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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 24, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

VCK signs seat-sharing agreement with DMK, to contest in 8 seats

The agreement was signed after VCK founder-president and Member of Lok SabhaThol.Thirumavalavan met Chief Minister MK Stalin at the DMK headquart

Tamil Nadu election: VCK to contest eight seats as part of DMK-led alliance

As per the arrangement between the two parties, the VCK will contest six reserved Assembly segments and two general constituencies.

BPCLSembcorp JV wins India's lowest green hydrogen supply contract

The project will supply green hydrogen at 279 per kilogram

Sanya Malhotra Begins Shooting for Sundar Poonam, Inspired by a True Incident

Mumbai, March 24: The trend of impactful storytelling is on the rise in Bollywood. Audiences are now seeking films that not only entertain but al

Nepals new political moment

In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.

T.N. CM Stalin questions PM Modi on Centres preparedness for West Asia crisis

Preparedness cannot be outsourced to the people. Prepared for what leadership, or its absence? Who is expected to be prepared the Union governm

MS Dhoni to AR Rahman: Munbe Vaa is my favourite song

What the CSK legend told the popular music composer at the Roar 26 event at Chepauk

Residential area in Israels Tel Aviv hit as 78th wave of Iranian strikes launched

Smoke rose from central Tel Aviv asIranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states on Tuesday, March 24, even as US President Do

Bengalurus Bannerghatta Biological Park to soon get 25-meter-high public observation tower

RNPF has committed a grant of 5 crore and the proposed tower will offer panoramic views of the forested valley of Bannerghatta National Park and

Supreme Court rejects petition for separate DNT enumeration in 2027 Census

When we are striving for a casteless society, do you want to create more classes? Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked while hearing the ma

Kannada Star Rockline Venkatesh Visits Tirumala Temple for Special Service

New Delhi, March 24: Renowned Kannada actor and producer Rockline Venkatesh visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh

GLP-1 based weight loss drugs under govt scanner; regulatory surveillance intensified

Government has stepped up surveillance against the unauthorised sale and promotion of GLP-1based weight loss drugs amid rising safety concerns. T

Watch: Colombia military plane crash kills 66, dozens injured in Putumayo

At least 66 people have been killed and over 50 injured after a Colombian military aircraft crashed in the Putumayo region.

Nanda: The Actress Who Transformed Shashi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna into Superstars

Mumbai, March 24: In an era dominated by male actors, the film industry was a challenging landscape for women. While many leading actresses prefe

IPL most runs: From Gayles record-breaking high-score to Kohlis unbeatable career tally and all-time batting records you need to know

The Indian Premier League showcases incredible T20 batting performances. Chris Gayle's 175 remains a towering record. The 2025 season saw Abhishe

Nepals political shift opens a strategic window for India

The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship

Last 3 Months The Hardest Period Of My Captaincy Journey: Ben Stokes

Stressing that lessons have been learnt from the setbacks, Stokes asserted he is committed to to rebuilding the side alongside McCullum and Key.

Grand Theft Auto VI Update: Check GTA 6 release date, launch price, map, characters, storyline and available platforms

GTA VI Release Date: Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a November 2026 release, with pricing potentially between $70-$80. The game returns player

RBSE Class 5th and 8th result 2026 Out at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; check steps, Shala Darpan link & key details

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) announced Class 5 and Class 8 results on March 24, 2026. Students can access their provisional

At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia

BOGOTRA (Colombia), Mar 24: A military transport plane with 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puer

Indian rupee opens higher against US dollar

The Indian rupee opened slightly stronger against the US dollar after Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in strikes on Iran, easing immedia

Supreme Court rules converted persons cannot claim SC status or benefits

Upholding an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, the court said the bar is absolute under the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950.

Everything about Khana Dil Se: Indias first AI-Powered food show

Mumbai: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who had set the trend of cookery shows on television with the iconic Khana Khazana, is all geared up for his upco

Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly Elections: NDA moves ahead on seat sharing, DMK camp stalls

Seat sharing talks for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are progressing. The AIADMK-led NDA has reached a decision on seat allocation for the TM

Telangana DCA Issues Public Advisory on Semaglutide Formulations

The public is advised not to self-medicate with these products, particularly considering the increasing demand for these formulations for weight

Packaged water prices climb in TN as West Asia conflict drives up input costs

Retailers in cities like Chennai are passing on the increased costs to consumers, raising the price of a 20-litre can from around 20 to 25. Exper

Converted Christians Cannot Claim SC Status: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that a person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot be co

RBSE 10th Toppers List 2026: Check top rankers, scorecard details and how to download marksheets

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE) has announced the Class 10 Result 2026 today, March 24, at 1:00 PM. Students can check their r

Skip Strong Perfumes, Noise To Avoid Bee Attacks In Ajanta Caves: Official

Maharashtra forest department has decided to launch an awareness campaign for tourists visiting the Ajanta cave complex.

