India Startup Digest - Page five

The Board of Intermediate Education in Andhra Pradesh has released the hall tickets for the 2025 Intermediate Exams. Students can download them via the website or WhatsApp. Exams for 1st-year run March 1-19, and 2nd-year from March 3-20. Hall tickets include crucial information, and students should check all details carefully. Security at exam centers is enhanced with CCTV and a dedicated control room.

In Visakhapatnam, the International Mother Tongue Day was celebrated with tributes to the Telugu Thalli statue, emphasizing the significance of the Telugu language and cultural heritage. The event showcased traditional attire and rituals, reinforcing linguistic pride and support for education reflecting UNESCO’s linguistic diversity aspirations.

Shaktikanta Das, who served as the RBI Governor for six years, has been appointed as Principal Secretary to PM Modi in a role created just for him. Known for steering India through key economic reforms and crises, his new appointment is expected to enhance economic policy coordination. His tenure with the RBI saw landmark events like GST implementation and the response to global financial disruptions.

In the eagerly awaited clash between India and Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, India holds a strong ODI record against Pakistan and a perfect ODI win streak in Dubai. Pakistan, the reigning champions, faces pressure to secure a victory to avoid potential elimination, relying heavily on players like Shaheen Afridi. India's strategic powerplay success, led by players such as Rohit Sharma, will be a key matchup factor.

Aston Villa snatched a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea thanks to Marco Asensio's two decisive goals. Despite Chelsea's early lead through Christopher Nkunku, Villa's resilience shone, causing Chelsea's defensive woes to persist. Key players faced injuries, adding to the tension of a fiercely contested match.

Vicky Kaushal's *Chhaava* breaks records, beating his previous top-grossers like *Uri* and maintaining strong earnings despite a slight Saturday dip. It achieved a stunning ₹44 crore on its ninth day, bringing its total net domestic collections to ₹286.75 crore and global collections to ₹393.35 crore. Major cities saw impressive turnout, solidifying *Chhaava* as Bollywood's first blockbuster of 2025.

Shaktikanta Das, the former Reserve Bank of India Governor, takes on the role of the second Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Modi. This strategic appointment reflects Modi's trust in Das's ability to handle complex economic challenges, given his extensive experience in fiscal policies and economic reforms like demonetisation and GST. The move is aimed at strengthening economic policy management during turbulent global trade conditions.

Chinelle Henry propelled UP Warriorz to victory with an explosive 62 off 23 balls against Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League. Her all-round performance, along with strong bowling from Kranti Goud and Grace Harris, led the team to a 33-run win, moving them to fourth place. Jemimah Rodrigues's efforts for Delhi couldn't avert a collapse to 144 runs.

Shaktikanta Das, ex-Governor of RBI, steps into the role of Principal Secretary-2 for PM Modi. His appointment coincides with the Prime Minister's term. Known for steering major financial reforms such as demonetisation and GST, Das brings over 40 years of experience in governance, finance, and infrastructure.

India triumphed over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thanks to Virat Kohli's remarkable century and impactful performances by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. Kohli not only led India to victory but also set new records in ODI cricket. Bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya were pivotal in restricting Pakistan's score, leading India to the top of Group A with solid prospects ahead.