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Startup news and updates: daily roundup (October 7, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Bhoomi puja performed for 30 projects worth 4,249 crore at CII regional conference in Visakhapatnam

The projects across four north Andhra districts are expected to create 23,256 direct jobs, according to the investors

Women police stations created in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has reorganised Hyderabads Future City commissionerate and created three women police stations in Maheshwaram

After GST meeting, Ill consult Farooq Abdullah before taking Cabinet decision: Omar Abdullah

Piyush Goyal meets American business chiefs in New York to discuss manufacturing, tech collaboration

DRI seizes gold worth Rs 2.25 crore at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, has seized foreign-origin gold worth approximately Rs 2.25 crore

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Kashmir-born filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by ICE in US

Washington, Oct 7: An award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arafat Sheikh has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on arr

India's forex reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 bn from Sept peak at $734 bn

The drawdown reflects the RBIs dollar sales in the spot market to smooth the rupees decline, alongside sell/buy FX swaps aimed at absorbing surpl

From UPI to tokenised assets: Is India building the next generation of financial infrastructure?

The Reserve Bank has been exploring tokenised forms of money through the e-rupee and wholesale applications of central bank digital currency.

Odisha CM Majhi Hails PM Modi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 milestone years in public office as head of

Kohli Slams Rs 5 Cr Ashram Visit Allegations

Virat Kohli's spokesperson has strongly denied claims by Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, that the cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore fo

Pushpak AC bus fares to Hyderabad airport cut by up to 40 pc

Hyderabad: Commuters travelling to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad by Pushpak AC buses will pay less from Wednesday, Octo

Remembering Lalgudi Jayaraman through a violin duet

H.K. Venkatram and B.U. Ganesh Prasad performed at the Lalgudi G. Jayaraman memorial endowment held at The Music Academy.

Twin Strings Karwaan 2026 tour: The indie band taking its music across India

The six-city tour marks nine years of the Delhi bands journey from singing covers in a home studio to creating original music for audiences acros

Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeers team CLARIFIES health update amid dengue, exit rumours; says, He was feeling a little low on energy

Qazi Touqeers health has become a talking point among Bigg Boss 20 viewers after social media reports claimed that the contestant had been diagno

Anupam Kher pays tribute to Jeffrey Archer, recalls meeting the late author at Dubai Literature Festival: It is a memory I will always cherish

Actor and author Anupam Kher paid tribute to celebrated British author Jeffrey Archer, remembering a meeting that became a particularly meaningfu

EXCLUSIVE: Little Thomas makers Kaushal Oza, Ranjan Singh explain the making of Adults Wrong Hai: Childrens joys and sorrows are unfiltered

The makers of Little Thomas have released the films second song, 'Adults Wrong Hai,' ahead of its theatrical release on October 23. The track bri

Anushka Sen opens up about Jeju Olle premiering at Newport Beach Film Festival in North America: Representing India in different parts of the world has always been a dream for me

Anushka Sen is set to take her latest international project Jeju Olle to North America. The Korea-India co-production, which stars Sen alongside

EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam actor Samvedna Suwalka recalls Ajay Devgns appreciation for her monologue in part 2: He patted my back and said, Well done; adds, My 10-12 years of hard work is paying off after Drishyam The Conclusion

Samvedna Suwalka played Vijay Salgaonkars (Ajay Devgn) lawyer Gayathri Mohan in Drishyam 2. She had a memorable monologue at the end. But she got

Bigg Boss 20: Kaashvi Hiranandani BREAKS silence on Scout OPs confession of feelings changing for Love Gill; says, Trying to handle things outside

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Scout OP, also known as Tanmay Singh, has been at the centre of discussion over his changing equation with fellow housema

Subhash Ghai brings Aamir Khan, Hema Malini, Rana Daggubati and Imtiaz Ali together for Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026

Celebrating the spirit of cinema and creating a space for meaningful conversations around the craft, filmmaker Subhash Ghai is set to bring toget

Ramayana: Arun Govil unveiled as King Dashrath in new poster; actor who immortalised Lord Ram returns as his father

