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Amazon announces cutting more than 18,000 jobs

Amazon's job-slashing plan is the largest among recent workforce reductions that have impacted the US tech sector

05 Jan 2023 10:12 AM

Hober Mallow Trust is a private trust owned by Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy and his wife and the investments are held through Catamaran Ventures, according to Catamaran officials. — DC Image

CCI nod for Amazon buying Cloudtail stake

Amazon Asia-Pacific has proposed to acquire a 76 per cent stake in Prione Business

11 Mar 2022 8:14 AM

The Division bench of Delhi High Court agreed to hear the matter today at 2:15 pm. (PTI Image)

Delhi HC agrees to hear today Future Group appeal challenging single bench order

Amazon and FRL are embroiled in a legal fight over FRL's Rs 24,713 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail

05 Jan 2022 2:10 PM

At least 100 emergency vehicles descended upon the Amazon warehouse near Edwardsville, Illinois, about 25 miles (40 kilometres) east of St. Louis, where a wall that was about the length of a football field collapsed, as did the roof above it. (AP Photo)

4 dead in US tornadoes, storms; roof collapse at Amazon

By early Saturday, rescue crews were still sorting through the rubble to determine if anyone was trapped inside

11 Dec 2021 3:15 PM

Amazon, which is trying to block Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani from taking over the struggling Future retail chain, alleged last week that money from the local firm may have been diverted to other companies. (Bloomberg)

India’s anti-money laundering agency summons Amazon

We are in receipt of summons issued by the ED in connection with the Future Group, an Amazon spokesperson said

28 Nov 2021 2:08 PM

Thomson has also done amazing work with world-class brands like Land Rover, Vespa, US Polo, Frederique Constant and Guess watches, Fab India, Wrangler, Pinterest India, The Collective, Nautica, Marks & Spencer, Westside, Hidesign, Jack & Jones, Koovs among many others.

Follow Your Passion Steadfastly: Instafamous Thomson Sequeira

A former social media manager, Thomson Sequeira took quite a leap of faith when he quit his steady job to focus on blogging as a career

29 Oct 2021 3:35 AM

Amazon has dropped the microphone that the original Halo used to monitor and analyse your emotions. (AFP Photo)

Amazon announces new fitness wearable, health services

Amazon said it has seven days of battery life and can be charged in 90 minutes, especially if you'll be using it to track your sleep

29 Sep 2021 5:05 PM

The 'Hey Disney' custom voice assistant is also available for people who aren't staying in Disney parks. (Photo: Twitter)

Amazon, Disney collaborate to bring custom voice assistant for Echo devices in 2022

'Hey Disney' is ultimately used for customer service inquiries, helping visitors find answers to park-specific questions

29 Sep 2021 8:47 AM

The basic Kindle Paperwhite includes 8GB of storage. (Photo: Twitter)

Amazon teases new Kindle Paperwhite with larger display

As per The Verge, the new devices have a larger 6.8-inch E ink display

21 Sep 2021 9:24 AM

Amazon said it would investigate all allegations of corruption and take action. (Photo: AFP/File)

Amazon to probe bribery allegations on its lawyers

The report also pointed to a possible role played by another lawyer

21 Sep 2021 7:36 AM

Amazon is hiring workers to help run 100 logistics facilities launching this month in the United States, on top of more than 250 that opened earlier this year. (AFP Photo)

Amazon boosts hourly pay to over $18, to hire 125,000 workers

Amazon did not give exact figures, but a $1 raise on a $17-per-hour wage would amount to about a 6% hike

14 Sep 2021 5:37 PM

Amazon is not entirely new to the TV market. The company offers AmazonBasics branded TVs in India. (Photo | AFP)

Amazon planning to launch Alexa-powered TV in October

The company is also developing a TV designed in-house, but it's unclear when that might be released

03 Sep 2021 4:06 PM

There is no word on whether the adaptive volume will work in the opposite direction, which means becoming quieter if there is no background noise. (Photo: PTI)

Amazon's new feature will make Alexa respond louder when it's noisy

The feature is currently available to US customers, and Amazon says that a user can activate it by saying Alexa, turn on the adaptive volume

02 Sep 2021 7:26 PM

Of the more than 55,000 jobs Jassy announced, over 40,000 will be in the United States, while others will be in countries such as India, Germany and Japan. (AFP Photo)

Amazon to hire 55,000 IT professionals globally, job fair starts September 15

Already the second-biggest private employer in the United States, Amazon brought on more than 500,000 people in 2020

01 Sep 2021 8:17 PM

The ED had initiated the investigation against Amazon and Flipkart in 2019. (PTI Photo)

Flipkart gets $1.35-bn ED notice

The case pertains to an investigation by ED into allegations of attracting foreign investment by Flipkart and WS Retail

06 Aug 2021 11:35 AM

Google and Amazon said they will work with UK regulators in their investigation. (AFP Photo)

Amazon, Google under probe for fake reviews of goods

Google said its strict policies clearly state reviews must be based on real experiences, and when we find policy violations, we take action

25 Jun 2021 3:53 PM

Bezos will become executive chair at Amazon and focus on new products and initiatives. (Photo: AP)

Jeff Bezos says will pass baton to new Amazon CEO on July 5

Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. announced that Bezos was stepping down as CEO in February

27 May 2021 9:23 AM

The firm is st to commence its manufacturing efforts with contract manufacturer Cloud Network Technology (AFP)

Amazon to make Fire TV sticks in India

India is poised to become a majorplayer in the global supply chain in the electronics and IT products industry

17 Feb 2021 4:15 AM

Amazon has approached the Supreme court in the matter against Future, picture used for representational purposes only

Amazon moves Supreme Court in Future-Reliance deal dispute

Justice Midha had directed FRL and other parties to maintain status quo till pronouncement of the reserved order

11 Feb 2021 5:35 PM

The respondents, including FRL, were also directed to file an affidavit to record the actions taken by them after 25th October, 2020 when the Emergency Arbitrator had given the order and the present status of all those actions, within 10 days. (Representational image: AFP)

Delhi HC asks Future Group to keep status quo on Reliance deal

Justice J. R. Midha said the court was satisfied that an immediate interim order was required to be passed to protect the rights of Amazon

03 Feb 2021 9:56 AM

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