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UT issues startup policy norms

Published on: Jan. 2, 2026, 2 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

After eight months, the UT Industries Department has started accepting applications for availing benefits, with the notification of Operational Guidelines of Chandigarh Startup Policy (2025).

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Him MSME Fest 2026 to open with Startup Awards and felicitation ceremony in Shimla

Published on: Jan. 2, 2026, 12:25 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Shimla: The three-day ‘Him MSME Fest 2026' is set to commence on Jan 3 in Shimla, with an aim to attract entrepreneurship and industrial growth in Him.

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Rajasthan to Host Groundbreaking Startup and AI Summit

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 11:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Rajasthan DigiFest-TiE Global Summit 2026, to be held in Jaipur, aims to draw over 10,000 participants, including startups and global investors. This platform will offer funding, mentoring, and sectoral insights into AI, enhancing the state's startup ecosystem and potentially attracting investments of over Rs 200 crore.

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Startup shutdowns drop to 5-year low, signalling recovery

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 10:51 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Startup closures in India reached a five-year low in 2025, with only 733 companies shutting down compared to nearly 4,000 in 2024.

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Canadian tech influencer living in India for 8 years on the country’s ‘underestimated innovation momentum’

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 9:06 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Canadian tech influencer Caleb Friesen, who has been living in India since 2017, highlights the country’s underestimated startup ecosystem. He says Gen Z and Gen Alpha founders are building with unmatched passion, and believes 2026 will surpass India’s 2025 tech milestones.

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Startup communities launched in two villages in Kallakurichi district

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 8:41 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Kallakurichi launches village startup communities to boost economic development and support entrepreneurs under the ‘Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme’.

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From tempo driver to airline owner: How Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma built Shankh Air

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 7:19 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: India loves its startup stories, but few are as striking as this one. Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, 35, from Kanpur, has gone from driving a tempo on bus.

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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok Business and Enterprise tiers to take on OpenAI, Google

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 2:46 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Grok Business and Grok Enterprise will provide customers with the highest rate limits on the most advanced AI models developed by xAI through a single platform, the AI startup said in a blog post. While Grok Business is aimed at small-to-medium teams, larger organisations can subscribe to Grok Enterprise for additional features such as Custom […]

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Shankh Air's Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma: A tempo driver from UP enters the cockpit to give India new wings

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 12:17 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

He once drove a tempo through Kanpurs traffic, counting trips and fuel, not take-off slots. Today, Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma is preparing to launch an airline. In a sector ruled by giants and guarded by regulators, the rise of Shankh Air is less a startup story and more a reminder that in India, even the longest journeys can begin in the slow lane.

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Indian-Origin Founder, 16, Accuses Customer Of Trying To "Destroy" His Startup And Reputation

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 12:11 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

Patel shared screenshots of the exchange on X, claiming the customer was bullying him because of his age and trying to "destroy a 16-year-old's entire future" over a minor technical glitch.

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Meta buys AI startup Manus, makes clarification on its 'Chinese connection'; says: There will be no ...

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 11:52 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Facebook-parent Meta recently announced acquisition of Chinese-founded Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Mark Zuckerberg-owned company did n.

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A buzzing startup event, but hardly any women

Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 11:02 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Across the startup world, there is always talk about innovation, funding, growth, and hustle. But sometimes, a quiet gap becomes more noticeable than .

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parent Meta clarifies after $2 billion Manus AI deal

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 9:28 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Meta has confirmed that its acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus in a deal reportedly valued at more than $2 billion. It has been reported .

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origin founder accuses customer of trying to ‘destroy’ his startup

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 8:38 p.m. | Source: Times of India

US News: Indian-origin startup founders are facing a hard time with their companies right now. From being blackmailed to being defamed, anything is up for grab.

