How Robot Startup XDOF Became a Unicorn Contender in Under a Year
Robot startup XDOF is closing in on $1.2B valuation, raising a Series B round led by 8VC. The company collects real-world teleoperation data for training general-purpose robots.


Pakistan's Establishment Division has rejected recommendations to raise the age limit and increase the number of attempts for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, maintaining the current policy.
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This decision significantly impacts thousands of aspiring civil servants in Pakistan, as it upholds the existing stringent criteria for entering the country's elite bureaucracy, potentially limiting opportunities for older or less successful candidates.
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Robot startup XDOF is closing in on $1.2B valuation, raising a Series B round led by 8VC. The company collects real-world teleoperation data for training general-purpose robots.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and former bowling coach Umar Gul were removed from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) setup. Mike Hesson, head coach of Islamabad United, clarifies he had no role in their removals and emphasizes that selection dynamics and support st…

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