Three youths, radicalised by ISIS, AQIS terror groups, arrested in Vijayawada

West Zone Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) N.S.V.K. Durga Rao is investigating the case

Trump faces heat over Iran war costs; US steps up diplomacy

US is intensifying diplomatic outreach, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaging with global partners, including S. Jaishankar, Anita Anand,

Now Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17 pc to Rs 17.58 per order

Swiggy has increased its platform fee by 17% to 17.58 per order, following a similar move by Zomato. The hike reflects rising operational and inp

Farmers Income Increased Three to Fourfold: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, March 24: During the question hour in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the issue of doubling farmers inco

IPL 2026: KKR, SRH pick player replacements, replace Akash Deep and Jack Edwards

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have made player changes for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Saurabh Dubey replaces Akash Deep for KK

Conversion to Christianity results in loss of Scheduled Caste status: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 24, upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling holding that a person who has converted to Christia

Sikkim MP lauds Northeast transformation; 'Pakyong Airport, 81,000 km roads, 3 cr PMAY homes

ACME Solar commissions additional 155 MW battery storage capacity in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: ACME Solar Holdings on Tuesday said it has commissioned an additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS

Congress is not just focusing on anti-incumbency Ramesh Chennithala

OZi bags USD 6.2 mn in funding round led by RTP Global

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: OZi, a quick-commerce platform for baby and kids products, has raised USD 6.2 million (about Rs 58 crore) in a Series A round

Rajnath Singh Reviews Defence Preparedness Amid West Asia Crisis

Senior military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, and Na

First Iraqi Crude Tanker to Cross Hormuz Since War is in Mumbai

This would be the first ship observed moving Baghdads barrels through the waterway since it was all but closed at the start of the war

Telangana DCA cautions against unsupervised semaglutide use amid rising drug demand for weight loss

The DCA warned against procuring the drug through unregulated online platforms or unauthorised sellers, noting that such products could be spurio

Two RSS workers arrested for hurling bomb at policemans house in Keralas Kannur

The attack targeted the residence of a Special Branch officer of Kannavam police station. However, the bomb failed to explode

'Modi ji came to House 25 days after war started,' says Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut on PM's West Asia conflict speech in LS

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Lok Sabha address concerning the West Asia conflict. Raut

Oil at $100 per barrel will hurt more: Gita Gopinath warns India amid West Asia conflict impact

Mansi Parekh Celebrates Game Changer Award, Shares Secrets to Success

Mumbai, March 24: Actress Mansi Parekh, who has made her mark in both television and film, recently received the Femina Game Changer Award in the

HDFC Bank appoints external law firms to review issues cited in ex-chairmans letter

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: HDFC Bank has appointed external law firms to independently examine the issues highlighted in the resignation letter by Atanu

Jindal Steel doubles Angul plant capacity to 12 MTPA

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Jindal Steel on Tuesday said it has doubled the steel making capacity of its Angul facility to 12 million tonnes per annum. Wi

Assam: Pradyut Bordoloi steps down as MP, resignation accepted by Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. Bordoloi, an MP from Assam, recently left the Congress party. He the

Kalpataru Projects International bags orders worth Rs 4,439 cr

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Thursday said the company with its subsidiaries, have secured orders worth abou

West Bengal's supplementary voter list hit by server glitches, data unclear

West Bengal's first supplementary voter list faced significant technical issues upon its release. Servers crashed, preventing downloads of consti

Kerala CM Faces Backlash Over Go Home and Ask Comment

Pathanamthitta, March 24: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is once again embroiled in controversy over his remarks made during an election

Suzlon bags 100 MW wind energy project from GAIL

NEW DELHI, Mar 24:Suzlon Group on Tuesday on Tuesday said it has secured a wind energy project of 100 MW from Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL).

VinFast Auto India partners with CSB Bank for EV financing

NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Electric carmaker VinFast Auto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with CSB Bank to provide auto and inventory financing fo

Rupeezy Unveils SIF For Advanced Investment Planning

These funds provide access to institutional-grade strategies like long-short equity and flexible asset allocation.

Staff Shortages, Drug Supply Issues: Expert Panel Finds Gaps In Healthcare Services In Delhi

A report tabled by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Delhi Assembly has highlighted multiple systemic issues, from shortages of doctors

India Tightens Surveillance on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Sales

New Delhi: The Drugs Controller of India has intensified regulatory surveillance against unauthorized sale and promotion of GLP-1 based Weight Lo

Consumer AI startup Primetrace reports Rs 200 Cr EBITDA run rate

Primetrace reported an ARR of Rs 550 crore, a 50x growth in three years. rare profitable startup in Indias consumer app market, its portfolio of

Kasar Devi Temple: Almoras Hidden Gem for Spiritual Seekers

Mumbai, March 24: Uttarakhand is globally renowned for its stunning landscapes, but nestled in the hills of Almora lies the ancient Kasar Devi Te

India's Strategic Crude Oil Reserves 2/3rd Full Amid Iran War: Minister

India's SPRs - underground facilities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka - can store of 5.33 million tonnes and, assuming capacity at 100 per cent,

Corgi Guides 7 Stolen Dogs In 17 Km Escape, Survival Journey Stuns Internet

It was observed that a Corgi appeared to lead the group from the front, often turning back as if to check on the others.

