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Logistics startup Shadowfax converts to public entity in run-up to IPO

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Logistics startup Shadowfax converts to public entity in run-up to IPO

Flipkart-backed logistics startup Shadowfax has converted to a public entity, a significant step toward its planned IPO. The company aims to file for the IPO in the next few months and has appointed ICICI Secur...

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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah in talks to acquire Drishti IAS for Rs 2,500 Cr

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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah in talks to acquire Drishti IAS for Rs 2,500 Cr

Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is in the advanced stages of acquiring offline coaching firm Drishti IAS Institute, according to three sources familiar with the matter. If finalized, this will mark the largest acq...

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CDSL shares turn negative after stellar run in 2024, what's next?

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CDSL shares turn negative after stellar run in 2024, what's next?

After a strong performance in 2024, shares of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) have turned negative. CDSL, a SEBI-registered depository, was established to offer reliable and secure depository...

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Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

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Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) intends to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify crypto assets as legal financial products. This revision will subject crypto assets to insider tra...

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Where’s India’s Wiz? How Israel’s cyber edge leaves India playing catch-up

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Where’s India’s Wiz? How Israel’s cyber edge leaves India playing catch-up

Google's $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz highlights Israel's prowess in cybersecurity, attributed to early education, military involvement, and innovation testing. Unlike Israel, India's c...

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‘Friends’ tab will now show only posts from your connections: Meta

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‘Friends’ tab will now show only posts from your connections: Meta

Meta has launched a 'Friends' tab on Facebook for users to view content solely from their friends, eliminating algorithm-driven recommendations. This feature, initially available in the U.S. and Canada, display...

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Haldirams enters agreement with Singapore investment major Temasek to sell stake: PwC

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Haldirams enters agreement with Singapore investment major Temasek to sell stake: PwC

Haldiram Snacks Food has reached an agreement to sell an equity stake to Singapore-based investment firm Temasek. The arrangement, pending customary regulatory approvals, will soon conclude. The PwC Investment ...

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'Shameful': H&M's plan to use AI clones of human models sparks debate over job security in fashion

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'Shameful': H&M's plan to use AI clones of human models sparks debate over job security in fashion

H&M is using AI to create digital clones of 30 models for social media campaigns, which could impact the jobs of models and photographers. Collaborating with Swedish tech firm Uncut, this move highlights a shif...

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Paytm-parent One 97 gets cautionary notices over disclosure delay

Paytm-parent One 97 gets cautionary notices over disclosure delay

Paytm-parent One 97 Communications received notices from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) over its delay in disclosing the schedule for its earnings call. The notices are relate...

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Medial Quiz

Who were the founders of Groww?

Nikhil Kamath and Bhavin Pandya

Lalit Keshre and Ishan Bansal

Raghav Bahl and Anjali Raghav

Pravin Soni and Ankit Agarwal

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Ola Electric gets fresh notice over sales mismatch: Reports

Ola Electric gets fresh notice over sales mismatch: Reports

Ola Electric has reportedly received a fresh showcause notice from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways over a mismatch in sales and registrations for February. As per reports, Ola sold 25,000 scooters, ...

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Bill Gates: India is taking the right approach to AI despite US-China dominance

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Bill Gates: India is taking the right approach to AI despite US-China dominance

Bill Gates praised India's approach to AI, focusing on practical applications rather than foundational models, amidst US and China dominance. He emphasized the open-source nature of AI, allowing no nation to la...

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‘Our team needs sleep’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges users to slow down ghibli-style image requests

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‘Our team needs sleep’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges users to slow down ghibli-style image requests

OpenAI's new image generation feature, particularly for Ghibli-style AI art, has caused a surge in demand, straining resources and reaching system limits. CEO Sam Altman urged users to limit usage to alleviate ...

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Tejas Networks Receives Rs 189 Crore PLI Incentive for FY25

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Tejas Networks Receives Rs 189 Crore PLI Incentive for FY25

Tejas Networks received a PLI incentive of Rs 189 crore for FY25 from the Ministry of Communications, as part of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. The first tranche, 85...

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Ghibli Art Frenzy Meets OpenAI Reality: Sam Altman Urges, ‘Chill Out, ChatGPT Team’s Exhausted’

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Ghibli Art Frenzy Meets OpenAI Reality: Sam Altman Urges, ‘Chill Out, ChatGPT Team’s Exhausted’

OpenAI's GPT-4o image generator, inspired by Studio Ghibli's art style, has sparked immense demand, leading to system overloads. The tool beautifully transforms users’ prompts into detailed, lifelike visuals, c...

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'Every home will be an energy producer because...': Nandan Nilekani predicts India's next UPI moment

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'Every home will be an energy producer because...': Nandan Nilekani predicts India's next UPI moment

Nandan Nilekani envisions a transformative shift in India's energy sector, similar to the impact of UPI in digital transactions. He predicts that households will become micro-energy hubs, producing, consuming, ...

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IndiGo gets Rs 944 crore tax penalty from I-T dept; airline to contest

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IndiGo gets Rs 944 crore tax penalty from I-T dept; airline to contest

IndiGo received a Rs 944 crore tax penalty from the Income Tax department for the assessment year 2021-22. The penalty stemmed from an erroneous belief that an appeal had been dismissed, while it is actually st...

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Fintech startups enter niche segments, says fintech fund founder

Fintech startups enter niche segments, says fintech fund founder

Sagar Agarwal, the founder of BEAMS Fintech Fund, said that fintech startups in Tier II and III cities take a vertical specialization approach. They enter niche segments, pick unique problems, and create unique...

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This startup prevented 200 tonnes of plastic waste in Delhi

This startup prevented 200 tonnes of plastic waste in Delhi

Athar Packaging Solutions, founded by Delhi entrepreneur Mohd Suhail, has recycled 200 tonnes of plastic waste into durable packaging. With a revenue of ₹1.33 crore, the startup tackles plastic pollution throug...

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Which B2B platform announced its acquisition of Solv India in March 2025?

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