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Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI

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Microsoft released a record 570 security patches for Windows, Office, and other products during its latest "Patch Tuesday." The company attributed the high volume of fixes to the use of AI in discovering previously hidden vulnerabilities. Among the updates are two zero-day flaws, including a SharePoint bug actively exploited by hackers. Microsoft expects future releases to remain high as AI continues to uncover dormant code issues.

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Indian Unicorn Tracker: Funding, Investors, Revenue And More

Business • via Startup • Lokesh Choudhary

India's startup ecosystem has produced 132 unicorns, collectively raising over $119 billion with a combined valuation exceeding $394 billion. Bengaluru leads as the primary hub with 55 unicorns, followed by Delhi NCR and Mumbai. While ecommerce and fintech remain dominant sectors, investor interest is shifting toward AI and sustainable business models. In 2026, six startups have already reached unicorn status, signaling a measured recovery from previous funding winters.

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Files Related To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Surface On Dark Web

Business • via Startup • Lokesh Choudhary

"A ransomware group called World Leaks published nearly 19,000 files allegedly linked to India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on the dark web. The data, including facility blueprints and supplier details, reportedly stemmed from a partial breach at contractor Reliance Infrastructure via a Yotta-hosted server. While Reliance and Yotta claim the incident was contained, CERT-In is investigating the leak's authenticity and the potential risks to critical infrastructure.".

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Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B

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Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint $53.4 billion bid to acquire PayPal, backed by $50 billion in bank financing. The proposal would see both entities hold equal stakes in the payments giant. This potential merger comes as PayPal implements significant cost-cutting measures and workforce reductions under CEO Enrique Lores to stimulate growth. PayPal has not yet publicly responded to the offer.

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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI

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"Apple Intelligence is launching in China following approval from the Cyberspace Administration of China. Apple will integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model into its operating systems, including iOS and macOS, to provide text and image generation capabilities. This partnership follows failed talks with other providers like Baidu. The move supports Apple's growth in a key market where sales recently surged, while Alibaba's shares rose following the announcement.".

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Spotify expands parent-managed accounts to users on its free tier

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Spotify is expanding its "Managed Accounts" for children to the free tier in several countries, including the U.S. and U.K. This feature allows parents to restrict explicit content, block specific artists, and disable video playback. Kids receive personalized recommendations and playlists without affecting their parents' algorithms. This move follows regulatory pressure for better parental controls and will eventually expand to more global markets.

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India bets billions on breaking China’s grip on smartphone manufacturing

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India has launched a ₹625 billion smartphone manufacturing scheme and added ₹1.28 trillion to its semiconductor push to attract global electronics supply chains away from China. Moving beyond simple assembly, the initiatives focus on R&D, local component sourcing, and fostering domestic brands. While India currently produces 18% of global smartphones, these incentives aim to increase production, create 60,000 jobs, and deepen its role in high-value manufacturing.

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US charges Russian ‘bulletproof’ web hosts over cyberattacks that netted $62M from cybercrime victims

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U.S. prosecutors have charged three Russian nationals and two web hosts, Media Land and ML.Cloud, with hacking, conspiracy, and money laundering. The defendants allegedly provided "bulletproof" infrastructure for cybercriminals and state-backed hackers to launch DDoS and phishing attacks against U.S. businesses. These operations caused tens of millions in damages and generated $62 million in proceeds. While the suspects remain in Russia, the U.S. continues targeting these networks.

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Healthy snacks brand Open Secret raises over Rs 50 Cr funding

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Healthy snacking brand Open Secret has raised over Rs 50 crore from the Desai Brothers Group and institutional debt to fuel retail expansion and AI-driven supply chain improvements. With an annual recurring revenue exceeding Rs 200 crore and EBITDA profitability, the company aims to reach Rs 1,000 crore ARR within three years. The funding will support product innovation, particularly in savoury snacks, and expand its physical distribution network.

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TVS’ Home Credit Acquires Varthana Finance To Expand Lending Footprint

Business • via Startup • Palak Sharma

"TVS VENU Group-led NBFC Home Credit India has approved the complete all-cash acquisition of Varthana Finance, an education-focused NBFC. This strategic move aims to expand Home Credit’s presence in secured and longer-tenure lending segments. Varthana, founded in 2013, provides collateral-free loans to private schools and students across India. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will leverage TVS's resources to accelerate Varthana's growth and expand its footprint.".

