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India Inc upskills employees to bridge AI talent gap: Deloitte-Nasscom report

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

It is expected that India will have a surplus of talent by 2030, with over one million highly skilled tech professionals

Free-to-play gaming platform Nostra draws in 115 million active users in a year

As per shareholding data post-investment, Play Ventures will hold 3.38%, Countryside Ventures 4.46%, Gameskraft Technologies 2.12%, and Kalaari Capital 6.35% of the company.

‘72% of women gamers play multiple times in a day, a frequency on par with that of male gamers,’ Nostra report mentioned

BREAKING: Meta to allow Alcohol, Real Money Gambling ads on its platforms in India?

Real Money Gaming players fume over allowing gambling and betting platforms in India to use Meta as a platform for advertising.

ED searched 20 premises over illegal T20 WC streaming

FIR was filed with the cyber crime police station (Ahmedabad) against the platform - magicwin- for unauthorised streaming of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. (Representative Image: Bernard Hermant via Unsplash)

The Enforcement Directorate (ED found that the online betting platform ‘magicwin’ hosted illegal activities such as betting on live cricket matches and other games.

X’s global run-ins: A growing challenge for Elon Musk’s social media platform

Under the new structure, the Premium+ plan—which offers an ad-free experience, priority support, and enhanced algorithmic visibility—has increased to Rs 1,750 per month on the web, up from the previous Rs 1,300.

As Elon Musk’s X faces increasing scrutiny, the platform has been banned or restricted in several countries, reflecting broader concerns.

Meghalaya becomes first Indian state to sponsor an esports team

Additionally, Telangana is likely to be the first state to introduce comprehensive esports policies.

Meghalaya’s vision includes developing esports infrastructure, hosting tournaments, and providing comprehensive support to players, with the aim of bringing them to the forefront and representing Meghalaya, and India, on the global stage, including in future esports Olympics.

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules draft to be published within 30 days

“Our intent is to encourage it; that is giving more opportunities to express, share and create new intellectual property,” the minister said.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the framework of DPDP Act is ready and complete.

X announces closure of operations in Brazil, services to continue

Pickles played a crucial role in X's interactions with various governments, serving as the company's spokesperson in battles with countries such as Brazil.

X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has announced it will cease its operational presence in Brazil, effective immediately. Despite this decision, the platform will remain accessible to users across the country.

Broadcasting bill killed?: No fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Report

In collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, the MIB recently announced plans to establish this ambitious creative center in Malad, Mumbai.

The Govt will not bring in a new Broadcasting Bill, states a news report. Last week, MIB said it would be issuing a fresh draft post a thorough stakeholders consultation.

Goibibo asked to refund passengers after Jet Airways’ abrupt shutdown left them stranded

Questions about whether an online travel agency is liable to refund the fare received in case of a failure on the part of the airline to operate the flight are raised. (Image source: Unsplash)

Holding the travel agency Goibibo liable to pay a refund to the consumers, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission sided with the consumers.