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TechnologyAI imageGoogle's acquisitions of chatbot platform Character.AI and AI coding platform Windsurf, along with Microsoft's deal with AI assistant company Inflection AI and Amazon's acquisition of AI agent startup Adept, follow a similar acqui-hire structure. Tanya Pandey explains what acqui-hires are, why AI startups are targeted for talent, and highlights major recent deals in the AI sector.
The Economic Times·
SportsAustralia has added wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper and left-handed batter Nic Maddinson to their squad for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban. Josh Inglis was ruled out with a fractured right index finger and will miss the first Test. Maddinson could return to Test cricket after nearly a decade, while Harper impressed recently for Australia A. Cameron Green's fitness remains a concern.
NDTV Cricket··Durban
PoliticsMohammad Rizwan has requested clarification from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding inconsistencies in the reasons for his investigation. Initially, the inquiry was about betting and gambling in Pakistan cricket, but the latest letter cited the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 without specifying the exact provision. Rizwan confirmed he will appear before NCCIA on October 2. His legal team stated the betting allegations have damaged his reputation without clear charges.
NDTV Cricket·
BusinessGST revenue collection in September increased by 14.7% year-on-year to Rs 2.04 lakh crore, marking the third consecutive month above the Rs 2 lakh crore mark. Domestic transaction GST rose 10.1% to Rs 1.38 lakh crore, while import GST surged 25.9% to Rs 65,525 crore. Net GST after refunds was Rs 1.76 lakh crore, up 18.1%. Higher import share was driven by global commodity prices, a weaker rupee, and increased raw material imports, according to SBI Research.
Deccan Herald·
WorldResidents of Mumbai's Chembur West, especially in Tilak Nagar, admire Smit Machchhar for his composure despite serious injuries. Neighbors eagerly await his recovery and look forward to celebrating with him once he recovers.
The Hindu··Mumbai
WorldIn Assam's Nagaon, a speeding Scorpio SUV hit a minor and fled, sparking a nearly 40-kilometre police chase. The vehicle was stopped, and two men inside were arrested. Authorities are investigating the collision, the attempted escape, and damage caused to other vehicles and road infrastructure during the incident.
Zee News Hindi··Nagaon
The Economic Times·
Google's acquisitions of chatbot platform Character.AI and AI coding platform Windsurf, along with Microsoft's deal with AI assistant company Inflection AI and Amazon's acquisition of AI agent startup Adept, follow a similar acqui-hire structure. Tanya Pandey explains what acqui-hires are, why AI startups are targeted for talent, and highlights major recent deals in the AI sector.
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