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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1998, Panagiotis Kondylis, Greek philosopher and author (born 1943) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

ShareChat, India's Meta Rival, Plans $400 Million IPO Next Year

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July 2, 2026

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ShareChat, India's Meta Rival, Plans $400 Million IPO Next Year

Annual revenue at ShareChat, which counts LightSpeed and Tiger Global among its backers, has already crossed 10 billion rupees and is running at an annualized pace of as much as 14 billion rupees,...

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

KRAFTON India Strengthens Commitment to India’s Gaming Ecosystem Through Strategic Investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund

Partnership aims to empower young game developers and scale India’s emerging gaming ecosystem globally Bengaluru, 22 June 2026 – KRAFTON India today announced a strategic investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund, deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of India’s gaming and startup ecosystem. The investment builds on KRAFTON’s longstanding relationship with BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media and emerging technologies. It reflects a shared belief in the opportunities emerging at the intersection of gaming, technology and digital entertainment. India has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for gaming and

Economic Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

India’s IPO megadeals will test jittery retail investors

India anticipates two massive IPOs: the National Stock Exchange and Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms. Local investor sentiment is crucial, especially after a sluggish market and a depreciating rupee. While both companies boast strong market positions, Jio's fresh capital raise contrasts with the NSE's offer-for-sale. The success of these listings hinges on attracting retail buyers and ensuring fair pricing, impacting global investors and Ambani's future ventures.

Investing.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

India’s ShareChat targets up to $400 mln IPO next year, Bloomberg reports

India’s ShareChat targets up to $400 mln IPO next year, Bloomberg reports

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Financial sector's overseas real estate investment up in Q4

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The financial sector's investment in overseas real es...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Hong Kong exchange marks progress in luring more listings from abroad

The Hong Kong stock exchange is drawing a growing number of foreign companies from across Asia and North America that are seeking international capital, as the bourse marks progress in its ambition to be a global magnet for fundraising. The latest firm seeking to join the cohort is Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the Central Asian nation’s railway operator and owner of the country’s largest fleet of locomotives and rolling stock, which filed for a Hong Kong listing on June 30, according to bourse...

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Related coverage for "ShareChat, India's Meta Rival, Plans $400 Million IPO Next Year": The Eastern Herald — KRAFTON India Strengthens Commitment to India’s Gaming Ecosystem Through Strategic Investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund. Economic Times — India’s IPO megadeals will test jittery retail investors . Investing.com — India’s ShareChat targets up to $400 mln IPO next year, Bloomberg reports. Yonhap News Agency — Financial sector's overseas real estate investment up in Q4. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong exchange marks progress in luring more listings from abroad