Vicky Kaushal stars as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in a period play

The trailer for “Chhava,” featuring Vicky Kaushal in the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has been officially released. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Diana Penty, and Akshaye Khanna in significant roles.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky Kaushal portrays the Maratha ruler with a compelling display of intensity, courage, wisdom, and strength as he confronts the Mughal forces.

Spare8 Secures Fresh Funding to Revolutionize Gold Investments in India

Mumbai-based fintech startup Spare8 has successfully raised an undisclosed amount in its latest funding round. The round saw participation from prominent names, including Param Agrawal, son of veteran investor Mayank Agrawal, and Rajiv Shastri, former CEO of NJ Asset Management.

This follows a pre-seed funding round in August 2022, where Spare8 secured $800,000 from investors such as 2am VC, Varanium Capital, Magic Fund, Incisive Ventures, and Broom Ventures. While the earlier round focused on building the platform, acquiring initial

Indo-US Defence Collaboration: A New Era for Indian Startups

In a significant move highlighting the growing defence partnership between India and the United States, seven Indian startups have been selected for a unique programme focused on defence and space collaboration. Launched jointly by Indian investor Indusbridge Ventures and U.S.-based FedTech in September 2024, this initiative is the first of its kind, designed to bolster bilateral cooperation in defence and dual-use technologies.

Trump Revokes Biden’s AI Oversight Order, Sparks Debate Over Innovation and Regulation

In a notable policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has repealed a 2023 executive order issued by Joe Biden, which aimed to address potential risks linked to artificial intelligence (AI). The reversal, reported by Reuters, has stirred discussions on balancing innovation with regulation.

The Biden-era directive required developers of AI systems with implications for national security, public health, safety, or the economy to submit safety test results to the U.S. government before releasing their products. This mandate, enforced under the Defence Production Act, also tasked federal agencies with creating standards to address risks associated with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity threats.

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