Odisha Startup Signs Japan Pact With Tottori’s ONESTRUCTION
An Odisha startup, Sustainability Leaders Odisha, signed an agreement with Japan’s Tottori-based ONESTRUCTION at Startup Odisha’s O-Hub on November 10.
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Mahesh Babu Invests in Shortgun Games, Eyes 2028 Launch
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