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Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car
Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.
GM to close Detroit battery assembly plant, but not for reasons you might think
GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.
Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia
Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.
ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats
The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.
Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about half as much of Anthropic as CEO Dario Amodei
The former Google CEO owns about 1% stake in the leading AI lab, Bloomberg reported.
Ex-Nvidia-turned-VC Amulya Vishwanath:
Its the moment everyone is waiting for the ChatGPT moment for robotics, Amulya Vishwanath explained to TechCrunchs Equity.
Plants can speak using electricity, so this startup built an AI model to decipher their language
Electric Plant has built an AI-powered translator to help humans listen to what plants are saying with the subtle electricity coursing through their stems.
TikTok staff raised child safety concerns, but executives reportedly failed to act
Court documents show TikTok employees were frustrated with how executives responded to their concerns about risks to children.
Figma co-founder Dylan Field thinks MCP is not a perfect protocol
Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data
Reliable Robotics extended its Series D round with $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt.
US orders federal agencies to remove China
The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.
Inspired Capital closes $450M fourth fund as New York pushes back on Silicon Valley
The raise comes as venture dollars pile up on the West Coast.
Eka is worth $1.45B thanks to a physical AI model that has experts raving
Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry.
Oura adds new fitness metrics to show how workouts impact your body
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman are emerging to dethrone it, putting pressure on the company to keep innovating. By launching more advanced workout metrics, Oura is looking to differentiate itself from competitors as the smart ring market gets more crowded.
Otter.ai raises $320 million from General Catalyst
Meeting note-taking tool Otter.ai announced on Tuesday that it has raised $320 million from General Catalysts Customer Value Fund (CVF), which provides capital to startups without diluting equity and gets returns on the results of marketing spend. Otter.ai said that it will use these funds for enterprise growth, go-to-market strategy, international expansion, and product innovation. []
Yelp can now call on your behalf to check wait times at a restaurant
Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.
Listed coworking space provider IndiQube Spaces board has approved an investment of up to 35 Cr in SaiEdge Realty to
Blackwall quadruples valuation to $2.2B as websites wrangle an increasingly crowded internet
Blackwall has raised $100M at a $2.2B valuation to continue building security and filtering tools that help websites grapple with growing bot and AI traffic.
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathways
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening up new opportunities for Indian exporters.
India reaffirms commitment to inclusive, development-oriented global trade laws at 81st UNGA session
At the 81st session of the UNGA, India demonstrated its commitment to fostering trade through development-focused legal frameworks.
Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal
In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude.
AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch
AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.
Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant
Amazon and X-energy have inked another deal to deploy nuclear power to the grid. This one will generate nearly 1 gigawatt of electricity.
People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again
Fed up with ads, tracking and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs.
Nvidia launches new open models to run agents in the enterprise and on PCs
Nvidia is leaning hard into the trend of enterprise companies wanting to run their own open models in their own data centers and also trying to make on-device, private AI agents a thing.
Update | October 19, 2026 20:35 IST B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was oversubscribed 3.06X at the end
Curefoods Pilots Budget Food Delivery App MegaBite
In a bid to expand into the budget food delivery segment, cloud kitchen operator Curefoods has begun piloting a new
Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review
Apple said that it will ban AI apps that don't moderate offensive content.
That's more than $10 billion in shares, or around 1% of Musk's current net worth.
Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India
Even Healthcare reaches a $300 million valuation in a Khosla Ventures-led round as it plans to expand its hospital network in India.
Varun Dhawan invests in Better Nutrition, backs biofortified farming
The initiative emphasizes biofortification, which enhances nutrient levels directly through crop varieties and farming practices. Varun Dhawan's involvement as an investor highlights the connection between farming and consumer health.
Ex Monks India MD Robert Godinho joins Spectacom Global as Co-Founder
Robert Godinho has been appointed as Co-Founder of Spectacom Global, which organizes participative sports events in India. His experience in media and technology will be instrumental in expanding the company's reach.
Semiconductor ecosystem: Made in India and designed for India
Indias competitive advantage will not come from manufacturing at Chinas scale or cost. It lies in building customised devices for specific users and applications.
