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This $29-billion US startup with Indian-origin co-founder has 'no shoes in office' policy

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 2:26 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Cursor, an AI coding startup founded in 2022, is known for its no-shoes policy.

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OpenAI appoints startup founder Arjun Gupta as first 'Solutions Architect' in India

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 1:25 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

His appointment comes as demand grows in India for hands-on architectural support, with AI adoption moving beyond experimentation toward enterprise-grade implementation.

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Indian CEO says he was ‘forced out’ of Sweden by ‘xenophobic’ immigration system after building startup

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 1:08 p.m. | Source: Times of India

US News: An Indian founder who built his agri-tech company in Sweden has announced he is leaving the country, saying he was pushed out by what he describes as .

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Entrepreneur says Claude ‘killed’ her marketing company, predicts AI-to-AI sales in future, 'They don't get charmed'

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 12:29 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Entrepreneur Ira Bodnar's startup was disrupted by AI tool Claude, resulting in a drop in her customer close rate from 70% to 20%. She predicts a shift in marketing dynamics, with AI potentially taking over.

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After Anthropic announcement, investors look for signs of bottom in software rout

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 12:07 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Investors were looking anew for signs of a bottom in beleaguered shares of software companies ‌on Tuesday after an announcement that artificial intelligence startup Anthropic was partnering with an ​array of companies.

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Ira Bodnar says Anthropic’s Claude AI made her startup ‘obsolete’: San Francisco founder reveals how one feature update ‘killed her startup’

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 12:07 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: AI is shaking up marketing and distribution. Tools like Claude and Manus might make basic campaign automation a commodity.Recently, one update in the .

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Coulomb Litech secures Rs 20 crore in seed funding to scale EV battery tech

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 12:02 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Coulomb Litech has secured Rs 20 crore in seed funding to bolster its manufacturing and expand its presence in India's EV sector. The IIT Kanpur alumni-founded startup specializes in fast-charging, long-life battery systems for medium and heavy EVs, including material handling equipment and electric tractors.

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St John’s Bengaluru to partner with French startup to deploy ‘AI agents’ for hospital management

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 11:07 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

French President Emmanuel Macron had also recently referenced the AI collaboration between India and France.

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‘Claude killed my startup’: San Francisco entrepreneur warns of AI disruption after her product becomes obsolete

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 10:56 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

A San Francisco entrepreneur has raised concerns over AI disruption, revealing that her product became obsolete due to advances in artificial intelligence technologies.

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Anthropic pushes deeper into enterprise AI with Claude Cowork expansion

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 10:25 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Anthropic, a top AI startup, has enhanced its AI model, Claude Cowork, with customisable plugins and connectors for various industries and departments. The company’s goal is to make their products more user-friendly and widely available. Despite fears of job displacement, the head of economics at Anthropic assures that there is no proof of significant job […]

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'Claude AI Killed My Startup': Founder Explains How One Feature Made Her Business Obsolete

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 10:22 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

San Francisco entrepreneur Ira Bodnar said Anthropic’s Claude update, which introduced a Meta ads connector, slashed her startup Ryze AI’s deal close rate from 70% to 20%. The ad-management platform quickly pivoted to agency-focused workflows, as Bodnar warned other founders that similar AI disruptions could hit overnight.

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US judge dismisses xAI trade-secrets lawsuit against rival OpenAI for now

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 10:14 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

A ​federal judge in California on Tuesday ‌dismissed a lawsuit from Elon ​Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI ⁠that accused rival Sam Altman’s OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets.

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‘Claude killed my startup’: San Francisco founder explains how an AI feature made her ‘entire product category obsolete’

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

In an article on X, the co-founder explained how her startup’s close rate dropped from 70% to 20% overnight due to one Claude feature. | Trending

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Anthropic touts new AI tools weeks after legal plug-in spurred market rout

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 9:21 a.m. | Source: Firstpost

The San Francisco-based startup said its plug-ins could now help with investment banking tasks like reviewing deals, wealth-management tasks such as portfolio analysis and human resource-related tasks such as making new-hire materials reflect a brand's tone and policies.