The makers of Ramayana have unveiled a new solo poster featuring Arun Govil as King Dashrath, giving audiences a first look at the actor in his r

Malayalam author Devadas VM on the genesis of his novel Eru

Eru, recently translated into English as Backlash by Nandakumar K, is about a retired policeman who is up against a faceless enemy and how his pr

RBI raises FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY27) by 40 basis points to 7.1 per cent, ackn

Ex-Telangana home guard working as bike-taxi driver in Andhra held in chain-snatching case

Police say he used the job to move around and target women walking alone in six cities; a woman who allegedly sold the jewellery is also arrested

Bharti Airtel shares rise over 2% after postpaid tariff hike, Motilal Oswal retains buy

The new plans will come into effect on October 8, 2026, and existing postpaid subscribers will be moved to the nearest higher plan within a month

Kannada star Shivarajkumar escapes firecracker blast during Bail promotions

Shivarajkumar nearly escaped a firecracker accident during a promotional event for his latest film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Videos capturi

Indonesia seeks platform accessibility for visually impaired groups

Planning an adventure holiday? Check if you have the right travel insurance

Adventure sports such as diving, trekking and rafting may not be covered by standard travel insurance. Heres what Indian travellers should check

News from the world of Education: October 7, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

BenQ says India is growing at twice the global pace, backing 1,000-crore push

BenQ is stepping up its India expansion as sales grow at roughly twice the companys global pace

Opinion: Opinion | flydubai Hijack, And How Syria's Descent Into 'Jihadism' Has Now Become Everyone's Problem

Al Hammimi, the Omani pilot who tried to crash a plane with 175 passengers on September 30, is a symptom of Syria's long-raging sectarian and ext

Korea Build-to-Rent: Global Funds Are Betting on Seoul. The Rent Cap Will Decide Who Wins.

On October 6, 2026, Koreas finance minister said something that landlords had waited years to hear. Speaking at a National Assembly audit, Deputy

Cornell Students Protest Over Gang-Rape Complaint; Independent Review Ordered

Cornell is facing mounting pressure after students protested its handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation involving Chi Phi fraternity member

Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancies Increased To 33,320, Check Details

BPSC TRE 4.0 vacancies has been revised to 33,320 from 32,388. Check revised vacancies, important dates, application steps, fee details, and more

Houthi missiles intercepted north of Riyadh: Saudi-led coalition

Riyadh: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday, October 7, that it has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile north of

Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, auto stocks drop up to 3% as RBI signals rate cuts are off the table

Auto stocks including Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Ashok Leyland dropped on Wednesday after the RBI raised the repo rate and shifted to

Mamatas TMC claims over 2,400 rape cases in 5 months under BJP in Bengal

In 2022, Kevin Hart merged two businesses into HARTBEAT; a $100 million minority investment valued the new media company at about $650 million

Kevin Hart's media company Hartbeat illustrates the challenges faced by celebrity-backed ventures in sustaining growth. While initial success was

Ishan Kishan Emphasizes Enjoying Cricket and Contributing to Team Success

Ishan Kishan reflects on his return to the Indian cricket team, focusing on improvement and contributing to team victories. Ishan Kishan Emphasiz

Kohli Denies Cricketer Took Money to Visit Premanand's Ashram

Falahari Maharaj recently alleged that Kohli received Rs 5 crore for his first visit to the ashram in 2023

Shagun Sharma Reveals Why She Turned Down Bigg Boss 20 Wild Card Entry

She added that she would take up the challenge and enter the show at a later stage whenever she feels ready and confident.

