Microsoft Corporation, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, is a leading multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It is renowned for its wide range of products and services, including software, hardware, and cloud computing solutions.
Microsoft's flagship product, the Windows operating system, dominates the personal computer market. The company also revolutionized office productivity with its Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In recent years, Microsoft's Azure cloud platform has become a significant player in the cloud computing industry, offering a variety of services such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
The company has expanded its hardware offerings with products like the Surface tablets, laptops, and the Xbox gaming console series, catering to both personal and professional markets. Microsoft's acquisition strategy has strengthened its market position, notable purchases include LinkedIn, GitHub, and more recently, the gaming giant Activision Blizzard.
Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has embraced a culture of innovation and inclusivity, focusing on sustainability and digital transformation. The company's strategic initiatives include enhancing cybersecurity, promoting digital literacy, and leveraging AI to create smarter solutions.
On this special broadcast, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates extends his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, reflecting on the nation's journey since 1950. Highlighting India's global impact, Gates stated, 'Indian innovation is serving people at scale, not just in India, but across the global South.' He emphasized the country's leadership in health, agriculture, and digital public infrastructure, specifically noting the potential of artificial intelligence to drive social good and economic growth. Gates also confirmed his participation in the upcoming India AI Impact Summit, where the Gates Foundation will outline its commitment to an inclusive AI future. The bulletin further discusses the geopolitical significance of the Republic Day celebrations, featuring European Union leaders as chief guests. Analysts on the programme highlight the accelerating India-EU trade relations and the strategic shift in global geo-economics as India advances towards its 'Vixit Bharat' goal, marking a historic moment in international diplomacy and trade partnerships.
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In this special report, Firstpost Managing Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay details a ‘bizarre’ yet significant announcement from Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared that the country’s AI-generated minister, Diella (referred to as Dela/DLR in the transcript), is ‘pregnant’ with 83 digital assistants. These AI ‘children’ will serve as personal aides to every Socialist Party MP, recording parliamentary proceedings and briefing lawmakers on missed discussions. Sharma explains that Diella, developed with Microsoft, was elevated to a cabinet-level role to ensure transparency in public procurement. The report explores whether such AI-driven governance could be replicated in India.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the sharp decline in Indian stock markets as the Nifty slips below the 25,800 mark ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. While equities face a downturn led by IT and PSU banks, the commodities market sees a massive surge with silver prices hitting a record Rs 1.9 lakh per kilogram. The programme also highlights progressing US-India trade negotiations and significant investment commitments from global tech giants in India's AI and cloud sectors.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the massive vote of confidence in India's economy by US tech giants, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's recent 'dead economy' jibe. Amazon has announced a staggering $35 billion investment in India by 2030, aiming to create over a million jobs and boost AI capabilities. This comes just a day after Microsoft, led by Satya Nadella, pledged $17.5 billion to build AI infrastructure. Business Today’s Senior Associate Editor Sakshi Batra joins India Today’s Sneha Mordani to analyze how these investments signal India’s emergence as a global innovation hub, defying the 'dying economy' narrative.
In this market opening broadcast on Business Today and India Today TV, Anchor Abha Bakaya and Consulting Editor Shailendra Bhatnagar discuss the day's top stories. The headline is Microsoft's pledge to invest $17.5 billion in India over four years, announced by CEO Satya Nadella after meeting PM Narendra Modi. The show also tracks the 'IndiGo crisis' with 220 daily flight cancellations and a potential CCI probe. Market expert Sharad Avasthi, Head of PCG Research at SMIFS, joins to analyze the Nifty's trends and stock picks like JSW Energy and AU Small Finance Bank. Additionally, the programme covers the highly anticipated stock market debut of e-commerce platform Meesho.
This special report marks the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Windows, which launched on November 20, 1985, and traces its four-decade journey from Windows 1.0 to the current AI-powered Windows 11. The bulletin examines the operating system's evolution, highlighting key milestones like the breakthroughs of Windows 95 and Windows XP, and the influence of figures such as Bill Gates and Satya Nadella. An industry voice in the report states, 'considering Windows is the biggest personal computer operating system in the world, I think it's hugely significant'. The segment also covers the integration of Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant and the future challenges Windows faces from competitors like Apple, mobile devices, and regulatory oversight.
