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President Donald Trump irked about Apple not killing DEI initiatives, may sign executive order soonApple’s stance on DEI has remained unwavering, despite pressure from conservative groups like the NCPPR, which had proposed changes to the company’s approach. Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear that the company would only modify its policies if legally required to do soTrump’s frustration with Apple aligns with his broader efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives nationwide. In recent months, he has called for an end to diversity-focused programs in both government and private businesses, arguing that they unfairly disadvantage other groups. Image Credit: Reuters

Presenting Health X Conversations: Decoding tomorrow’s health care, today!CNBC-TV18 and Optum are ready to kickstart a nationwide conversation on what health care of tomorrow will look like, and the kind of leaders it will needUma Ratnam Krishnan, Managing Director, Optum India, in conversation with Mugdha Kalra, CNBC TV18

Trump triggers market turmoil in US and elsewhereMarkets were rattled after Trump signalled he would move forward with a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico starting in early March. The announcement fuelled concerns that US economic momentum may be slowingUS President Donald Trump at CPAC in Maryland. AFP

‘We are very bullish about India and will remain bullish’: World Bank’s pitch for global investorsWorld Bank’s Country Director for India, Auguste Tano Kouame’s remarks come at a time when India’s stock market has been under pressure, and its GDP growth has slowedRepresentational image. File image

Is Nissan looking to replace CEO Uchida over poor earnings, failed Honda merger talks?Nissan faces mounting financial pressures, with a record debt bill coming due next year. It has also been struggling to attract consumers with an ageing vehicle lineup and has relied heavily on incentives and promotions to clear inventoryLogos at a Nissan showroom are seen in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, on March 31, 2023. AP File

Forbes India to celebrate transformative leaders at 14th annual awardsThe journey to this year’s awards began on December 3 last year

Under pressure from DeepSeek, OpenAI to roll out bunch of new features for all ChatGPT usersAdvanced Voice Mode, which allows users to have natural, free-flowing conversations with ChatGPT, has so far been exclusive to Plus subscribers. Now, OpenAI is rolling out a limited preview of the feature for all free usersOpenAI’s latest move comes at a time when AI-powered chatbots are becoming more widely available and accessible. Google’s Gemini Live, which offers a fully free voice mode, is already a strong alternative for Android users. Image Credit: Reuters

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive tooImage Credit: Firstpost | Ameya Dalvi

Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Feb-March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G, Realme GT 7 Pro to Apple iPhone 16e Our list of smartphones under Rs 60,000 this month has raw power written all over themImage Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprisesAt first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficientImage Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das