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From K-pop to AI, Karnataka is looking to turn Indias growing Korean connection into investment and technology partnerships.

October has begun on a positive note as weekly funding crossed $400 million and this was largely due the presence of two $100 million plus deals.

Malhotra said India supports innovation in technologies underlying crypto assets, including distributed ledger and tokenisation.

In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from Gifts World Expo 2026 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.

Indias women athletes struck gold at the Asian Games, with Lalremsiami and Lovlina Borgohain powering wins in hockey and boxing. Lalremsiami scored the winner against China to secure hockey gold and a 2028 Olympics berth, while Lovlina beat Ziyi Bao 5-0 to claim her maiden Asian Games boxing gold.

The Bengaluru-based startup is developing quantum and AI applications for medical technology while building an education business and exploring longer-term opportunities in security.

The report revealed that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) roles continued to record growth, rising 20% in September, while the Auto sector grew 11%.

A new report on Metas latest AI developments explores how the companys push could accelerate the creation of machine-generated content at a scale that changes what we seeand trustonline.

Looking for your next great read? Add these five thought-provoking books to your October reading list, from literary fiction to insightful nonfiction.

Reliances digital arm moves closer to listing with a Rs 37,700crore fresh issue; final price band and subscription dates expected soon. One of the most anticipated IPOs in India is the Jio IPO. In 2019, at the AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, Managing Director of Reliance I

From sum insured and hospital networks to waiting periods, exclusions, and claims support, here are key factors Indian families should consider before choosing a health insurance plan. Choosing a health plan for the family is among the most important financial decisions a household can make, y

Despite the necessity of working together, legal and procurement teams often find themselves at odds. While both play a critical role in the business, their different priorities can create friction. Can technology bridge the gap and help them work together more effectively?

From Zepto to IndiGo, shoppers can now skip OTPs and pay with Face ID or Touch ID, marking a new chapter in Indias digital payment authentication. Razorpay has enabled Apple Pay for online and in-store payments in India, allowing eligible shoppers to complete transactions using Face ID, Touch ID

Seeds Fincap said it plans to use the latest funding to open more physical branches, hire field workers, and upgrade its risk tracking tools as it expands further into rural and semi-urban towns.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Apple has launched its mobile payments service, Apple Pay, in India after years of waiting. The rollout gives iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users a new way to make contactless payments at stores and online.

Shreshth Mishra, Co-founder of Simple Energy, an electric two-wheeler maker, explains how the companys recent Rs 1,750 crore Series C funding will help address past delivery delays and working capital bottlenecks.

Karnatakas Government First initiative will give 100 startups up to Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions with government departments.

Data shows brands like Kapiva, Open Secret, and Plum are driving over half their growth from Tier II and III markets by leveraging real-time search trends and multi-speed delivery options.

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Discover five powerful lessons from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel about building wealth, making smarter decisions, and thinking long term.

Six B-school teams, chosen from 4,429, pitch CM Fadnavis ideas to make Maharashtra an innovation hub by 2035 at TGC 2026 today.

Discover seven powerful books for Gandhi Jayanti that explore truth, nonviolence, self-reliance, social change, and the enduring spirit of khadi.

Gravity will use this funding round to strengthen its technology, distribution and key-account infrastructure, and support category expansion.

WillJini raises first round at $3.5M valuation, without pitching a single VC Estate-planning startup WillJini grew from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in monthly revenue over three years using client money, before raising from SPJIMR batchmates, friends, and its own channel partners. Less than 1% of I

A media report said Venu Srinivasan has asked the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner to inquire into the governance of two Tata Trusts and their role in Tata Sons, amid an ongoing tussle between the two entities.

The Bengaluru-based firm plans to deploy the capital to drive its next phase of growth across manufacturing, product development, and retail.

This offering would mark the largest private-sector renewable energy public issue in India to date.

DoorDash is starting with 500 professionals and plans to scale its headcount to more than 3,000 within the next two years, a company release said.

Meet five Northeast startups building solutions for electricity, healthcare, water, language and accessibility challenges across the region.

Karnataka approves Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi as the state expands its tech ecosystem beyond Bengaluru.

The first cohort comprises 22 projects involving Rs 4,744 crore in R&D and Rs 2,192 crore in funding from the RDI Fund.

Linux Laboratories will use the funding to support growth initiatives, including deepening its presence in core specialties, entering new therapeutic areas, and expanding its manufacturing facilities.

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card holders to make contactless payments, while PayU is integrating the service across thousands of Indian merchants.

Arivihan will use the new capital to expand across states and CBSE, strengthen AI and vernacular capabilities, and broaden access to personalised learning.