Friday, January 23, 2026

Three more global companies set to hop on India’s GCC train

Videotelephony firm Zoom, telecom giant T-Mobile and low-cost airline Southwest Airlines are among the latest global companies considering the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs) in India, said people aware of the matter, adding that they are in talks with several states toward this end.

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US EEOC scraps harassment guidance, signalling a sharp retreat in workplace protections

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to withdraw its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, reversing expanded protections for LGBTQ employees and women who have abortions. While the move does not change federal law, it signals a narrower enforcement approach under the Trump administration, raising concerns about clarity, consistency, and worker protections.

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US Education Department encourages Title I schools to consolidate funds to improve learning

US education officials are pushing states to merge federal, state, and local funds for Title I schools into a single, flexible stream. This aims to slash paperwork, cut costs, and empower schools to better serve all students, especially those falling behind. The move seeks to enhance efficiency and boost academic success by allowing local leaders greater control over educational resources.

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Giva in talks to close Rs 150-200 crore funding at Rs 4,400-crore valuation

Silver jewellery brand Giva is closing a Rs 150-200 crore funding round led by Premji Invest and Creaegis, with participation from Titan and Kenro Capital. The deal, partly primary and partly secondary, values the company at around Rs 4,200-4,400 crore. Giva is expected to post Rs 800-850 crore revenue in FY26.

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The AI startup soap opera riveting Silicon Valley

Thinking Machines, the AI startup cofounded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has faced internal turmoil as top executives Zoph, Metz and Schoenholz left for OpenAI amid disagreements over strategy and funding. Meta also apparently lured some other staff with offers worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The startup, valued at $12 billion, continues independently under Murati.

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THE Rankings 2026: Here are top US universities for medical and health studies

The Times Higher Education Medicine Rankings 2026 show how leading US universities perform in medical education and research. The table compares institutions on research quality, industry links, teaching, and research environment. Harvard leads the US group, followed by Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Yale, UC Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania. Check top 6 US universities here.

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WEF 2026: Elon Musk predicts robots will outnumber humans in AI-driven economy

Elon Musk, at the World Economic Forum, said AI and robotics could drive unprecedented global economic growth, creating a future of abundance where machines meet most human needs. He predicted robots may outnumber humans and help eliminate poverty, while cautioning on associated risks. Musk also discussed Tesla’s FSD rollout and a potential SpaceX IPO.

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