OpenAI's ChatGPT is now operational after more than 16 hours of non-operation. According to a status report from OpenAI, almost all of ChatGPT's features began functioning correctly for users at 4:00 AM on 11 June. The platform is still experiencing high mistake rates, though. According
Google's Gemini app now offers Scheduled Actions, a new productivity-focused feature. Users with subscriptions to Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra, and specific Google Workspace business and school accounts can now access the service, which was launched on June 10. The update, which was first revealed at Google&
The government is allegedly considering a plan to reinstate the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over INR 3,000 in an effort to relieve financial strain on banks and payment service providers. As per various media reports, the action is intended to address the operational
According to a media source, OpenAI intends to integrate Alphabet's Google Cloud service to accommodate its expanding processing capacity requirements. This is an unexpected partnership between two well-known rivals in the artificial intelligence space. As per the report, the agreement was concluded in May after being discussed for
* Software Development, Digital Marketing, and Accounting emerge as top roles for AI interviews, leading companies like Google, Tesla & Swiggy most preferred by job-seekers * Adoption led by metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with rising traction in Tier 2 hubs including Jaipur, Patna, and Lucknow * Apna’s AI-powered interview
3.5% of Paramount Global's employees in the US will be let go, the company revealed. According to a media report, the information was distributed to staff members via an internal memo on 10 June. The company's efforts to address declining cable TV viewing as more
Riding a surge in defence-tech investments and rising drone demand, Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone manufacturing company, has secured investment from Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO) ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). The round also witnessed strong participation from existing investors, including WFC (We Founder Circle). The
Several media outlets have reported that Meta is finalising an agreement to spend $14 billion on Scale AI. Earlier this week, one media site said that an investment might exceed $10 billion, while on June 10, another media publication said that Meta will pay around $15 billion. Various other media
* Funds raised to be used for expansion into Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai. * A new initiative with Padukone School of Badminton aims to reach 1,000+ coaching centres in four years. * An AI-based coaching system is being developed to ensure training consistency across centres. * The company continues its focus on accessible,
Digital marketing agency Wubba Lubba Dub Dub (WLDD) has acquired Bengaluru-based Imagined Studio in an all-cash deal, as exclusively reported by Inc42. The move is aimed at deepening WLDD’s creative and AI-driven service capabilities, particularly for its international client base. According to the report, all employees of Imagined Studio
The coding platform Tynker and the children's learning platform Epic, two American assets of the struggling edtech company Byju's, were sold for a small portion of what the company had spent for them. According to a media report, both sales were allowed by a US bankruptcy
The board of the massive D2C e-commerce company Meesho has authorised the company's transformation into a public company in preparation for an IPO. In an extraordinary general meeting on June 5, the board of Meesho passed a special resolution to change the company's name from "
The well-liked Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might soon have a new owner. According to a media report, Diageo Plc, the British corporation that controls RCB through United Spirits Ltd., its Indian subsidiary, is looking into selling all or a portion of its franchise. A person
On June 9, Qualcomm Incorporated declared that it had reached a deal with Alphawave IP Group plc about the terms and conditions of a suggested acquisition of all of Alphawave Semi's issued and to be issued ordinary share capital by Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
The question of whether artificial intelligence will eventually replace human programmers has been discussed a lot lately. However, Google CEO Sundar Pichai claims that AI isn't going to replace developers anytime soon; on the contrary, it's doing the exact opposite. Pichai recently stated in an interview
Hours after revealing its new software at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 in California, Apple has made the iOS 26 developer beta update available. 'Liquid Glass' is a new UI design language that Apple has included in its developer beta to allow app developers to improve their
Today’s funding rounds reflect a balance between growth-stage bets in core sectors like defence, mobility, and fintech, and early-stage innovation in lifestyle tech. While valuations face pressure, strategic capital continues to flow into startups building strong technological foundations. 📊 Funding Roundup – 09 June 2025 StartupFundingLead Investor(s)Use of Funds
With an anticipated monthly price of INR 3,000 for limitless bandwidth and a one-time fee of INR 33,000 for the receiver kit, Elon Musk's satellite internet business Starlink is getting closer to offering its services in India. According to a media site, the service is anticipated
* Fresh funding of $8 million is being raised in Phase 2 of the Series A round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), with participation from Aavishkaar Capital * This funding builds upon the earlier Series A capital of $10 million, raised in November 2024, which was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund
In the Balewadi-Baner neighbourhood of Pune, the dark store "Energy Darkstore Services", one of the stores of Blinkit, has been the target of significant action from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has ordered this establishment to close immediately due to numerous major irregularities and operating
According to numerous media reports, fashion retailer Shein and partner Reliance Retail intend to quickly grow their Indian supplier base and begin selling Shein-branded clothing abroad in the next six to twelve months. As per stories published in the media, the Singapore-based e-commerce company, which was started in China, has
* Aakash Anand, Founder of Bella Vita Organic, along with Wolfpack Labs, participated in the pre-seed funding round led by Rukam Sitara * Funds to boost platform's AI capabilities, launching the website and mobile applications, and delivering a seamless digital experience Roomstory.ai, India’s first AI-powered shopping assistant for
In an attempt to cut expenses while one of its companies declares bankruptcy, Sunnova Energy has let go of 718 workers, or around 55% of its workforce. In a filing on 5 June's afternoon, Sunnova informed federal regulators that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sunnova TEP Developer LLC, had
Four significant public sector banks have changed their lending rates in response to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent move to lower the repo rate by 50 basis points, which reflects the central bank's monetary easing stance. In the face of persistent difficulties, the action