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Indian founder of Swedish startup steps down - 'This isn’t an exit by choice. It's an eviction'

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 8:51 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

An Indian entrepreneur in Sweden has announced that he is stepping down as founder and CEO of his startup, blaming the country’s “hostile” immigration system | Trending

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driving startup Wayve worth $8.6 billion after fresh funding

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 7:33 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Wayve, a British startup specialised in artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles, revealed Wednesday a valuation of $8.6 billion thanks to new investment from big companies including Uber, Microsoft and Nvidia. Wayve secured an additional $1.5 billion following investment from also Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Jeep-maker Stellantis among other firms.

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Started 5 years ago, Anthropic now more valuable than Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL combined

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 7:30 a.m. | Source: India Today

Anthropic is an AI giant and a boogeyman as far as Indian IT industry is concerned. Yet, the surprising fact is that this is a 5-year-old company. In these five years it has gone from being a safety-focused AI startup to a $380 billion behemoth, now worth more than Indian tech giants TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech combined.

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US Warns Anthropic To Allow Unrestricted Use Of AI By Military

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 7:10 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

The ultimatum marks an escalation in a growing dispute between the Defense Department and the AI startup over the company's insistence on guardrails for use of its Claude AI tool that the military sees as unnecessary.

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Medical equipment startup Pulse raises $4 million funding led by 3one4 Capital

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Medical equipment startup Pulse has raised $4 million in a funding round led by 3one4 Capital. Founded in 2025, Pulse makes equipment for critical, renal and cardiac care, working with nearly 20 MSMEs across India. The funds will help the company accelerate product development, secure regulatory certifications and set up a new research and development (R&D) hub in Vizag.

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backed data infra startup S2.dev raises $3.85 million in round led by Accel

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Uncorrelated Ventures and others participated in the seed funding round of the US-based data infrastructure startup. With this funding, to date, the company has raised a total of $5.5 million. The company plans to use the funds to speed up product development, expand its managed cloud service to more regions globally, and support early enterprise customers.

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Deeptech robotics startup Armatrix raises $2.1 million in round led by pi Ventures

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Inuka Capital, Boundless Ventures, Boost VC, Turbostart, and gradCapital participated in the round. The company, which builds robotic arms resembling tentacles capable of navigating environments that are difficult or unsafe for human workers, plans to use the new capital to complete product development, expand the engineering and R&D teams, and deploy pilot systems to early industrial customers.

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Tense AI Negotiations: Anthropic vs. Pentagon

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 4:54 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Anthropic's refusal to relax AI usage restrictions for military purposes has led to tense negotiations with the Pentagon. Despite the government’s ultimatum, the AI startup insists on maintaining safeguards against autonomous weapon targeting and domestic surveillance, while discussions continue under threat of legal compulsion.

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Anthropic Accuses 3 Chinese Companies of Harvesting Its Data

Published on: Feb. 25, 2026, 2:29 a.m. | Source: Times of India

US News: SAN FRANCISCO: The San Francisco artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has accused three Chinese companies of improperly harvesting large amounts .

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US software stocks surge as Anthropic announces plug-ins to aid investment banking, wealth management and HR tasks

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 11:07 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Shares of US software firms partnered with AI startup Anthropic surged, leading a sector rebound, following fears over AI's disruptive impact. Details are here.

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How a game may be behind Elon Musk delaying Grok chatbot’s next update

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 10:24 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Gaming News: Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has reportedly delayed the next update of its Grok artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for a game. A report claims that th.

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AI Innovations Buoy Global Stocks Amid Tariff Tensions

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 10:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Global stocks climbed as investors focused on the economic impact of AI, despite ongoing tariff uncertainties following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. San Francisco startup Anthropic's AI developments sparked interest, overshadowing concerns over U.S. President Trump's tariff policies. Market reactions highlight AI's growing influence in global economies.

