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This International Women's Day, India received a powerful symbol of "Nari Shakti" with the nomination of Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha.

"It is my privilege and honour to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by our Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our country and its people, both of whom have taught me so much about life and have given my family and me far more than we could ever imagine," she said.

Murty's husband, NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, welcomed the nomination, emphasising her richly deserved recognition.

"Our family is happy that she received this prestigious responsibility. We feel she richly deserves this nomination,” Murthy said.

Murty, an acclaimed writer, philanthropist, and the driving force behind Infosys Foundation, has left a lasting mark on diverse fields.

• Ashneer Grover has written to the top officials of the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing, expressing concerns that the investigation against him, based on a complaint filed by BharatPe, may be 'one-sided' and 'non-compliant' with due procedures, and he has appealed to the EOW to stop the 'wild goose chase' targeting him.
  
  
• Disney CEO Bob Iger sees the $8.5 billion Indian media merger with Reliance Industries as the "best of both worlds". He also talks about building an immersive universe with Epic Games. Read more.
  
  
• Yesterday, the Union Cabinet approved an ambitious plan to establish artificial intelligence-related computing infrastructure, skill development, and the creation of indigenous language models in the country. This Rs 10,372 crore proposal, termed the India AI mission, aims to address both technology-specific and infrastructure-specific issues with AI in the country. Here is all you need to know about the AI policy push.
  
  
• The RBI's circular regarding providing customers with the option to choose a network has been subject to various interpretations by industry players, depending on convenience. Without clarification from the regulator, things might not change much.
  
  
• Top Silicon Valley executives, including Sheryl Sandberg, Jerry Yang, and Sridhar Ramaswamy, have invested in the new generative AI startup Ema, founded by former Coinbase Chief Product Officer Surojit Chatterjee. In an interview, Chatterjee shares how he lined up these big names, his business plans ahead, and more.
  
  
• In the wake of the severe water crisis, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has banned potable water usage for non-essential purposes.
  
  
• The Ayurveda Experience (TAE), a D2C Ayurvedic brand, has raised $27 million in a Series C round led by Jungle Ventures. The firm plans to use the funds to expand its brand presence, customer engagement and product development.
  
  
• Bollywood and cricket stars have cashed in on India's hot IPO market, scoring big returns on early investments in companies that went public in the last 3 years.

Craving a weekend filled with suspense and drama?

Dive into Merry Christmas, a thriller by Sriram Raghavan. This film, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, follows a fateful Christmas Eve encounter that sparks a connection... but their pasts hold secrets that could shatter everything. Watch it on Netflix

If Bollywood's glitz and dark underbelly intrigue you, then Showtime is the series for you.

• This gripping drama pulls back the curtain on the industry's struggles for fame and power. Stream it on Disney+ Hotstar