Ola Electric's New Scooters, Vanguard Groups’ Bold Moves. and C-DOT & IIT Delhi Collaborate

Ola Electric has begun delivering its S1 Gen 3 scooters, aiming to accelerate EV adoption. Meanwhile, global investors are making bold moves—Vanguard Group pumped ₹129 Cr into CarTrade, and Norges Bank made its debut in Nazara with a ₹70 Cr stake. On the innovation front, C-DOT and IIT-Delhi are building an AI-powered disaster warning bot to revolutionize emergency response.

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“Hum Honge Kamiyab”: C-DOT Partners IIT-Delhi To Build GenAI-Powered Disaster Warning Bot

C-DOT and IIT-Delhi are teaming up to build a GenAI-powered disaster warning bot, aiming to streamline emergency response.

With multilingual voice recognition, AI-driven decision support, and real-time assistance, the bot will help disaster managers, first responders, and affected communities communicate more efficiently. As natural calamities become more frequent, tech-driven preparedness like this could be a game-changer.

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“Abhi Hum Zinda Hai “: Ola Electric Kicks Off Deliveries Of S1 Gen 3 Scooters

Ola Electric has begun delivering its S1 Gen 3 scooters across India, marking another step in its push for EV adoption. With prices ranging from ₹79,999 for the entry-level S1 X (2kWh) to ₹1,69,999 for the top-tier S1 Pro+ with a 5.3kWh Bharat Cell, the lineup caters to varying budgets.

As competition in the EV market intensifies, Ola's expansion will be tested by infrastructure challenges and evolving consumer confidence.

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“Dhoom Machale Dhoom Machale”: Vanguard Group Buys CarTrade Shares Worth INR 129 Cr

Vanguard Group has picked up 7.13 lakh shares of CarTrade, investing ₹129 crore through bulk deals. With its stock surging 19.05% this year—outpacing the benchmark index’s -2.04% return—CarTrade seems to be riding a wave of investor confidence.

Whether this momentum holds amid market fluctuations remains to be seen.

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“Ab Aayega Maza”: Norges Bank Buys Nazara Shares Worth INR 70 Cr

Norges Bank has made its first bet on Nazara Technologies, picking up 7.19 lakh shares worth nearly ₹70 crore through its Government Pension Fund Global.

With foreign investors already holding 11.25% of Nazara’s equity, this move signals growing global interest in India’s gaming sector. Whether it’s a strategic play or just testing the waters, all eyes are on how this stake unfolds.

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1. STPI has supported 136 startups with nearly ₹31 crore in seed funding, reinforcing its role as a key incubator for India’s tech ecosystem. As innovation hubs grow, such state-backed investments could be crucial in shaping the next wave of startups.
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2. Regional OTT platform STAGE has raised $12.5 million in Series B funding to expand its vernacular content, now adding Bhojpuri to its lineup. With growing demand for hyperlocal storytelling, STAGE is tapping into an underserved but rapidly expanding audience.
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