Author: Santosh

Koo Shuts Down After Failed Acquisition Talks: A Sad Farewell to India’s Twitter Alternative

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Koo, the Indian microblogging platform that aimed to rival Twitter, is shutting down after failing to secure acquisition deals. The startup, which launched in March 2020, experienced rapid growth and became a significant player in the social media space. Despite initial success and expansion efforts, Koo could not sustain its operations due to financial challenges and a tough market environment. Rise of Koo: A Promising Start Koo was established by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka in 2019 and launched in March 2020. It quickly gained prominence, especially during the 2021…

PM Modi to Visit Austria Marks a New Chapter: Strengthening Ties After 41 Years

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Austria on July 9 and 10, making him the first Indian leader to travel to the country in 41 years. This visit signifies a historic moment in India-Austria relations, revitalizing a connection that has been dormant since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1983. Prior to that, the last Indian prime minister to set foot in Austria was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955. Pioneers in Diplomacy The diplomatic relationship between India and Austria began in 1949. Nehru’s visit in 1955 was pivotal, as it marked…

Sensex Breaks 80,000 marks, Nifty Sets New Record High

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On the morning of July 3, the Indian equity markets experienced a historic surge. The Sensex, a 30-share index on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), soared by 597.77 points to break through the unprecedented 80,000 mark, reaching a new lifetime high of 80,039.22. Simultaneously, the Nifty index, encompassing 50 major companies, climbed 168.3 points, setting a fresh record at 24,292.15. The surge was driven by heavy buying in banking stocks and a positive trend in global markets. Major Contributors to the Rally Key players in the rally included HDFC Bank,…

Adobe names Keith Eadie to lead its APAC business

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An Overwhelming Gathering Turns Deadly A satsang event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, intended to be a spiritual congregation, transformed into a horrific scene as a stampede led to the tragic deaths of 121 individuals, including many women and children. The event was presided over by the self-styled godman, Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Saakar Hari or Bhole Baba. Initially, the organizers had anticipated a crowd of approximately 80,000 attendees. However, more than 2.5 lakh devotees thronged to the venue, far exceeding the expected numbers and creating a volatile…

Deepfake Pornography: A Threat to British Women MPs Ahead of UK Elections

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Rise of Deepfake Technology and Its Impact Deepfake technology, which digitally manipulates images and videos, has paved the way for a disturbing trend: the creation and proliferation of non-consensual explicit content. This alarming issue has recently targeted high-profile British women politicians, leading to severe emotional and psychological impacts. The Scope of the Problem An investigation by Channel 4 News uncovered that over 400 digitally altered images of more than 30 prominent UK politicians have appeared on explicit websites. Victims include Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, Conservative…

Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Vijay Mallya in Rs 180-Crore Loan Default Case

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Fugitive Businessman Faces New Legal Troubles A special court in Mumbai has issued a non-bailable warrant against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya in connection with a Rs 180-crore loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The order, issued by special CBI court judge SP Naik Nimbalkar on June 29, was made public on Monday. The court underscored Mallya’s status as a “fugitive” and cited previous non-bailable warrants against him based on submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The judge stated, “This is a fit case to issue an…

Indian-American Businessman Rishi Shah Sentenced for the largest corporate fraud cases of $1 Billion in US

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High-Profile Investors Deceived Rishi Shah, an Indian-American businessman and former billionaire, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by a US court. The sentence concludes a massive ₹8,300 crore ($1 billion) fraud case. The scheme deceived high-profile investors, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc., and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s venture capital firm. US District Judge Thomas Durkin delivered the verdict, marking the end of one of the largest corporate fraud cases in recent history. The Rise of Outcome Health Outcome Health, originally…

$954 Million in Withdrawn ₹2000 Notes Still Circulating: RBI

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Unreturned ₹2000 Notes in the Economy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced that ₹7,961 crore, equivalent to about $954 million, worth of ₹2000 banknotes are still in circulation. These notes have not been returned or deposited despite their withdrawal from active use. This unreturned amount represents 2.24% of the total ₹3.56 lakh crore, approximately $42.6 billion, worth of ₹2000 notes that were in circulation when the withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023. Withdrawal Announcement The RBI initially set September 30, 2023, as the deadline for the public…

Fly to Space with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin: Indians Get Their Chance!

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A Historic Opportunity for Indian Citizens Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA), in partnership with Blue Origin, has opened the door for Indians to participate in a groundbreaking human spaceflight initiative. This program targets countries with limited spaceflight experience, offering a rare chance to journey into space. Blue Origin’s New Shepard Mission SERA, based in the United States, announced that six seats are available for a future New Shepard mission. This mission will be aboard Blue Origin’s innovative reusable suborbital rocket. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, established Blue Origin…

P.V. Sindhu Eyes Third Olympic Medal with Smarter Play

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P.V. Sindhu is gearing up for her third Olympic journey, aiming for another medal at the Paris Games. She acknowledges how much badminton has evolved since she clinched a silver at the Rio Games eight years ago. Speaking at a Zoom press conference organized by the Sports Authority of India on Sunday, the 28-year-old noted significant changes in the game. Adapting to New Challenges Sindhu, who also secured a bronze in Tokyo three years ago and became India’s first badminton world champion in 2019, emphasized the importance of adapting to…