Korea Humanoid Robots: Hyundai

Two humanoids are trading jabs in a boxing ring at COEX this week, and the crowd is filming every punch. Meanwhile, a mock-up of Hyundais Atlas [

Rubio, in Greece, set to call for the West to restore founding democratic principles and values

Mr. Rubio intends to remind listeners of qualities he says were born in Greece and later defined the West, such as curiosity, courage, ambition a

Dramatic U-Turn: BJD Clarifies No Support for INDIA Bloc

In a swift political about-face, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday clarified that it will not support the 12-hour statewide shutdown called

Body Of Missing Woman Found In Canal; Murder Suspected

The body of a 67-year-old woman, Lakshmamma, was discovered stuffed in a plastic bag and dumped in the Hemavathi canal in Hassan, Karnataka. Poli

RBI rate hike to pressure affordable housing, commercial real estate likely unaffected

Higher borrowing costs could make homebuyers more selective, while resilient economic activity may support broader real estate demand in coming m

Completely False, Baseless: Virat Kohli Team Rejects Rs 5 Cr Claim Over Vrindavan Row

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas: Former India captain Virat Kohlis spokesperson on Wednesday rejected an allegation that the former Indi

CEC row LIVE: CJP submits notice to Delhi Police for October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, calls on youth to join

The move comes hours after Delhi Police detained around 260 INDIA bloc protesters, including 10 MPs, during a demonstration demanding Chief Elect

US Loses 81 Aircraft In Iran War As Replacement Costs Soar To $3.3 Billion, Reveals Cong Report

The US military has lost or damaged at least 81 aircraft, drones and helicopters during operations against Iran, according to an updated Congress

Christ Pikes SHOCKING Second Chance: Tennessee Trying To Execute Her AGAIN?

Christa Pikes failed execution has left Tennessee facing major questions about the death penalty and what happens next. After surviving lethal in

Trump Faces CNN Grilling Over LA, San Diego Comments

Donald Trump appeared to sidestep repeated questions over his controversial Los Angeles and San Diego comments, walking past reporters outside th

Trump BLASTS SICK REFLECTING POOL VANDALS; Critics Brand POTUS A LIAR

Donald Trump has reignited the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy, saying repairs are nearly complete and authorities have photographs

'Hegseth Hiding Iran War Losses': U.S. Senator Murphy 'BLOCKED' From Qatar CENTCOM Base

Iran has summoned Frances ambassador in Tehran over what it described as the violent treatment of students during nationwide school protests, acc

My Journey Ends Next Month: Tripura Royal Scion To Quit Active Politics

My political journey after next month will not remain, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said, adding he would continue to work for the people out

Modis Leadership Inspired by Antyodaya Principle a Beacon for All, Says Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa praises PM Modis leadership as a source of inspiration during a service campaign in Bengaluru. Modis Leaders

'Rising Together' is India's vision for 2036 Olympic bid; presentation before IOC this month

Indias 2036 Olympics bid, centred on Ahmedabad, will be presented to the IOCs Future Host Commission by the end of October under the theme Rising

Bharti Airtel Hikes Postpaid Tariffs By Rs 50; Share Price Jumps Over 2%

Bharti Airtel has raised postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 from October 8, adding free annual international roaming benefits. The move aims to boost ARPU

A smarter AI assistant for Mahindra BE 6? | Qualcomm Booth at IMC 2026

Air India, Singapore Airlines expand commercial cooperation

The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year

Aeris ICNG: Tata's New Sedan Challenger With Twin-Cylinder Tech

The Tata Aeris iCNG, evolving from the Tigor, offers a modernized exterior and a feature-rich interior. It boasts innovative twin-cylinder CNG te

Who Is Nidal Hasan? US Military To Execute Ex-Army Major Who Killed 13 At Fort Hood By Firing Squad

In August 2013, a military jury found him guilty of 45 counts of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder, and sentenced him to deat

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank sees no asset-quality concerns for NBFCs despite high liquidity, while bank credit growth is e

In 2012, Jennifer Aniston became an investor and face of Living Proof; four years later, Unilever agreed to buy the science-based haircare company

Jennifer Aniston has been instrumental in the rise of Living Proof, a haircare brand that prioritizes groundbreaking science in its products. Co-

He is fitness coach of Amitabh Bachchan, Ram Charan and Ranbir Kapoor. Once acted in a Shah Rukh Khan film. Who is Bollywood's go-to trainer?

