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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.

World T20 Continent Cup: Cricket Legends to Shine in Hong Kong

The World T20 Continent Cup will feature four continental squads: Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles

PM Modi Engages with NCP and Shiv Sena MPs to Discuss Parliamentary Responsibilities

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with MPs from the NDA on Friday morning at his residence. This included rebel MPs from the

Chengalpet Govt Nurses Hold 1-Hour Work Boycott Over Long-Pending Demands

Nurses wear black badges and protest against redeployment policy, contract employment and staff shortages, citing nearly 30,000 vacant posts acro

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed, Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge

The Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post on Friday. Following the decision, Harmanbir

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Gets Conditional Clearance in Prayagraj

The Congress has planned a motorcycle rally in Prayagraj on Friday evening to create awareness about Saturday's programme, Rai said.

PM Modi To Inaugurate AI-Powered Param Pragya High Performance Supercomputing Facility At IIT Delhis Sonipat Campus

Bhatti Vikramarka invites companies to invest and expand in Telangana

The Deputy Chief Minister participated in dinner hosted by Consul General of India in San Francisco Bay Area

Kerala UDF govts move to halt doorstep delivery of social welfare pension draws political flak

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments mo

Are Cockroach Party

The rise of Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh and Neha Bora as prominent faces amid the Cockroach party protests has echoes of another generati

Ranveer Brar, Angad Bedi & Others Join Instagram's Funniest Viral Trend

The reel has quickly caught attention for bringing together personalities from completely different worlds, making the trend even more entertaini

HAL airport becomes first in India to operationalise RNP CAT H helicopter approach

RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure isa satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters

Rahul Gandhis Support for Jharkhand Student Protests Raises Questions

Patna, August 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis recent expression of concern for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand against the JPPSC paper

President Murmu presents 22 Awards to handloom weavers

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. The

The BJP should listen to its mentor, the RSS: Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwats Gen Z remarks

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP leadership to heed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats statement that protesting youth from

Everything Is Fine, Says The RBI. So Why The Emergency Measures?

Hyderabad airport advises passengers to plan ahead as cabbies, gig workers plan indefinite strike from August 8

NEET Paper Leak: Charge Sheet Exposes NTA App Conspiracy

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) used the records to corroborate the presence of students and their parents in the society in April, day

Cockroach Janta Party unveils national team, Abhijeet Dipke named convener, check full list

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced its new national leadership team. Abhijeet Dipke will serve as the National Convener for the youth-led or

TN Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against DMK's Ponmudy

Warrant issued against former minister K Ponmudy over alleged derogatory remarks against Saivaites, Vaishnavites and women.

This Tamil Nadu Village Redefines Inclusion For Persons With Intellectual Disabilities

Sristi Foundation in Tamil Nadu creates holistic, lifelong inclusion ecosystems for persons with intellectual disabilities through farming, educa

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Launches Public Trust Campaign to Address Citizen Issues

Chhindwara, August 7: In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched the Public Trust Campaign aimed at resolving common citizens iss

Nilgiris Farmers Welcome Organic Farming, Millet Schemes in TN Agri Budget

Farmers and tribal leaders hail provisions for organic farming, minor millets, traditional cattle breeds and wildlife damage prevention in Tamil

Anupam Kher Donates 5 Lakhs to Assam Flood Relief Fund

Mumbai, August 7: Actor Anupam Kher has stepped forward to assist victims of the devastating floods in Assam. He has donated 5 lakhs to the Assam

Eight, Including Sadhus, Detained Near Rahul Gandhi's Residence

Police detained a group of protesters, including women sadhus, after they attempted to stage a demonstration in the high-security area near the L

Watch: Trump govt. clamps down on birth tourism

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to crack down on birth tourism and limit the number of people eligible for birthright

Dont do politics over reservation: RSS Chief Bhagwat on quota & social discrimination

Kamika Ekadashi Date 2026: August 8 or 9? Check correct tithi, parana time, puja vidhi, mantras and significance

Kamika Ekadashi Date 2026: On August 9, 2026, devotees will celebrate Kamika Ekadashi, a holy day devoted to Lord Vishnu. Devotees will engage in

How's Your Mother? PM Modi To Parth Pawar In Marathi At Breakfast Meet

Parth Pawar's father Ajit Pawar - who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra - died in January this year after his aircraft crashed in Bara

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti Resigns

The Congress government led by D K Shivakumar mounted pressure against him ahead of the Legislative Session starting from August 13

BJP's Rift Caution As Sunetra Pawar Meets Prashant Kishor In Mumbai

Prashant Kishor met Sunetra Pawar at her official residence 'Devgiri' in south Mumbai, said her party functionary Sanjay Khodke.

