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Priya Nair appointed new CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever, replaces Rohit Jawa
RMG firms face MeitY blockade | Vidya Balan on financial advice | TradeX shuts down ops
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Tamil Nadu issues fresh notices; Real money gaming companies face MeitY blockade
TNOGA chairperson M D Nasimuddin had confirmed that while some leading platforms have begun aligning with state regulations, others continue to operate in defiance.
Opinion trading platform TradeX shuts down Real-Money Gaming operations
The move follows legal actions taken by the Chhattisgarh government, which blocked TradeX along with other platforms like SportsBaazi and Probo under the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act, 2022, classifying them as online gambling services.
Walmart calling people in office to tell them they're fired: Bengaluru techie's viral post describes emotional impact
Around 1,500 roles, mainly from Walmart’s global tech and ad teams, have been axed. A Bengaluru-based employee’s emotional LinkedIn post highlights the psychological fallout for those who remain.
Vidya Balan reveals what she splurged on after her first film
In a blend of Bollywood star power and personal finance, Federal Bank named actress Vidya Balan as its first-ever brand ambassador, launching the partnership with a campaign titled “Savings ki Vidya.” The initiative seeks to marry cinematic familiarity with financial literacy, positioning Balan as a relatable guide offering practical insights.
From memes to mayhem! Social media flooded as mumbai streets disappear under water
In just one hour, heavy rains between 6 am and 7 am inundated key areas such as Nariman Point recorded 40 mm, Grant Road 36 mm, Colaba 31 mm and Byculla 21 mm.
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SPOTLIGHT
The Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit (DES) unpacked India's strategy for leading the digital entertainment economy, with top policymakers where they putlined how talent, technology, and governance would fuel future-ready growth.
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At the Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit in New Delhi, policymakers and industry leaders outlined how talent, technology, and governance will drive India’s push to dominate the global entertainment economy.