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Fleet Management Startup Carrum Mobility Raises $10 Mn From Uber

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:16:40 GMT

B2B fleet management startup Carrum Mobility has raised $10 Mn (about ₹96 Cr) from ride-hailing major Uber as a part.

CCI Closes WinZO’s Antitrust Case Against Google After Real Money Gaming Ban

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:41:23 GMT

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has closed its antitrust probe into Google over its treatment of real money gaming.

Google DeepMind alumni are building tools to accelerate fusion power for the grid

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster.

Snap CBO Ajit Mohan To Step Down After Four-Year Stint

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:28:36 GMT

Former Meta India head and Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan is stepping down as the CBO of Snapchat parent Snap after.

Indian Fintech Moves Beyond AI Demos

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:07 GMT

AI is all set to take centre stage at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai this week, with product.

CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:31:00 GMT

UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.

Ajit Mohan steps down as Snap’s Chief Business Officer

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:28:35 GMT

The former Meta India head is returning to Singapore to spend more time with his family. Snap has named EMEA President Ronan Harris as its Chief Commercial Officer.

Instant Help’s Ground Reality, Shiprocket’s Second Act & More

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:48 GMT

The Cost Of India’s Convenience Economy Fuelled by massive capital and discounting wars, India’s instant service platforms are preparing for.

Tazapay to be acquired by Circle in $400M stock deal; GalaxEye wins US patent for satellite imaging

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

US-based Circle Internet Group will strengthen its position in the APAC region following the acquisition of Tazapay; GalaxEye’s US patent for its OptoSAR satellite imaging technology strengthens its intellectual-property position as India’s private Earth-observation sector expands.

Desi Tales is betting on cotton and craft for comfortable kids' festive wear

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:20:00 GMT

Bengaluru's Desi Tales makes 100% cotton ethnic wear and nightwear for kids, priced between mass-market and premium labels.

Shuddh Swad is building a regional snacks brand using traditional household recipes

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Shuddh Swad makes preservative-free Bihari thekua using traditional recipes and crossed Rs 1 crore in revenue in its first year, fully bootstrapped.

Quantum Cybersecurity Startup QNu Labs Nets ₹200 Cr To Scale R&D

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:35 GMT

Quantum cybersecurity startup QNu Labs has raised ₹200 Cr (around $21 Mn) in its Series A1 funding round co-led by.

White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:53:23 GMT

The Trump administration removed a Tetris-like video game, "Build the Wall," from its website after the Tetris Company complained about copyright infringement. The game, which tasked players with stacking blocks to.

Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:40:27 GMT

AI consultant Grant de Swardt and other users discovered unauthorized token consumption on their Anthropic Claude accounts. Anthropic attributed the thefts to compromised session keys and infostealer malware used by bad actors to siphon usage. While the company suspended affected accounts and issued some refunds, users criticized the lack of itemized usage tracking. Consequently, de Swardt cancelled his subscription, citing inadequate tools for users to detect misuse.

Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:34:06 GMT

Cognition, the creator of coding assistant Devin, raised $2 billion at a $48 billion valuation, led by firms including Andreessen Horowitz. The startup's annualized run-rate revenue grew to $900 million, though high Nvidia server costs may lead to an $800 million cash burn this year. To reduce expenses, Cognition is developing its own models. Major enterprise clients include NASA and Goldman Sachs, signaling strong market demand.

The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:17:34 GMT

"The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million in a record-breaking Series C round to develop reusable heavy-lift launchers and the Nyx cargo capsule. Aiming to reduce reliance on SpaceX and enhance European space sovereignty, TEC plans to dock Nyx with the International Space Station by November 2028. The company is utilizing advanced full-flow stage combustion engines to meet growing global demand for orbital access.".

PE Giant TPG Sells Shadowfax Shares In A ₹200 Cr Bulk Deal

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:53:43 GMT

Private equity (PE) giant TPG yesterday offloaded Shadowfax shares worth ₹200 Cr via an open-market transaction. According to BSE data,.

Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent for U.S. users designed to perform everyday tasks like booking travel and sending emails. The tool integrates with various apps and services, offering a free tier and paid subscriptions. While Meta emphasizes security through its Muse Secure VM, the launch comes amid significant privacy concerns and a history of legal settlements regarding the company's handling of consumer data.

IPO-Bound RentoMojo Nets ₹376 Cr From Anchor Investors

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:26:43 GMT

Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue on September 9, furniture and appliance rental platform RentMojo.

