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Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the primary AI tool used by the U.S. House of Representatives, accounting for roughly 90% of AI spending. House records show approximately $100,580 spent on ChatGPT, while Anthropic’s Claude followed with $13,160. Democratic offices spent significantly more than Republicans. Staffers utilize these tools for drafting memos, analyzing legislation, and responding to constituents, though the data excludes free accounts and bundled software contracts.

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Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest

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"Wispr Flow has updated its terms to introduce an AI meeting notetaker capable of generating transcripts, summaries, and action items. This new feature positions the startup against competitors like Otter and Fireflies, allowing it to gather more user context and automate tasks. Having raised over $81 million with a previous valuation of $700 million, the company is reportedly seeking a new funding round valuing it at $2 billion.".

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MakeMyTrip’s Q1 beats travel headwinds

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MakeMyTrip reported strong Q1 FY27 results, with gross bookings rising 19.9% to $2.9 billion and revenue increasing 16.1% to $285.6 million. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical conflicts, growth was broad-based, particularly in hotels, packages, and bus ticketing. Additionally, the company expanded its AI capabilities via Myra 2.0, which supports conversational bookings in eight languages and handles over 85,000 daily interactions, improving customer service efficiency.

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Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate

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Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 has raised $250 million in Series E funding, reaching a $2 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based firm offers the NodeZero platform, which uses AI to provide continuous, autonomous penetration testing without disrupting live operations. Driven by rising AI-powered threats and strong growth, Horizon3 plans to expand internationally into Amsterdam, Australia, and Singapore to help enterprises stress-test their defenses at scale.

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Taunted for driving, these six women now command Bihar’s Pink Buses

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Six young women from Bihar, including several from the Mahadalit community, have overcome social barriers and poverty to become drivers for the state's Pink Bus service. After receiving heavy-vehicle training through the Women and Child Development Corporation and Nari Gunjan, they are challenging gender stereotypes in the male-dominated transport sector. Their achievement promotes female employment and provides a path toward financial independence for their families.

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Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers

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"Security research by Mnemonic reveals that several Samsung smart TV apps, including a featured Pac-Man game, contain residential proxy code. This software allows outsiders to route web traffic through users' home internet connections, potentially enabling cybercrime and data scraping. Samsung is now banning and removing apps with these proxy functionalities to protect millions of users from potential hijacking and unauthorized network access across its platform.".

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EV maker Ather Energy Q1 losses narrow by 71% to Rs 51 crore

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Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.5% YoY.

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7 Books that make you realise you can't control everything

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Many people struggle with the desire to control life's unpredictable nature, leading to anxiety and frustration. However, various philosophical and psychological works, including those by Mark Manson and Viktor Frankl, emphasize that while external circumstances are often uncontrollable, individuals maintain power over their responses. By embracing uncertainty and focusing on resilience and values, people can find liberation and a more meaningful, peaceful existence.

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5 Books that explore the cost of chasing perfection

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"Perfectionism often leads to stress, burnout, and a fear of failure, hindering personal growth and creativity. Several influential books challenge this pursuit, including works by Brené Brown, Katherine Morgan Schafler, Carol S. Dweck, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Matt Haig. These authors emphasize authenticity, growth mindsets, and the acceptance of imperfection, arguing that a meaningful life is built through learning and adapting rather than achieving an impossible standard of flawlessness.".

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Operation Sindoor architect AK Bharti signs off after 39 years

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Air Marshal AK Bharti retired on July 31, 2026, after 39 years of service, concluding his tenure as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff. He gained prominence as the public face of Operation Sindoor in 2025, managing air strikes against terrorist sites. A decorated fighter pilot with over 4,000 flying hours, Bharti spent his final year advocating for increased indigenization within the Indian Air Force's procurement processes.

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Google picks 20 AI startups for 2026 Play Accelerator India cohort

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Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for its 2026 Google Play Accelerator India, offering three months of equity-free mentorship on AI, security, app quality, growth and monetisation to support global expansion.