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Why EV startup Ather Energy approached PMO to 'reform' PLI Auto scheme

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 8:36 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Startup Policy Forum, of which Ather Energy is a member, has written to the Prime Minister’s Office, seeking a review of the existing Auto PLI scheme to make it more 'inclusive' for startups

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Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 7:12 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Hong Kong's stock market is experiencing a significant revival, fueled by AI and chip companies. Chinese AI startup MiniMax Group has spearheaded multiple listings, raising billions. This surge marks the strongest year for Hong Kong IPOs since 2021. The trend is expected to continue into 2026, with more tech firms preparing to go public.

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OpenAI Shatters Startup Pay Records As AI Talent War Heats Up; Check The Average Pay For Employees

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 5:06 p.m. | Source: Times Now

With a workforce of around 4,000 employees, OpenAI’s compensation structure is unprecedented in scale. The report notes that Google’s stock-based pay in 2003, just a year before its IPO, was more than seven times lower than what OpenAI offers today., Companies, Times Now

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Why investors and startup founders across India are after this 'venture capitalist'

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 4:28 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Business & Economy News: A middling startup founder started a new life as a venture capitalist for tier-II cities. But the ambitious project seems to have turned into a misadv.

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OpenAI makes history, employees average $1.5 million pay, highest salary ever for any startup

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 3:33 p.m. | Source: India Today

OpenAI has rewritten startup pay norms, with average employee compensation touching $1.5 million as the AI talent war intensifies.

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Delhi Entrepreneur Gets Disheartened Over Lack of Women At Startup Event; ‘Where Are You Guys?’

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 1:29 p.m. | Source: Times Now

A Delhi woman’s Instagram video went viral on social media, as per which she was left disheartened after noticing the lack of women entrepreneurs at a startup event. The woman herself is an entrepreneur. Here’s how netizens reacted…, Viral, Times Now

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Meta acquires AI startup Manus: Everything you need to know about Singapore-based platform

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 12:56 p.m. | Source: India TV News

Manus is a Singapore-based AI platform that launched a 'general-purpose' AI agent this year. The platform offers subscription-based access to tools designed for research, coding, and task automation.

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Elon Musk’s xAI adds third data center to power Colossus supercomputer

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 12:55 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is now planning to expand further as the company has acquired third building. According to p.

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Vicky Malik Launches Blokista Education Academy To Tackle Business Knowledge Gaps In Startups

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 12:50 p.m. | Source: Zee News

Vicky Malik’s Blokista Education Academy bridges startup knowledge gaps, offering pragmatic training in marketing, operations, and technology for new entrepreneurs.

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InnovHer: Women-Led Venture Building Revolutionizes Jaipur's Startup Ecosystem

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 11:15 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

InnovHer has transformed Jaipur into a vibrant startup hub by focusing on disciplined venture creation and governance. Led by women, InnovHer emphasizes long-term value, resulting in an impressive first exit with 50%+ IRR. By treating venture creation as infrastructure, InnovHer champions Tier-2 cities in India's startup ecosystem.

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24 Months of Entrepreneurial Innovation at InnovHer: Building Institutional

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 11:13 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (NewsVoir) InnovHer Builds Institutional-Grade Innovation from Jaipur, Clocks First Exit with 50%+ IRR in Just One Year. Jaipur, India - India’s startup ecosystem is at an inflection point. As capital becomes more selective and founders are increasingly...

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Jony Ive and OpenAI's secret AI gadget is nothing like anything you have seen before

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 10:31 a.m. | Source: India Today

Sam Altman-led OpenAI acquired former Apple chief designer Jony Ive’s startup earlier this year. Ive is now working with OpenAI for a new AI hardware device. A new leak has emerged claiming that this AI device may actually be a pen.

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Indian-origin founder, 16, accuses customer of trying to 'destroy' his startup: ‘He continued threats even after refund’

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 9:11 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

A 16-year-old tech founder has called out a customer for bullying and threatening him over what he claims was a simple misunderstanding. | Trending

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Meta buys AI startup Manus to boost autonomous agents push under Mark Zuckerberg

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 9 a.m. | Source: Telegraph India

Deal brings Singapore based team with Chinese roots into Meta as company ramps up AI strategy hiring and product expansion amid pressure to show returns on spending

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OpenAI is paying employees more than any major tech startup in history

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 7:27 a.m. | Source: Livemint

The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee.

