Google's Silence on Andy Rubin & India's Startup Ecosystem's Growth Story: 4 Things to Know Today

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1. Google's in the spotlight for all the wrong reason today. The tech giant gave Andy Rubin, the father of Android a $90 million exit package a hero farewell in 2014 despite knowing about the sexual misconduct allegations against him.

2. India takes another step towards its EV dream. The government has recently proposed a plan to make setting up electric vehicle charging stations in buildings mandatory.

3. ISRO has big plans to scout the space. In a first, the Indian space agency plans to send a human in space by 2022.

4. India's startup ecosystem is flourishing. As per the NASSCOM report, India has added 1,200 tech startups and witnessed 108% growth in funding in 2018.

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Sanchita Dash

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Senior Correspondent, Entrepreneur India

In the business of news for 5 years now. Making my way across India thanks to my career. A media graduate from Symbiosis, Pune, I have earlier worked with Deccan Chronicle (South India's leading English daily), T-Hub (India's largest incubator) and Anthill Ventures (a speed-scaling platform). 

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