Fri Dec 13 00:58:03 UTC 2024: ## Inc42 Offers New Programs for D2C Brands, Startup Management, and Angel Investing; Meta Platforms Suffer Widespread Outage in India
**MUMBAI, INDIA – November 12, 2024** – Inc42, India’s leading startup media and intelligence platform, today announced three new programs designed to empower entrepreneurs and investors: D2CX, a 12-week program for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands; ManagementX, a 6-month startup management program; and India’s first live angel investing program. These programs offer hands-on training and mentorship from top industry experts. Meanwhile, Meta-owned platforms Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram experienced a significant outage in India late Wednesday night.
Inc42’s D2CX program provides actionable strategies to help D2C brands scale their operations, while ManagementX aims to cultivate a leader mindset in participants. The angel investing program provides exclusive access to leading angel investors in India.
Separately, a widespread outage affecting Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram impacted thousands of users in India starting around 11:30 PM on November 11. DownDetector reported over 24,000 complaints regarding WhatsApp, over 33,000 for Instagram, and over 6,000 for Facebook. Meta acknowledged the outage, attributing it to a technical issue and stating they were working to restore service. The outage also affected Facebook Ads Manager and WhatsApp Business API. This marks the latest in a series of outages affecting Meta’s platforms in recent months, coinciding with ongoing regulatory challenges for the company in India. The CCI recently fined Meta INR 213.14 crore for alleged anti-competitive practices.
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