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Elon Musk's xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 7:12 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Elon Musk said his AI firm xAI has bought a third building, 'MACROHARDRR', to expand computing power for training models. The move supports plans for a huge supercomputer near Memphis that could reach nearly two gigawatts. The startup is planning to start turning the newly ‍purchased warehouse into a data centre in 2026.

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Nvidia may buy Israel's AI21 Labs startup for $3 billion

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 4:20 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Nvidia is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire the prominent Israeli startup AI21 Labs for a sum estimated between $2 billion and $3 billion. Negotiat.

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Elon Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI supercomputer

Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 4:07 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI acquires a third building to expand Colossus supercomputer, boosting AI training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts.

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Inside Meta’s acquisition of Manus AI: Revenue, features and the race against ChatGPT

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 11:26 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Meta announced its acquisition of AI startup Manus, with an aim to enhance its AI capabilities across platforms. Here's why the startup is in the spotlight.

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At 27, techie got job at Google; then he quit to follow bigger ambition – Here’s what he did next

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 9:31 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

A former Google engineer quits Silicon Valley, gives up his US green card path, and returns to London to build a startup after chasing the tech dream.

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How students can turn an idea into a startup: A simple 5-step framework

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 9 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

NSRCEL's Campus Founders program guides student entrepreneurs through early steps like identifying problems, validating ideas e.t.c for increased chance of

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Delhi entrepreneur flags lack of women at startup event, sparks online debate

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 8:42 p.m. | Source: India Today

A recent reflection from Delhi-based content strategist Divyanshi Dhouni on the lack of female participation at a major innovation event has started conversations about gender representation in India's startup ecosystem.

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Meta to buy Manus, an AI startup With Chinese roots

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 8:29 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Meta intends to continue operating and selling the Manus service while also integrating the technology into its products, it said in a statement.

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The new billionaires of the AI boom

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 7:17 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The new AI billionaires include Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo, who founded Scale AI, a data-labeling startup that received a $14.3 billion investment from Meta in June.

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How a Pune startup is using AI to rewrite the rules of green chemistry

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 7:12 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Pune: When Vipin Raghavan began visiting industrial plants in Pune about a decade ago, the contrast between the digital world he came from and the fac.

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Pune Inc | From campus lab to startup: Hydrovert Energy aims to transform India’s urban mobility with hydrogen powertrains

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 6:20 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Pune-based Hydrovert Energy’s powertrains are designed as direct substitutes for diesel and CNG engines, particularly in segments where electrification has struggled.

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Tech startups that closed down in 2025

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 6:15 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: As the year comes to an end, we take a look back at the Indian startup ecosystem. 2025 proved to be a far more resilient year as compared to 2024 for .

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Unstructured Data, Uneven Access: AI Takes On India’s Healthcare Test

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 6:03 p.m. | Source: Republic World

Under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, Startup India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in collaboration with Rungta University and RuBI, have launched the AI for Healthy India Challenge, opening on 3rd December 2025.

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Few Women At Startup Event, Notes Delhi Founder: "They Just Need To Be Invited"

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 4:56 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

Founder Divyanshi Dhouni shared her concern about the lack of women at a vibrant startup event, urging the ecosystem to create more inclusive and visible spaces for female entrepreneurs.

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Sundrop Brands Limited Announces Senior Management Personnel Changes

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 1:29 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Sundrop Brands Limited has announced senior management changes with Ms. Hem Jadeja resigning as Head – Strategy and Business Transformation effective December 30, 2025, and Mr. Rupish Saldi appointed to the same position from December 29, 2025. Mr. Saldi brings over 10 years of experience across consulting and startup sectors, holding CFA designation and MBA in Finance, with previous roles at MeraPashu360, KPMG, EY, and Steer Advisors.