On Day 2, Tonbo Imaging India IPO was subscribed 7.77 times, leading the four issues. Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO was subscribed 0.99 times, while Sahajanand Medical Technologies IPO received 0.82 times subscription. Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses IPO was subscribed 0.31 times.
UC Eyes More Capital, Burma Burma
Inside UCs 2,500 Cr Fundraise Plan A year after listing, Urban Company is back in the market for more funds.
No agenda, no rush, no leaving San Francisco: Benchmark
Benchmark may have grown its funds and swapped out some partners, but onstage the five who are left sounded like friends who just happen to be running one of the Valleys most storied firms
Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI
After chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, many of its employees will have the opportunity to take jobs at Disney. Character.AIs former CEO Karandeep Anand recently became the entertainment giants first CTO, and the startup previously said that Disney had agreed to acquire some of its assets for $20 million. A legal []
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in US
A broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the months ahead.
Restaurant chain Burma Burmas parent entity, Hunger Pangs Limited, saw its net loss skyrocket nearly 31X to 15.4 Cr in
Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.
A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk continues to meet resistance from social media platforms.
Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings
The composition of Anthropics workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.
Should you subscribe to Zetwerks IPO?
Zetwerks scale, order inflows and manufacturing opportunity are compelling, but persistent losses, execution questions and a rich IPO valuation leave little room for error
Listed home services major Urban Companys board approved a proposal to raise up to 2,500 Cr yesterday, seeking to shore
Rapido Booked By Pune Police Over Alleged Unauthorised Bike-Taxi Operations
Pune Police has booked Rapido parent Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd for allegedly running bike-taxi services without the required licence
IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework
The risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if no adequate safeguards and ethical framework are put in place, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, backing a blend of industry self-regulation and input from key governments.
India could gain significant agricultural advantages from Canadian fertilisers and potash to enhance crop yields. Recent agreements between India and Canada indicate strong potential for improved bilateral trade.
Import of GM soybeans into India should not be allowed at all, say processors
Processors across India are urging the government to impose a ban on the import of genetically modified soybeans from abroad. They argue that such imports could harm local farmers and make the economy overly dependent on foreign sources.
Startup funding continued to pick up pace in the second week of October. Overall, Indian new-age tech ventures raised $236.2
Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept
Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises youll get a cold plunge, a blood panel and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund.
The Familiarity Trap in Middle East Expansion
Personal networks can mislead expansion plans. Learn how Go Arab supports Indian founders entering GCC markets. The post The Familiarity Trap in Middle East Expansion appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Cult.fit Gets SEBI Clearance For
Markets regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to gym chain Cult.fits 950 Cr IPO about three months after it filed
Tonbo Imaging IPO Oversubscribed Nearly 7X On Day 2 So Far
Defence tech company Tonbo Imagings 852.1 Cr IPO continued to receive healthy investor interest on the second day of bidding.
In September, India's exports of engineering goods soared to US$12.17 billion, indicating an impressive year-on-year growth. For the first half of the fiscal year, cumulative exports reached US$70.87 billion, reflecting a notable 19.7% increase.
Zetwerk IPO Subscribed 27% On Day 2 So Far, QIB
B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was subscribed 27% on the second day of bidding today. Investors placed bids
Cloud infrastructure company E2E Networks operating revenue jumped 411% to 223.8 Cr in the second quarter of FY27 from 43.8
TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999
Business Wire India TECNO today launched the SPARK 50s 5G in India, starting at Rs. 19,999. Rising memory prices have been pushing entry-level 5G phones further out of reach, and SPARK 50s 5G is TECNOs answer to that. It brings dependable 5G, a fresh new look and a battery that lasts all day to the [] The post TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Shopifys India Checkout Bet Shopify is preparing to bring Shop Pay to India. Setting up a direct clash with domestic
Indias AI-native startups enter faster growth phase as AI model costs fall: AWS
Falling token costs and greater access to AI capabilities are helping startups move faster from experimentation to commercial deployment, AWS said
Fairfax Proposes To Transfer Go Digit Stake To IDBI Bank
Canadian investor Fairfax Financial Holdings has proposed transferring all its interests in insurtech company Go Digit General Insurance and its
Children Salute Indian Army Soldiers With Love and Respect
For these little ones, saluting the Indian Army comes naturally. ���� Every time they see the soldiers, their tiny hands rise in a heartfelt gesture of respect and admiration for the brave men and women in uniform.
Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay High Court against notice asking him to leave India
Actor Imran Khan will challenge the notice asking him to leave the country in the Bombay High Court, his lawyer said, according to PTI. His lawyer also stated that the rules do not prohibit Overseas Citizen...
India, U.S. trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the free trade agreement between India and the European Union will be inked in December and will come into force from February or March next year.
What Does Indian Design Mean Today? A Creative Director Explains
Open a jewellery box in almost any Indian home and it holds more than metal and stone. A pair of earrings can carry the memory of a region, a craft that took years to learn, or an architectural detail someone once
Russia has demonstrated its Shturm unmanned assault tank at the Tsentr-2026 military exercise for battlefield applications. Meanwhile, India is working on converting its T-72 tanks into remotely operated platforms under the ADITI 4.0 initiative. The unmanned tanks aim to keep personnel out of harm's way during high-risk missions in combat scenarios. This initiative seeks to integrate crewed and uncrewed systems for enhanced operational effectiveness.
Centre Directs Telcos To Display Caller Names From November 1
The Ministry Of Communications Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to roll out calling name presentations (CNAP) across
At this New Delhi exhibition, Sarees of India, old weaves find new life
The Delhi Crafts Councils annual exhibition brings together 22 stalls showcasing saris from across the country, with a special section on revival weaves and an award for a Bihar-based weaver
Is Indias voter roll revision process excluding genuine voters? | The Hindu Editorial
The Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has come under intense scrutiny amid allegations that the process relies on arbitrary criteria that could disproportionately affect certain communities. Questions have been raised over the use of logical discrepancies to flag voters, the role of automated scrutiny, voter deletions in multiple states and the impact on electoral inclusion. With petitions already before the Supreme Court, the debate now centres on whether the process strengthens electoral integrity or risks disenfranchising legitimate voters. This editorial examines the data, the controversies and the legal questions surrounding the SIR process.
Caller Names To Appear On Phones From November 1: What India
From November 1, 2026, telecom operators must display caller names by default on 4G and newer networks, with privacy safeguards and exemptions for users who restrict caller identification.
India's exports up 23% to $44.4 billion in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $30.21 billion
The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.
High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report significant losses in banana production and vegetable crops like okra and gourd. Experts warn about the increasing unpredictability of climate events affecting food security and farming practices. There is a call for greater climate adaptation finance and improved forecasting measures to address these challenges.
Air India looks to rejig contracts, insource services
Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs
India's trade deficit widens to $30.21 bn in Sep from $26.86 bn in August
Merchandise exports jumped 23 per cent year-on-year to a four-month high of $44.40 billion, while imports rose nearly 11 per cent to $74.61 billion
AI Startups To Watch: 5 Startups That Caught Our Eye In October
Indias AI story is moving beyond the model. Until last year, the big question in Indian boardrooms was which large
Rajinikanths Jailer 2 special pan-India appearances: Who is the pick of the lot?
Who are the pan-India superstars in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson? A look at the actors in the Rajinikanth-starrer
PepsiCo warns energy drink ban could dry up India supplies as Red Bull sells on
The company says restrictions on manufacturing drinks under the energy drink label threaten supplies, while competitors continue to seek regulatory relief
India and Southeast Asia stand out as the most growth-orientated cluster across the Asia Pacific region, with occupiers prioritising portfolio resilience, talent acquisition, and future-ready facilities. The shift comes as corporate workplace models broadly stabilise into office-centric structures. According to the 2027 Colliers Asia Pacific Workplace Insights report, 82 per cent of surveyed organisations across the region now operate office-centric models. Furthermore, 80 per cent of occupiers project no meaningful changes to their established workplace policies over the coming 12 months. Corporate real estate strategies reflect a sustained demand for physical offices primarily driven by productivity and business performance, followed by collaboration and innovation. Within the regional landscape, occupiers across India and Southeast Asia demonstrate an active commitment to business development despite broader geopolitical risks. Approximately 34 per cent of organisations within this...
