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SNL has a new impression of Elon Musk,
SNL seems to have its knives out for tech executives.
He arrested a hacker, then spent 18 months clearing his own name. Now he
Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent and Home Depot CISO, is preparing a second fund of roughly $250 million for Brightmind Partners.
TechCrunch Mobility: The Cybertruck experiment is over
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Charting the global economy: Job growth in US tops all forecasts
US employment rose significantly last month, with the jobless rate declining to 4.1%, indicating robust economic activity. Labor productivity increased sharply in the third quarter, reflecting business adaptation to rising costs and greater efficiency.
After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry.
Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that Chinas Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO.
The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users.
New-Age Tech Stocks Extend Rally, CarTrade Leads With 23.3% Gain
New-age tech stocks extended their rally this week, with 54 of the 69 companies under Inc42s coverage posting gains ranging
Asia Rice: Vietnam, Thai rice prices hit near two-year highs as India slips
Vietnam and Thailand are experiencing a dramatic rise in rice export prices, reaching their highest levels in almost two years. This surge is predominantly fueled by supply uncertainties and increasing demand, notably from the Philippines.
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fight
In 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon reduction efforts. This unprecedented infusion of resources could potentially reshape the landscape of international climate finance.
Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era
Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form.
From the front row to the hot seat
After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do.
Startup funding activity gathered steam in the first week of November. As per Inc42 data, 20 Indian startups cumulatively raised
Aster DM Quality Care Limited, one of the leading integrated healthcare service providers in India, announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The quarter was the companys first as a combined entity, and the company delivered a robust performance, while bringing together diverse teams, aligning them around a shared purpose, and [] The post Aster DM Quality Care Limited Delivers Robust Performance; Q2 FY27 Revenues up by 19% to INR 2,829 Cr; Normalised PAT up by 34% appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks.
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
After blocking Muse, Amazon now lets users text Alexa to help them shop
Amazon said that the feature will roll out to millions of users in coming weeks.
Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo
Despite its small size, Underdog's new model can generate both speech and music.
Physicl raises $10M to make the digital world real enough for robots
Physicl is trying to solve the sim-to-real gap with a pipeline originally built to market goods online.
Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027
Elon Musk said the company will use the factory space to make more Cybercabs.
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British Council Marks Global Reading Achievement With GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
Business Wire India The British Council, the UKs international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities, today announced a new global reading achievement with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS. As part of the UKs National Year of Reading 2026, readers from India joined participants from around the world to set a new title for the most people [] The post British Council Marks Global Reading Achievement With GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.
Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M
Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.
HackerRank Advances Sustainability Goals with Assetze
Business Wire India HackerRank, the Y Combinator-backed developer hiring platform, has responsibly disposed of nearly 750 kg of retired IT equipment through Assetze. As part of the initiative, Assetze managed the collection, data sanitisation, recycling, and documentation. HackerRank was the first India-founded startup to join Y Combinator and today helps thousands of businesses assess and [] The post HackerRank Advances Sustainability Goals with Assetzes Secure Disposal of 750 kg of E-Waste appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
In a divided world, COP31 aims for agreement on electrification
COP31, kicking off November 9 in Antalya, Turkey, is all set to spotlight the global push for electrification. With a target to raise electricity's contribution to final energy demand to 35% by 2035, nations are keenly examining how electrification can effectively curb fossil fuel use.
Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.
Serve Robotics launches new business to become the AWS for robots
Serve Robotics announced alonsgside its third-quarter earnings that it will launch a new business line called Physical AI Services to offer customers its connectivity and data tools.
Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.
A joint U.S. government statement says the hacks are affecting the food, transportation, and healthcare industries after reports of global mass hacks.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027
OpenAI president Greg Brockman says the company could be ready to go public in 2027, pointing to accelerating enterprise revenue and a turnaround in its business.
The ex-Secret Service agent who flipped a hacker is now raising a second $250M cybersecurity fund
Stephen Ward, a former Secret Service agent and Home Depot CISO, is preparing a second fund of roughly $250 million for Brightmind Partners.
Claude can now analyze your spending with its new Personal Finance tool
With Personal Finance in Claude, users can connect their bank and card accounts through Plaid and ask questions about their finances.
Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense
The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military.
Food delivery startup Wonder files for IPO as it explores its next big bite
Following years of fundraising, acquisitions, and expansion, food delivery startup Wonder is moving closer to becoming a publicly traded company.
Axiom Math wants to keep AI slop out of mathematics
As AI floods math with unchecked proofs, Axiom Math is betting on verification. The startups AI agents just formally verified the Stacks Project, one of the fields biggest libraries.
Go Digit Q2 Profit Falls 31% To
Insurtech Go Digit reported a 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) to
Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery
Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart.
TikTok quietly launches a stand-alone TikTok Shop app
The app will offer personalized product recommendations, shopping through livestreams and short-form videos, app-exclusive deals, in-app checkout, order tracking, and customer support.