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How Bolna AI Is Helping Enterprises To Win The Voice AI Race

Business • via Startup • Ankush Das

Bolna AI, founded by IIT Delhi alumni, is a voice AI orchestration platform that enables enterprises to deploy AI voice agents without managing complex infrastructure. Backed by a $6.3 million seed round from General Catalyst, the model-agnostic startup integrates various speech and language models. Bolna currently reports $175,000 in monthly revenue and over 2,500 paying customers, aiming to become the essential infrastructure layer for enterprise voice automation.

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Kerala's iHUB Robotics is teaching robots to see, act, and understand

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"iHUB Robotics, founded in Kochi in 2022, aims to reduce India's reliance on imported humanoid robots by developing hardware and AI locally. The company offers the Tara Gen-1 service robot and Daksha industrial humanoid, utilizing "physical AI" for integrated movement and language. Recently selected for NVIDIA's Humanoid Robotics Program, iHUB has expanded into Gulf markets and raised pre-seed funding to build a large manufacturing facility.".

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Edgehax is building India's edge-AI boards so hardware makers stop importing them

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Bengaluru-based Edgehax is reducing India's reliance on imported compute modules by developing domestic, industrial-grade edge-AI boards. These boards, running DvarOS, support diverse applications from drones to defense systems. With backing from NXP and MeitY, the company has reached over 100,000 students and 150 startups. After raising Rs 1.39 crore in seed funding, Edgehax aims to scale manufacturing and expand into international markets by 2029.

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Anthropic, Blackstone bet the next trillion-dollar AI business is implementation, not models

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Anthropic has launched Ode, a $1.5-billion AI implementation firm created in a joint venture with investors like Blackstone. Ode deploys elite engineers to help enterprises integrate AI models into their core business processes, primarily focusing on Anthropic's Claude. This move mirrors OpenAI's "The Deployment Company," signaling a shift toward specialized services to bridge the gap between advanced AI models and practical enterprise adoption.

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Reelful’s AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media

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Reelful is a new iOS app that uses AI to automatically transform photos and video clips into polished short-form content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Founded by former Snapchat engineer Kate Deyneka, the tool automates scriptwriting, voiceovers, and editing via user prompts and voice cloning. Targeting founders and business owners, Reelful offers various subscription plans and credit bundles to simplify personal branding and social media growth.

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Rime picks up $24M Series A to help enterprises field customer calls

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Rime, a San Francisco-based voice AI startup, has raised $24 million in Series A funding led by M13 Ventures. The company distinguishes itself by using proprietary conversational data to improve pronunciation and reduce customization for enterprise clients. Rime is transitioning to speech-to-speech models to lower latency and enhance user interaction. Its client base includes Mayo Clinic and Dialpad, spanning sectors like healthcare and fintech.

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India bets big on semiconductor industry

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The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 1.27 lakh crore outlay for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission, known as Semicon 2.0. This revamped programme aims to attract Rs 4 lakh crore in investments and generate Rs 2 lakh crore in production. By covering the entire value chain, including raw materials and indigenous design, India seeks self-reliance in chip manufacturing to meet rising global AI demands.

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AI startup Emergent turns unicorn with $130M Series C funding

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AI startup Emergent, founded by Mukund and Madhav Jha, raised $130 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation. Led by Creaegis, the round supports talent acquisition and product expansion in the US and India. Emergent's agentic AI platform enables small businesses to build custom software using natural language prompts. With 12 million applications created globally, the company aims to democratize affordable software development for non-programmers.

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Emergent Joins Unicorn Club After Raising $130 Mn At $1.5 Bn Valuation

Business • via Startup • Ankush Das

AI software platform Emergent has become India's 131st unicorn after raising $130 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. Founded in 2024 by Mukund and Madhav Jha, the startup enables non-technical users to build production-ready applications and automate business operations via AI agents. With an annualized revenue run rate of $120 million, Emergent plans to use the funds for global expansion and research.

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Why Realta Fusion is building a fusion reactor at an old hot dog factory

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"Realta Fusion will build its "Forge" research and development facility at a former Oscar Meyer factory in Madison, Wisconsin, aiming for first plasma by 2029. The startup received $55 million in state and city incentives, including a significant sales tax exemption. Supported by bipartisan government backing and a local talent pool from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Realta aims to advance commercial fusion power for electricity.".

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