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Uber, US based cab hailing startup, has elected a new chief executive officer to lead the company. Dara Khosrowshahi, who has been the CEO of online travel business Expedia for the past 12 years has officially been offered the post as the new CEO of Uber.

Dara Khosrowshahi emigrated to the US in 1978 from Iran following the Iranian Revolution and took over the reigns of Expedia in 2005. Expedia, under his leadership, grew to become a $23 billion giant with a presence all across the world. The online travel business is known for their work life balance and diversity. According to company data, 51% of their US employees are female and 33% leadership roles are taken up by women. Khosrowshahi has agreed that the numbers, although compares well with their peers, are still not high enough.

Former CEO and cofounder of the company Travis Kalanick was asked to step down following the various scandals that surrounded the company. One of the allegations the company faced was discrimination against women at the workspace. Although Dara Khosrowshashi will be a step up from the former CEO, the bar set for diversity and inclusion is still very low considering the board was unable to hire a woman for the lead role.

In a press conference last year Khosrowshahi said they need to attract, hire, engage and promote talent of all kinds all around the world. “We believe that by enriching the diversity of our work force across all dimensions, including gender, we achieve the most enriched outcomes,” he added. Before Khosrowshashi, HP CEO Meg Whitman along with former GE CEO Jeffery Immelt were considered for the job. After Kalanick’s resignation, many hoped that the next CEO would be a woman, which would be a symbolic choice for a company that is grappling with its “bro” culture. Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg was also considered for the position as she takes a firm social standing on diversity and has the right leadership experience.

In recent times many women have come forward speaking out against discrimination and harassment in the tech industry with multiple leaders stepping down from their posts. India, which is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, on the other hand, has been seeing an increase in women lead companies in the startup world such as Richa kar led Zivame, Suchi Mukherjee led Limeroad and Radhika Aggarwal led ShopClues. Anisha Singh who is the founder of MyDala.com will also be seen mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs on an upcoming reality show on MTV called Dropout. Indira Nooyi, born in Madras, is currently ranked as the 13th most powerful women in the world and heads the world’s second largest food and beverage company, Pepsi Co. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the chairperson and managing director of Biocon Limited, a Bengaluru based biotechnology company and is an independent director of IT giant Infosys.

Khosrowshahi, the soon to be former CEO of Expedia, which does not have a gender pay gap and women in its workforce earn $1 for every $1 paid to men in equivalent roles, will be tasked with turning around Uber’s culture, which has been called hostile to women. More than 20 employees were terminated from Uber as a result of an internal investigation with sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation as reasons for many of the firings. The internal investigation also released a 13 page report with recommendations on how to improve the way Uber treats its employees and police reckless behavior within the company. Khosrowshahi’s job would be to follow the recommendations to avoid any more scandals.

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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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X’s Major Price Cut in India: Premium Plans Now More Accessible Than Ever

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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced a major reduction in its subscription prices across India, slashing fees by up to 48%. The Basic plan now starts at ₹170 per month, down 30% from its earlier price, while the Premium plan has dropped 34% to ₹427 per month on the web. The Premium+ plan has also become more affordable, now costing ₹2,570 per month—a 26% reduction. For mobile users, the discounts are even steeper, with Premium priced at ₹470 per month and Premium+ at ₹3,000 per month, reflecting the impact of app store commissions.

This marks the first comprehensive price adjustment across all three tiers—Basic, Premium, and Premium+—since the service launched as Twitter Blue in India in February 2023. The move comes shortly after Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, rolled out the new Grok 4 model and follows xAI’s acquisition of X earlier this year. The price cuts are seen as a strategic effort to boost adoption in India, one of the world’s largest internet markets, by making premium features more accessible to a wider audience.

Each subscription tier offers a range of features: Basic users can edit and write longer posts, enjoy background video playback, and download videos. Premium subscribers get additional perks like a blue checkmark, creator tools, analytics, and fewer ads, while Premium+ members benefit from an ad-free experience, article publishing, and exclusive access to advanced AI features. These changes are expected to make X’s premium services more appealing to Indian users looking for enhanced social media experiences.

 

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Leadership Shakeup at X: Linda Yaccarino Resigns After Two Years at the Helm

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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.


Her exit comes at a turbulent moment for X, following the recent controversy involving Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Musk’s xAI, which posted antisemitic content referencing Adolf Hitler. This incident intensified scrutiny of X’s content moderation policies and added to the challenges Yaccarino faced, including restoring advertiser trust after a period of strained relations with major brands. Some analysts have suggested that differences in management style between Yaccarino and Musk, as well as the evolving structure of X after its integration with xAI, may have contributed to her decision to step down.

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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