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Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus in deal worth ‘$2- $3 billion’ to boost advanced AI

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:57 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI

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India’s startup shutdowns in 2025: Fewer failures, deeper fault lines

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:42 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

India’s startup story is far from over but it is entering a more sober phase. Capital is still available, but it is cautious. Growth is still possible, but it must be earned.

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Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to scale autonomous AI agents across its platforms

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:38 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Meta said Manus will help it bring “a leading agent to billions of people” and unlock new opportunities for businesses across its products.

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta makes it third largest acquisition after WhatsApp and Scale AI, buys AI company with Chinese roots

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:11 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Facebook-parent Meta has announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus which has Chinese roots. As reported by Financial Times, M.

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Delhi entrepreneur's viral post questions lack of women at startup event: 'I could count them on my fingers’

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:10 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The Delhi entrepreneur's recent post reflected on a startup meet she attended, highlighting the gender gap at professional networking events. | Trending

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Why Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is buying Manus AI: What the startup does and why it matters

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:07 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Meta has announced plans to acquire Manus AI, a China-based artificial intelligence startup, aiming to accelerate the rollout of advanced AI features across its platforms.

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Meta To Buy Chinese Startup Manus To Boost Advanced AI

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 12:05 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Meta will operate and sell the Manus service and integrate it into its consumer and business products, including in Meta AI

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Scaler Innovation Lab Incubated AI Wearable Tech Startup NeoSapien Raises $2Mn Seed Funding

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 11:31 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

NeoSapien, an AI wearable startup, it aims to create AI-native devices, enhancing daily experiences through contextual intelligence.

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Why Meta acquired Manus and what it means for its personal superintelligence push

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 11:14 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Meta’s move to snap up agentic AI startup Manus fits squarely into the tech giant’s broader strategy of using its financial firepower to gain an edge over rivals in the AI race.

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Meta to Acquire Chinese AI Startup Manus in $2 Billion Deal, Plans Integration Across Platforms

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 10:52 a.m. | Source: Republic World

Meta is acquiring Chinese AI startup Manus in a deal worth over $2 billion. The Singapore-based firm, known for its AI agent that rivals OpenAI’s DeepResearch, will be integrated into Meta’s platforms, including Meta AI.

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Meet a US startup trying to break China's rare-earth monopoly

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 10:19 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Facing China's near-monopoly, these companies navigate high processing costs and market volatility, seeking government support to build a sustainable industry.

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Meta Closes $2 Billion+ Deal with AI Startup Manus for Business Growth

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 10:04 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Meta Platforms has successfully completed its acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus for more than $2 billion according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal brings Manus's subscription-based AI agent business, which generates $125 million in annual revenue serving small and medium-sized businesses, into Meta's expanding AI portfolio as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to monetize the company's substantial AI investments.

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Meta Acquires Startup Manus to Bolster AI Business

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 9:42 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, which makes an artificial intelligence agent that it sells to small and medium-sized businesses. The deal is part of a broader push by Meta to build a business around its massive AI investment, which has captured the focus of Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg and become the company’s top priority.

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Meta to acquire startup Manus, adding agents to bolster AI bet

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 9:11 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Meta acquires Manus to enhance its AI capabilities, intensifying competition with tech giants like OpenAI and Google.

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Meta acquires Chinese AI startup Manus - What it means for WhatsApp, Instagram

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 8:15 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Meta has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup generating $125 million in annual revenue, as it races to dominate the artificial intelligence space.

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Meta buys AI startup Manus, adding millions of paying users

Published on: Dec. 30, 2025, 6:55 a.m. | Source: Livemint

The deal is one of the first in which a major U.S. tech company has bought a startup with Chinese roots.