This special report delves into Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's announcement about the country's AI-generated minister, Deela, whose name means 'Sun'. Rama announced, 'I owe you to to share for first time that the LA is pregnant and and she's expecting 83 kids.' This symbolic 'pregnancy' refers to the creation of 83 AI assistants for Socialist Party MPs, designed to record sessions, provide summaries, and suggest responses. Appointed to make the public procurement system transparent, Deela is a cornerstone of Albania's anti-corruption strategy and its bid to join the EU by 2030. However, the move has sparked controversy, with the opposition raising constitutional challenges and expressing fears that the AI could conceal corruption rather than eliminate it.
The United States administration under President Donald Trump has initiated a significant change to the H-1B visa program by signing a proclamation for a new annual fee of one lakh dollars. This is an additional cost for employers, bringing the total for each application to approximately $101,000. The administration has argued that these changes will "ensure only the greatest workers..are the ones who are hired" and stated that the tech industry will be happy with the reforms. This new policy is expected to have a considerable impact on Indian applicants, who constitute the majority of H-1B visa recipients. An expert on the broadcast noted that large tech companies might be willing to pay for quality talent, but this move will affect the entire tech industry.
Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on countries imposing digital taxes. He stated that certain major US tech companies are not the "piggy banks or doormat of the world any longer" and demanded that they be shown respect, warning of consequences for nations that fail to do so. The policy has been described as rhetorical, with questions raised about what kind of respect is being expected. The analysis also points out that these US tech giants conduct most of their business outside the United States. This threat comes in the context of existing US export restrictions on highly protected technology and chips, driven by concerns over the protection of intellectual property rights.
A man from Raebareli, accused of looting vulnerable people through fake Microsoft pop-ups, was confronted live on his own webcam.
This episode of To The Point explores the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which has sparked protests outside Parliament and disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for four consecutive days.
Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates arrived at the Indian Parliament in Delhi, where he will be meeting Union Minister JP Nadda.
In this video, we explore a little about the new Cloud PC launched by Microsoft and also compare it with the Mac Mini M4 to see which offers the most utility for the price.
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday said that flight operations were smooth and airline systems were back to normal across all airports a day after a global Microsoft outage led to flight cancellations and chaotic scenes at check-in counters. In a statement, the ministry said all issues related to travel adjustments and refund processes were being taken care of. "Since 3 am, airline systems across airports have started working normally. Flight operations are going smoothly now. There is a backlog because of disruptions yesterday, and it is getting cleared gradually. By noon today, we expect all issues to be resolved," the Aviation Ministry said. But, the IGI Airport in Delhi faced significant disruptions on Saturday morning as the Digi Yatra system, a biometric-based boarding system, remained non-operational. Long queues were observed at the departure terminals as passengers struggled to check in manually. Airport authorities have deployed additional staff to assist travellers and manage the congestion.
A faulty software update intended to safeguard computer systems ironically sparked a global tech meltdown on Friday. The outage, which some experts are calling the largest in history, wreaked havoc on airlines, banks, businesses, and some healthcare providers. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm valued at $83 billion, is at the centre of the storm. A defective update they issued for Microsoft Windows systems triggered the mayhem. While a fix has been deployed, a full return to normalcy could take days. According to Crowdstrike, the core issue has been resolved and a full return to normalcy could take several days.
Were you also greeted with this blue screen when you logged into work? Airport gates, office workstations, ATMs, flights, banking systems, stock exchanges were all down because of Microsoft's outage.
The top focus of this episode of 5ive Live is on the Microsoft Cloud outage that has hit several sectors worldwide.
Airport and airline operations faced significant disruptions on Friday due to a Microsoft outage, with airlines issuing advisories to passengers. IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa saw disruptions in their online check-in and boarding processes across their networks, forcing them to switch to manual mode. As the operations were affected, a team from India Today TV visited Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to check the on-ground situation. Visuals showed that boarding pass printing machines were showing "under maintenance". Long queues were also seen inside the airport terminal.
Several global services were hit on Friday morning due to the Microsoft cloud services outage. According to the news agency Reuters, airlines, health systems, and emergency services were among those disrupted due to the outage. In the US, major carriers including American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines halted operations citing communication issues. The aviation sector was also hit in India as Indigo, Akasa and SpiceJet airlines reported disruption in services.
