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These industries still hold promise for startups in India in 2023

As the Indian startups ecosystem goes through a churning as VCs squeeze funds, certain industries such as quick service restaurants (QSR), direct-to-consumer (D2C) and electric vehicle market and infrastructure still hold promise this year, especially for early-stage platforms.

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From face masks to designer clothes, startup turns hemp into prized ingredient

Founders of the startup Himalayan Hemp, said they were using hemp plants to produce sanitary pad, apparels (shirts, T-shirts and designer wear), bags and shoes, besides protein powder, anti-aging and edible oils, and other cosmetic products.

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Startup 20 group to hold two-day inception meeting in Hyderabad

According to an official release, Startup20 aspires to create a global narrative for supporting startups and enabling synergies between startups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

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US and EU to launch first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence agreement

A senior US administration official, discussing the initiative shortly before the official announcement, called it the first sweeping AI agreement between the United States and Europe.

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Twitter says users will be able to appeal account suspension

Under the new criteria, which follow billionaire Elon Musk's purchase of the company in October, Twitter accounts will only be suspended for severe or ongoing and repeat violations of the platform's policies.

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Gaming companies seek tweaks in draft rules in submissions

The gaming committee of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has sought a common framework to be laid down by the government for the SRBs to follow so that uniform compliance and transparency can be ensured.

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Space sector associations from Indo-Pacific join hands to explore new opportunities

"The formation of ASEIP shall broaden the scope of international space activity, open up a dialogue on the issues faced by the stakeholders, explore collaborative opportunities and models, and synthesise a way forward for all collectively and serve as a cohesive voice for orchestrating international space cooperation," ISpA Director Wg Cdr Satyam Kushwaha (Retd) said.

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Yellow.ai deploys 30% of global generative AI bots domestically

While markets like the US are mostly using GenAI for customer support in a bid to cut costs, India Inc. is using them as an opportunity to g...