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Thrustworks Dynetics wants to supply its engines to India’s rocket industry

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Pune-based startup Thrustworks Dynetics aims to accelerate India's private space sector by supplying modular liquid rocket engines. Founded by former Bharat Forge Aerospace engineers, the company offers its ANYA engine platform and integrated testing infrastructure to reduce development timelines for launch companies. Recently raising Rs 7 crore in seed funding, Thrustworks positions itself as an industry enabler, collaborating with partners like ISRO and IN-SPACe.

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Most drones are lost without GPS. Enord builds ones that are not

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Delhi-based startup Enord specializes in AI-on-edge drones designed for navigation in GPS-denied, confined spaces. Founded in 2021, the company's INSPECTOR line uses an AI Pilot system to inspect high-voltage lines, telecom towers, and industrial plants without human pilots. Serving sectors like defense and infrastructure, Enord focuses on scalable technology and has achieved annual revenues exceeding its total institutional funding of approximately $80,600.

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India is short of skilled welders, and Terafac is teaching robots to fill that gap

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Chandigarh-based startup Terafac is tackling automation barriers for India's small and mid-sized manufacturers. By using computer vision, Terafac's "Software as a Skill" platform allows existing industrial robots to adapt to varying parts without costly reprogramming. Starting with its welding product, WeldT, the company aims to expand into painting and assembly. Terafac recently raised Rs 6.5 crore in pre-seed funding to drive product development and market expansion.

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Zulu Defence builds tactical drones in Bengaluru, and even the Dutch special forces have placed an order

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Bengaluru-based startup Zulu Defence specializes in tactical unmanned systems for military use, focusing on platforms like HOVERBEE and the indigenous DRAP loitering munition. Designed for electronically contested environments, these portable systems avoid commercial applications to meet strict military requirements. After successful trials with Indian forces, the company secured a procurement order from Netherlands Special Forces and is expanding exports across Europe and West Asia.

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From Physical Rituals to Digital Rewards: How Corporate Gifting is Being Rewritten in India

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Indian corporate gifting is shifting from traditional physical items to digital rewards like Flipkart Gift Cards. This transition offers recipients greater utility through personal choice and simplifies logistics for hybrid teams. For companies, digital cards streamline procurement, enhance financial auditing, and support scalable loyalty programs. Beyond operational efficiency, these cards serve as strategic tools for platform growth by introducing new users to the e-commerce ecosystem.

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Long hours, little sleep: BII startup wellness survey reveals the cost of building companies

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Bertelsmann India Investments recently hosted the eighth Bertelsmann Badminton Championship in Bengaluru, bringing together over 150 startup founders and investors under the theme "Rally For Health." The event aimed to promote long-term wellness within the intense entrepreneurial ecosystem. Alongside the tournament, a wellness survey revealed high burnout rates and long working hours among participants, highlighting a need for organizational support for physical and mental health.

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Swiggy board caps foreign ownership at 49.5%

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Swiggy's board has approved a proposal to cap aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5% to qualify as an Indian-owned-and-controlled company. This move, pending shareholder approval on August 18, would enable Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through Instamart, enhancing margins and supply chain control. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the Articles of Association to align with FEMA norms and reclassify preference share capital as equity.

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EV penetration may rise to 10-12% of total sales in FY27: report

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India's electric vehicle sector is expanding, with overall penetration expected to reach 10-12% this fiscal. Ind-Ra reports strong growth in e-two-wheelers and e-three-wheelers, the latter reaching 62-65% by FY27. While passenger vehicles and e-buses show steady growth, long-distance mobility remains gradual. Future success depends on developing a domestic value chain, reducing import reliance for batteries, and expanding charging infrastructure to support broader adoption.

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Scarcity in the age of AI: Why human value is rising

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While many fear AI-driven job displacement, Durga Prasad Kakaraparthi argues that AI abundance makes human skills more valuable. By automating routine tasks, AI increases the scarcity and premium of human judgment, trust, and accountability. Similar to how digital art enhanced the value of hand painting, AI will elevate roles focused on high-level problem solving. Professionals must evolve their skills to leverage AI and remain competitive.

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NCLT stays Byju's bidding process till next hearing

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The National Company Law Tribunal has ordered the resolution professional of Think & Learns, owner of edutech brand Byju's, to halt the Form G bidding process until August 31, 2026. This decision follows a challenge by founders Byju and Riju Ravindran regarding a massive claim by GLAS Trust Company LLC. The founders argue that the claim's size unfairly influences the insolvency process and the final bidding outcome.