Rolls-Royce welcomes U.K. trade deal, but India price impact remains uncertain
At Chennai showroom launch, global sales chief Julian Jenkins says the company is assessing the FTAs implications; carmaker expects continued growth in India after four years of double-digit expansion
Business Wire India Spicy food and spicy relationships have more in common than you might think: both are better with chemistry, a little unpredictability and just the right amount of heat. Bringing these two worlds together, Tinder and Sprite have partnered on a new collaboration that puts their shared love of heat on-pack with a [] The post Tinder and Sprite Launch Co-Branded Can at the Heart of Truth and Spice, Turning up the Heat on Spicy Dates, Spicy Food and Real Chemistry appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Live Tomorrow in India: Pricing, Offers, and Specs
Apples first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is set to open for pre-orders in India on Friday, Oct 16, at 5:30 PM IST. Marked as Apples most premium smartphone release to date, the device starts at Rs 2,99,900 for the base 256GB model and scales up to Rs 4,49,900 for the top-tier 2TB variant. Official [] The post iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Live Tomorrow in India: Pricing, Offers, and Specs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
MEA flags growing acist hostility, anti-India hate in US after Illinois temple shooting plot
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed concern over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, saying the incident adds to growing concerns over acist hostility and anti-India hate in the United States and calling for decisive action to ensure the safety of the Indian community there. In response to media queries regarding the alleged incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, was particularly disturbing. We are deeply concerned by reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. The reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the alleged plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, is particularly disturbing, Jaiswal said. The spokesperson said India had taken note of the action taken by US law enforcement...
First phase of India-US trade deal finalised, TV reports citing India trade minister
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Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has expressed his views after Mumbai Police issued a notice asking Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28, following his participation in a political protest in Mumbai. Last week, Imran, who reportedly holds a US passport, had participated in a protest at Mumbai
Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay HC against order to leave India
Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court against an order for his deportation from India. The order was issued after his participation in a protest supporting the Cockroach Janata Party. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint to the Mumbai Police regarding Khans actions. As an Overseas Citizen of India, Khan is subject to specific rules and regulations.
India, US lock first phase of trade pact; legal drafting underway: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the finalization of the first phase of the India-US trade pact. This phase is currently undergoing legal drafting, with hopes for quick finalization and operationalization. He emphasized the need for India to secure a competitive advantage over its peer countries before implementation. Additionally, Goyal stated the free trade agreement with the European Union will be signed in December.
Air India sets up panel to identify cost-saving opportunities across units
Air India has set up a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities and tightened spending approvals as CEO Tewolde Gebremariam pushes for greater accountability amid rising costs
India decries US temple mass shooting plot: 'Adds to concern over racist hostility, anti-India hate'
India decries US temple mass shooting plot: 'Adds to concern over racist hostility, anti-India hate'. More to follow...
Consistent with good practices: IMF defends India's revised GDP calculation
The International Monetary Fund has recognized India's updated approach to measuring gross domestic product, commending the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation for enhancing GDP metrics. Amid strong economic performance and rising domestic demand, the IMF has also revised its growth predictions for India. Currency fluctuations were acknowledged; however, Srinivasan clarified they do not indicate any economic frailty.
India's exports rise 23% to $44.4 bn in September, trade deficit narrows
India's exports increased by 23 per cent to USD 44.4 billion in September, and the trade deficit narrowed to USD 30.21 billion, government data released on Thursday said. The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to USD 74.61 billion in September. India's trade deficit in September 2025 stood at USD 33 billion. During April-September this fiscal, exports jumped 18.51 per cent to USD 259.89 billion, and imports climbed 16.31 per cent to USD 437.53 billion. Exports are maintaining their growth trend, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said in a press briefing on trade data.