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Driving Innovation: India’s Road to Viksit Bharat 2047

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 4:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes the importance of research, innovation, and startup culture in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 at the 15th convocation of National Institute of Technology. Highlighting India's target to become a developed nation, she urges youth involvement and warns against technology misuse.

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Unacademy ESOP move explained: Legal, ethical, or unfair to employees?

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 3:25 p.m. | Source: India Today

Over time, ESOPs have become a key pillar of startup compensation in India. However, Unacademy’s recent decision to sharply reduce the ESOP exercise window for former employees has forced many to reassess how secure and attractive these options really are.

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Wayanad start-up unveils coffee crop intelligence platform ‘Canopy’

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 3:23 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Wayanad startup NeuBiom Labs launches Canopy, an AI-driven platform providing affordable coffee crop intelligence for growers.

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He walked away from IIT dream and started an AI startup at 19

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 2:31 p.m. | Source: India Today

A 19-year-old has traded his IIT dream to launch a startup. He first raised USD 3 million in seed funding for his AI venture, Supermemory, and then built a tool that quickly drew attention.

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Gomini uses blockchain NFTs to enable cow ownership and revive indigenous breeds

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 1:53 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Bihar-based startup Gomini converts indigenous cows into NFTs, letting people own cows remotely while supporting natural farming and rural livelihoods.

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China's LandSpace Challenges SpaceX with Reusable Rockets

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 12:46 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade

LandSpace, a Chinese rocket startup, has conducted China's first reusable rocket tests with its Zhuque-3 model, challenging SpaceX's dominance. The rocket incorporates Starship features into a Falcon 9-like architecture, drawing attention from Elon Musk. Despite an initial test failure, LandSpace's efforts align with Beijing's plans for a 10,000-satellite constellation. The company's approach has sparked a shift in China's space industry, with increased government support and plans for an IPO to fund future projects.

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Bridging the Highway Hygiene Divide: Touching Towns' Mission to Transform Roadside Hospitality

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 11:51 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Touching Towns, a startup founded by Anshuman Chaudhary, is addressing India's highway hygiene gap by educating rather than penalizing. The initiative aims to improve sanitation and service standards along highways, starting with the Delhi-Chandigarh corridor, focusing on education to enhance roadside hospitality and meet rising hygiene expectations.

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Tamil Nadu: 12 DST-Incubated Startups From Tier 2 Cities Win ₹50 Lakh Grants At 'Think Salem 2025' Conclave

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 11:34 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Twelve startups incubated at DST-supported Sona i-TBI in Tamil Nadu received Rs 50 lakh in grants under the DST-NIDHI initiative, while five startups secured Rs 60 lakh from the Startup India Seed Fund. These ventures, from tier 2 cities, focus on healthcare, AI, drones, sustainability, and mobility, reflecting the growing innovation ecosystem in Salem and beyond.

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OpenAI offers $555,000 to fill ‘stressful’ AI safety role amid mental health concerns

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 11:10 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

In the wake of multiple wrongful death lawsuits, OpenAI is moving to fill a critical safety role that has reportedly been vacant for several months now. The ChatGPT maker said it is looking to hire a new ‘Head of Preparedness’ to guide the AI startup’s safety strategy by helping it anticipate the potential harms of […]

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Ex-Google Employees Bet Big On AI After ChatGPT Launch, Now Their Startup's Worth $100 Million

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 9:16 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com

The duo's decision was sparked by ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, which made them question the future of human software developers.

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December 29 Tarot Predictions: Aries Gets Career Wins, Leo Faces Karma, Capricorn Must Stay Alert

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: Times Now

From career travel and startup opportunities to karmic justice and relationship reality checks, here’s what the tarot reveals for every zodiac sign today., Astrology, Times Now

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How $20 billion Nvidia deal may also mean 'big win' for Groq employees

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 2:04 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Nvidia announced a \"non-exclusive licensing agreement\" with AI chipmaking startup Groq last week. Groq employees and shareholders are expected to rece.