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From lab to lifesaver: NIT Rourkela's startup gets CDSCO nod for rapid hemorrhage control technology

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:05 p.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

The approval of the new trauma care product, designed for severe bleeding from road accidents, gunshot and blast injuries, industrial mishaps, deep stab wounds

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Anthropic Advances AI Integration Amid Market Shifts

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:02 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Anthropic has unveiled 10 new AI plug-ins to enhance investment, wealth management, and HR tasks. Supported by Google and Amazon, the startup aims to capture the enterprise market with its Claude AI tool. Recent AI advancements have caused market changes, affecting traditional software companies.

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Bengal Startup Kris@Work Secures $3M for Expansion

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 7:06 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Kris@Work, a Bengal-based startup, has raised USD 3 million in seed funding, led by Infoedge Ventures and several other investors. The funding will support expanding its enterprise customer base, strengthening partnerships, and completing platform development. The AI-native platform addresses complex GTM challenges across multiple industries.

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JEE Main 2026: Student Who Scored 0.57 Percentile Says He Isn't 'Ashamed'

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 6:52 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Amid celebrations of JEE Main 2026 toppers, an 18-year-old grabbed attention for posting his 0.57 percentile on Reddit. A former Kota aspirant with a passion for tech, he faced board exam setbacks and a stalled startup before the result. Unfazed by trolls, he calls it a low point, not the end, as he prepares for boards and plans ahead.

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"Claude Killed Our Startup": San Francisco Entrepreneur Says AI Tool Made Her Product Obsolete

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 6:06 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

The disruption occurred after Anthropic and another AI firm, Manus, rolled out new features that directly competed with Ryze's core product.

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Techie explains how relying too much on AI tools at work cost colleague their job

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 5:46 p.m. | Source: India Today

A techie shared how AI-first culture at his startup led to a colleague's firing after a production bug. The incident has sparked wider debate on leadership, deadlines, and responsible AI use in the workplace.

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Emails Are Boring: US Investor Receives The 'Sweetest' Company Pitch At His Office Frosted On A Giant Cake

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 5:19 p.m. | Source: Republic World

The large cake, rectangular in shape, having light blue icing, was designed like a printed startup pitch deck. The cake also had sections depicted on it like “What we’re building,” “How it works,” “Go-to-market,” and “Raise,” as if like an actual presentation.

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‘Lost one of our best employees’: Startup founder on how refusing a WFH request cost him heavily, netizens weigh in

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 4:39 p.m. | Source: Business Today

He said the employee’s work was mostly independent, but he decided not to approve the request.

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Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited Enters into MoU to Evaluate EV Ecosystem Opportunities

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 3:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], February 24: Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited (NSE: VICTORYEV | INE0F8901022), along with AITMC Ventures Limited (AVPL) and Startup Stairs Private Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate potential opportunities within India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

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US investor gets an edible pitch from startup that’s truly a piece of cake

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 3:49 p.m. | Source: India Today

An entrepreneur received a startup pitch uniquely presented on a giant cake. The creative move sparked mixed reactions on social media about marketing and product focus.

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Deepinder Goyal's LAT Aerospace acquires Gurugram-based startup Sharang Shakti to boost in-house defence capabilities

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 3:27 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Eternal's Deepinder Goyal's startup LAT Aerospace has acquired Gurugram-based early-stage defence robotic startup named Sharang Shakti as the company plans to boost its in-house defence capabilities. Here's what you need to know about the move.

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Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's LAT Aerospace acquires defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 3:09 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Founded in January 2025, LAT Aerospace is building a new generation of Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft - engineered to operate from compact air-stops rather than conventional airports.

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Deepinder Goyal's LAT Aerospace acquires defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 2:58 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Deepinder Goyal's LAT Aerospace acquires defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti to enhance technology for defence and civil aviation.

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Watch: Indian space startup Agnikul fires cluster rocket engines for the first time

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 2:56 p.m. | Source: India Today

Firing engines together proves that engines can team up to create more thrust, which is essential for lifting heavier satellites into orbit.

