Digital gold sector takes shine to govt’s formal framework signal

India's burgeoning digital gold sector is on the cusp of formal regulation as the government explores an oversight framework. Fintech founders have urged finance ministry officials to address the industry's rapid growth and lack of current legislation.

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Maharashtra HSC result 2026 to be declared on May 2 at 1 PM, board confirms

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will declare the HSC Result 2026 on May 2 at 1:00 PM online. Students can access results via official websites and DigiLocker. A press conference will be held earlier that day in Pune. Post-result services include mark verification and re-evaluation applications from May 3 to May 17. Eligible students can use the improvement scheme, while details on supplementary exams will be announced separately.

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Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company

Elon Musk is in court battling Sam Altman's lawyer over his lawsuit against OpenAI. Musk claims the AI company abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. He seeks massive damages and a return to its original structure. OpenAI argues Musk is motivated by control and bitterness. The trial is ongoing and could shape AI's future.

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Amazon beats quarterly cloud growth estimates on strong AI demand; AWS revenue jumps 28%

Amazon Web Services (AWS) surpassed Wall Street's cloud revenue expectations, driven by increased enterprise spending on AI adoption. Despite strong cloud performance and significant AI partnerships, the company's stock dipped after projecting current-quarter operating income below estimates. Amazon is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, aiming to monetize these expenditures in the coming years.

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On witness stand, Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman's lawyer of trying to trick him

Elon Musk is in court accusing OpenAI's lawyer of trying to trick him. The trial centers on Musk's lawsuit claiming OpenAI abandoned its mission to benefit the public. He alleges co-founder Sam Altman and others created a for-profit entity for personal gain. OpenAI argues Musk wants to control the company.

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Stock trading startup Sahi secures $33 million from Accel, Elevation

Bengaluru's Sahi, a stock trading platform, has raised $33 million, valuing it at $200 million. The funds will fuel expansion into margin trade funding, commodities, and mutual funds. Founded in 2023, Sahi aims to disrupt the broking space, already boasting 400,000 demat accounts and processing 3% of daily trades. AI integration for client decision-making is also a key focus.

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OpenAI 'stole a charity': Musk accusations open blockbuster AI trial

Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman faced off in a California federal court Tuesday in a blockbuster trial that could have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and oblige the ChatGPT maker to profoundly revamp its business. - 'Scam Altman' - Moments ahead of the opening statements, Musk and Altman, who both sat with their lawyers at the federal court in Oakland, were asked by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to keep social media posts to a minimum during the course of the trial.

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