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origin founder who scaled a $2M startup into $100M company

Published on: Dec. 29, 2025, 1:53 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: A mind that's fuelled by creativity is always running, always thinking and making happen the next big thing. And when you talk about Dhruv Amin, nothi.

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How ChatGPT became turning point for ex-Google employees earning over $2 million a year

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 10:47 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Ex-Googlers closed a $2M a year startup to focus on AI, relaunching a new company now valued at $100M after $11 million in funding.

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MIT dropout behind $300 million startup, says ‘hard work alone doesn’t guarantee success’

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 10:43 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

MIT dropout and Delve COO Selin Kocalar says hard work alone does not guarantee success, urging young founders to focus on choosing the right path, thinking long-term, and using AI-driven innovation to solve real problems.

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origin startup CEO claims his company is being extorted for $3 million: 'Illegally obtained confidential information'

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 7:45 p.m. | Source: Times of India

US News: There's a lot AI can do, but also a lot more that it can't. For instance, it can not predict or stop blackmailing and extortion, which, is still in th.

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Ex-Googlers shut $2 million-a-year startup after ChatGPT launch. Their new AI firm is now valued at $100 million

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 7:43 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Ex-Googlers shut a profitable $2 million-a-year startup to rebuild around AI. Their new company is now valued at $100 million after fresh funding.

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She spent 9 hours a day generating AI images until reality slipped: Former AI startup executive reveals how AI messed with her sense of normal

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 6:16 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Mental health experts are warning that prolonged, immersive use of generative AI may distort users sense of reality. A former AI startup executive described how long hours reviewing AI generated images altered her body perception, fuelled obsession with perfection and coincided with a severe manic episode that escalated into psychosis. Clinicians linked her condition to sustained AI exposure, prompting calls for ethical safeguards and mental health protections.

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‘Want to set the record straight’: Giga CEO alleges $3 million extortion demand from ex employees

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 5:48 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Vummadi, an IIT-Kharagpur alumnus, took to social media to claim that a “small group of individuals” had illegally accessed confidential company information and was using it to extort money from the startup.

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Woman forgets documents for US visa interview, Blinkit delivers them in minutes

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 2:32 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Gauri Gupta, founder of an AI startup, has grabbed attention on social media after she shared how Blinkit saved the day for her. In an X post, Gupta shared that she forgot important documents during her 0-1 visa interview at the Delhi US Embassy.

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AI startup founder forgets documents for US visa interview, Blinkit delivers them in minutes: ‘Started panicking’

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 2:31 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

All she had to do was upload her documents to the Blinkit application, and they delivered the printouts in 15 minutes, the woman said in an X post.

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Indian-Origin Tech CEO Says His AI Startup Is Being Blackmailed To Extort $3 Million

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 1:50 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

The company has reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement and has indicated its intent to pursue further legal action against the individuals involved.

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Indian-origin techie who helped Apple fight terrorism quits to build startup

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 12:15 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Kalyani Ramadurgam studied computer science with a specialisation in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Palnadu village startup converts paddy waste into tableware

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 9:29 a.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

These products are biodegradable, single-use and decompose within 90 to 120 days

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‘Giga being extorted for $3 mn’: Startup CEO says anonymous group threatens data leak

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 8:48 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Giga CEO Varun Vummadi has disclosed an extortion attempt of $3 million by a group that illegally obtained confidential company data. The group threatens to release manipulated data if the demand is not met. Vummadi denies all allegations and has informed law enforcement. Former employee Jared Steele has also made claims of fraud and unethical […] | financialexpress.com

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Indian-origin CEO says ex-employees are trying to extort $3 million from his startup Giga

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 6:23 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based tech startup Giga has claimed that the company is being blackmailed in an attempt to extort $3 million. | Trending

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Aryna Sabalenka Vs Nick Kyrgios: Indian AI Startup KPro To Power ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ In Dubai

Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 12:58 a.m. | Source: Outlook India

Indian startup KPro will be the AI partner for the Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios “Battle of the Sexes” in Dubai, analysing player performance in real time without wearables

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commerce startup files draft papers with Sebi: Rs 11,000 crore issue planned for next year

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 8:37 p.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Popular quick e-commerce firm Zepto filed its preliminary papers on Saturday with Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi), aiming to rais.