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How meaning helps us endure life's toughest challenges

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Based on Viktor Frankl's insights, the capacity to endure hardship depends more on finding meaning than on external circumstances. While purpose does not eliminate pain, it enhances resilience and mental health by reframing adversity. Individuals can cultivate meaning by clarifying values, setting purposeful goals, and fostering relationships. Although structural barriers remain, linking actions to a larger purpose transforms endurance into a coherent life direction.

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Infosys names new CEO; Helping small farmers earn more

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Amazon is integrating AI into Prime Video and expanding Indian export capabilities. Google faces a €890 million EU fine and introduces new account recovery features. Space experts warn against orbital data center pollution. Infosys appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO designate amid strong AI-driven growth. Additionally, Tesla reported weak earnings, oil prices rose following Houthi attacks, and Spudnik Farms expanded its sustainable agriculture model in India.

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The future of Bharat’s economy is being built beyond cities

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India's economic growth is increasingly driven by rural areas and small towns, with the digital economy projected to reach nearly 20% of GVA by 2029-30. While digital infrastructure like UPI enables access, sustainable inclusion requires assisted models to overcome gaps in trust, literacy, and continuity. By combining technology with local human support and increasing women's participation, India aims for inclusive, sustainable growth across its villages.

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How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers

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AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have implemented strict guardrails to prevent malicious cyberattacks, but these restrictions are hindering legitimate cybersecurity researchers and network defenders. Critics argue that the same tools used for offensive probing are essential for defensive patching. Consequently, some professionals are turning to open-source or foreign AI models, warning that over-sanitization may stifle U.S.-based defensive efforts against future large-scale AI-driven attacks.

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Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside as company pushes into robotaxis, robotics

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"Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua will step down after nearly three decades, remaining in his role until a successor is hired. Under his leadership, the company evolved from a chip supplier into an autonomous driving pioneer. Mobileye is now transitioning toward "Mobileye 3.0," focusing on humanoid robotics and a planned 2027 U.S. robotaxi launch, following the $900 million acquisition of Mentee Robotics and partnerships with Volkswagen.".

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AMD takes on Nvidia with its Helios AI rack scale system

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AMD has unveiled Helios, a high-performance rack-scale AI system designed to compete with Nvidia's dominance in the data center market. Targeting the world's largest AI labs, the system has already secured major customers including Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI. Additionally, AMD introduced the Venice-X CPU for 2027. CEO Lisa Su predicts the AI accelerator market will reach $1.4 trillion by 2030, fueled by agentic AI demands.

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Insurance startup Corgi reportedly raised more money at $4B — its third round in eight weeks

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Corgi, an AI-powered insurance startup, is reportedly raising a B2 funding round that would double its valuation. Following a rapid sequence of raises since January, the company's valuation jumped from $1.3 billion to $2.6 billion in May. Corgi expects its annualized revenue run rate to reach $450 million by year-end. Beyond insurance, the firm operates data room software and 24-hour coffee shops in San Francisco and Atlanta.

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Tesla’s door handles may spur new U.S. safety rules

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U.S. regulators are developing new safety requirements to ensure drivers and passengers can exit vehicles safely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated this process following reports of people becoming trapped in cars with electronic door handles, particularly Tesla models. While NHTSA declined a specific defect investigation, new rules could apply to all automakers. Tesla and Rivian are already working on redesigning their door handle systems for better accessibility.

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Meta drops out of a major clean energy pact as its natural gas buildout accelerates

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Meta has exited the RE100 renewable energy initiative after a decade of membership. This departure follows the company's decision to fund at least a dozen natural gas power plants to support its AI data centers, including a massive project in Louisiana. While Meta maintains its commitment to 100% renewable energy through annual matching certificates, the shift toward fossil fuels contrasts with the more stringent goals of the nonprofit group.

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Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models

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Anthropic has updated Claude's voice mode, allowing users to select from Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku models for more complex tasks. Unlike OpenAI's version, Claude can now integrate with apps like Gmail, Slack, and Notion to manage schedules and draft documents. The beta update includes multilingual support and is available to all users, though free accounts face model and app connectivity restrictions.

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