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Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 2:00 am

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue

While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 1:05 am

Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI

At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company announced several new features, including new game-creation tools, expanded NPC capabilities, and the ability to make games available across platforms, including the web.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ

Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.

TechCrunch 12 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 10:16 pm

Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he

In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees hes back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

ESDS Touches Upper Circuit Again, Now Up 306% From IPO Price

ESDS Software Solution extended its post-listing surge into a sixth consecutive trading session today, with its shares touching the upper

inc42 11 Sep 2026 2:23 pm

Exclusive: Ultraviolette To Raise

Electric two-wheeler (E2W) maker Ultraviolette Automotive is set to raise an additional 373.04 Cr as part of its ongoing Series

inc42 11 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

RentoMojo IPO Subscription Hits 17.18X On Final Day, NIIs Lead Demand

Online furniture and appliance rental platform RentoMojos IPO was subscribed 17.18X by 13:27 IST on the final day of bidding

inc42 11 Sep 2026 1:54 pm

Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusive

Cotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026

The Economic Times 11 Sep 2026 9:55 am

Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the World

Vingroup has been ranked 340th in TIMEs Worlds Best Companies 2026, placing the Group among the worlds Top 400 companies. Compared with 2025, Vingroup has risen nearly 500 places and remains the only Vietnamese company to be recognized on the prestigious ranking. The Worlds Best Companies 2026 ranking is jointly conducted by TIME, a [] The post Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the Worlds Top 350 Companies appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 11 Sep 2026 8:00 am

GFF 2026 Day 2 Unpacked, RentoMojo

AI Takes The Stage At Global Fintech Fest It was an action-packed second day at the Global Fintech Fest 2026

inc42 11 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 4:00 am

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 3:21 am

PhonePe Shuts Down Engineering Office In The US: Report

Fintech major PhonePe has reportedly shut down its engineering office in the US, winding down a four year-old team. Sources

inc42 11 Sep 2026 2:42 am

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 2:29 am

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 2:27 am

Proxima Fusion bets

Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a 140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

TechCrunch 11 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video

Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered Shop the Scene feature.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 11:40 pm

Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you

Come inside the mind of a bot trying to convince the internet it's human.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

GFF 2026: Fintech-AI Partnerships Take The Centre Stage On Day 2

After a plethora of new product launches and innovation showcases on day one, the second day of the Global Fintech

inc42 10 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

VinFast Plans Two India-Specific EVs In Strategic Reset: Report

Weeks after suspending production of select cars in India, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is now reportedly eyeing the development of

inc42 10 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Google signs its biggest rice-methane carbon credit deal with Indian startup Mitti Labs

The four-year agreement will cover rice farms across three Indian states, reaching about 100,000 hectares at peak delivery.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 7:04 pm

ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver

The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:51 pm

Defense tech Mach Industries doubles valuation to $3.7B in 3 months

The buzzy startup raised $600 million in its Series C round.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features

Snapchat says the new features can be used to organize everything from birthday celebrations and sporting events to study sessions and weekend hangouts.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

European founders and VCs urge lawmakers

Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldnt be watered down.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 5:55 pm

Another Day, Another Upper Circuit: ESDS Now Up 269% From IPO Price

The seemingly unstoppable rally in ESDS Software Solution continued today, with the stock hitting the upper circuit for the fifth

inc42 10 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

D2C Fashion Startup Theater Bags

D2C fashion and accessories startup Theater has raised 75 Cr (around $7.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round led

inc42 10 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

Vedanta Aluminium, V-Spark to scale deep tech initiatives, unlock Rs 2,100 cr value

Collaborating with tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, and SAP, alongside numerous startups, the company is deploying cutting-edge solutions across its operations to boost productivity, optimize costs, and enhance sustainability.

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 12:02 pm

Port of LA hits three-month record as Cargo peak stretches on

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest three-month period on record, driven by an extended peak season. Importers are navigating global disruptions, including extreme weather and trade policy shifts. Despite challenges, the port remains a preferred gateway due to its robust infrastructure and efficiencies, with strong import volumes continuing.

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 11:29 am

GFF 2026 Highlights, The Estate Planning Question

Global Fintech Fest 2026 Kicks Off Indian startups basked in the spotlight as the Global Fintech Festival 2026 kicked off

inc42 10 Sep 2026 8:00 am

Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive Indias next export boom?

The South-South trade has crossed $7 trillion, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters across Africa, ASEAN, the Gulf, and Latin America. However, India will need deeper value-chain links, stronger logistics, and a greater presence in these markets to capture a larger share, say experts.