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'Bhaiya Ek Aur Shot': Mumbai's Gen Z Serves Pani Puri With Jaljeera-Filled Water Gun, Internet Calls It 'Faaaah Moment' - Watch Viral Video

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 2:43 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

A Mumbai street vendor has gone viral for serving pani puri using a super-soaker water gun filled with jaljeera instead of a traditional ladle. Dressed in combat-style attire, he sprays the tangy water into puris and even directly into customers’ mouths. The quirky presentation amused onlookers and impressed social media users, who praised the creativity and startup potential

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Startup prints pitch on giant cake, sends it to venture firm to land $5 million investment

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 11:50 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

While some were impressed by the startup’s approach, a few thought it was unprofessional.

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4 Vijay Kedia stocks crash up to 20% on fears of AI-led disruption

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 11:47 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropics new security tool, Claude Code Security, which detects and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. TAC Infosec, where Kedia holds a 9.58% stake, hit a 20% lower circuit, while TechD Cybersecurity fell over 14%.

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US Says China’s DeepSeek Used Restricted Nvidia Blackwell Chips to Train AI

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 11:43 a.m. | Source: Republic World

China’s AI startup DeepSeek is set to release a new model trained on Nvidia’s restricted Blackwell chips, U.S. officials confirm. The revelation raises fresh concerns over export controls, AI sovereignty, and growing US- China tech tensions.

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IBM shares sink 13%, record steepest drop in 25 years after Anthropic says AI can modernise COBOL

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 11:20 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Shares of IBM plunged 13.2% Monday, marking their steepest single-day drop in over 25 years, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool can modernise COBOL, the legacy programming language running on IBM systems, raising concerns of AI-driven disruption in IT and cybersecurity stocks.

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The ePlane Company Partners With NVIDIA To Develop India's First Electric Air Taxi

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:57 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

Chennai startup The ePlane Company has partnered Nvidia to develop India's first electric air taxi, using Omniverse digital twin simulations and onboard AI computing for autonomous flight and safety validation.

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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of distilling Claude; Elon Musk calls it ‘guilty’

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:44 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Anthropic, an AI startup, has accused Chinese companies DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and Minimax of conducting large-scale distillation attacks on its AI models. These attacks involved creating fake accounts and using Anthropic’s AI capabilities to improve their own models. However, Elon Musk claims that Anthropic is also guilty of stealing training data.

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US Stocks | IBM posts steepest daily drop since 2000 after Anthropic says AI can modernize COBOL

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:37 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

IBM shares plummeted over 13% on Monday, marking their worst single-day fall in over two decades. This sharp decline followed AI startup Anthropic's announcement that its new tool can significantly speed up the modernization of COBOL, a critical programming language used extensively in banking and government systems running on IBM mainframes. The development signals a potential disruption for legacy systems.

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IBM posts steepest daily drop since 2000 after Anthropic says AI can modernise COBOL

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:28 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Shares of International Business Machines recorded ​their steepest daily ​drop in more than 25 years ​on Monday, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool could be used to modernize a ‌programming ⁠language run on ⁠IBM systems.

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IBM posts steepest daily drop since 2000 after Anthropic says AI can modernize COBOL

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Shares of International Business Machines ​recorded their steepest daily ​drop in more ‌than 25 years ​on Monday, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool could be ‌used to modernize a programming language run on IBM systems.

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After triggering losses of trillions on Wall Street, Anthropic allows staff to sell shares at $350 billion valuation

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 7:52 a.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

The tools launched by AI startup Anthropic has triggered a sell-off across sectors on Wall Street through major parts of February. Financial Services, Real Estate, Software, have all been impacted due to fears of Anthropic and AI disrupting their business models in the future.

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China's DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 7:33 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's ​latest AI model, set to be ​released as soon as next week, was trained on Nvidia's most advanced AI chip, the Blackwell, a senior Trump ‌administration ⁠official said ⁠on Monday, in what could represent a violation of ​U.S. export controls.

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Creator commerce startup Wishlink raises $17.5 million, led by Vertex Ventures

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Creator commerce platform Wishlink has raised $17.5 million in a round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, with participation from existing investors Fundamentum and Elevation Capital.

