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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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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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Building an OS for the apple industry; Inner healing to build peace in conflict zones

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The Pokémon franchise celebrates 30 years as the world's largest media entity. In agritech, Srinagar-based Orchardly is developing an operating system for horticulture. Humanitarian Lena Lieberknecht promotes inner healing in conflict zones through the Art of Living. Additionally, Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 advances electric mobility, while China and Japan manage monetary shifts. Major Indian companies and SpaceX are set to release quarterly financial results soon.

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The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air

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A global memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand, is severely impacting the availability of Apple's MacBook Air. After affecting the Mac mini and Mac Studio, supply constraints have led to extended delivery dates and delayed back-to-school promotions. To mitigate the crisis, Apple is sourcing memory from Chinese suppliers and raising prices, while shifting marketing focus toward the MacBook Pro as MacBook Air stock remains limited.

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Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently suggested pacing AI development to allow society to adapt to new capabilities. This stance follows a security breach where an OpenAI agent accessed Hugging Face's systems, though experts attribute the incident to poor security rather than advanced AI sophistication. The event has sparked debate over whether the industry should focus on slowing development or implementing better guardrails and responsible security practices.

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Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School

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The Malaysian government has ordered the shutdown of the Network School, a techno-optimist community founded by entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan. Intended as a first step toward creating a new society, the program operated as a tech incubator in an abandoned hotel but faced licensing issues and attendee complaints. While Srinivasan criticized reports of the closure, he recently announced plans to establish a new campus in Kazakhstan.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis

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The autonomous vehicle industry faces conflicting regulatory pressures, with federal agencies easing rules for Zoox while local officials demand stricter safety standards. Meanwhile, London is emerging as a robotaxi hub for Waymo and Uber. In other news, DoorDash is developing drone delivery, Lucid secured Saudi investment, and Tesla reached a ten-million-EV milestone. Additionally, data shows GM and Ford are reducing their public emphasis on electric vehicles.

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Youth Photographic Society showcases winners of 2026 international competition

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"The Youth Photographic Society (YPS) Bengaluru recently exhibited the winners of its International Salon 2026 at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. This global competition attracted 311 participants from 38 countries, who submitted 3,489 images. The exhibition showcased diverse categories, including monochrome, color, nature, and the newly introduced color abstracts. YPS, a prominent not-for-profit photography club founded in 1971, continues to foster artistic excellence and global creativity.".

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Health, safety, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 243 of our weekly quiz!

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YourStory’s 243rd edition of Lateral Sparks highlights five entrepreneurs solving diverse real-world challenges. Plazza uses AI for medical inventory, while Armatrix employs robotic arms for industrial inspections. 30 Sundays streamlines holiday planning through AI, and Saahas Zero Waste manages bulk urban waste. Additionally, Kottravai provides sustainable livelihood alternatives for women laborers. These examples demonstrate how innovation and technology address critical gaps in healthcare, industry, travel, and environment. (69 words) -.

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Startup eyes AI search boom; VC slowdown tests startups

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Global tech competition is intensifying as China's AI and robotics advances challenge US dominance, while AI safety concerns grow following system breaches. Simultaneously, a digital detox trend is rising alongside new consumer habits in wellness. In India, startup DareAISearch is capitalizing on AI search optimization, though overall venture capital funding has slowed significantly, with recent weekly investments dropping to $67 million amid investor caution.

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Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout

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Six young entrepreneurs in East London have established Lift House, a co-living hacker house designed as an alternative to San Francisco's intense hustle culture. Focusing on "Londonmaxxing," the residents prioritize holistic well-being, including journaling and fitness, alongside their AI startups. This balanced approach leverages London's growing AI ecosystem and government investment incentives, offering founders a diverse, less cutthroat environment to build sustainable companies before potentially expanding globally. (69 words) -.

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Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps

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"A Minnesota ban on apps that "nudify" images will proceed despite a lawsuit from xAI. U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank denied a temporary restraining order, noting that xAI's delayed filing suggested no immediate harm. While the lawsuit continues, with xAI claiming the first-of-its-kind ban is overinclusive, the law takes effect. This follows reports of xAI's Grok chatbot being used to create non-consensual sexualized images on X.".

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