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Paytm Mall To Acquire Minority Stake In Grocery Business BigBasket

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One97 Communications owned, online market space Paytm Mall has started due diligence of the accounts and the operations of online grocery retailer BigBasket, for a $ 200 million minority stake.
 
BigBasket has been looking for investments since the start of the year and has attracted interests from several investors including ecommerce giant Amazon. However, according to reports, talks with the retail giant have been paused for the past couple of weeks.
 
High profile investors including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd., and Fosum International Ltd., have also shown interest in the online grocery retail startup. But, the various fundraising efforts were delayed due to valuation differences.
 
In 2016, BigBasket was valued at $ 450 million when it last raised capital in March. They are now seeking for a pre money valuation of at least $ 550 million. Investment firm Morgan Stanley will be advising the grocery retailer in these talks. They registered about Rs. 1400 crores revenue in the financial year 2017 and have also started 60 minute express delivery to take on rival online grocery retailer, Groffers.  
 
Paytm Mall also recently raised $ 200 million from Alibaba Group and SAIF Partners in March, in an effort to compete against Amazon India and Flipkart. According to sources, this deal will help Paytm Mall strengthen its online to offline strategy and will help them take on their rivals, The Economic Times reported.
 
Amazon recently got the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion’s approval to invest $ 500 million in the food processing sector, which will allow them to directly sell groceries and other food products online.
 
Paytm has been targeting categories such as movie and travel ticketing to encourage repeat purchases through its online payments and mobile wallet business. Paytm Mall hosts 14,000 sellers for millions of products across various categories. A majority stake in the food processing sector will allow them to grow in the online retail sector giving them an edge over the other ecommerce giants.

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IIT Hyderabad Unveils Palyanka, Heavy-Lift Drone for Air Ambulance Use

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The Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad has set a new standard in drone technology with the launch of Palyanka, a heavy payload drone designed as an autonomous air ambulance. Capable of carrying up to 200 kg, Palyanka is engineered to swiftly transport patients, medical equipment, or critical cargo across challenging terrains, bypassing traditional barriers like road congestion and remote inaccessibility. This advanced UAV operates autonomously, making it highly effective for rapid response in both urban and rural emergencies, and stands at the forefront of disaster relief operations in scenarios such as floods and fires.

Built for versatility, Palyanka doesn’t just function as an air ambulance. Its robust design enables use in rescue missions, cargo deliveries, and even as an air taxi for metropolitan connectivity. Inspired by the Sanskrit word for palanquin, the name “Palyanka” reflects the drone’s role as a safe and efficient carrier. All components, from conceptual design to IP, have been developed in-house at IIT Hyderabad, ensuring the drone meets stringent standards for durability and performance under extreme conditions.

With a development journey spanning over five years and led by Prof. P. Rajalakshmi, TiHAN’s team has transitioned from early drone prototypes to a full-scale, high-capacity solution like Palyanka. The team is now preparing pilot projects in hilly terrains and working on further enhancing the drone’s endurance with innovative heat-resistant materials. By pioneering such indigenous solutions, IIT Hyderabad’s TiHAN is transforming emergency medical services and logistics, marking a pivotal advancement in India’s urban mobility and public safety landscape.

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Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), announced her resignation on July 9, 2025, bringing her two-year leadership of Elon Musk’s social media platform to a close. Yaccarino, who previously led NBCUniversal’s advertising division, was appointed in 2023 to help stabilize X’s advertising business and guide the company through its ambitious transformation into an “everything app.” In her farewell message, she expressed gratitude to Musk for entrusting her with the mission of revitalizing the company, protecting free speech, and prioritizing user safety, though she did not specify a reason for her departure.


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Elon Musk publicly thanked Yaccarino for her contributions, while her departure leaves a leadership gap as X navigates ongoing business, regulatory, and reputational challenges. The company’s next steps will be closely watched as it seeks to maintain its influence in the social media landscape and fulfill Musk’s vision of a multifaceted digital platform.

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