ISRO says it is not being privatised as space reforms reshape its role

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ISRO says it is not being privatised as space reforms reshape its role

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ISRO rejects claims of privatisation, while acknowledging a wider reform programme that moves mature rocket and satellite production towards industry.

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India’s next growth story needs more credit for women-led businesses

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India’s women-led mid-market businesses are proving their resilience, but formal finance has yet to catch up. Rethinking collateral, credit assessment and product design could help unlock a largely underserved segment.

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From home to panchayat: Bihar’s Seema Kumari and her journey of women’s empowerment

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After her first election loss, Bihar’s Seema Kumari won and began working on education, roads, women’s empowerment and water conservation.

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Karnataka invites global tech firms, startups to partner in building 'Quantum City'

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Karnataka would build on its existing strengths in IT and aerospace while expanding into emerging areas such as quantum technologies, SpaceTech, DroneTech, artificial intelligence and geospatial technologies.

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White-collar hiring grows 14% in August led by auto, healthcare, retail: Report

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August saw hiring growth across both IT and non-IT sectors and across experience levels. However, the hiring growth needs to be viewed in the context of the festive calendar, with a larger part of the festive period falling in August last year and shifting to September this year.

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AI in healthcare: Remote monitoring, ICU optimisation to be next growth frontiers, says report

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The joint report by Bain & Company and HealthQuad, titled 'AI in Indian Healthcare Delivery', reveals that Indian healthcare providers are shifting AI from experimental testing to real-world applications.

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ESDS Shares Triple From IPO Price, Hit 20% Upper Circuit For Third Straight Session

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Shares of enterprise cloud and AI company ESDS Software Solution hit the 20% upper circuit for the third consecutive session.

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Fundly.ai Raises $4 Mn To Scale Pharma Payments, Commerce Infra

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B2B pharma distribution startup Fundly.ai has raised $4 Mn (about ₹38 Cr) in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by.

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The Ground Reality For The Gig Workers Powering India’s Instant Help Boom

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It’s festive season again and in Bengaluru’s upscale neighbourhoods, the sight of women in colourful uniforms — black, purple, pink.

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W Health Ventures closes Fund II at Rs 700 Cr

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W Health Ventures has closed its second fund at Rs 700 crore, exceeding its Rs 630 crore target, as the healthcare-focused VC firm looks to invest in 8-10 startups over the next four years.

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DigitalPaani Bags ₹22 Cr To Expand Water Management Platform

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Watertech startup DigitalPaani has raised ₹22 Cr (about $2.3 Mn) in a funding round led by Navam Capital. Enzia Ventures,.

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How Can D2C Founders Scale Business Without Losing Control?

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When a D2C brand is small, it is relatively easy to know what is working for it. A founder can.

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Jio Targets September 2027 Test Launch For 1,600-Satellite LEO Network

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Reliance Jio is targeting September 2027 for the test launch of satellites for its proposed 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO).

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The 90-Day Festive Season Marketing Test

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A pair of heels, a saree or a kurta bought for Diwali could easily be worn again at a wedding.

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GalaxEye secures US patent for OptoSAR satellite imaging technology

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GalaxEye’s US patent for its OptoSAR satellite imaging technology strengthens its intellectual-property position as India’s private Earth-observation sector expands.

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W Health Ventures Marks Close Of Fund II At ₹700 Cr

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Healthtech-focused VC firm W Health Ventures has closed its second fund at ₹700 Cr (about $84 Mn), sailing past its.

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Shiprocket’s Mixed Q1, Purple Style Labs’ Muted Listing & More

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Shiprocket Reins In Losses In Q1 Shiprocket’s first quarterly results since listing show a startup inching closer to profitability. In.

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Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch

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Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures, and Lennar to tackle a labor shortage severe enough that data center projects alone now need 4,000 to 5,000 workers apiece.

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Pixxel bags $100M in India’s biggest spacetech fundraise; Food delivery app Swish to raise Rs 225 Cr

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Dear Reader, eB2B platform Udaan is set to acquire Swiggy’s distribution business Lynk Logistics for Rs 500 crore. The transaction involves a share swap agreement following which Swiggy will have a minority stake in Udaan. The deal strengthens Udaan’s distribution network and helps expand its p.

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GalaxEye Secures US Patent for Satellite Imaging Tech

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In a first for an Indian spacetech startup, GalaxEye has got a US patent for satellite imaging technology, securing its.

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Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know

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AI's rapid evolution introduces a complex new vocabulary, making even experts feel insecure. This glossary clarifies essential terms like AGI, AI agents, and chain-of-thought reasoning. It defines concepts from autonomous coding agents and computational power to deep learning, diffusion, and model distillation. The guide also explains issues like AI "hallucination," aiming to help users understand the fast-evolving language of artificial intelligence.

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