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Recruitment tech startup HireBound raises $2 million in round led by Kalaari Capital

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

VC firm Antler, wealthtech startup Infinyte Club, and talent solutions provider CareerNet also participated in the round. The startup, which builds and operates AI agents that automate large parts of the hiring workflow, plans to deploy the fresh capital to boost its product development, expand go-to-market operations, and accelerate international expansion. To date, HireBound has raised $348,000 in funding.

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Healthcare startup Oncare raises Rs 27 crore in round led by Sky Impact Capital

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The funding round for the cancer-care operator that builds and operates oncology departments inside mid-size, non-branded hospitals also saw participation from Huddle Ventures, Lotus Herbal Group, Steerx, and Tremis Capital. The Gurugram-based startup plans to use the fresh funds to expand into Bangalore and open a few tertiary-city centres across UP, Bihar, and West Bengal.

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Paymart introduces Virtual ATM services in J&K

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 5:12 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: In a major step towards enhancing financial inclusion and convenience, Chandigarh-based fintech startup Paymart India Pvt Ltd today partnered with several banks, including Jammu & Kashmir Bank, to provide Virtual ATM services across the country. The initiative aims to eliminate the need for customers to visit physical ATMs or bank branches for cash withdrawals. The move comes amid rising maintenance costs of traditional ATMs, limited penetration in rural areas and a significant surge in digital […]

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Robotaxis are coming to London. City's famed black cab drivers are skeptical

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 4:22 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

LONDON, Feb 23 : The Ford Mustang Mach-E cruises down a London road choked with traffic, using its onboard AI system to avoid jaywalkers and cyclists, and navigate roadwork as it drives to its destination. The autonomous vehicle from British startup Wayve Technologies is on a test run ahead of the UK government’s robotaxi trials set to launch in the spring. Tech companies, including US company Waymo and China’s Baidu, also plan to take part in the pilot program, making […]

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CBC's multimedia exhibition begins in Udhampur

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 4:09 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 23: A five-day multimedia exhibition on various Central Government schemes began at Government Degree College (GDC) here today under the aegis of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC). The inaugural ceremony was graced by MLA, Udhampur West, Pawan Kumar Gupta, as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said the multimedia exhibition focuses on Startup India and Mission Aroma. He lauded the CBC for setting up the exhibition for the benefit of the people. Gupta […]

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Trichy EV startup gets 25cr state funding

Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 12:05 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Trichy: Oor Cabs, a Trichy-based electric vehicle (EV) startup operating e-autorickshaws for hire, has obtained Rs25 crore investment from Tamil Nadu .

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Starting a Startup: A serial entrepreneur's guide to steering clear of trap

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 10:13 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

The book's premise is that you can have a successful startup only if it satisfies a genuine customer need

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AI startup Emergent scales at record speed by letting anyone build apps on their phone

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 9:44 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

By slashing software development costs from hundreds of thousands of dollars to a few thousand and pushing AI-powered app creation onto smartphones, Emergent is unlocking a vast new base of small businesses and solo founders—reshaping who gets to build, publish, and monetise software in the AI era.

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"Best Financial Move, Worst Emotional Experience": Startup Founder Slashes Team From 14 to 5 After AI Pivot

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 8:12 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

The post resonated with other entrepreneurs, with many noting that the "lean" approach often leads to intense loneliness, guilt, and the loss of team energy.

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IoT platform DATOMS raises Rs 25 crore funding led by Big Capital JSC

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 8:04 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

DATOMS, an industrial IoT platform for enterprises and OEMs, has raised Rs 25 crore in a funding round led by Vietnam’s Big Capital JSC. The Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru-based startup connects machines to a unified intelligence layer, helping track performance, anticipate breakdowns, and monitor energy use. Funds will support product development, AI capabilities, and expansion.

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Indian-origin techie says joining AI startup in San Francisco transformed his career: 'We work 9-to-9, six days a week'

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 7:47 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

A 24-year-old Indian-origin AI engineer has shared how joining a startup and moving to San Francisco fast-tracked his career and growth.

