Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app’s massive user base. Source link
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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
Meta has hired Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech firm CRED, to lead WhatsApp in a surprise move after investing $900m in his start-up. Current WhatsApp head Will Cathcart will move to a new role within Meta after leading the messaging service for seven years, the American tech giant’s chief, Mark Zuckerberg, said on Facebook….
Indian medical exam leaks scandal sparks a resit, protests and tragedy
More than 2 million students across India have resat the country’s highly competitive medical entrance exam after last month’s results were scrapped amid allegations that questions had been leaked. The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) is the gateway to medical schools across India, and is usually conducted just once a year in May. But it…
India to Share Rocket Tech to Hasten Development of Space Firms
India said it plans to share its technology involving the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, the country’s most reliable rocket, to help speed up development of the local space industry. Source link
Newmarket Holidays logs 45% surge in India bookings after first mega-fam
Newmarket Holidays has recorded a 45% year-on-year surge in trade bookings for India following the conclusion of its first ‘mega-fam’ to the destination. The operator revealed that year-to-date trade sales for India have also grown by 13% and continue to accelerate, matching the post-trip momentum. The mega-fam, which took place from May 3…
Meta Taps New WhatsApp Boss as Part of $900 Million Investment
Meta Platforms Inc. is investing $900 million into Indian fintech startup Cred, with plans to appoint its founder, Kunal Shah, the new leader of WhatsApp. Source link
India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) – Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi, India’s foreign ministry said. Here are some details: • India, chair of the BRICS group, is hosting a meeting of the…
India and China Say Ties Are Moving Toward Improvement
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a BRICS security officials’ meeting in New Delhi, with both sides noting progress in improving relations. Source link
India news: Millions of students turn up for NEET retest
More than 2 million students appeared for the high-stakes NEET medical entrance exam amid high security after a question paper leak fiasco. Follow DW for more headlines out of India. Source link