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Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, speaking at the 7th JITO Incubation and Innovation Fund (JIIF) Foundation Day, likened his company’s recent setbacks to a personal tragedy, calling it an emotionally challenging experience.

Ola Cabs, one of India's leading ride-hailing services, announced a significant technological shift by replacing Google Maps with its own in-house Ola Maps. Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal shared this development in a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that this move would save the company ₹100 crore annually.

An innovative new technology that utilizes infrared light to detect veins has garnered attention after Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, shared a video showcasing its capabilities on social media.

Air India celebrated a milestone on Sunday as its inaugural Airbus A320neo aircraft, adorned in a fresh livery, touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from Toulouse, France. The arrival marks a significant addition to the airline's fleet, promising enhanced passenger comfort and operational efficiency.

Mark Zuckerberg's unconventional celebration of Independence Day has stirred up a social media feud with fellow tech magnate Elon Musk. The Meta CEO's July 4th festivities, captured in a viral wakeboarding video, featured him clad in a tuxedo, proudly waving an American flag while enjoying a beverage.

Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently caught the public eye for her fashion choice during Sunak's farewell speech outside 10 Downing Street. The event followed a significant electoral defeat for the Conservative Party, prompting discussions not only about political outcomes but also about Murty's attire.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the year 2024-25 on July 23, marking a significant moment in Indian economic policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. The announcement comes as the Budget session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on July 22 and conclude on August 12, as confirmed by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.

In a groundbreaking move within the global food delivery landscape, Swiggy has unveiled its innovative 'Eatlists' feature, designed to enhance user convenience and social sharing capabilities. This pioneering feature allows customers to create personalized 'food playlists' within the Swiggy app, streamlining the process of selecting and sharing favorite dishes.

In a significant move aimed at bolstering consumer safety and product quality, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a Quality Control Order making the ISI mark mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils. This order, effective from March 14, underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that these essential household items conform to national quality standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Google is set to position India as a significant export hub for its Pixel range of smartphones, targeting markets in Europe and the United States, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The tech giant has already initiated trial production in Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Foxconn, a major manufacturer of Apple devices.