Dheepesh Bhatt, famously known as Frankie Ramdayal from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho, has made an inspiring transition to fitness coaching. His work in

Bihar Chief Minister Emphasizes Prosperity for a Developed India at Sankalp Sabha

Bihars CM highlighted the importance of a prosperous Bihar for a developed India during the Sankalp Sabha in Patna, celebrating PM Modis 25 years

Kiara Advani announces second pregnancy, shares cute post with daughter Saraayah and Sidharth Malhotra

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced their second pregnancy. She had earlier sparked pregnancy rumours during the Ambani family's Ganesh

Ronaldo Says He is Still Available for Portugal After Walking Out on Squad

The 41-year-old Ronaldo said he owed fans and his teammates an apology and expects to receive a punishment

'History will be kinder to you': Gambhir bids Agarkar farewell

India head coach Gautam Gambhir paid tribute to outgoing chief selector Ajit Agarkar, acknowledging his role in India's three ICC trophy wins dur

Airtel introduces new postpaid plans, hikes prices by 3-11%

Airtel said that the users will be able to enjoy an international trip with free roaming every year with these new postpaid plans, along with all

RBI repo rate hiked to 5.5%, Home, car and personal loans may get costlier

The RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50% is expected to pressure consumer sentiment and housing demand. Experts say higher home-loan cost

2 Men Allegedly Assaulted, Shot Dead Over Old Rivalry In Punjab

The families claim that some people from Pakhoopur village called them to a house on the pretext of meeting them, where they were allegedly bruta

Virat Kohli's team denies Dinesh Falahari's allegation of cricketer being paid Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj

Virat Kohli's spokesperson has rejected Dinesh Falahari Maharaj's 5 crore claim linked to Kohli's visit to Premanand Maharaj, calling the allegat

4 Students Die In Vrindavan Gurukul Water Tank Tragedy

Mathura, Oct 7: Four students of a residential Sanskrit Gurukulam in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas

India Built World's First Chip For Live TV With No Data Pack, No SIM. Why Is It Still Not In Your Phone?

Why growing trust in digital payments may be leaving Indians more exposed to cybercrime

UPI has become a more trusted and frequently used mode of payment in India; but SPIR 2026 finds a paradox, people who trusted online banking the

Shell raises Q3 gas output forecast

The integrated gas outlook includes its $16.4 billion acquisition of Canadian energy company ARC resources

Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India's young music talent

Yamaha Music India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 - The Battle of Bands, powered by Trinity College London, at

New rules for tourists going to Kainchi Dham, Nainital: No entry without registration, advance booking

Visiting Kainchi Dham and Nainital could become more difficult for tourists arriving without prior bookings, as the Uttarakhand administration mo

Delhi protests on October 7: Traffic restrictions, advisories, routes to avoid

According to a social media post on X by Delhi Traffic Police, the movement of traffic in and around Kashmere Gate and adjoining areas is likely

After 14 years, Tamil Nadu records lowest Cauvery realisation

The paddy coverage in the Cauvery delta region is almost one lakh acres down, compared to the previous years figure.

'12-team WTC Nearing Reality', Says CA CEO Todd Greenberg

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has said that expanding the World Test Championship (WTC) to a 12-tea

JBL launches new PartyBox speakers with AI Karaoke, up to 18 hours battery life: Details and availability

JBL have rolled out 6 new PartyBox speakers: PartyBox 720, 330, 130, On-The-Go 2 Plus, On-The-Go 2, and the Encore 2 Plus. The company has also i

Kiara Advani: Inside her massive net worth and earnings in 2026

Mumbai: Congratulations are pouring in for Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani as the couple has announced that they are expecting their second ch

Traffic Advisory: Avoid Routes Near Kashmiri Gate Due to Protest

Traffic in New Delhi may be affected due to a protest near Kashmiri Gate. Plan your travel accordingly to avoid delays. Traffic Advisory: Avoid R

CJPs Saurav Das: We should stop using the word permission for protests

No, EAM S Jaishankar Didn

There is no evidence of EAM S Jaishankar making this statement. The video has been edited.

Indonesia's $146.3 billion forex reserves cover 5.3 months of imports