Dropbox acquires Tigris Data for $350M to bolster its AI infrastructure
The deal is expected to support the development of DBX Agent Cloud, a new storage platform aimed at developers building AI models and agents.
Instagram brings Edits to desktop to take on CapCut
The move puts Edits in more direct competition with ByteDance's CapCut, the video-editing app Meta sought to challenge when it launched Edits last year.
ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud
ElevenLabs said more than 25 million tracks have been generated using its music models.
RadianX promises solar-powered devices that never need charging
Todays portable devices are too hungry to run on traditional solar panels, but RadianX says its perovskite cells promise to make charging obsolete in some cases.
The system can supposedly answer queries four times faster, with 20% fewer errors and 90% fewer tokens used.
A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI
Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.
Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime
Amazon has made Uber Eats as its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States.
Antara Senior Care, the senior-care business of Max India Limited, today announced the joining of Dr Rachit Gulati, a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Rheumatology, has joined its Care Home in Delhi NCR. His appointment strengthens Antaras post-operative, transition and high-dependency care for adults aged 18 and above, including seniors, who [] The post Antara Strengthens Post-Operative and High-Dependency Care with Appointment of PMR Specialist Dr Rachit Gulati at Gurugram Care Home appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Spacetech Startup Cosmoserve Nets $6 Mn, Eyes Commercialisation By 2028
Cosmoserve Space has raised $6 Mn in a seed funding round led by Japan-based Rebright Partners. While Aranya Holdings and
India coffee output to miss forecast after below-normal rains
India's Coffee Board has adjusted its coffee production outlook for the fiscal year concluding in March due to insufficient monsoon rains. The revised estimate stands at approximately 380,000 metric tons, a decrease from the previous prediction of over 400,000 tons.
Mahadev Betting App Promoter Ravi Uppal Arrested In The UAE: Report
Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting app, has reportedly been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Officials
Lenskart Q2 Profit Jumps 125% YoY To
Listed eyewear company Lenskart reported a 124.7% jump in its consolidated net profit to 232.5 Cr in the September quarter
MapmyIndia Q2: Profit Rises 90% YoY To
MapmyIndia reported a 90.6% YoY jump in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) to 35.3 Cr
Pine Labs Partners With Stripe To Unify Online, In-Store Payments In Singapore
Listed fintech major Pine Labs has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Stripe to launch a solution that allows eligible
Sony Launches LinkBuds Clip Open-ear Earbuds with All-Day Comfort and AI-Powered Call Clarity
Sony India today announced the launch of the LinkBuds Clip marking a significant upgrade to its audio lineup. Designed for all-day open-ear comfort, featuring three tap-to-switch listening modes, balanced tuning for rich sound, and AI voice pickup for crystal-clear calls. Sony launches LinkBuds Clip with all-day comfort and AI-powered call clarity Open-ear listening [] The post Sony Launches LinkBuds Clip Open-ear Earbuds with All-Day Comfort and AI-Powered Call Clarity appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
KF Finance sets Rs 25,000 crore AUM target for 2030
The company has broadened its financial services beyond vehicle loans, which opens up new avenues for growth. With a seasoned leadership team at the helm, IKF prioritizes good governance and credit discipline.
DSCI Floats Framework To Determine Liability For Harm Caused By AI Agents
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has proposed an industry framework to determine liability when autonomous AI agents cause
Fractal Q2: Profit Zooms 139% YoY to
AI and advanced analytics company Fractal more than doubled (139%) its net profit to 79.2 Cr in the second quarter
[Update] Ola Electric Allots Rights Equity Shares For
Update | November 3, 2026, 21:45 IST EV maker Ola Electric has allotted 37.03 Cr partly paid-up equity shares under
Organic India Launches a Certified Organic Range of Nuts
Business Wire India Organic India, a Tata Consumer Products brand, has announced the launch of its new Certified Organic Nuts & Seeds range in India, marking the brands expansion into the broader space of everyday nutrition. The range debuts with certified organic Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts, along with six seed variants Chia, Flax, Pumpkin, [] The post Organic India Launches a Certified Organic Range of Nuts & Seeds in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
ArisInfra Q2 Profit Rises 78% YoY To
Construction materials marketplace ArisInfras consolidated net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) surged 78.1% to 22.8 Cr from 12.8
Jewellery startup Giva raises $100 mn in funding round led by Multiples PE, others
This investment will enable Giva to strengthen its leadership team, build manufacturing capabilities and expand its offline presence.
Azim Premji Foundation launches Social Startups Programme
Bengaluru : The Azim Premji Foundation has launched a Social Startups Programme to support development sector professionals in setting up and leading civil society organisations that address the needs of underserved communities. Many professionals have years of experience working with communities and understand their challenges but lack the financial support and guidance to start organisations []
Green-debt fees hit nearly $3 billion, topping fossil fuels for fifth year
For the fifth consecutive year, leading global banks generated more revenue from green projects than fossil fuel financing. Data shows these banks earned approximately $3 billion from climate-related financing this year. Major players include Bank of China, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank for green bonds. However, US banks dominated the fossil fuel financing deals, led by Wells Fargo and JPMorgan.
