Sunday, June 7, 2026

Z47 managing director Tarun Davda to exit firm amid string of top-level departures at VC funds

Tarun Davda, a key figure at Z47 for ten years, plans to exit the venture capital firm by year-end. Sources told us that Davda is exploring launching his own fund or returning to entrepreneurship. This departure follows other senior exits at Z47 and mirrors broader churn in India's venture capital sector.

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Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chief

Amazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick commerce growth. The ecommerce giant plans to launch in over 100 cities with 1,000 dark stores, emphasising customer experience, wide selection, and speed to compete with rivals like Blinkit and Zepto.

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

UP TGT Answer Key 2026 released at upessc.up.gov.in; here's how to download and raise objections

Uttar Pradesh TGT answer key for 2026 has been released by UPESSC on its official website. Candidates can now check the provisional key to estimate their scores for the June 3-4 exams. The commission also allows objections with evidence before the final key is published, crucial for filling 4,181 vacancies.

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Who is Dhiman Chakma? IAS officer accused of taking bribe, posted in revenue department

Odisha government reinstated 2021-batch IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, who was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe and possessing Rs 47 lakh in unaccounted cash. Despite an ongoing corruption case, Chakma has been posted as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, drawing criticism online.

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Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loans

A significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall short of rising tuition and living expenses. This has led to a nearly threefold increase in demand for additional funding, with students requiring Rs 1-6 lakh more.

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Friday, June 5, 2026

Donald Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies

Digital news outlet NOTUS reported on Thursday that senior U.S. ​officials held preliminary discussions with AI companies about the potential for the government to buy ​some shares in their firms.

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IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devices

India is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources for IoT devices and potential espionage are driving this focus. Mandates for CCTV and telecom equipment highlight the government's commitment to securing digital public infrastructure.

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