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The World Poker Tour® has solidified a special partnership with India’s biggest Poker platform, PokerBaazi. This collaboration will provide PokerBaazi players with the globally renowned WPT® experience and offer extraordinary opportunities for Indian Poker enthusiasts to participate in world-class events. Through this partnership, PokerBaazi will host WPT tournaments online, allowing Indian players to compete in prestigious events from the comfort of their homes. In addition, the collaboration will enable Indian Poker players to play in online satellite tournaments on PokerBaazi, where they can win exclusive packages to play in live WPT events around the world. “We are proud to partner with PokerBaazi and expand our presence in India, adding to the WPT Global player base,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “India is a fast-growing market for Poker, and through this collaboration, we look forward to nurturing new talent and giving Indian players a pathway to Poker stardom.” PokerBaazi is home to some of India’s biggest Poker tournaments like the G.O.A.T, National Poker Series India, Indian Poker Masters, and more. The partnership highlights the growing stature of India as a hub for competitive Poker, opening doors for Indian players to showcase their skills in prestigious global arenas. “We are excited to join forces with the World Poker Tour and expand further in bringing an elite Poker experience to our players in India,” said Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO at Baazi Games (PokerBaazi). “This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing the best opportunities and platforms for Indian players to excel on both national and global stages.” This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for Poker in India, combining the excellence of the World Poker Tour with the innovation and passion of PokerBaazi. Further updates and announcements on WPT tournaments and satellite opportunities will be posted on PokerBaazi.com. For more information regarding this and all World Poker Tour events, visit WPT.com. World Poker Tour® Increases Global Footprint with Indian Powerhouse... 
Recognized for ANSR’s expertise in providing setup, design, and administrative support services for GIC/GCC setups India, 2024: ANSR, the market leader in developing strategic Global Capability Centers (GCCs), was named a Leader in Everest Group’s Global In-house Center (GIC) Setup Capabilities in India – Provider PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. The recognition highlights ANSR’s unmatched expertise in providing comprehensive setup, design, and administrative support services that empower global enterprises to establish successful GICs/GCCs in India. “The heightened focus on GIC setups, driven by strategic priorities in the current business environment, has led providers to adopt a more programmatic and capability-driven approach,” says Akshay Mathur, Vice President, Everest Group. “With its core focus on GIC setups, standardized offerings, and investments from strategic partners, ANSR has positioned itself as a key player in the GIC setups space. Its market impact and forward-looking vision have earned it a Leader recognition in Everest Group’s GIC Setup Capabilities in India – Provider PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.” ANSR’s positioning as a Leader underscores its commitment to delivering tailored GCC solutions that align with the evolving needs of global businesses. With a robust track record of enabling over 135 global brands to set up and scale their operations in India, ANSR remains at the forefront of the GCC transformation journey delivered through our innovative GCC SuperApp. “Being recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s GIC Setup Capabilities in India – Provider PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 is not just an achievement for ANSR, it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to setting the standard in the GIC/GCC space. The world is witnessing a surge in organizations leveraging global talent to fuel their digital transformation and innovation agendas. At ANSR, we’re not just participating in this shift – we’re at the forefront, empowering our customers to turn their GIC/GCCs into strategic powerhouses for growth.” said Lalit Ahuja, Founder and CEO, ANSR. ANSR’s comprehensive GCC platform is built to support organizations at every stage of their GCC journey. From entity setup and talent acquisition to people consulting, HR services, payroll, infrastructure management, and legal compliance, ANSR provides end-to-end solutions. With a proven track record of launching over 135 GCCs, ANSR ensures seamless alignment of GCC operations with broader business objectives, positioning itself as the go-to partner for multinationals looking to leverage India’s dynamic GCC ecosystem for global expansion. ANSR delivers these services through its unique GCC SuperApp, guaranteeing predictable and successful GCC outcomes. About ANSR ANSR, an Accel portfolio company,... 
