Apple’s Next Big Move: Building Its Own ChatGPT-Style Answer Engine

After dismissing the ChatBot, Tim Cook and his team are rushing to develop an AI-powered “Answer Engine” across all Apple devices. Here’s the full story.

EV Sales Surge in Q1 FY26: Premium Cars and Scooters Drive India’s Auto Evolution

India's auto industry is clearly changing due to trends in urban consumption, fiscal consolidation, and unequal rural recovery. With trends shifting every quarter, the third-largest auto market in the world is also one of the most volatile. According to a recent study, the first quarter of FY 2025–

Atlassian Lays Off 150 Staff, CEO Cannon-Brookes Faces Backlash

According to various media reports, Atlassian co-founder and billionaire CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes told employees via pre-recorded video message last week that the firm would eliminate 150 employees from its workforce. According to a Sky News story, the message was delivered early on July 30 and showed the 45-year-old software tycoon

Inside Google’s AI Revolution: $85B Bet, Productivity Drive, and a $4 Trillion Milestone

In what he described as a period of "extraordinary investment," Google CEO Sundar Pichai has challenged staff to increase productivity and efficiency as the company doubles down on artificial intelligence. Pichai stated that the corporation must adjust to the AI transition without a corresponding increase in staff during

India Post to Discontinue Registered Post Service from September 1 After 50 Years

After 50 years, the Indian Postal Department has announced that its renowned Registered Post service will be discontinued. In order to modernise operations, the service will be phased down starting on September 1, 2025, as part of a strategic integration with Speed Post. Impact on Users: Cost, Convenience, and Concerns

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 1 August 2025: Bhindi.io Raises $4M, UPI Hits Record 19.47B Transactions & More

On 1st August, AI startup Bhindi.io raised $4 million in pre-seed funding to expand its agentic platform. Google proposed allowing all real-money games on the Play Store under legal self-declaration, and UPI hit a new high with 19.47 billion transactions in July. Here's a quick look

Google to Open Play Store for All Legal Real-Money Gaming Apps in India

In response to an ongoing antitrust investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the tech giant's alleged abuse of dominance in the real-money gaming (RMG) ecosystem, Google has recommended adjustments to its Play Store and advertising standards for a greater number of RMG apps in India.

COAI Urges Government to Regulate OTT Platforms Under Telecom Framework

The government has been urged by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to establish a formal regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. COAI claimed in a statement that these platforms are the "weakest link" in the nation's communication security,

UPI Records All-Time High with 19.47 Billion Transactions in July 2025

Transactions over the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) increased 5.8% to reach a new all-time high of 19.47 billion in July. Year-over-year (YoY), the number of transactions increased by 35%. The number of transactions decreased to 18.40 billion in June. Transaction Value Rises to INR 25.08 Lakh

Anil Ambani Under ED Probe for Alleged INR 68 Cr Fake Bank Guarantee Fraud

The current inquiry by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into claims of financial irregularities in the Anil Ambani Group has been stepped up. According to NDTV Profit, the corporation has also started an investigation into the INR 68.2 crore Anil Ambani fresh probe issue. On the evening of July 28,

UPI Rule Changes from August 1, 2025: Key Updates for Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm Users

According to directives issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a new set of UPI regulations went into effect today, August 1, 2025. The purpose of today's UPI regulation amendments is to enhance the functionality of the online payment system. If you use PhonePe, Google Pay,

Karnataka Launches INR 1,000 Cr Quantum Mission to Become Asia’s Quantum Capital by 2035

With the goal of making the state the "Quantum Capital of Asia" and establishing a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, the Karnataka government has started the INR 1,000 Cr Quantum Mission. According to the ET, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that a Quantum Technology Task Force will

Bengaluru Engineer Arrested in INR 379 Cr CoinDCX Crypto Theft Scandal

A software developer from Bengaluru has been taken into custody on suspicion of taking part in a huge cryptocurrency theft that targeted CoinDCX, a well-known Indian exchange, and cost INR 379 crore. Neblio Technologies, the parent firm of CoinDCX, submitted an official complaint, according to police, which prompted the breakthrough.

Bengaluru Start-Up 'Skillsurger' Launches AI Career Agent to Close the Gap Between Ambition and Opportunity

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 30: When Ananya Iyer lost her job as a marketing associate in last year’s round of tech layoffs, she faced the familiar whirl of résumé rewrites, online courses and marathon interview prep. “It felt like a full-time job just managing my job search,” she recalls.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 31 July 2025: Metaforms Raises $9M, Arivihan Secures $4.17M, Swiggy Reports Losses, & More

On 31st July, Indian startups and companies made headlines with some major moves. AI startup Metaforms raised $9 million in fresh funding, while STAN secured $8.5 million to grow its gaming community platform. Swiggy reported rising losses in its quarterly results, and Tata Motors plans for a big-ticket global

Inflection Point Ventures launches $110 million fund 'IPV International'

* IPV International is a Category I Angel Fund with a total corpus of $110 million. * Investment ticket size ranges from USD 100K to USD 1M * The fund has officially been launched and is currently operational. * While Sector-agnostic, the fund will maintain a strategic focus on select high-growth sectors * The IPV

Govt Extends Electronics Manufacturing Scheme Deadline to Sept 30 to Boost Participation

The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) application window deadline has been extended by the Centre until September 30. Applications under ECMS were previously due on July 31, 2025. According to a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notification, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of IT, approved the adjustment. INR 8,

Warner Bros Discovery to Lay Off 10% of Film Staff Amid Global Restructuring

According to various media reports, Warner Bros. Discovery plans to fire roughly 10% of its Motion Picture Group employees, causing a significant upheaval as the business gets ready to divide into two distinct companies. Marketing and Production Teams Hit by Layoffs Marketing, distribution, production, and other operational divisions are among

Karnataka Labour Dept Summons TCS Over Alleged Forced Resignations

According to sources, the Labour Department sent a notice to the company after the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) filed an industrial dispute case, following a controversy surrounding a layoff announcement and alleged forced resignations at IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Conciliatory Meeting Scheduled for August 6

Mira Murati’s Team Rejects $1B Meta Offer in Stunning AI Power Move

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI, is in the news after it was reported that, despite promising an employee $1 billion, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta company was unable to recruit staff from her organisation. According to a Wired story, Murati's employees at Thinking Machines

Tata Motors to Acquire Iveco for $4.3B in Major European Expansion Push

Tata Motors is currently negotiating the purchase of Iveco, an Italian truck manufacturer. The Agnelli family, the primary shareholder of the brand, will be the recipient of 3.8 billion euros (approximately $4.3 billion) in the transaction, which will establish a global participant in the commercial vehicle industry with

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 30 July 2025: LittleBox Raises $2.1M, Heizen & FlexPrice Secure Pre-Seed Capital, Indiqube Lists at Discount, & More

On 30th July, Indian startups and businesses witnessed notable developments. LittleBox raised $2.1 million in a seed round, while Heizen and FlexPrice secured early-stage funding to fuel growth. Indiqube Spaces made a modest stock market debut, and the Supreme Court dismissed Zostel’s appeal against OYO, concluding the long-standing

Highlander and Tokyo Talkies Enter Middle East Market with UAE Launch, Opening Three Flagship Stores to Drive Global Expansion

Brand Studio Lifestyle enters the GCC market through strategic collaboration with Raphael Lifestyle. After making a strong mark on India’s fashion landscape, Highlander and Tokyo Talkies, two of India’s fastest-growing fashion brands, have officially entered the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Raphael Lifestyle. As part of