How to watch Apple’s foldable iPhone announcement

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:16:53 GMT

Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 AM PDT, and we're expecting big news.

OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:02:15 GMT

There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.

US-Based Circle To Acquire Peak XV-Backed Tazapay

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:06 GMT

Existing backer and US-based crypto platform Circle Internet Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peak XV Partners-backed B2B.

Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:50:31 GMT

Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.

PM Modi Urges Fintechs To Step Up Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:29:14 GMT

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged Indian fintech startups to further strengthen cybersecurity and consumer protection as the sector.

Google’s revived nuclear power plant gets $1.9B loan from US government

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:55:35 GMT

Google said it would bring an Iowa nuclear power plant back from the dead. Now, the plant's owner is getting a $1.9B loan from the U.S. Energy Department.

Bajaj Finance acquires 5% stake in TrueFan AI

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:38:14 GMT

Bajaj Finance and TrueFan AI will expand their collaboration across personalised marketing, video generation among other things with the goal of enhancing customer experiences.

Tazapay to be acquired by Circle in $400M stock deal

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:35:22 GMT

US-based Circle Internet Group will strengthen its position in the APAC region following the acquisition of Tazapay.

Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:34:09 GMT

Google is speeding up Chrome’s release schedule to ship security patches and new features faster.

NCPCR summons Meta India head as inquiry into child abuse ads on Instagram gathers pace

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:01:37 GMT

The child rights body has called the company's Managing Director and Head to appear on 9 September, a month after opening a formal inquiry.

Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:47:48 GMT

The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe and PSG Equity.

A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:41:29 GMT

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:40:17 GMT

Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round — just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.

Bajaj Finance Picks Up 5% Stake in AI Video Startup TrueFan AI

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:33:52 GMT

Bajaj Finance, the NBFC arm of Bajaj Finserv, has acquired a 5% stake in Delhi NCR-based AI video generation platform.

Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.

7 Kathryn Stockett quotes with unexpected life lessons

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Discover 7 powerful Kathryn Stockett quotes that reveal unexpected lessons about courage, kindness, resilience, and self-worth.

The authenticity premium: How heritage storytelling turns ordinary products into trusted brands

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:57:49 GMT

How Indian brands are turning nostalgia, regional identity and heritage into an “authenticity premium” that customers are willing to pay for.

Beyond Shipping: Shiprocket’s Emerging Bets Gather Pace

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:10:06 GMT

Gurugram-based ecommerce enablement platform Shiprocket is starting to reap the benefits of business bets it began placing well before its.

SEBI Extends Accredited Investor Compliance Timeline For Angel Funds Till March

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:56:42 GMT

Markets regulator SEBI has extended the deadline for angel funds to comply with the new accredited investor mandate by nearly.

10 Books with tragic endings that stay with you forever

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:20:57 GMT

The article highlights ten novels known for their tragic, yet unforgettable, endings. These books, including "A Little Life" and "The Book Thief," explore complex themes like love, loss, and human endurance. Their devastating conclusions resonate deeply with readers, offering emotional honesty and reflecting life's imperfect resolutions. Such stories provide powerful, lasting literary experiences despite their heartbreak.

Indian Soonicorn Tracker: List Of India’s Unicorns Of Tomorrow

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:15:33 GMT

The days when almost every other fast-growing startup could attract large investor cheques are over. After multiple instances of corporate.

Vara Kumar appointed Whatfix CEO

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:58:49 GMT

Kumar assumes leadership following the death of Co-founder Khadim Batti on September 1, 2026. Batti had served as CEO since the pair established the business in 2014.

Whatfix Cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu Takes Over As CEO

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:13:14 GMT

SaaS soonicorn Whatfix has appointed its cofounder Vara Kumar Namburu as chief executive, shortly after the unfortunate passing of cofounder.

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:04:15 GMT

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.

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:57:35 GMT

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

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:57:14 GMT

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.

Circolife Raises $4.5 Mn To Scale Subscription-Based Air Conditioning

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:46:47 GMT

Climatetech startup Circolife has netted $4.5 Mn (around ₹40.45 Cr) in a pre-Series A round led by Polycab India’s joint.

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:46:22 GMT

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.

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:36:28 GMT

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.

Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Stoke has "completed the initial closing" of a $1B Series E round intended to help it reach orbit and prepare a new, larger rocket for operations.

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

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:27:38 GMT

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