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Alaan raises $48 mn in round led by Peak XV
Alaan, a UAE-based spend management platform, secured $48 million in a Series A round led by Peak XV Partners. The funding will fuel expansion in Saudi Arabia and the development of AI-driven finance automation tools. Founded in 2022, Alaan offers corporate cards and expense management solutions, serving over 1,500 finance teams and processing over 2.5…
IMD says it issued regular heavy rain warnings to Uttarakhand, keeps mum on exact cause of flash flood
IMD says it issued regular heavy rain warnings to Uttarakhand, keeps mum on exact cause of flash flood
‘Will not call Trump’: Brazil’s Lula refuses to contact US prez; 50% tariffs remain unresolved
President Lula da Silva refuses to call Donald Trump amid escalating tensions over tariffs and sanctions. The US imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, while also sanctioning a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. Brazil rejects US claims of political persecution, asserting judicial independence, as diplomatic efforts to ease the rift struggle to gain traction in…
Who is Jorge Costa’s wife Rute Costa? All about his marriage, children, and private life off the pitch
Jorge Costa, the FC Porto legend and 2004 Champions League winner, was more than just a fierce competitor on the field. He was a devoted husband to Rute Costa, whom he married in 1994, and a loving father to his two sons, David and Salvador.
Amazon announces first-ever availability of OpenAI models for its cloud customers, company says, ‘The addition of…’
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is now offering OpenAI’s open weight models on Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker AI, expanding access to generative AI technology for millions of customers. The integration includes models like gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, known for their efficiency and strong reasoning abilities.
Amazon Pay Gift Cards get new features: Raksha Bandhan Store deals and more
Amazon Pay is enhancing its gifting options in India with personalized digital Gift Cards, allowing customers to use their own photos and artwork. They’ve also introduced new physical packaging and a plantable seeded paper gift card for Raksha Bandhan, alongside animated e-Gift cards. The Raksha Bandhan Store offers deals on rakhis, sweets, fashion, and electronics.
New York Knicks closely tracking Giannis Antetokounmpo after Milwaukee Bucks’ surprise Damian Lillard exit
New York Knicks are keenly observing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation with the Milwaukee Bucks. Leon Rose is closely monitoring the developments. This observation began even before the Bucks’ recent roster changes. The Knicks are reportedly interested in acquiring a star player. Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks is uncertain after key roster moves. The Knicks possess the…
Nayara Energy trade: Russia-backed refinery exports first gasoline shipment after EU sanctions; diesel shipment to follow
Despite EU sanctions imposed in July, Russian-linked Nayara Energy has exported its first gasoline shipment, with the vessel Tempest Dream carrying 43,000 metric tons to Oman. Another sanctioned vessel, Sard, is expected to load diesel at Nayara’s Vadinar port. Facing operational challenges, Nayara is increasing domestic sales through state-owned retailers.