India Startup Digest

Motorola has reduced the price of its Edge 50 Pro in India as excitement builds for the Edge 60 Pro launch. Reasons to purchase the Edge 50 Pro now include its premium build with IP68 water resistance, impressive Pantone-calibrated cameras, and powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. While the Edge 60 Pro is rumored to have enhancements, the Edge 50 Pro offers great value with its slashed price.

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi face off as rival lawyers in 'Jolly LLB 3', a legal comedy directed by Subhash Kapoor. Set for release in September 2025, the movie includes key figures like Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla. Filmed in Rajasthan, it combines humor with a socially conscious storyline, postponed from the initial April 2025 release to accommodate Kumar's other commitments.

India's EPF system is set for a major upgrade, enabling instant withdrawals via UPI platforms and ATMs by mid-2025. The modernization aims to make fund access fast and transparent, allowing members to use apps like Google Pay for immediate withdrawals up to ₹1 lakh. With automated processes and ATM access, claim processing time will drastically reduce, enhancing convenience for millions.

AI tools have made it surprisingly easy to create Studio Ghibli-style art. While ChatGPT Plus offers a premium service for such creations, free alternatives like Grok 3 and Craiyon provide accessible options. However, this AI-driven art trend has sparked discussions around ethical implications of mimicking beloved artists like Hayao Miyazaki.

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Mitchell Starc secured a remarkable 5-wicket haul, guiding Delhi Capitals to a 7-wicket triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Alongside Kuldeep Yadav's impressive 3-wicket performance, SRH were bowled out for 163. Delhi's openers ensured a smooth chase, with Faf du Plessis scoring a crucial half-century.

IPL's new rules for 2025-2027 allow teams to reclassify certain capped Indian players as uncapped, potentially letting CSK retain MS Dhoni and save costs. Other teams like GT, RR, and MI can also benefit. These changes introduce strategic shifts, with ongoing Impact Player rule favoring all-rounders. These developments demand adaptable team strategies for budget and player management.

In an intense IPL 2025 match at Chepauk, RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs, breaking a 17-year losing streak. Powered by Patidar's 51 and David's rapid 22*, RCB posted 196/7. CSK faltered, hindered by strategic errors and Hazlewood's 3/21, with a late surge by Dhoni proving insufficient.

Returning from injury, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to make a significant impact for RCB against CSK in IPL 2025. Kumar's addition to the lineup bolsters the pace attack, complementing stars like Josh Hazlewood. CSK’s decision to bowl first could shape the course of the match in Chennai and affect the early standings.

The Modi government has announced a 2% rise in Dearness Allowance for central employees and pensioners, effective from January 1, 2025. This change boosts the DA to 55% of basic pay, benefiting over a crore individuals. Employees and pensioners will receive arrears for three months and see this hike reflected in April 2025 salaries. The government will incur an annual financial impact of ₹6,614.04 crore.

David Miller shared his deep feelings of frustration following South Africa's narrow 7-run defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Despite an unbeaten run leading to the final, the team's title hopes were dashed as Miller's crucial dismissal in the last over proved pivotal. His emotional post reflects on the game's fine margins and the team's resilience, yet another painful exit for the Proteas.