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Summary: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India is set to lead the development of next-gen 6G technology, reinforcing its global telecom leadership. Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit, he praised India’s record-fast 5G rollout, covering 99% of districts and 82% of the population in just 22 months. Scindia also revealed that 6G…
Summary: Deputy Governor of Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture, Ko Osada, announced that a delegation of 250 Japanese CEOs will visit Uttar Pradesh to explore investment opportunities. During a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Osada highlighted the state’s strong law and order, good governance, and rapid economic growth as key factors attracting Japanese interest. The visit…
Summary: OYO is investing $10 million (Rs 87 crore) in G6 Hospitality, the operator of Motel 6 and Studio 6, to enhance its digital presence. The investment will focus on expanding the Motel 6 website and My6 app, aiming to quadruple app installs before summer. OYO will leverage advanced digital targeting strategies and its partnerships…
Summary: The Indian government is set to allocate ₹6,000 crore to BSNL to accelerate its 4G expansion, enabling the deployment of around 100,000 4G sites nationwide. The funding, reportedly approved at a recent Cabinet meeting, aims to enhance BSNL’s network capacity and competitiveness in the telecom market. This move aligns with the government’s efforts to…
Summary: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has revised his stance on India’s AI potential, moving from skepticism to support. Initially calling India’s AI ambitions “totally hopeless” in 2023, he now encourages the country to take a leadership role in the field. Speaking at an event with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Altman acknowledged India’s growing tech…
Summary: Foodtech startup Mealawe, known for its AI-driven personalized meal kits, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by a network of Shark Tank founders and angel investors. Founded in 2023, the company aims to simplify meal planning by blending technology with convenience and sustainability. The funding will be used to enhance…
Summary: Sharan Hegde’s 1% Club has become the first finfluencer-led company in India to secure a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) license. This milestone establishes a new level of credibility for financial influencers in India. The SEBI RIA license allows the 1% Club to offer transparent and unbiased investment advice under regulatory oversight, enhancing trust and…
Summary: WeWork, backed by Embassy, has filed for an IPO with SEBI, offering 4.4 crore shares through an offer-for-sale (OFS) structure. Embassy Buildcon, the largest shareholder with a 73.8% stake, and WeWork Global affiliate 1 Ariel Way Tenant Ltd., holding 22.7%, will sell the shares. The company itself will not raise funds from this IPO,…
The Economic Survey for 2024-25 highlighted the detrimental effects of long working hours on health, particularly mental well-being. It emphasized that working more than 60 hours a week could result in adverse health outcomes, with studies showing that spending over 12 hours a day at a desk is linked to mental distress. The Survey cited…
In an exciting new partnership, Nike has teamed up with Blinkit, a leading Indian quick-commerce service, to offer ultra-fast delivery of gym accessories. Customers in Delhi NCR can now get their hands on products like yoga mats, sippers, gym gloves, headbands, wristbands, and towels in just 10 minutes through Blinkit’s service. Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of…