The National Poker Series India (NPS) in its milestone 5th edition in March 2025, promises to elevate India’s poker landscape to newer heights. Exclusively hosted on PokerBaazi, NPS 2025 boasts an unprecedented ₹100 Crore prize pool, positioning it as the biggest and most prestigious poker event in the country’s history. Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO of Baazi Games, commented, “The National Poker Series India is a platform that transcends mere competition; it is a movement that recognizes poker as a serious skill-based mind sport in India. Each edition is designed to emphasize strategy, precision, and mental endurance, enabling players to refine their abilities while promoting the sport across the nation. We are proud to host the National Poker Series India for its 5th edition with a ₹100 crore prize pool—the biggest our country has seen yet. We aim to deliver an unparalleled experience at PokerBaazi, to empower the talent of poker players across India.” Building on the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, which drew over 2.25 Lakh entries and offered a prize pool of ₹62.5 Crore and 450 medals, NPS 2025 is set to raise the bar even higher. Players can anticipate an event of extraordinary scale in 2025, making the 5th edition the most competitive and rewarding yet. Since its inception, the National Poker Series India has attracted over 5.33 lakh entries, hosted 404 high-stakes tournaments, and awarded 1,221 players with medals, solidifying its position as India’s premier platform for competitive poker. In the 2024 edition, Deepak Singh from Delhi emerged as the overall champion with 3 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals. The competition was fierce, with Abhishek Sonu from Bihar and Samay Modi from Maharashtra also securing podium finishes. Maharashtra led the medal tally with over 100 medals, closely followed by Delhi with 83, illustrating the regional pride and intense rivalry that NPS has come to symbolize. The schedule of the tournament series that surpasses the rewards of some of the country’s largest sports leagues is expected to follow soon. National Poker Series India Reveals An Unprecedented Prize Pool Of 100 Crore For Its 2025... 
India, 2024 – The Internet Governance and Policy Project (IGAP) has today published its latest report, “Social Media Transparency Reporting: A Performance Review”, offering a detailed analysis of how Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs) are complying with India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The report assesses the performance of major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Snap, ShareChat, and Koo, focusing on their content moderation practices and grievance redressal mechanisms between June 2021 and December 2023. As concerns over harmful online content, including misinformation and hate speech, continue to grow, IGAP’s report highlights key gaps in transparency across these platforms and calls for enhanced accountability to Indian users. The study also provides a comparative analysis with international frameworks such as the European Union’s Digital Services Act and presents actionable recommendations for improving transparency and compliance practices. Key Findings: Inconsistent Reporting: While platforms like Facebook and YouTube offer relatively comprehensive reports, others such as Koo and LinkedIn provide limited data, making it difficult to evaluate their adherence to content moderation guidelines. Lack of Clarity on Automated Monitoring: Platforms like Snap and ShareChat offer minimal disclosure on content proactively removed using automated tools, raising questions about the effectiveness of their systems in addressing harmful content such as hate speech and child exploitation. Complex Grievance Redressal Mechanisms: Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X maintain both global and India-specific grievance systems, leading to confusion for users and inconsistencies in data reporting. Need for More Granular Data: The report emphasizes the importance of providing more detailed disclosures, particularly on content moderation in regional Indian languages, law enforcement requests, and actions against repeat offenders. Recommendations: IGAP’s report outlines several key reforms to improve transparency and ensure better accountability: More Granular Disclosures: Social media platforms should provide detailed data on user complaints, content removals, and the diversity of Indian languages to ensure fair and equitable moderation practices. Standardized Reporting Formats: Platforms should adopt consistent and uniform reporting formats to improve accessibility and comparison of data across different platforms. Improved Oversight of Automated Tools: The report calls for clearer reporting on the types of content flagged and removed by automated systems, with a focus on emerging concerns such as misinformation, deepfakes, and synthetic media. Rakesh Maheswari, the Lead Author, and former Senior Director and Group Coordinator (Cyber Laws and Data Governance Division), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), stated, “Social media platforms have a responsibility to create... 
India, 2024: CoinSwitch, India’s largest crypto trading platform, announces crypto futures trading on its PRO platform. This new feature offers a versatile trading experience for selected users, allowing them to maximize their trading potential with leverage up to 25x. With CoinSwitch futures, users can trade in over 350 contracts including BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC, XRP, and more. CoinSwitch Futures enables users to take long (buy) or short (sell) positions on perpetual futures contracts and can also hedge their spot holdings. The platform is distinguished by its competitive commission rates, ensuring users benefit with the lowest fees in the market. Additionally, new users can avail 100% commission rebate for the first 15 days. “The launch of CoinSwitch Futures aligns with our mission to provide a comprehensive suite of crypto investment and trading options to our users. By offering leveraged futures contracts, we aim to cater to the needs of sophisticated traders seeking to capitalize on price movements in the dynamic crypto market,” said Balaji Srihari, Business Head, CoinSwitch. Users can seamlessly access futures trading through both mobile and desktop; to start they have to sign up or log in to their existing CoinSwitch PRO accounts. Last month, the company also announced specialized crypto investment services tailored for High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors; with an aim to provide secure and customized solutions to users. The platform has over two crore registered users and has raised $260 million in Series C funding from Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in September 2021 to become India’s most-valued crypto Unicorn at a valuation of $1.9 billion. Coinswitch Announces Crypto Futures With 350+... 