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Rootle.ai Launches India's First "Institutional Memory Voice AI" Platform to Address Enterprise Knowledge Loss

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 6:25 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 23: Rootle.ai, an Ahmedabad-based Voice AI startup, today announced the launch of what it describes as India's first Institutional Memory Voice AI platform for customer journeys. The system is designed to reduce enterprise knowledge loss resulting from high employee turnover in customer-facing roles.

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Anthropic Claude Code Security Features: AI tool that finds 500 plus high-risk vulnerabilities, sparks $15B drop in cybersecurity stocks in one day

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 5:50 p.m. | Source: Zee News

AI startup Anthropic has introduced a new AI tool called Claude Code Security. The tool scans software code to find security weaknesses. It highlights the most serious issues and suggests fixes that developers can apply right away. Claude Code Security is built directly into Claude Code and works on the web.

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Why fruit tastes different in Delhi and the US, according to a visiting tech founder

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 4:54 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

A casual comment by an American startup founder has reopened a serious conversation about freshness, supply chains and how food reaches our plates.

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INDECIMAL: Pioneering Tech-Driven Construction in India

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 4:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

INDECIMAL aims to transform construction in India with a model built on trust, transparency, and technology integration. Known for a quick rise, the company became the first construction industry startup featured on a national business reality show, 'Bharat Ke Super Founders,' indicating its groundbreaking approach and rapid success.

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TV Featured Construction Startup Built on Trust & Technology

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 4:39 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

INDECIMAL has emerged as India’s first maintenance-backed construction company, redefining how residential and commercial projects come to life. The company began its journey in June 2025 during a simple “chai pe charcha,” sparked by a powerful vision, to build homes...

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Founder Cuts Team From 14 To 5, Calls It The ‘Most Painful Moment Of His Career’; Why?

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 3:58 p.m. | Source: News18

A Canada-based startup founder revealed he reduced his team from 14 to 5 employees, calling the AI-driven move financially smart but emotionally devastating.

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Commotion Launches Enterprise AI Operating System Powered by NVIDIA Nemotron™ Open Models to Scale Productivity For Digital Workforces

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 3:20 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: Commotion Inc., the leading AI-native enterprise startup backed by Tata Communications, today introduced a new AI Operating System (AI OS) built in collaboration with NVIDIA. Leveraging NVIDIA Nemotron™ open models along with the NVIDIA Riva library for advanced speech capabilities, the platform is designed to help enterprises move AI from pilots to production and complete business tasks autonomously backed by strong governance and measurable outcomes. Together, they enable enterprises to move beyond insights to intelligent action at scale.

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Empowering Innovation: NXP India's Tech Startup Challenge Season 6

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 3:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

NXP India, in collaboration with Startup India Hub and others, launches Season 6 of its Tech Startup Challenge. The program supports Indian tech startups with mentorship and international exposure. It offers equity-free incubation and a total prize of INR 10 Lakhs to top winners, promoting innovation in deep-tech and semiconductor sectors.

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Tech Entrepreneurship: NXP India in Collaboration with Industry, Govt and Academia Kickoffs the 6th Season of NXP India Tech Startup Challenge

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 3:07 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India • In partnership with Startup India Hub, Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), Electropreneur Park, Semiconductor Fabless Acceleration Lab (SFAL), FabCi and INCeNSE, the program will provide strategic support to Indian tech startups. •...

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Chandigarh University Launches 3-Month ‘SANDBOX Residential Program’ During AI Fest 2026; To Boost Startup Ecosystem in North India

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 1:12 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Chandigarh University Launches 3-Month 'SANDBOX Residential Program' During AI Fest 2026; To Boost Startup Ecosystem in North India

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From joining to quitting in a week: Employee allegedly creates and uses 100% discount codes to order shoes worth Rs 2 lakh

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 1:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A new employee at Gully Labs, an Indian startup, allegedly created 100 percent discount codes. He used these codes to order shoes worth two lakh rupees. The employee then quit the company within a week. The startup's co-founder shared the incident on social media. The employee returned some items but faced legal action.

