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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announces Indian Govt's ₹100 crore startup scheme to help green hydrogen production
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently launched a ₹100-crore scheme aimed at supporting startup-driven innovations in green hydrogen production.
Be part of history; NASA invites everyone to send their name to the Moon with Artemis II astronauts.
In a very recent tweet on X, NASA has announced that Artemis II will be launched in early 2026. This marks the first crewed mission to Earth’s natural satellite in over five decades. Anyone can submit their names to travel along with four astronauts on an orbital journey to the moon. The four Artemis II crew members are commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch, all of NASA, and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen with the Canadian Space Agency.
“Bengaluru VPN in Bihar,” say netizens after 14 YO Patna student goes viral for his startup that sells robotics and electronics kits
In our second episode of covering small businesses that started with nothing, we’ve reached the city of Patna in Bihar. This is the story of 14-year-old Aryan Kumar, who, currently in his 8th grade of school, has established XolveTech – a small startup that aims to help young students get their hands on tech and robotics through fully comprehensive and hands-on STEM kits.
ITC Aashirvaad Launches Atta with High Protein- Just 3 Rotis Fulfill 25% of Daily Protein Requirement
India’s leading packaged atta brand, Aashirvaad has proudly announced the launch of its latest innovation, Aashirvaad Atta with High Protein. This brand new futuristic offering aims to make daily protein intake more accessible and convenient for Indian consumers. As awareness grows around the significance of protein in supporting strength, energy, and overall well-being, more consumers are actively seeking reliable protein sources to meet their health requirements.
Andhra Pradesh set to establish a Space City in Tirupati; It will strengthen India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission,” says CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh is aiming to emerge as a national leader in the space and defence sector through two major initiatives, the development of a Space City in Tirupati and defence manufacturing hubs in Madakasira, with a total investment of ₹3,400 crore. These twin projects are designed to elevate the status of Andhra Pradesh in global space technology and strengthen India’s defence self-reliance.
"India should create its own Tech race, rather than joining the global AI Race" says 16-YO teen, who hired his father at his AI startup
Highlighting the importance of responsible innovation, 16-YO Raul John Aju from Kerala sheds light on the future of AI In India.The tech enthusiast runs his own Youtube channel where he shares free knowledge around AI. Listen to this article Speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2025 held in Coimbatore, a 16-year old tech innovator, coder and changemaker from Kerala shares insightful facts about the USP and the hidden opportunities offered by AI.
Apple India Hits All Time High Record of $9 Billion in Revenue, Driven by Strong iPhone Demand
Apple achieved record-breaking sales in India, reaching nearly $9 billion in fiscal year 2025, driven by strong demand for its flagship products. The company’s revenue rose 13% to nearly $9 billion in the year ending March 2025, up from $8 billion the year before, with iPhone sales accounting for most of the gains, as reported by Bloomberg. The company is also ramping up its retail presence across the country.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar Announces India’s First & Largest AI-powered City in Bidadi, Bengaluru
Karnataka Government has recently approved the development of GBIT in Bidadi, set to be India’s first and largest AI-driven township, transforming Bengaluru's urban future. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar declared that the 9,000-acre project will be developed into a future-ready city based on the work-live-play model. “Lakhs of young people from our state will benefit from new jobs and skilling centres that will prepare them for AI-driven industries,” he said.
"Being a public company is less stressful than staying private," says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta
Going public hasn’t increased pressure on Ather Energy’s leadership, according to co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta. In fact, he feels that running a public company is actually way less complicated than operating as a private firm. Speaking at Ather Community Day with Moneycontrol, Tarun opened up about life post-IPO stating, “Life is largely the same. A bunch more travel, some of the systems are larger, but the company and shareholders haven’t changed.
Apple Expands Retail Footprint in India With Fourth Official Store in Pune - Apple Koregaon Park Ahead of iPhone 17 Launch
Expanding its retail presence in India, Apple has recently launched its first Apple Store in Pune, Apple Koregaon Park. This new outlet marks the company’s fourth official store in India, following Apple BKC in Mumbai, Apple Saket in Delhi, and Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru. Launched on September 4, 2025, Apple Koregaon Park will operate daily until 9:30 PM, offering the complete lineup of Apple products along with exclusive in-store services.
“It was time to choose mental peace over financial stability” says 29-year-old PNB Officer Who Quit Her Govt Job
29-year-old Vani has gone viral upon uploading a video detailing her decision to resign from a stable banking job without having another offer in hand. The former probationary officer at Punjab National Bank shared that the gruelling demands of her daily routine left her mentally drained without any sense of fulfilment. Sharing her uncommon decision of signing off from the most coveted “sarkari Naukri” on Instagram, she wrote, “Not all heroes wear capes… some just quit jobs.
