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BusinessAnjali Sardana launched Pronto in April 2025 to organize India's informal domestic-services market using technology. Starting with 170 daily bookings in Gurugram, the startup rapidly grew to over 18,000 daily bookings and achieved a valuation of approximately $202 million within months.
Mint Companies·3h ago·Gurugram
ScienceOmar Yaghi and his team developed a solar-powered device in 2022 that extracts water from the air in harsh conditions using a metal-organic framework, operating without electricity. This innovation addresses water scarcity and earned them the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Yaghi's personal journey inspired this breakthrough, with plans to expand the technology's reach in the future.
TOI World·24m ago
EntertainmentOn September 30, Bollywood singer Shaan celebrates his birthday. He and his wife Radhika dated for seven years before marrying in 2000. The couple has been happily married for 25 years, sharing a love story as romantic as a film. Fans admire Radhika, who is known for her musical talent and strong bond with Shaan.
News18Hi Entertainment·5m ago
WorldSince the military conflict began on February 28, 2026, in West Asia, airspace over the Arabian Peninsula was closed, disrupting flights between India and GCC countries. Indian carriers canceled flights to protect passengers and crew. Despite the war continuing seven months later, aviation capacity between India and GCC nations like Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia is nearly back to pre-war levels.
Firstpost Business·22m ago
PoliticsThe Meerut District Court convicted Muskan and Sahil for the March 2025 murder of Merchant Navy worker Saurabh Rajput. Rajput's dismembered body was found concealed in a blue plastic drum at his Meerut home. The court heard 126 sessions, with evidence showing Muskan allegedly drugged and stabbed Rajput with Sahil's help. The accused fled to Himachal Pradesh but were arrested two weeks later. The murder was premeditated, involving purchase of a knife, razor, cement, sand, and a drum.
News18·10m ago·Meerut
BusinessThe All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) has announced a 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4%. Retailers argue that this charge will heavily impact small businesses by reducing their profit margins. AIMRA demands the withdrawal of the MDR proposal, insisting that routine digital payments remain free for micro and small enterprises.
Economic Times·20m ago
Mint Companies·3h ago·Gurugram
Anjali Sardana launched Pronto in April 2025 to organize India's informal domestic-services market using technology. Starting with 170 daily bookings in Gurugram, the startup rapidly grew to over 18,000 daily bookings and achieved a valuation of approximately $202 million within months.
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