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AI edtech startup Arivihan in talks to raise $10-12 million from Accel, Prosus

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The proposed round comes within a year of its previous fundraise led by the same investors, as venture firms begin selectively backing AI-driven education startups amid an uneven recovery in the sector.

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'My Parents Were Not Happy I Left Microsoft': Sarvam Employee Shares Story Of Scepticism Towards Indian AI Startups

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Harveen Singh Chadha quit Microsoft’s AI team in Bengaluru to join Indian startup Sarvam AI 10 months ago, despite his parents’ concerns. He shared that they are now proud after seeing Sarvam featured in news reports, with his mother even promoting the firm in WhatsApp groups.

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Robotaxis are coming to London. The city's famed black cab drivers are skeptical

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 11:15 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The autonomous vehicle from British startup Wayve Technologies is on a test run ahead of the U.K. government's robotaxi trials set to launch in the spring. Tech companies including U.S. company Waymo and China's Baidu also plan to take part in the pilot program, making London the latest arena in the global robotaxi competition.

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OpenAI Bets Big On Hardware: Smart Speaker, Smart Glasses, & Even A Smart Lamp In The Works

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 10:47 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

OpenAI is developing AI-powered hardware including a smart speaker, smart glasses and a smart lamp, reports said. The move follows its $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s startup. The speaker, expected by 2027, may feature a camera, facial recognition and context-aware ChatGPT responses, raising privacy concerns.

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Startup shock: Employee quits in a week, after scamming shoes worth Rs 2 lakh from sneaker brand

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 9:33 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Gully Labs, a Delhi-based sneaker startup, experienced significant financial losses when a new employee allegedly exploited internal systems to generate full-discount promo codes. The recruit misused backend access to place multiple orders for acquaintances, causing nearly ₹2 lakh in damages before resigning within a week.

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Delhi Sneaker Startup Alleges Rs 2 Lakh Fraud by Ex-Employee

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 9:20 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Delhi-based sneaker label alleges a former employee generated 100% discount codes, causing a Rs 2 lakh loss. Here’s what happened.

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wife Melinda French Gates to join “This little company” called Microsoft

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 7 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Relationships News: Picture this: A top IBM hiring manager hands you a golden job offer… then urges you to ditch it for a scrappy startup. Sounds crazy, right? That's exa.

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50 million round, Speciale Invest co

Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Deeptech investor Speciale Invest is in discussions to co-lead the private round, along with other investors, sources said. The Chennai-based startup, incubated in IIT Madras, has already secured board approval for a $15-20 million convertible tranche that it aims to close next month.

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Gully Labs: Startup of Shark Tank India fame loses ₹2 lakh after new hire executes fraudulent orders

Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 3:17 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Gully Labs lost ₹2 lakh due to a fraudulent customer service employee who created 100% discount codes for personal orders. The co-founder, Arjun Singh, reported the incident on social media, highlighting the need for better security measures in growing brands.

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‘They Were Smiling’: Sarvam AI’s Success Wins Over Parents Of Ex-Microsoft Employee

Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 2:10 p.m. | Source: News18

Sarvam AI is a Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023 that develops large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems.

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Bill Gates daughter Phoebe Gates always keeps one thing out of pitch deck for her startup

Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 1:04 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Phoebe Gates, the daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and philanthropist Melinda French Gates is building her AI shopping startup Phia with on.

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From Startup Failure to Viral Inspiration: Jia Jiang’s 100 Days of Rejection

Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 12:03 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Inspired by the game “Rejection Therapy”, Jiang began to document his experience of getting rejected for 100 times through blogs

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‘Not happy when I left Microsoft’: Indian startup employee says parents’ concern turned to pride

Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 8:04 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Sarvam AI's Harveen Singh Chadha shares how his parents, once unhappy with his job change from Microsoft, now proudly promote his company. | Trending

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Global Pravasi Kabaddi League: Expanding Horizons with International Flair

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 11:50 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) announces its upcoming season with participation from international players, marking a significant step in the league's evolution from a startup to a structured global platform. Strategic partnerships and inclusive growth aim to expand kabaddi's global outreach and competitiveness.