“Supporting People is More Important than Celebrity Spotlight” - Samantha Ruth Prabhu Joins Menstrual Wellness Brand ZOY as Co-founder
Famous Indian actor and entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu is deepening her entrepreneurial journey, not just as an investor but also as a co-founder. After Secret Alchemist, Prabhu has now taken on the co-founder role at ZOY, a brand focused on menstrual and feminine healthcare.
After Swiggy, Deepinder Goyal-led Zomato Hikes Platform Fee to ₹12 per Order Amidst Festive Season, Adding ₹45 Cr to Quarterly Revenue
Online food delivery leader Zomato has raised its platform fee from ₹10 to ₹12 per order, capitalising on the increased demand during the festive season. While the hike appears modest, it is a strategic move to enhance per-order profitability and strengthen the company’s overall financial performance. Amid the approaching festive rush, rival Swiggy has also increased its platform fee by ₹2, raising it to ₹14 per order.
Bhavesh Aggarwal-led Ola's AI Vertical Krutrim Lays off 50 People from its Regional Language Teams; Calls it Strategic Realignment
Ola’s AI venture, Krutrim has laid off 50 linguistics staff in its third round, totaling 200+ exits, as it sharpens focus on developing its next-generation language model, Krutrim 3 Listen to this article According to a report rolled out by The Economic Times, Krutrim, the AI vertical of Ola, has carried out its third round of layoffs since June, letting go of approximately 50 employees from its linguistics team.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw endorses 'Chewie' Robot that converts Bengaluru’s Kitchen Waste into Nutrient-Rich Soil
Bengaluru’s battle with wet waste and overflowing landfills drew fresh attention this week as Biocon Chairperson, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw backed a homegrown tech innovation designed to diminish the city’s garbage crisis. Developed in Bengaluru,“Chewie” is a tech-driven kitchen appliance specifically designed to process domestic wet waste like vegetable peels, food scraps, and leftovers.
Reliance to develop one of the world’s largest solar projects, spanning 550,000 acres of land in Gujarat; 3X the size of Singapore.
Leading Indian conglomerate Reliance is developing one of the world’s largest single-site solar projects spanning 5,50,000 acres of land which is three times the size of Singapore, in Kutch, Gujarat, as declared by Chairman Mukesh Ambani. At the company’s annual general meeting, Ambani shared with the shareholders that the site could meet nearly 10% of India’s electricity needs within the next decade.
Mumbai-based CEO, Viraj Sheth wants to hire 'doom-scrollers' who use Instagram, YouTube for over 6 hours a day.
Monk Entertainment has recently rolled out an out of the box vacancy for what would be a dream job for many netizens. Rebranding “doom-scrollers”, a term once synonymous with digital fatigue”, into a skillset, Sheth posted on LinkedIn and Instagram stories, “Hiring doom-scrollers at Monk-E.” This job alert has left the social media world in shock.
Kapil Sharma asks PayTM founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, “Zindagi jeene ke liye kitna paisa chaiye” Here’s his response.
The latest episode of Netflix’s comedy variety show The Great Indian Kapil Show featured several prominent Indian startup founders, including Aman Gupta of boAt, Ghazal Alagh of Mama Earth, Riteish Agarwal of Oyo, and Vijay Shekhar Sharma of PayTM. Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s take on the ideal salary figure Renowned host Kapil Sharma posed a range of interesting questions to his guests, including some that even a layman might wonder about.
Emcure CEO Namita Thapar urges phone detox, calling screen overuse a "waste of life" while linking it to mental health.
Addressing the crucial intersection of mental health and social media overexposure, Emcure Pharmaceuticals CEO, Namita Thapar, quoted on Linkedin “May is mental awareness month & overuse of phone is slowly killing our brain. I’ve personally been working on phone detox ..
OpenAI is set to launch its first office in India, located in New Delhi, before the end of 2025.
Open AI is all set to inaugurate its very first Indian office in the capital city later this year, as the company shared with Reuters on 22nd August. The developer of ChatGPT aims to strengthen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets. OpenAI has been established as a legal entity in India and has begun hiring a local team, the company said in a statement shared with Reuters. OpenAI has not yet confirmed the location of its New Delhi office.
When no one else believed in the idea of people taking affordable bike rides instead of cabs, this man funded Rapido
The Indian-shared mobility landscape was chiefly focussed on cars since they were commonly working in the other markets, including the US and China. However, AdvantEdge’s founder, Kunal Khattar, addressed an untapped, massive opportunity in creating a new category, bike taxis. India is inhabited by a huge population of two-wheelers with approximately around 250 million registered two-wheelers on roads.
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I am Joining The #PeaceDayChallenge” Movement: Are You?
The International Peace Day, observed around the globe on September 21 each year, is about friendship, compassion, and hope. All these values are the heart and soul of what the Nathan Ebanks Foundation stands for. This year more than any other in our modern history, we are being called into account to practice, promote and lobby for peace within our homes, our community, and the world at large. We invite you to join us in the 2020 peace day challenge.
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