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Dunzo to raise USD 35 Million funds from Reliance Industries and Google following salary delays: Report

Homegrown quick-grocery delivery provider Dunzo will be raising $35 million in funding from existing backers like Reliance Industries and Google as well as new investors following salary delays, media report said. According to The Arc, citing sources, the exact terms of the new financing, including valuation, could not be determined immediately, but Dunzo's value is likely to fall below $800 million.

Sports

Asian Games: India secure bronze in rowing men's fours event

Indian rowers continued their impressive outing at the 2023 Asian Games as the men's team consisting of Ashish Kumar, Bheem Singh, Jaswinder Singh, and Punit Kumar won the bronze medal in the men's fours final event. The Indian rowers recorded a timing of 6:10.81 and secured the bronze medal. The Indian rowers have snared five medals at the ongoing Asian Games

Politics

Rishi Sunak gets tough on sex offenders; convicted rapists in UK to serve full term of their punishments: Report

Convicted rapists frequently commit new crimes. The United Kingdom has documented several incidents where, after receiving an early pardon, such criminals went on to repeat or conduct even more heinous acts. Now, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new 'gear change' will require convicted rapists to fulfil the entirety of their sentences. According to the Daily Mail, this will most likely be part of Sunak's next address.

Technology

AI regulations may be imperfect but necessary: OpenAI CEO

During an AI event hosted by Taiwanese business tycoon and politician Terry Gou's charitable foundation, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman underscored the importance of regulating AI. Altman emphasized that while it is possible to get it wrong, it should not be feared. His comments come amid growing global concerns about the risks posed by rapid advances in AI technology.

Entertainment

Parineeti Chopra is all smiles as she takes a blissful walk down the aisle, video goes viral

On the evening of September 24, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha sealed their love in a beautiful wedding ceremony held in Udaipur. Now, a heartwarming viral video from the ceremony captured the pure joy and excitement exuding from Parineeti as she walked down the aisle towards her groom, Raghav Chadha. The radiant bride's beaming happiness on this momentous day quickly captured the hearts of viewers.

Business

S&P retains India's growth forecast for FY24 at 6%

S&P Global Ratings has maintained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal year at 6%, despite challenges such as the slowing world economy, rising risk of subnormal monsoons, and delayed effect of interest rate hikes. The agency also revised the full fiscal retail inflation forecast to 5.5%, up from 5% earlier, due to higher global oil prices.

Miscellaneous

France will end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023, bring back ambassador, Says President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that Paris will end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023, CNN reported. He also announced that he has decided to bring back the country's Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, to France. The development comes amid high tensions between the two nations since the military junta seized power in Niger in July.