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Facebook is also extending researchers and developers programmatic access to Ad Library API, which was previously in closed beta.

Facebook agrees to pay USD 5 billion penalty for privacy violations

In addition to paying the penalty, Facebook has agreed to new restrictions and a modified corporate structure.

25 July 2019 10:12 AM IST

The H-1B visa legislation in the US, increasing automation, and the fallout of demonetisation have all created considerable impact on hiring by companies.

Recruitment outlook positive for Jul-Dec period this year: Report

The industries that might drive hiring are IT, BFSI and BPO with over 80-85 pc recruiters indicating creation of new...

25 July 2019 9:01 AM IST

The previous high quarterly GDP growth was recorded in July-September period in 2014-15 at 8.4 per cent. (Representational Image)

India jumps 5 places to 52nd in global innovation index

India maintained its top place in the Central and Southern Asia region.

25 July 2019 8:54 AM IST

Thanks to the GST rate cut, consumer durables, which have been witnessing a slower growth for the past six quarters, are expected to return to double-digit growth with the sentiments improving during the festival season.

Consumer durables may also face slowdown heat

As per Equirus Capital pricing may come under pressure due to rising competition as MNCs' targeting market share gains.

25 July 2019 1:02 AM IST

The Sensex closed at 39,784 with a gain of 168.62 points or 0.43 per cent while the Nifty-50 closed at 11,922.70 up 52.05 points or 0.44 per cent.

Nifty on way down towards next support

The broader BSE Mid-Cap and Small-Cap indices plunged up to 1.48 per cent.

25 July 2019 1:02 AM IST

Asian Paints shares closed 3.42 per cent higher at Rs 1,477.15 on the BSE.

Asian Paints tides over auto slowdown in Q1

Shares of Asian Paints surged on Wednesday afternoon, after the company reported strong Q1 results, which had beaten...

25 July 2019 1:02 AM IST

Mercedes sedans and SUVS will now cost Rs 90,000 to Rs 5.50 lakh more at the showroom.

Car, bike prices hiked despite weak demand

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV and its flagship sedan, the S-Class is available for a discount of about Rs 7.50 lakh to upto Rs...

25 July 2019 1:01 AM IST

Following the November 8-9 demonetisation, the government over the weekend asked public sector insurers to provide discounts of up to 10 per cent on the premium amount for general insurance policies and 8 per cent in new life policies of Life Insurance Corporation sold online.

General insurance premiums witness flat growth in June

General Insurance premiums were flat in June 2019 at Rs 12,936 crore against Rs 12,970 crore in the same month last...

25 July 2019 1:00 AM IST

Online travel agency MakeMyTrip and e-commerce giant Flipkart have tied up for online bookings of hotels and flights.

Walmart, Flipkart to boost MSMEs, farmers' income in UP

Flipkart is very keen on collaborating extensively with the MSMEs, ODOP and artisans in Uttar Pradesh.

24 July 2019 10:33 PM IST

NAtional Stock Exchange.

NSE to exclude 11 stocks from derivatives segment; BSE 9

IDBI Bank Ltd, Arvind Ltd, Birlasoft Ltd, Hindustan Zinc among others would be excluded by NSE and BSE.

24 July 2019 10:25 PM IST

After a series of privacy scandals, Facebook needs to regain users trust as it prepares to roll out a single messaging service combining Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. (Photo: AP)

US imposes record USD 5 bn fine, restrictions on Facebook in privacy...

Federal Trade Commission said the penalty was the largest ever imposed on any company for violating consumers' privacy.

24 July 2019 7:18 PM IST

The Sensex crashed over 505 points to slip below the 38,000-level as rupee woes and global trade war worries spooked investors despite the government announcing a slew of measures to stem a steep fall in the domestic currency.

Sensex: Rs 5.86 lakh crore investor wealth wiped out as markets fall...

BSE Sensex has lost 1,367.99 points, or 3.48 per cent, in five sessions. On Wednesday, it closed at 37,847.65

24 July 2019 7:00 PM IST