D2C home appliances brand Nuuk is raising around 100 Cr (about $10.5 Mn) in a funding round led by Wipro
Diwali Buying Guide: Best Ai+ Smartphones and Tablets to Consider This Festive Season
India : Diwali is more than a festival of lights. It is about being together, sharing laughter, creating memories and celebrating the little moments that make life special. From decorating our homes and capturing festive photographs to spending quality time with family and friends, it is the joy of togetherness that makes every celebration memorable. []
Garmin Expands ECG App to Customers in India
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the ECG App is now available to customers in India with a compatible Garmin smartwatch, including fenix 9, Venu 4, Forerunner 970 and more1,2. The ECG App allows users to record their heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) whenever they want. Customers can use the ECG [] The post Garmin Expands ECG App to Customers in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
ideaForge Returns To Profitability In Q2, Reports Net Profit Of
Dronetech major ideaForge posted a net profit of 6.5 Cr in the September quarter (Q2) of FY27. The company reported
Pixxel Is Indian-Owned And Controlled, Says Founder Amid Backlash Over US Foray
Bengaluru-based spacetech soonicorn Pixxels founder and CEO Awais Ahmed has dismissed questions over the startups Indian ownership and control following
PB Fintech slumps 7% as ad spends bite in Q2; analysts say worst priced in
PB Fintech reported a strong Q2 FY27 with revenue up 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at 2,178 crore and profit after tax (PAT) up 43 per cent YoY at 192 crore.
16 Alpha Appoints 22-Year-Old Priyanshu Priyank, Making Him India
Business Wire India 16 Alpha has appointed Priyanshu Priyank as Fund Manager of 16 Alpha Alternatives Technologies Fund, making him Indias youngest fund manager at 22. The appointment reflects the firms commitment to empowering exceptional young investment talent. Founded by Pushan Jain, 16 Alpha launched its first SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund in February [] The post 16 Alpha Appoints 22-Year-Old Priyanshu Priyank, Making Him Indias Youngest Fund Manager appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Kenswitch, Kenyas domestic payment switch, has partnered with Wibmo, a PayU company whose technology supports major international payment networks, including Visa and Mastercard, to strengthen authentication for online card payments and support the development of e-commerce transactions routed through domestic infrastructure. The partnership will give financial institutions connected to Kenswitch access to Access Control [] The post Kenswitch Partners with PayUs Wibmo to Strengthen Online Card Security in Kenya appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
ED Arrests Armstrong Exchange Founder Over Alleged Online Betting Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Armstrong Exchange founder Sagar Dash in connection with an alleged online gaming and betting
The rules have changed: T20 batting revolution is here, and India is leading the charge
The growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket is not simply the result of flat pitches, small boundaries or favourable conditions, but a fundamental shift in batting mindset. Teams are treating wickets as expendable resources, with deep batting line-ups encouraging aggressive shot-making. Indias power hitters are at the forefront of this evolution.
Lucknow calling: If the City Of Nawabs could talk, here are 43 things that it would tell us
New-Age Tech Stocks Gain This Week Led By Ather
New-age tech stocks largely advanced this week, with quarterly earnings driving sharp moves in individual counters. Of the 69 stocks
E2W Registrations Rise 2.9% MoM To 2.15 Lakh In October, TVS
Indias electric two-wheeler (E2W) registrations rose 2.9% to 2,14,654 units in October from 2,08,688 units in September, with TVS Motor
Global Hindus Have Wealth But Where Is Their Power? | Swami Vigyananand
Hindus across the world have built wealth, achieved professional success and made their mark in business and academia. But why has this not translated into political power and influence? Swami Vigyananand, Founder of the World Hindu, Foundation, argues that Hindus must move beyond cultural celebrations like Garba and take their place in global decision-making. In this conversation with Ananya Dasgupta, he discusses the challenges facing Hindu communities worldwide, including alleged anti-Hindu bias on Meta, the debate over the use of the term South Asian in reporting on British grooming gangs, and the need for greater representation in politics, media and public institutions. Why is economic success not enough? And what will it take for global Hindus to have a greater voice?
Finnable, a fast-growing NBFC building Indias most-trusted digital-first lending platform, announced the appointment of Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026. Finnable appoints Shrimohan Yadav as an Independent Director on its Board, effective February 2026 Mr. Yadav brings 36 years of banking experience, including 29 years at the [] The post Finnable Appoints Shrimohan Yadav, Former RBI Chief General Manager, as Independent Director on its Board appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Exclusive: D2C Skincare Brand Numour In Talks To Raise $3.1 Mn From Sharrp Ventures
Delhi NCR-based D2C skincare brand Numour is in talks to raise nearly $3.1 Mn (about 30 Cr) in a funding
Can D-Propulse Help India Reduce Its Dependence On Foreign Missile Engine Technology?
For nearly four decades, India has chased the dream of building its own jet engine, but the breakthrough remains elusive.