Four-year-old boy killed as speeding car knocks down two-wheeler near Mambakkam

Isha Singh Shares Heartwarming Bond with Her Six Beloved Cats

Mumbai, August 7: Popular television actress Isha Singh is often in the spotlight, not just for her acting but also for her personal life. She is

Gujarat Becomes Third State to Ban Analogue Paneer, Cheese

The state has prohibited analogue dairy products over concerns of mislabelling and consumer safety, joining Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in a wid

KJQ (King Jackie Queen) movie review: Dheekshith Shetty sparkles in a crime saga with squandered potential

The Telugu film, directed by the late Kiran Kumar Meenuga, is an out-and-out male fantasy circling a mans obsession with power over the world and

On Camera, Speeding SUV Rams Tempo In Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel, 1 Dead

Preliminary information suggests that all five occupants of the SUV were residents of the Bhumkar Chowk area in Wakad.

Kejriwal Accuses Centre of Using IT Rules to Suppress Criticism

AAP chief alleges tighter rules are aimed at curbing public voices as Centre cuts social media takedown deadline for sensitive content to two hou

AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS sexual harassment case accused

Mateen Patel was taken into custody, months after police tracked down accused Nida Khan to a house arranged by him in the Marathwada city

Schools can become first line of mental health support

Top Court Refuses To Suspend Asaram's Son Narayan Sai's Life Term In 2013 Rape Case

The top court granted liberty to Sai to approach before it if the appeal is not decided within three months.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves Rs 1,967 cr for urban infrastructure, GIS-based drainage projects

Rescue Volunteer in Kerela sacrifices his own life to save another drowning person; cremated with full state honours

R. Rajesh, a 36 year Swimming Instructor and Rescue Volunteer from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerela, sacrificed his own life at the helm ... Read more

TTD Introduces Moving Table for Prasadam Distribution

The seven-metre-long moving table functions like a conveyor belt. Prasadam plates placed on the table move continuously, allowing devotees to col

The message behind the missile: Six signals sent by Agni-IV test

Indias Strategic Forces Command conducted the 10th test of the Agni-IV ballistic missile, and its sixth user trial. Since Agni-IV is already indu

UP Medical Admission 2026: Counseling starts for 85% seats of MBBS-BDS, this time security deposit will have to be given

MBBS BDS Counseling Registration 2026: State quota counseling has also started in many states for medical admission. With the commencement of the

PM-Sukhbir Badal Meet Triggers Punjab Tie-up Buzz, Arvind Kejriwal's Swipe

The nearly two-and-a-half-decade-old BJP and SAD alliance collapsed in 2020 amid the controversy over the three contentious farm laws

ETPL: Ajinkya Rahane unveiled as Amsterdam Flames' marquee signing

Widely admired for his leadership, consistency and professionalism, Rahane joins Amsterdam Flames at a time when European cricket is entering an

India reviewing bilateral investment treaty overhaul to boost foreign investment: Official

India is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model soon. The cabinet will decide on changes to attract more foreign capital. This review co

Congress Rethinks Telangana Strategy After 'Black Magic' Row

Allegations of lack magic involving senior BRS leader T Harish Rao have led to sharp exchanges with the ruling Congress.

Chennai: US Consul Meets TVK Govt Ministers As Washington Raises FCRA Objections And Seeks Farm Market Access

U.S. Consul General in Chennai Mariana L. Neisuler recently held separate meetings with TVK government ministers, discussing agricultural trade a

Power outage causes second day of rail disruption in north-west England

RAIL passengers faced a second day of disruption across parts of north-west England on Friday after a power failure hit the signalling centre con

Chinese Women Switched At Birth 37 Years Ago Discover They Grew Up Just 4 Km Apart

Nurses briefly presented the newborns to their mothers before taking them to a nursery.

Basavaraj Horatti resigns as Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson

The eight-time member of Council is expected to officially step down from the post on August 14, after conducting the House on August 13 when the

Congress Leaders Stand with Jharkhand Students Amid Protests, Rahul Gandhi Offers Support

New Delhi, August 7: Congress leaders have expressed their support for the ongoing protests by JPSC-JSSC candidates in Jharkhand. On Friday, they

Telangana Tops National Rankings For Cybercrime Response

Telangana ranks first nationally in cybercrime prevention and investigation across nine key parameters

CM N. Rangasamy to present Puducherry Budget on August 24

The Pro-tem Speaker said the proceedings of the House will commence with the customary address of the Lieutenant Governor

This Uttarakhand youth built a flying car. Watch it take off in Almora

Ravi Tamta, a young innovator from Uttarakhand, has built and test-flown a single-seater flying car prototype in Almora using modified drone tech

Supreme Court dismisses plea for SIT probe in Justice Varma case

Justice P.S. Narasimha observed orally that the petition filed by Ghanshyam Upadhyay was a shot at cheap publicity

How AI sentries are bringing new hope to Keralas human-wildlife conflict zones

The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive

Uttarakhand Forward 2.0 | Manoj Pant maps out development roadmap to 2047

Watch: Cauvery an emotional issue, wont play politics: Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday (August 7, 2026) said it was his idea to visit Bengaluru to hold talks with the Karnataka gov

OpenAI Introduces Unlimited Text Chats for Free Users, Improved GPT-5.6 Sol

The company said the updated GPT-5.6 Sol delivers more focused answers, adjusts its level of detail based on the question and avoids unnecessary

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At Chennais Vyasarpadi, this reading circle makes books accessible

In a vibrant push to foster a reading culture, Chennais Vyasarpadi is witnessing a transformation through a reading circle organized by NGO Aarva

R. Praggnanandhaa Clinches Title at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament

St. Louis, August 7: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa secured the title at the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament with one

No Need To Worry, I'm With You: PM To Trinamool Rebels, Ex-Uddhav Sena MPs

Around 45 MPs, including Trinamool rebels, seven from the Shiv Sena, 20 from the National People's Party (NPP), and two from the NCP (Ajit Pawar)

Reliance Digital Brings Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.)

