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AI cooking assistant upliance.ai made its debut on Shark Tank India, receiving offers from Peyush Bansal that were declined on the show. The founders, Mahek Mody and Mohit Sharma, expressed pride in the positive market response and highlighted that 60% of sales came from existing owners. ONDC introduced metro ticketing for Chennai Metro, allowing commuters to purchase single and return journey tickets. ONDC Buyer apps can now integrate Metro ticketing for any Metro on the ONDC Network. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) partnered with Lyra, enabling UPI payments in France, allowing Indian tourists to use UPI for purchasing Eiffel Tower tickets online. Edtech firm Emeritus launched the Global Executive Immersion: Silicon Valley program for Indian C-suite executives, providing a six-day immersive learning experience. Accolite and Bounteous announced a merger, creating a 5,000-strong global company headquartered in Chicago. ONDC's mobility expansion was highlighted again, allowing app developers to integrate with Chennai Metro's ticketing system. Thiru M.A Siddique, MD of CMRL, emphasized the openness created by partnering with ONDC.

The Global Executive Immersion: Silicon Valley program, initiated by edtech firm Emeritus, offers a unique learning opportunity for C-suite executives, fostering networking and collaboration. The program spans six days and seven nights, aiming to provide insights from prominent AI and tech leaders worldwide. AI services firm Accolite and innovation firm Bounteous have announced a merger, resulting in a Chicago-headquartered company with a global presence of 5,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Keith Schwartz and Leela Kaza are set to serve as CEO and Co-CEO, respectively, for the combined entity. The expansion of ONDC into mobility was reiterated, allowing ONDC Buyer apps to integrate Metro ticketing for any Metro connected to the ONDC Network. Thiru M.A Siddique, MD of CMRL, emphasized the broader access enabled by partnering with ONDC for the Chennai Metro ticketing system.

The news also highlighted that UPI payments are now accepted in France through the collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Lyra. This partnership opens new avenues for Indian tourists, enabling them to use UPI for online purchases, such as booking tickets for the Eiffel Tower. Emeritus' Silicon Valley program, tailored for C-suite executives, was introduced as a means to facilitate a well-curated environment for networking and collaboration. The executives enrolling in the program will have the opportunity for a comprehensive six-day and seven-night immersive learning experience, learning from prominent leaders in AI and technology.


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