The Economic Times 10 Sep 2026 7:48 am

AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks

Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 5:30 am

Automattic

Mullenweg said in a company Slack message that it was against his will.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 4:44 am

OpenAI adds a prominent AI doomer to its board of directors

Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focused on alignment, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 3:55 am

Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 3:13 am

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone Duo, Priced

Smartphone maker Apple yesterday unveiled its first foldable smartphone, called iPhone Duo, at its flagship Surprise and Shine event in

inc42 10 Sep 2026 2:04 am

There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models

Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 1:26 am

The hinge for Apple

Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 12:51 am

Harvey hits $15.5B valuation, months after reaching $11B

The legal AI startup and VC darling has nearly doubled its valuation in nine months.

TechCrunch 10 Sep 2026 12:04 am

Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with an AI upgrade that can recap your day

Most notably, Apple is taking aim at the growing wave of AI wearables with new Audio Intelligence features that let you rewind moments and remember details from daily conversations.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren

Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Apple shows off AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation

The AirPods 5 support better noise cancellation, Siri AI, and offer volume controls on the stem.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:36 pm

Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo

Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its Surprise and Shine iPhone event held in Cupertino. The phone is the first marquee device launched under the companys new CEO, John Ternus. Unlike early iterations of foldables, which looked like vertical slabs, Apple adopted a wider form factor that could aid []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:28 pm

Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone

The company also argued that its on-device models offer consumers more privacy.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

DOJ wants more answers on Fox

Foxs $22 billion plan to buy Roku has hit a new hurdle. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku whats known as a second request on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and documents as it takes a closer look at the deal. Thats a fairly standard step in a major antitrust []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 10:14 pm

Superintelligence is coming. Should we let it?

AI companies have been talking about superintelligent AI likeitsinevitable, but recentsafety incidentslikeOpenAIsHugging Face breacharedemonstratingthe potential dangers of deploying AI systems that are more capable thanhumans.Sowhat happens when wecantreliably control what these systems do? On this episode of TechCrunchsEquitypodcast, Rebecca Bellan is joined byConnor Leahy, an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and now the U.S. Executive Director of []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 9:35 pm

Auditors Flag Second Suspected Employee Fraud At Ola Electric Arm

Ola Electrics FY26 annual report disclosed another suspected employee fraud at its wholly owned subsidiary Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd

inc42 9 Sep 2026 9:14 pm

Viral AI assistant Instinct now has its own email address

Instincts new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and do more on users' behalf.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Uber rival inDrive scales beyond ride-hailing to capture more consumer spending

inDrive's ad business, first piloted in July 2025, has served more than 2 billion impressions and attracted over 2,000 paying advertisers a month.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

LOHUM Begins Lithium Mining Operations In Zimbabwe

Noida-based sustainable critical mineral producer LOHUM claims to have become first Indian company to start lithium operations globally, announcing the

inc42 9 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Shipt becomes the latest delivery app with an AI shopping assistant

Users can ask the assistant to do things like Create a cart for my Saturday tailgate for 25 people and include some brunch items,orBuild a cart for easy school lunches and after-school snacks, Shipt says.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Uber invests $10M in Indian fleet operator Carrum at $168M valuation

Carrum Mobility operates about 5,100 vehicles in India and is Uber's largest fleet partner for its premium Uber Black service in the country.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

AI-led personalisation to open opportunities for new startups: Razorpay CEO

Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur said AI could lower personalisation costs and help startups target niches such as Gen Z payments, HNI wealth management and multilingual platforms.

Business Standard 9 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

Besxar is building an orbital semiconductor factory, one SpaceX rocket at a time

If you want to manufacture in spaceand bring the products back againtheres a limited set of options: Wait to go to the International Space Station, or partner with a handful of start-ups launching spacecraft that spend time in orbit before they return to Earth. But the vehicle that goes to space and comes back to []

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 6:00 pm

Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up

As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 5:35 pm

UIDAI Launches SDK, Sandbox To Ease Aadhaar Face Authentication

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched Face Auth SDK & Sandbox, a set of software tools and

inc42 9 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

PhonePe, Visa Partner For Cardless Payments In India, 14 Overseas Markets

Walmart-backed fintech major PhonePe has partnered with global card network Visa to launch three cardless payment solutions for consumers and

inc42 9 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation

Business Wire India Hangover by Saachi, the contemporary occasion-wear label founded by young entrepreneur Saachi Pasari, announces the launch of its latest collection an edit that captures the brand at its most confident yet. Bringing together sculptural silhouettes, intricate Indian hand-embroidery and a rich, understated colour palette, the new collection is designed to make [] The post Hangover by Saachi Unveils Its New Collection, Reimagining Occasion Wear for a New Generation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 2:12 pm