RBSE 5th, 8th Results 2026 To Be Out Shortly, Here's Direct Link To Check

RBSE 5th, 8th Result 2026: Over 26 lakh students are awaiting the results. Students are advised to keep their roll numbers and other essential de

CPI(M) holds 'Jan Akrosh Rally' against India-US trade deal, price rise at Ramlila Maidan

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) launched a 'Jan Akrosh Rally' in New Delhi. Hundreds gathered at Ramlila Maidan to protest the India-US tr

Trump Blames Pentagon Chief Hegseth for Iran Strike Push

The President noted that he consulted several senior officials, including military leadership, before proceeding

Old, Unrelated Video Shared as People Celebrating Holi on Eid in Uttam Nagar

We found that neither is this video recent nor is it related to Delhi or Uttam Nagar.

Tamil Nadu Assembly poll: Election Commission imposes restrictions on exit polls

Publishing result of any exit poll is prohibited between 7 a.m. on April 9 and 6.30 p.m. on April 29

Rain, Snow Likely in J&K From March 28 Night

Jammu, March 24: India Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days, with a fresh spel

'Denial Result Of Discrimination': Top Court On Permanent Commission To Women

Denial Consequence Of Discrimination: Supreme Court On Permanent Commission To Women Officers

The Mysterious Blood Falls of Antarctica: Natures Enigmatic Wonder

New Delhi, March 24: Around the world, there are many places shrouded in mystery. Among them is the Blood Falls, located in the dry valleys of An

Conjunctivitis Cases Surge In Chennai; Doctors Urge Hygiene And Prompt Care

Health experts emphasise that maintaining strict hygiene is crucial in controlling the outbreak. Regular handwashing, avoidance of eye contact.

Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean

The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday

No Scheduled Caste status on conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The

RBSE Shala Darpan 5th, 8th Results 2026 Today: Passing Marks, Grading System Explained

RBSE Shala Darpan Class 5th, 8th Results 2026: The RBSE Class 8 examinations were held from February 19 to March 4, while the Class 5 examination

Housing sales to remain soft unless developers shift focus from luxury to mid-income segment: Nuvama

The report stated that developers need to improve affordability by keeping prices and ticket sizes under control to support demand

Bihars Anant Singh Maintains Innocence and Declares No Election Bid

Patna, March 24: Anant Singh, the legislator from the Mokama region in Bihar, was released from jail on Monday evening. Following his release, Si

Suspend Air India Boeing Fleet Till Safety Audit: Petition In Top Court

The petition urged the Supreme Court to direct the grounding of Air India's Boeing aircraft for at least two weeks to allow detailed inspection.

Driver Was Talented: Lawyer Of Man In Viral Bengaluru Lamborghini Stunt Video

A video of a Lamborghini performing donuts and drifts on Bengaluru's MG Road recently went viral, prompting the Cubbon Park Traffic Police to reg

Fuel shortage rumours false, Gujarat govt urges public to avoid panic buying

Gujarat government clarifies no petrol-diesel shortage, urges people to avoid panic buying. Strict action warned against rumour spreaders and bla

Assam Election: AIUDF Chief Badaruddin Ajmal Declares Assets Exceeding 169 Crore

Guwahati, March 24: Badaruddin Ajmal, the leader of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), is set to contest from the Binakandi seat in A

No shortage of fuel or LPG in Hyderabad: Police Commissioner Sajjanar

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Tuesday said there is no shortage of fuel or LPG cylinders in the city. Sajjanar in a po

Video: Fahadh Faasil shoots late-night action scene in Tolichowki

Hyderabad: Maverick Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is all set to make his Telugu debut as a lead with the intriguing film Dont Trouble The Trouble

Last three months have been the hardest period of my captaincy journey: Stokes

Being England captain is the greatest honour a player can be given, and I do not take it for granted, says England Test captain Ben Stokes

Punjab officials death: Autopsy to be conducted in Amritsar

The autopsy will be conducted at the post-mortem house of the government medical college in Amritsar, a police official told reporters

Trump Shifts Onus Of Iran War On Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth

Trump claimed the United States was having very good discussions with Tehran, despite Iranian state media denying reports of any negotiations bet

For a healthy break, don't check your ex's social media

It feels harmless to peek at an exs posts on social media. But studies show that repeated checking can intensify heartbreak, prolong longing and

YouTuber Who Murdered Girlfriend Used 6-Hour Pre-Recorded GTA Stream As Alibi

Stephen McCullagh used a six-hour pre-recorded YouTube stream as an alibi after murdering his pregnant girlfriend.

RBSE Class 10 Result 2026 out soon: How to download RBSE scorecard from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, passing percentage, downloading results via DigiLocker and more

RBSE Rajasthan Board Class 10 Result 2026 Declared Soon: The results of the RBSE Rajasthan Board Class 10 Result will be declared today anytime s

Body of Missing Patient Found at MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur, Family Alleges Murder

Jamshedpur, March 24: A shocking incident unfolded late Monday night at MGM Hospital, the largest government hospital in Jharkhand, when the body

China Is Mapping the Ocean Floor as It Prepares for Submarine Warfare With the US

China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of