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Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral to step down

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Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral to step down
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Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral will be stepping down from his role at the end of this month. Thukral, who joined Meta (then Facebook) in 2017, has been with the company for nearly seven and a half years, serving in multiple policy roles. He was appointed director of public policy for Meta India in November 2022, following the exit of Rajiv Aggarwal. Prior to that, Thukral served as director of public policy at WhatsApp India for about four years. He was elevated to Meta's vice-president for public policy in March 2024. "It is not an easy decision to make, but I feel very confident that our policy engagement with stakeholders is at a credible and constructive juncture, and we can only build further on that," Thukral said in a LinkedIn post on June 11. "There is always more to do, and I know the team is well equipped to navigate the waters well. Having helped build some of the systems and processes, I do feel it is a good time to let the engine and the team work on their own," he added. Thukral's next move is unclear at the moment. "For now, I aim to focus a bit more on my running, health, and family... One should never stop learning, so will update on the next move which will help me learn more and do new and different things," he said.

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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy

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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy
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Probo appoints Shimal Kapoor as head of policy Opinion trading platform Probo has appointed Shimal Kapoor as head of policy to strengthen its engagement with regulators and support the policy development process for Indiaโ€™s skill-based gaming sector. The company, which serves over 34 million users, said this strategic hire aligns with its goal to contribute to the regulatory framework of this emerging category. Shimal will work closely with government bodies and policymakers. She brings a diverse background in law and public policy to her new role as Head of Policy at Probo. Her experience includes positions at Meta, the World Bank Group, and the law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. โ€œIndia's skill-based gaming sector is at an inflection point, driving both digital innovation and economic value. Probo has quickly become the top choice for opinion trading, and I am excited to bring my experience to the table, helping deepen Proboโ€™s connections with stakeholders, and cement its position as one of the leading players in the market,โ€ said Shimal. Probo enables users to trade opinions on real-world events across sports, entertainment, and current affairs. The company is backed by Peak XV, Elevation Capital, and Fundamentum. As per TheKredible, Proboโ€™s revenue from operations surged to Rs 459 crore in FY24 from Rs 86 crore in FY23. During the period, its profit also increased massively to Rs 92 crore from Rs 3.7 crore.

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