Deeptech startup Discovered Materials raises $9M in Seed round

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Deeptech startup Discovered Materials raises $9M in Seed round

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Deeptech startup Discovered Materials, founded by IIT-Madras alumni, has raised $9 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed India Partners. The company utilizes AI agents to accelerate the discovery of new semiconductor materials, specifically targeting thermal management bottlenecks in AI chips. By integrating simulation and experimental validation, the startup aims to compress years of R&D into days. Funding will support team expansion and scaling their AI research.

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North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year

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North Korean hackers are suspected of stealing over $351 million from cryptocurrency exchange Bitget in a cyberattack on Thursday. This marks the largest digital currency heist this year, with funds taken from internet-connected hot wallets. Bitget has suspended withdrawals but stated its $464 million user protection fund should cover the theft. The CEO noted the attack's consistency with North Korean groups, often linked to funding nuclear programs.

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Tender247 brings Anupam Kher on board to expand access to India’s Rs 70 Lakh Cr tender market

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Anupam Kher becomes the face of Tender247, opening India’s ₹70 lakh crore Tender Market to more businesses The platform is using the actor’s association to make government and institutional tenders easier for businesses to discover, track, and compete for. India's tender economy is vast, digi.

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Dextr AI Raises $6.7 Mn To Build AI Agents For Hospitality Industry

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Hospitality AI startup Dextr AI secured $6.7 Mn in seed funding, led by Elevation Capital and Foundation Capital. The capital will fuel product development, hiring, and global expansion, including India. Dextr AI automates tasks like reservations, guest management, and staffing for hundreds of hospitality properties, processing over 1 million interactions monthly. This investment extends Elevation's focus on AI-led business automation.

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Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: Lokesh

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Andhra Pradesh is developing Visakhapatnam as a data-centre hub, mandating that at least 70% of energy for these facilities must come from renewable sources. IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced this sustainability-focused approach, which also addresses water requirements through the Polavaram Left Bank Canal and incentives for desalination plants. This holistic strategy aims to attract significant technology investments while mitigating environmental impact.

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Per Annum targets Rs10,000Cr AUM as retail investors look beyond traditional assets

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Alternative investment platform Per Annum, which reached Rs 1,500 crore in AUM in August 2026, is expanding across P2P lending, private credit, and fractional real estate as investor demand for diversification grows. A few years ago, the conversation about alternative investments in India was.

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5 Quotes on human connection from the Anxious Generation

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<summary>Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" examines technology's impact on mental health, stressing the critical role of human connection. The book argues that smartphones and social media often impede genuine relationships. Haidt emphasizes that face-to-face interactions, shared experiences, and community are essential for emotional well-being and personal growth. He asserts that real-world connections are vital for coping with.

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Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion

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ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.

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Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, leaders from Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors will discuss deploying AI in high-stakes physical environments. The session, “Building AI Systems When Failure Is Not an Option,” focuses on safety, validation, and trust in autonomous aircraft, vehicles, and robotics. Experts Nathan Michael, Raquel Urtasun, and Mikell Taylor will explore how to ensure these systems are ready for real-world use during the event in San Francisco. (69 words) -.

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Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together

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Ando, a new startup, launched a team messaging platform designed for seamless collaboration between human and AI workers. Founder Sara Du identified a gap where existing platforms treated AI agents as apps, not participants. Ando allows agents to join conversations naturally, possess identities, and proactively assist teams. The company secured $20 million in funding to scale its.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it

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Zach Yadegari co-founded Cal AI, an AI nutrition app, at 17. It achieved over 15 million downloads and $30 million annual revenue, leading to its acquisition by MyFitnessPal before his 20th birthday. Yadegari will share insights on creating viral growth and ensuring long-term retention at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, discussing how Cal AI turned rapid attention into.

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Catalonia deepens India push, targets New Opportunities in AI, deeptech, and semiconductors

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Minister Miquel Sàmper Rodríguez’s visit comes as Catalan exports to India reach €652 million and the region prepares to open a new office in New Delhi. . Miquel Sàmper Rodríguez, Minister for Business and Labour, Government of Catalonia, is in India to strengthen the growing economic relati.

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Srijan Realty aims to redefine residential living in Kolkata with the launch of Orizon

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Srijan Realty aims to redefine residential living in Kolkata with the launch of Orizon Spread across 8.3 acres on the Southern EM Bypass, the six‑tower, 702‑unit community blends 80% open space, barrier‑free design, and IGBC Platinum pre‑certified sustainability. Image caption : The 702-unit,.

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Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent

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Meta unveiled Muse Charm, a new AI wearable designed to connect users to its personal AI agent, Muse. Revealed by Mark Zuckerberg, this palm-sized device features a screen displaying a digital avatar, Jolly, and allows users to interact via voice for tasks. It offers quick access to Muse without a phone and is expected to ship by the December holidays, marking Meta's entry into AI wearables.

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[Update] Ola Electric To Seek Board Nod For Proposed Rights Issue

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Ola Electric will seek board approval on September 28 for a proposed rights issue of equity shares to raise capital. This follows an earlier board nod for a ₹1,500 Cr fundraise, with the rights issue aiming to include all eligible shareholders. The EV.

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The old cybersecurity model is breaking

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As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring in nine-figure checks and valuations that wouldn’t have made sense a […].

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FSSAI Penalises Amazon, Flipkart, Instamart Over Regulatory Non-Compliance

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The FSSAI has penalised major quick commerce and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Bigbasket, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. Actions stem from food safety and regulatory non-compliances, such as misbranding, misleading claims, and the sale of prohibited or poisonous food articles like Datura seeds. This follows increased scrutiny and dark store inspections, highlighting widespread violations across the sector.

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YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

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YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts they may otherwise miss. Announced at this year’s Made On YouTube event, the updates include “Ask Music,” a conversational tool for music and podcasts, and “Your Podcast Lineup,” a personalized […].

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YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app

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YouTube introduced new AI-powered tools for creators in YouTube Studio, designed to enhance video analysis and audience growth. Key updates include expanding Ask Studio to mobile, AI feedback on video drafts for pacing and storytelling, and a research feed for trending content. Creators can now generate.

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YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts

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YouTube has introduced "Shorts Series," a new tool allowing creators in the YouTube Partner Program to organize short-form videos into episodic seasons. This feature enables continuous storytelling, directly competing with microdrama apps like ReelShort and TikTok's PineDrama. Additionally, YouTube announced "Live Showdowns," expanded A/B testing, and "Dynamic Thumbnails" to enhance creator engagement and audience growth across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms.

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Gautam Adani relaims top spot on M3M Hurun India rich list

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AI makes into rich list Mukesh Ambani took the second position in India’s rich list Gautam Adani has reclaimed the top spot as India’s richest edging out Mukesh Ambani as per M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026. Gautam Adani & family with wealth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore ($96 billion) was in the number.

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