Enjoy exciting Independence Sale Offers with exchange bonuses up to 10,000, savings up to 30,000 through bank cards, paper finance & UPI, flat 50

Akhilesh cites Governor's remarks to target Yogi govt, calls 'double engine' a 'trouble engine'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government. He shared Governor Anandiben Patel's concerns about a Gorakhpur uni

RBI's new rules for loan recovery to be effective from January 1, here's what has changed

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new, stricter guidelines to curb the arbitrariness of loan recovery agents. The rules will be implemen

No Harassment of Road Contractors over Material Permits: Komatireddy

Sand, soil and metal are essential for road construction, the Minister said, adding that it was unfair to spare those involved in illegal mining

Harry Brook's Time As England Test Captain Will Come: Ex-Coach Mccullum

Former England red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brook's time to lead the Test side will come in the future, despite him being

IT Rules tightened to suppress people's voices: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal claims the Centre tightened IT Rules to suppress criticism. He stated governments should focus on governance and public discourse

NHRC Takes Strong Action Against Child Sexual Abuse Content on Instagram

New Delhi, August 7: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated stringent measures against child sexual abuse content on the socia

SUV Breaches Police Check Post In J&K's Ramban, Security Alert Sounded

Police personnel fired three warning shots in an attempt to halt the vehicle, but it continued toward the Nashri area.

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts unanimous resolution on fair share of Central tax devolution

Moving the resolution, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson called upon the Centre to adopt a transparent, objective, and equitable methodology for t

Ajinkya Rahane, once Virat Kohli's deputy, opens up on 2-year Test debut wait, shares important career lesson

Ajinkya Rahane discussed his challenging two-year wait as 12th man before his Test debut. He used this time to observe senior players and improve

Opposition Wasting Parliament Time on Irrelevant Issues, Claims BJPs Samik Bhattacharya

New Delhi, August 7: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya responded to questions raised

US primary election winners 2026: Full list of projected winners state-wise

Five US states are holding primary elections today which could shape congressional control. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington

EPS Gives Minus Zero Score for Agri Budget

Palaniswami highlighted several unfulfilled promises, including the commitment to set a minimum support price (MSP) of 4,500 per tonne for sugarc

Nitin Gadkari Puts Kerala's Edappally-Aroor Elevated Highway On Hold, Prioritises Kochi Outer Ring Road

Gen Z protesting ot anti-national, their grievance is genuine: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Mohan Bhagwat said Gen Z expects logical answers rather than accepting things unquestioningly, unlike earlier gen

Mysterious well in Gujarats Morbi keeps producing strange waves without earthquake; locals gather to witness the unusual phenomenon

In Morbi district, Gujarat, a newly built well is captivating locals with its ongoing ripples and water waves. Authorities speculate that this od

BJP Should Heed Godfather Bhagwat's Advice On Gen Z: Dipke

The CJP leader claimed there is zero synchronisation between the BJP's stance and Bhagwat's views, as the ruling party continues to toe the oppos

IIT Delhi 57th Convocation Tomorrow: Prime Minister Modi To Launch 'Param Pragya' Supercomputer

PM Narendra Modi will attend IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation on August 8, address over 3,000 graduates, and inaugurate the AI-powered Param Pragya s

Jharkhand Government tables 8,399 crore supplementary budget for FY27 in Assembly

Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore tabled the first supplementary budget for this financial year, amid the Oppositions protest over alleged ir

RBI allows gradual device restrictions for EMI defaults, eases recovery agent disclosure norms

The Reserve Bank of India will permit lenders to restrict devices bought on EMI financing. These restrictions will be gradual and only after a lo

Chinese startup Moonshot's AI model breaks out of testing environment, researchers say

Kimi K3s cybersecurity evasion follows a string of similar incidents recently reported by companies such as Meta , OpenAI, and Anthropic

SBI Life and J&K Bank partner to bring comprehensive life insurance solutions closer to families across India

SBI Life and J&K Bank partner to bring comprehensive life insurance solutions closer to families across India

Mohan Bhagwats Dialogue with Youth: A Significant Step Towards Nation Building, Says Satish Mahana

Lucknow, August 7: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana commented on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats recent dialogue with youth and his statemen

No one has seen us together: Rahul Gandhis Batman moment in Gen Z session