Flipkart, Amazon expand dark stores as profit check slows quick commerce majors

The quick-commerce foray of Flipkart and Amazon appears to have coincided with the profitability check at pioneers in this space -Swiggy and IPO-bound Zepto – and amid a broader debate over employment conditions in the last-mile, instant delivery revenue stream.

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Amazon unit withdraws from drone trade group, raises safety concerns

Amazon Prime Air said in a ​letter seen Thursday by Reuters that the alliance's ​positions "on the ⁠most consequential ‌safety questions ​facing ​the commercial drone industry ⁠are incompatible with Prime Air's ​core safety tenets."

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Who will teach rural America as visa costs push foreign teachers out?

Rural US schools face a teacher recruitment crisis as immigration policy changes, including hefty visa fees, deter international educators. Districts heavily reliant on foreign teachers for critical subjects are struggling to retain staff, forcing them to consider costly virtual instruction or reduced course offerings. This exacerbates existing shortages in underserved areas.

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Easing China FDI norms unlikely to unlock fast capital for startups

The government's move is expected to speed up dealmaking for global venture funds with limited Chinese capital in their investor base. It could also make it easier for venture capital and private equity firms to raise money from Chinese limited partners (LPs) or fund sponsors.

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Google completes $32-billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz

Google announced the all-cash deal in 2025, as it seeks to strengthen its cloud computing business in the AI era. It is the largest ever transaction sought by Google or its parent Alphabet. As part of the deal, Wiz will operate as a distinct product line within Google Cloud and retain its brand, while its technology will be integrated more deeply across Google’s security and AI offerings.

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Amazon launches healthcare AI assistant on its website, app

The artificial intelligence assistant can explain results, connect patients with providers and answer questions ‌about medications ⁠and ⁠symptoms, the company said in a release. The model, announced in January, ​was previously exclusive to members of One Medical, the company's clinical ​services provider.

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US appeals court orders end to SAVE student loan repayment plan affecting millions

A US federal appeals court has ordered the termination of the SAVE student loan repayment programme introduced during the Biden administration, reversing a lower court’s dismissal of a Republican-led challenge. More than 7 million borrowers remain enrolled in the plan and were placed in forbearance during legal disputes. The Department of Education is expected to issue guidance on alternative repayment options. Separate legal action by borrowers and legislative changes could significantly increase monthly student loan payments.

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