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DeFacto's AgHeal wants to turn India’s farm economy into a public health story

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DeFacto India launched AgHeal on September 21 in New Delhi, a new platform designed to integrate agriculture and public health discussions. It aims to connect farmer prosperity with nutrition and overall citizen well-being by bringing together policymakers, farmers, businesses, and civil society. AgHeal emphasizes the intrinsic link between agricultural growth and public health through the food system, fostering a unified approach to these critical, often separate, sectors for national development.

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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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Why human connections Still Matter in an increasingly digital fintech world

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As digital lending makes borrowing faster and more convenient, Viva Money is focusing on customer relationships, direct engagement, and listening beyond the app. The fintech industry has made borrowing faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever before. Today, customers can apply for a loan.

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Spotify’s is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’

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Spotify rolled out "Taste Profile" for U.S. Premium subscribers, enabling them to view and fine-tune their music and audio recommendations. This AI-powered feature gives users unprecedented control over Spotify's algorithm, allowing natural language commands to request more variety, specific genres, or remove unwanted influences like sleep sounds. It aims to improve personalized suggestions, addressing issues with repetitive content. The feature was previously in beta in New Zealand.

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PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada

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San Francisco startup PitPro Automation has installed its first automatic tire-changing robot system at a Kal Tire shop in Calgary, Canada. The robotic system can swap a full set of four tires in under 15 minutes. This innovation aims to address significant labor shortages and the physically demanding nature of tire changing in the industry. PitPro targets major tire chains, especially in Canada, due to the constant demand for seasonal tire changes.

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DMI Finance secures Rs 1,455 Cr via listed NCDs to drive lending growth

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Delhi-headquartered NBFC DMI Finance successfully raised Rs 1,455 crore through a private placement of secured, listed Non-Convertible Debentures. The issuance, rated AA by ICRA and structured with Morgan Stanley's consultation, attracted diverse investors with bids totaling Rs 1,630 crore. These funds will support the growth of DMI Finance’s lending portfolio and meet its funding requirements, reflecting continued investor confidence.

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From pits and walkie talkies to AI: Angel One Founder Dinesh Thakkar charts the 30-year-old stock broking company’s stellar growth

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Retail broking firm Angel One believes artificial intelligence (AI) can be a disruptive force that personalises an individual’s financial journey. However, the real test will be whether AI can deliver tangible value to users, says Dinesh Thakkar, founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Angel One.

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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes

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OpenAI expanded its GPT-6 generation with updated Sol and Luna models, aiming for more efficient and accessible intelligence. Sol handles complex tasks like coding, while Luna excels at clerical work. These new models offer significant improvements in affordability, costing half the previous series, and boast enhanced factual accuracy with lower coding error rates. OpenAI claims they outperform competitor Anthropic's models, rolling out availability across various platforms.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

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Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.

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Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT and showcase your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at SF's Moscone West from October 13-15.

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Women's cricket team gives India first gold of 2026 Asian Games

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Asian Games at Japan The Indian women’s cricket team extended their dominance against Sri Lanka who had to settle for silver The Indian women's cricket team reasserted its continental dominance by clinching a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games, thrashing familiar foes Sri Lanka by 1.

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Spinny files confidential IPO papers, eyes upto Rs 3,000 Cr

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Used-car marketplace Spinny has pre-filed IPO papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to a news report by Moneycontrol. The company did not answer e-mail queries sent by YourStory. Founded in 2015, Spinny is an online used-car retailing platform that aims to bri.

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Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

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5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT.

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9 Must-read lessons about friendship from classic books

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Classic literature offers timeless lessons on friendship, emphasizing its enduring value. Stories like "Charlotte's Web" and "The Lord of the Rings" highlight the importance of loyalty, standing by friends in difficult times, and accepting differences. These narratives teach that forgiveness, trust,.

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Building intelligent enterprises: why developers must bridge code and business reality

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Subish Ram, Digital Products and Services leader, EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), on why business knowledge is the developer's biggest edge in the AI era Strapline: At DevSparks Hyderabad, Subish Ram traced a decade-long shift from RPA to agentic AI and made the case that in addition to bu.

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Is the AI industry really ready to slow down?

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AI industry leaders are debating whether to "pace the frontier" of development to ensure safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman support safety measures, including third-party monitoring and international coordination. Conversely, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Donald Trump argue against regulation, viewing the AI backlash as a hoax. Critics question the specifics of the safety plans and whether market forces can effectively regulate AI. (68 words) -.

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Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking

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Vocci introduced a new ring-form factor device for meeting note-taking, offering discreet recording and accurate transcription of long conversations. Lightweight and providing 8 hours of battery life, it aims for convenience. However, the accompanying software is criticized for being confusing, generating lengthy AI insights, and having slow feature rollouts. Priced at $249, its hidden design raises significant privacy concerns, as the user-facing recording indicator could facilitate undisclosed recordings, despite company encouragement for disclosure.

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TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?

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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility!

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A small but growing number of founders are betting on bringing people together offline

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Brynn Putnam and Tristan Walker have already done something that most founders only dream about: created companies so compelling that bigger outfits bought them. Putnam, a trained ballerina with a small chain of boutique studios, built the connected-fitness company Mirror and sold it to Lululemon for $500 million in cash less than three years later. […].

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Connections and conversations: How effective curation creates impact for art exhibitions

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YourStory's PhotoSparks recently featured "One | Many," an art exhibition at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. Curated by Pabitra Pal, the showcase featured works from 12 artists, including members of The Mirror Group. The exhibition highlights the curator's vital role in connecting art with audiences through strategic presentation. Pal, an experienced art educator and artist, emphasizes that great exhibitions are carefully constructed conversations between art and space. (69 words) -.

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