausch, the longstanding head of Alexa, will assume a different role in 2027, with Aidan Marcuss, previously vice president of Fire TV, stepping in to oversee Alexa's future.

    • When nothing is cheap, winners may come from any corner: 19 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to plus 22%

      Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends on what it chose in the last five or six. So, one name can do wonderfully while the one sitting next to it does very little. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.

      New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock market

      For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credit growth and other official numbers, and then used them to work out whether households were spending more or pulling back. Those indicators still matter. But the Indian consumer has changed faster than the dashboard used to track consumption and spending patterns. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.

      Samsung India profit falls 36 pc to 7,228 cr in FY26; revenue up 1.2 pc

      Samsung India Electronics’ profit fell 36% to Rs 7,228.1 crore in FY26 even as revenue from operations edged up 1.2% to about Rs 1.12 lakh crore. The company, whose mobile phone business remains a major revenue contributor, continues to be India’s only appliance and consumer electronics player with turnover above Rs 1 lakh crore.

      Apple's $1,999 foldable iPhone dazzles at launch, but who is it really for?

      Apple launched its new foldable iPhone Duo with a premium price tag. Analysts question its broad appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts and early adopters. The device offers an expanded display for work and entertainment purposes. Pent-up demand from existing iPhone users is expected to drive initial sales. Foldable phones are projected to remain a small segment of the global smartphone market.

      Huawei launches new foldable smartphone as competition with Xiaomi, Apple heats up

      Huawei unveiled its new foldable smartphone, the Mate XT2, on Monday. This device features a dual-folding screen and the Kirin 9050 Pro chip. The new chip offers improved computing power and reduced electricity consumption. Xiaomi is launching a rival folding phone later today. Apple will reveal its latest iPhone series on Wednesday.

      ASUS Pad Review: A Welcome Comeback with Clear Compromises

      The ASUS Pad makes a comeback in India, showcasing a stunning premium display and a sleek, lightweight design. Its outstanding OLED panel enhances your entertainment experience. Yet, the device is powered by a mid-range processor, which may restrict demanding creative tasks. ASUS hasn't provided clarity on future software updates. While it's excellent for binge-watching, competing devices bring more processing power to the table.

      Huawei H1 profit drop quickens to 36% on rising costs, R&D spending

      The Chinese technology company said net profit for January to June fell to 23.81 billion yuan ($3.54 billion), accelerating from a 32% drop in the same period a year earlier, while revenue rose ⁠9.6% to ⁠467.82 billion yuan, as it continued to recover from US sanctions.

      City college students will now be able to purchase the Aakash computer tablet, which was launched in October, at just Rs 1,138.

      The world's cheapest tablet computer was launched in India on Wednesday with 500 school students becoming the first few recipients.

      Today, a tablet computer that costs just 3,000 will debut in India, making it the cheapest in the world.

      Online retail giant Amazon.com is all set to unveil a tablet computer by October, says a recent report released by The Wall Street Journal.

      Google and Microsoft's attempts to loosen Apple's grip on the booming tablet-computer market will be put to the test this week as PC makers unveil new models.

      While modern gadgets and newer tech are constantly being introduced into present day classrooms to make learning fun, for Gen Y, tablets are the new "in" thing.

      Yearning for an Internet-linked gadget bigger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop made tablet computing a defining trend for 2010.

      BlackBerry maker Research in Motion unveiled a touchscreen tablet computer on Monday called "PlayBook" aimed at business users.

      A tablet computer referred to unofficially as the "BlackPad" is due for release by RIM by the end of year.

      Mobile phone giant Motorola is looking at launching its tablet computer early next year.

      Hewlett-Packard will team up with Microsoft to come out with a tablet computer for the enterprise business market this year, a senior HP executive has said.

      Apple said on Monday that the iPad tablet computer will go on sale in nine more countries this week.

      The Cisco Cius, pronounced "see us," is powered by Google's open-source Android operating system and boasts eight hours of battery life.

      Taiwan's AsusTek Computer Inc unveiled on Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.

      US computer giant Dell said Tuesday it will begin selling a tablet computer in Britain in June called the "Streak" which is powered by Google's Android operating system.

      While Apple launched the iPad, Google continued working quietly on tablet computer software that could rival Apple. Features of iPad | Google Chrome

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