Maharashtra eyes licensing for online gaming | Prada to acquire Versace in €1.25 Billion deal | Digital grabs 63% of ecomm ad spends in 2024

Maharashtra’s bold move also shines a light on a deeper structural issue: India’s fragmented regulatory ecosystem. Multiple states are now looking to regulate online gaming industry including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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Madhur Bajaj, former vice chairman of Bajaj Auto, passes away at 63

He was also the former president of SIAM and the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA).

Born on August 19, 1952, Madhur Bajaj had a distinguished educational background. He was an alumnus of Doon School, Dehradun. Later he pursued an MBA from the International Institute of Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland, which he completed in 1979.

Google’s cost-cutting drive leads to layoffs in Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams: Report

Google also cracked down on ads related to alcohol (11 million), dishonest behavior (9 million), dangerous products or services (7 million), and counterfeit goods (just under 1 million).

The latest layoff is part of the company’s restructuring effort that began last year when Google merged Android and Chrome teams under the Pixel and Devices group

OpenAI scales back AI safety testing: Report

The testing process, according to insiders, has become notably less rigorous, with fewer resources being allocated to risk mitigation efforts.

The testing process, according to insiders, has become notably less rigorous, with fewer resources being allocated to risk mitigation efforts.

The new playbook of travel marketing

Some travel brands are finding ingenious ways to be present in these moments, creating connections with their audience that feel authentic rather than intrusive.

In a world hungry for experiences, travel and hospitality, brands are reaching their target audience through unique campaigns