FIU Issues Notices To 15 Crypto Platforms, Initiates Takedown

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers for non-compliance with

inc42 9 Sep 2026 1:57 pm

Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid

Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Emerging sports are the next big business opportunity: Tero India MD

Indias sports boom is opening up opportunities for entrepreneurs to build businesses beyond cricket.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 10:58 am

Farmers embrace AI more than any other tech, McKinsey says

The AI adoption follows a multiyear farm slump that crimped spending amid rising costs for agricultural inputs.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 10:09 am

Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing and everyone pays

The Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example of the global consequences of a regional conflict.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 10:00 am

US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdles

Iranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and payment risks. Pharma and livestock exporters are also navigating disruptions to established trade routes.

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2026 9:52 am

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing

UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 9:31 am

Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn

Imagine spending 15 years managing a disease that never really lets you rest pain, infections, and uncertainty becoming the background noise of everyday life. That was the reality for Rajesh (name changed), a man in his late 30s, living with Crohn's disease since his early twenties. Then came the final blow: his bowel had [] The post Advanced Robotic Surgery Offers New Lease on Life to Patient Battling Crohn's Disease for 15 Years appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 9 Sep 2026 9:30 am

Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers

Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since warned users about hackers.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 2:40 am

The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX

The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 2:17 am

Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?

Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.

TechCrunch 9 Sep 2026 12:30 am

OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician

There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 11:02 pm

Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal

Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 9:50 pm

PM Modi Urges Fintechs To Step Up Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged Indian fintech startups to further strengthen cybersecurity and consumer protection as the sector

inc42 8 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape

Google is speeding up Chromes release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 8:34 pm

A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 7:41 pm

Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch

Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.

TechCrunch 8 Sep 2026 7:40 pm

Whatfix Cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu Takes Over As CEO

SaaS soonicorn Whatfix has appointed its cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu as chief executive, shortly after the unfortunate passing of cofounder

inc42 8 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the

Business Wire India Recognised as MVT Facilitator of the Year and Most Transformative Medical Value Travel Company of the Year at Bharat Healths Sanjeevani 2026 With operations across 18+ countries and patients assisted from 50+ nationalities, Shinon is strengthening Indias role in global healthcare delivery Shinon Healthcare, Indias trusted medical-assistance and healthcare consultancy, has been [] The post Shinon Healthcare Receives Honors at Sanjeevani 2026 for Medical Value Travel Leadership, Advancing the Heal in India Vision appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

Circolife Raises $4.5 Mn To Scale Subscription-Based Air Conditioning

Climatetech startup Circolife has netted $4.5 Mn (around 40.45 Cr) in a pre-Series A round led by Polycab Indias joint

inc42 8 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

International School of French Baking

Business Wire India Founded by Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, ISFBPis created to bring the breadth, technical depth and professional discipline of international French baking education to aspiring bakers in India. For Yash and Anishkaa Malpani, the idea for the International School of French Baking & Ptisserie did not begin in a classroom. It began [] The post International School of French Baking & Ptisserie Opens in Pune, Bringing International-Standard Baking Education to India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 8 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthans enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scale

Stakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.

The Economic Times 8 Sep 2026 10:09 am

Shiprocket reports consolidated net loss of Rs 13.71 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 33.81% to Rs 592.09 crore

Business Standard 8 Sep 2026 9:04 am

Stock Alert: Swiggy, Shiprocket, Neuland Lab, PNB Housing Finance

Shares of Inox Wind, Kaynes Technology, LIC Housing Finance and SAIL barred from fresh F&O positions on 7 September 2026.

Business Standard 8 Sep 2026 9:04 am

Dronetech Startup AITMC

Dronetech startup AVPL International parent AITMC Ventures reported a net profit of 14.2 Cr in the fiscal year FY26, a

inc42 7 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Navana.ai Raises

Voice AI startup Navana.ai has raised 40 Cr ($4.2 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by existing investor

inc42 7 Sep 2026 1:53 pm

Ola Electric Eyes

Ola Electric Wants More Money Barely three months after its 780 Cr QIP, Ola Electric is back again in the

inc42 7 Sep 2026 8:00 am

D2C Luggage Brand Mokobara Bags

Travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara has raised 170 Cr (about $18 Mn) in a Series C funding round led by

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:05 pm

FY26 Financial Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Indian Startups

The Indian startup ecosystem continued to mature in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their public market debut as

inc42 5 Sep 2026 9:00 pm