Government’s October Scrap Disposal Campaign Earns Over ₹650 Crore

The Centre earned over ₹650 crore from scrap disposal during the October 2024 cleanliness campaign. This campaign is part of a larger effort from 2021 to 2024, which has brought in a total of ₹2,364 crore. Special campaign 4.0 focused on improving cleanliness and reducing backlogs in government offices. It has become the largest swachhata (cleanliness) initiative in India, covering more than 5.97 lakh sites. Notable achievements include new methods for cleaning and a big reduction in office backlogs.

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Starlink Eyes India After Government Allocates Spectrum for Satellite Internet

Elon Musk has backed India's decision to allocate spectrum for satellite broadband instead of auctioning it. This move, supported by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, aligns with global standards and could make it easier for Starlink to enter India. The shift in policy challenges Indian telecom giants like Jio and Airtel, who prefer auctions and see satellite broadband as key to expanding digital access.

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Finfluencer Sharan Hegde Cuts 15% of Workforce, Cites AI Efficiency Boost

Sharan Hegde, co-founder of The 1% Club, announced a 15% workforce reduction, citing mistakes made during rapid expansion and the role of AI in improving efficiency. The layoffs mainly affected content, research, and marketing jobs. Even with these cuts, the company is still profitable, making $8 million in annual revenue. AI tools like Perplexity AI have helped improve workflows and cut down on unnecessary tasks. Hegde assured the employees impacted by the layoffs that they received severance and support in finding new jobs.

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India Emerges as One of Microsoft’s Fastest-Growing Copilot Markets

India is one of the fastest-growing markets for Microsoft Copilot, with one of the strongest research and development teams in the world. Microsoft points to the country’s diverse workforce, including engineers, social scientists, and creatives, who are helping shape Copilot’s development. The launch of Copilot and Copilot Daily aims to change the way humans interact with computers, with Microsoft stressing AI’s role in boosting productivity across industries.

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Will BSNL’s Satellite-Enabled Calling Service Be A Threat To Jio and Airtel?

BSNL has started a trial service that lets users make calls without a SIM card or mobile network. This is made possible by a technology called Direct-to-Device (D2D), which uses satellites 36,000 km above the Earth. The service is expected to be especially useful during emergencies and natural disasters, offering satellite connectivity as an alternative when regular mobile networks are down.

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Freshworks Cuts 660 Jobs in Global Restructuring to Boost AI and Customer Experience

Freshworks is laying off 660 employees, about 13% of its workforce, as part of a global restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and aligning with key business goals. The changes, which should be completed by December 2024, will cost the company between $11 million and $13 million. The company plans to focus on Employee Experience (EX), AI, and Customer Experience (CX), offering severance and career support to affected employees.

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Three Dead as Bullet Train Bridge Crumbles in Gujarat’s Anand District

Three labourers lost their lives after a bridge under construction for the bullet train project collapsed in Anand, Gujarat. The fire department managed to rescue two workers, but one died later in the hospital. An investigation is underway to figure out what caused the collapse. The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, designed to connect the two cities with high-speed rail.

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