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Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI
Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-sized coding model built largely by its own AI research system, as an early test of AI that improves itself.
Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures
Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances.
GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers
To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GMs fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal
The payout is related to a recent trial involving the social media giant that revolved around its data privacy practices.
While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over spending and transaction approvals.
The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day
From AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities to flaws in Node.js and popular AI tool LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams have plenty to worry about this week.
Foursquare co-founder says equity holders saw no returns from the company
Foursquare raised $411 million in funding according to PitchBook data, but its equity holders saw no returns from its final acquisition.
AI promises productivity, but for managers, it
More than 50% of managers say they're finding it harder to evaluate employees' work after adopting AI, according to a new survey.
Heat pump tech is 170 years old. Pascal thinks it
Refrigerants startup Pascal has a new take on heat pump and cooling tech using a sponge-like material that promises to be 20% more efficient.
Mach9 raises $34M after pivoting to AI CAD software
The startup initially set out to build better, faster, and cheaper surveying hardware in 2021.
Aye Finance Q2: Profit Surges 151% YoY To
Listed NBFC Aye Finances net profit for the September quarter surged 151% to 86.7 Cr from 34.5 Cr in the
India-New Zealand trade pact: INZCCI calls on companies to turn market access into opportunity
This agreement opens new doors for trade, investment, and partnerships, especially benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies are urged to seek pertinent information and ask crucial questions to thrive.
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst says
Major sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Nio. Brazil's sugar production is significantly lower due to excessive rainfall affecting harvests at critical times.
Bad apple effect: study shows how people are influenced by rule-breaking of others
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.
Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix
Before you share the Netflix documentary AI Gone Rogue take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went full doomer mode and isn't accurate.
OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio
OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.
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.
10 held for running fake Apple call centre targeting US citizens
Ex-Nvidia-turned-VC Amulya Vishwanath:
Its the moment everyone is waiting for the ChatGPT moment for robotics, Amulya Vishwanath explained to TechCrunchs Equity.
Streaming guide JustWatch becomes a streamer itself
JustWatch, the popular streaming search guide used by 50 million people, is launching its own streaming service, offering free, ad-supported movies and shows alongside a $3.99-per-month ad-free tier and movie rentals.
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.
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.
Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content
Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.
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.
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.
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. []
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.
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 labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these evaluations are complicated and still maturing, said Irene Solaiman, Hugging Faces chief policy officer, during a discussion at TechCrunch []
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
That's more than $10 billion in shares, or around 1% of Musk's current net worth.
Sony India today announced the launch of BRAVIA 9II, the newest addition to its premium BRAVIA television lineup and the Sony's flagship True RGB television for 2026. Building on the success of the recently launched BRAVIA 7II, which introduced Sony's next-generation True RGB display technology to Indian consumers, the BRAVIA 9II brings Sony's most advanced [] The post Sony Introduces True RGB Technology Backed by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro in India with Launch of BRAVIA 9II and BRAVIA 7II appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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.
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 []
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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
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
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to
Startup funding continued to pick up pace in the second week of October. Overall, Indian new-age tech ventures raised $236.2
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.
DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training
Business Wire India MSU becomes the only university in India with an active Flexi-MoU course under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. The partnership integrates industry-led training, practical learning and recognised qualifications to strengthen pathways to employment. Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [] The post DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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
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.
Ankita Bhandaris Parents Detained During India Gate Protest
Watch | Ankita Bhandaris parents, along with opposition leaders and other protesters, were detained by Delhi Police at India Gate following an overnight protest.They are demanding that the proposed appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be put on hold until the ongoing CBI probe into Ankita Bhandaris murder is completed.Her father, Virendra Singh Bhandari, warned that nationwide protests would resume if the appointment was not cancelled within 24 hours. The parents were released around 5 am on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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
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.
Canadian billionaire and Asian banking titans find 1.32 lakh crore worth of interest in India
In recent months, foreign investment in Indias financial sector has grown significantly, resulting in major acquisitions. Fairfax Financial Holdings secured a large stake in IDBI Bank, while Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group poured resources into Shriram Finance. Additionally, Emirates NBD established a notable presence in RBL Bank. Such initiatives promise to alter the competitive dynamics and improve service capabilities in the Indian banking sector.
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...
Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 15% to 3,462 cr
The banks gross NPAs moderated to 1.61% of gross advances at the end of September 2026 compared to 2.6% a year ago.