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A Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem

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June, a new startup founded by former Salesforce executives, has raised $20 million in pre-seed funding to simplify AI implementation for large enterprises. The platform addresses the challenges of legacy systems and fragmented data, which often require costly professional services. By scanning existing business processes and providing an automated roadmap, June enables companies to deploy AI agents efficiently without relying on specialized forward-deployed engineers.

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Outcome-first AI: redesigning enterprise service delivery at scale

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At DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, EY GDS Partner Tanu Garg argued that enterprise AI should rewire value delivery rather than simply automate existing processes. She emphasized redesigning workflows around outcomes, scaling AI into production, and prioritizing workforce readiness and governance. Garg highlighted a shift from measuring effort to measuring value realization, noting that AI transforms professional roles toward orchestration and oversight to ensure accountability and trust.

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ideaForge secures Rs 151 Cr from govt's RDI scheme to develop its autonomous drone YETI

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ideaForge Technology has secured up to Rs 151 crore in long-term debt financing under India's Research, Development and Innovation scheme to develop YETI. This heavy-lift autonomous VTOL hybrid aircraft can carry 200 kg payloads over 200 km in extreme terrains like the Himalayas. Designed for military logistics and commercial use, YETI aims to enhance indigenous deeptech capabilities and support India's goal of self-reliant defense technology.

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Snabbit says it has surpassed 1,15,000 jobs a day

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Bengaluru-based Snabbit has surpassed 115,000 daily fulfilled jobs, growing from 400 daily jobs in under two years. Operating across 10 cities, the platform offers diverse home services while improving its unit economics and reducing burn per job. Following a $56 million Series D round, bringing total funding to $112 million, Snabbit aims to enhance technology and expansion amid intensifying competition from rivals like Urban Company and Pronto.

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Kaapi Machines raises Rs 50 Cr from Sedna HoReCa

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"Bengaluru-based Kaapi Machines has raised Rs 50 crore in equity funding from Sedna HoReCa to expand its product portfolio and strengthen manufacturing, technology, and service infrastructure. The partnership aims to leverage Sedna's B2B capabilities as Kaapi Machines targets revenues exceeding Rs 150 crore this financial year. This growth comes amid rising coffee consumption and an evolving café culture across India's expanding food service ecosystem.".

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Every Army woman boxer in Glasgow came home with gold

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India achieved its most successful boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning a record seven gold medals. Four women boxers from the Indian Army's Corps of Military Police—Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Arundhati Choudhary—all secured gold. Overall, India finished fourth with 39 medals. The Army contingent contributed 16 medals, highlighting the success of the Mission Olympics training program in Pune.

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The billion-dollar business hidden behind Google Maps’ free service

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While Google Maps is free for consumers, businesses using the Google Maps Platform pay via a complex, metered pricing model. Charges vary by service, with some features becoming costly due to implementation errors. Alphabet does not explicitly disclose the platform's revenue, hiding it within broader categories. This strategy exemplifies a common tech trend where free consumer tools build ubiquity to monetize B2B integrations through pay-as-you-go services.

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MobiKwik swings to net profit of Rs 7.6 Cr in Q1FY27

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MobiKwik reported a net profit of Rs 7.6 crore for the first quarter of FY27, marking its third consecutive profitable quarter. The fintech company saw revenue rise 4% to Rs 282 crore, driven by a 50% increase in platform gross merchandise value to Rs 58,700 crore. Improved lending profitability and a 21% reduction in direct costs further bolstered results, while its user base expanded to 193 million.

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Nike, Adidas and Puma once sourced from this Punjab city. What happened?

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Jalandhar, Punjab, once dominated India's sports goods exports, supplying global brands through skilled craftsmanship. After migrating from Sialkot in 1947, the city's industry peaked in the 1990s. However, cheap, automated Chinese imports eroded its market share, which fell from 90% to roughly 35%, with Meerut now leading. Despite this decline, Jalandhar remains a key producer of specialized, hand-stitched equipment for international markets.

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