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Pokémon GO Fest 2024 brings global festivities to local parks
Mumbai: Pokémon GO, an augmented reality mobile games by Niantic, is thrilled to announce Pokémon GO Fest 2024 in India. This is the biggest and the highly anticipated event of the year for the trainers and Pokémon GO communities worldwide. Elevating the excitement, Niantic is introducing new exciting elements, bonuses, rewards and special Pokémon this year.
Trainers across India can join millions of trainers from around the world in this two-day-long event starting on 13 July 2024, from 10:00 am to 14 July 2024 till 6:00 pm. Filled with special research tasks, exclusive encounters, over 70 special and custom Pokémon, new avatars and much more, this an exciting opportunity for the communities and Trainers to catch Pokémon and embark on their Pokémon journey.
The virtual trainer meetups will be hosted in 27 cities across India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Gurugram, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Kanpur, Chandigarh, Agartala, Bardhaman, Vadodara, Coimbatore, Indore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram among others.
Expressing his excitement on the global edition of Pokémon GO Fest 2024, Niantic Inc VP for emerging markets Omar Tellez said, “At Niantic, we are committed to enhancing the Pokémon GO experience with new features and adventures. This year’s Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global is our biggest yet, and we’re excited to bring Trainers together from all over the world. With the Pokémon GO Fest, we want to offer existing and new Trainers in India a special opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon through our in-game events and local meetups. We look forward to seeing you all out there”.
As Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma debut worldwide in Pokémon GO, the event promises to be action-packed. Trainers will have the opportunity to catch Necrozma in its regular form after defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma in raids. In addition to encountering Necrozma and receiving the typical raid rewards, Trainers will obtain solar fusion energy or lunar fusion energy from Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma raids respectively.
Featuring exclusive field research tasks and bonuses, special Pokémon will appear in four unique habitats which will rotate hourly during the event providing the trainers ample opportunities to catch them. Additionally, all Pokémon that will appear in the wild on the first day will also appear on the second day without habitat rotation. No trainer should miss out on the chance to add these special Pokémon to their collection.
Trainers can also participate in special habitat-themed field research tasks and have an opportunity to grab exciting rewards, new poses and avatars such as Alolan Greeting Pose, Marshadow T-shirt. Trainers who hold tickets will also get a chance to earn encounters with Pikachu wearing a Sun Tiara and Pikachu wearing a Moon Tiara. From 12 July 2024 to 14 July 2024, there will be no limit on remote raids and the lure module will be available for an hour.
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt into receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
