Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ola's full stack AI plans shrink on A-level exits, funding woes

Krutrim, Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal's ambitious AI venture, has seen a significant leadership exodus and workforce reduction. Key AI and semiconductor leaders, along with over 60 linguistics staff, have departed as funding dried up, leading to the discontinuation of its AI agentic platform and the Bodhi 1 chip. The company is now pivoting to AI cloud services.

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GSEB SSC Class 10th result 2026: Official websites to download scorecards

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has announced the Class 10 SSC Result 2026 on its official portal, gseb.org. Students can easily check their scores using their six-digit seat number. To manage heavy traffic, alternative options like SMS and WhatsApp services have also been provided for quick and smooth access to provisional marksheets.

from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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Elon Musk wanted $80 billion to colonise Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

Elon Musk sought complete control of OpenAI to fund his Mars colonisation dream. He aimed to raise $80 billion for a Martian city. This revelation comes amid Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. The trial could shape the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI plans significant computing investments.

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Startups lead AI push into construction amid labour shortages

Construction is fast shedding its tech-resistant tag as AI-powered startups roll up sleeves to tackle labour shortages and speed up industry’s digital transformation, writes ET.

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AI startup Sierra raises $950 million at $15 billion valuation

AI startup Sierra has secured a significant funding round of $950 million. This investment values the company at over $15 billion. Sierra plans to use the funds to expand its platform. The company aims to become a global standard for AI-driven customer experience. Sierra's AI agents are already powering billions of customer interactions for major companies.

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‘Super 40’ launched in Rohtak to power govt school students towards JEE, NEET & NDA

The 'Super 40' programme has been launched in Rohtak. This initiative offers free coaching for JEE, NEET, and NDA exams to government school students. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda inaugurated the new session. The programme aims to provide quality preparation and bridge the gap with private coaching. It will offer structured courses and regular assessments for students.

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

UpGrad to acquire Unacademy at lower Rs 2,000 crore valuation

Upskilling platform UpGrad is set to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal valued at ₹2,055 crore, significantly below Unacademy's peak valuation. Unacademy will bring substantial cash reserves to the deal, which is awaiting Competition Commission of India approval. This consolidation marks a significant move in India's edtech sector amidst a post-pandemic slump.

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