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With SHANTI, top scientist Kakodkar calls for startup push

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 3:37 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

SHANTI Bill, passed by Parliament & granted Presidential assent earlier this month, opens up nuclear sector to private players.

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Zepto board approves Rs 11,000 crore IPO: Reports

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Quick commerce startup Zepto has received board approval for a Rs 11,000 crore IPO, according to reports. The public issue is expected to include a mix of fresh equity and offer for sale, with a confidential DRHP likely to be filed soon, even as the company reported widening FY25 losses.

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No soil, no hassle: Kochi youths develop innovative method of farming on balcony

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 2:02 p.m. | Source: Malayala Manorama

Smart farming comes to your balcony with innovative solutions like HeyFarmer's aeroponics system..apartment gardening, vertical farming, urban farming, aeroponics system, indoor gardening, HeyFarmer startup, hydroponics farm, balcony vegetable garden, grow vegetables at home, soilless farming, AI-powered gardening, LLM for plant care, easy apartment farming solutions, chemical-free vegetables, indoor plant cultivation

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Startups in 2025: Fewer closures but big names stumble - BluSmart, Dunzo & others exit

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 1:38 p.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: Despite a difficult funding climate, this year emerged as a comparatively stable year for India’s startup ecosystem, with shutdowns falling sharply fr.

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​’$100bn by 2045′: How a $62m net on Groq just earned this Asian investor billions

Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 9:56 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

The tech giant struck a deal to license chip technology from startup Groq earlier this week and hire away its CEO.

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Virohan raises ₹65 crore in Series B to build global healthcare talent pipeline

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 11:44 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Virohan is scaling its university partnerships and employer network to address India’s healthcare workforce shortage while opening overseas placement routes in markets such as Japan and Germany, as the startup targets profitability over the next few years.

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Himachal Pradesh's MSME Fest to Put Spotlight on Its Emerging Startups

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 6:32 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Himachal Pradesh will host a three-day HIM MSME Fest in January, 2026 to promote rural artisans, women entrepreneurs and startups. The state’s startup ecosystem is steadily growing, with over 650 DPIIT-registered startups as of 2023. Startup activity in Himachal focuses on agribusiness, eco-tourism, organic products and handicrafts.

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Shirt Becomes a Family Moment: Ahmedabad Startup DIGICOPS Company Brings Augmented Reality

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 6:20 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

When a T-Shirt Becomes a Family Moment: Ahmedabad Startup DIGICOPS Company Brings Augmented Reality - Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 26: As digital screens increasingly dominate children's attention, parents across India are searching for ways ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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AI startup founder forgets US visa papers; delivery app saves the day by 15-minute miracle at Delhi embassy

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 6:04 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Quick-commerce giants have made our lives easier, with all things that are required available with just a tap of our fingers on the phone's screen.The.

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Which pepper is good for recipes? Annu Sunny makes value addition to spices, conquers markets

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 5:54 p.m. | Source: Malayala Manorama

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From OpenAI to Nvidia, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 5:13 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Nvidia has agreed to license technology from AI startup Groq for use in some of its artificial intelligence chips, marking the chipmaker's largest deal and ‍underscoring its push to strengthen competitiveness amid surging demand.

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Groq CEO Jonathan Ross’ net worth surges after Nvidia’s $20 billion deal: Here’s how much he’s worth

Published on: Dec. 26, 2025, 4:27 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Groq CEO Jonathan Ross’ net worth has reportedly jumped sharply following Nvidia’s $20 billion deal, spotlighting how the landmark partnership has boosted the AI chip startup founder’s wealth.

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