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Manager who turned a top American startup into a big brand resigns due to burnout, now struggles to pitch - dilemma sparks advice

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 11:45 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Career transition tips 2026: Explore the journey of a former startup manager who faced burnout and seeks advice on presenting his unique experience in job interviews. Learn tips from the Reddit community on reframing a niche background for broader job opportunities.

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SBI actively investing in startup-focused funds to strengthen MSME ecosystem, says MD Ravi Ranjan

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 10:05 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

State Bank of India is actively investing in startup funds and financial market infrastructure. This is part of its strategy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. SBI is also participating in schemes like Startup India. The bank has established startup hubs in various cities. This initiative aims to support startups through debt, equity, and government services.

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AI Impact Summit 2026: From IIT Kanpur’s Robot Dog SVAN-M2 to MP’ 3D Humanoid, here are the actual Indian-made robots that won Summit’s heart

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 9:41 p.m. | Source: India.com

he founder of the startup mentioned that the product is a result of years of transitional research by the IIT Kanpur's students and faculty members.

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Not funding, not management: Founder finds house hunting to be the biggest challenge. Landlords want to enter the flat whenever they want

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 9:04 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A 27-year-old Delhi-based entrepreneur and founder of Youthocracy has said that finding a house in the capital has been more difficult than building her startup. In a post on X, she described issues such as sudden rent hikes, intrusive clauses allowing landlords to enter without notice, and moral scrutiny after revealing she is a startup founder. Calling the process “exhausting,” she raised concerns about privacy and safety as a woman living alone.

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What is Sarvam AI’s Indus: India’s answer to ChatGPT, Gemini

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 9 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Indian AI startup Sarvam.AI has launched Indus, a new chat interface. This chatbot is built on Sarvam's own 105 billion sovereign model. Indus is positioned as a competitor to global AI giants like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The company is currently focused on accuracy and usefulness for the Indian context.

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Livspace Layoffs: 1,000 Jobs Cut as Startup Bets Big on Artificial Intelligence

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 8:39 p.m. | Source: Times Now

Livspace has laid off around 1,000 employees, representing 12% of its workforce, as part of a strategic restructuring to enhance its integration of artificial intelligence. , Companies, Times Now

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SBI invests in startup-focused funds to boost India's MSME ecosystem: MD

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 8:31 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

State Bank of India (SBI) is actively investing in startup-focused funds and financial market infrastructure through direct equity participation as part of its MSME strategy, a top official said on Saturday.

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SBI's Strategic Investment in Startups Spurs MSME Growth

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 8:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

State Bank of India is focusing on investing in startup-focused funds and financial infrastructure to boost MSME growth. Under its MSME strategy, SBI supports startups with equity participation, innovation, and partnerships, advancing economic expansion and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

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India’s AI startup Sarvam that Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised launches Indus AI chatbot app with multilingual support

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 7:16 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence startup working on AI models for Indian languages and users, has launched its Indus chat app for web and mob.

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India's first AI Fest Concludes at Chandigarh University; Launches AI Ethics Training Program with Target to Train 1.5 Lakh Youth by 2030

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 6:45 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Chandigarh [India], February 21: Marking a defining milestone in the country's entrepreneurial journey, the Grand Finale of 'Campus Tank' - India's first university-led startup launchpad for young innovators was held at Chandigarh University on the third and concluding day of India's first 'AI Fest - 2026' on the sidelines of the 'AI Impact Summit' where the announcement of top 10 startups was made who secured access to a $6 million funding pool. The Campus Tank is a first-of-its-kind initiative, led by Chandigarh University in collaboration with Apna - an Indian unicorn and leading professional job networking platform and Venture Catalysts, one of India's leading startup incubators, culminated in a high-stakes Demo Day bringing together some of the country's most promising young innovators on a single platform.

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Y2K to AI: How India Became a $300 bn IT Superpower — And Why AI Won’t Kill It

Published on: Feb. 21, 2026, 5:58 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

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