Intel may once again find itself at the center of geopolitical and national security concerns, as reports suggest the US chipmaker tested semiconductor manufacturing tools linked to a company with sanctioned China-based units. According to Reuters, Intel evaluated chipmaking equipment in 2025 from ACM Research, a US-based supplier whose overseas subsidiaries have previously been targeted by US sanctions. The tools in question are wet-etch systems, critical for removing material from silicon wafers during semiconductor production. Sources cited by Reuters say Intel assessed these tools for compatibility with its highly anticipated 14A manufacturing process, expected to launch in 2027. The 14A…
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India’s largest airline, IndiGo has estimated a compensation payout exceeding ₹500 crore following widespread flight cancellations that disrupted travel for tens of thousands of passengers last week. The cancellations, which affected around 4,500 flights, were primarily caused by inadequate pilot roster planning amid the implementation of new duty and rest regulations. According to the airline, the payout will cover customers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure, as well as passengers who were severely stranded at airports between December 3 and December 5. IndiGo said it is currently identifying the affected flights and passengers to ensure timely compensation.…
Zerodha was founded in 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, who wanted to fix a major problem in India’s stock market: high brokerage fees and complicated trading platforms. At a time when investing felt out of reach for young Indians, the Kamath brothers dreamt of making stock trading simple, affordable, and accessible to everyone. With no external funding, no big marketing budget, and no glamorous offices, they launched Zerodha with a bold promise zero brokerage on equity delivery and the lowest charges for traders. This simple idea began a quiet revolution in India’s financial landscape. Innovation, Technology & Building…
Meta’s high-profile AI team is facing mounting pressure as the company pushes to rebound from the disappointing rollout of Llama 4, which drew criticism for weak real-world performance, limited coding capabilities, and disputed benchmark scores. The urgency has intensified as Meta works on “Avocado,” a next-generation frontier model being developed inside its internal TBD Lab. According to individuals familiar with the matter, senior AI leader Wang has been tasked with delivering a top-tier model capable of restoring Meta’s competitiveness against rivals. The pressure has escalated following strong industry responses to Google’s Gemini 3.0, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and GPT-5.2, and Anthropic’s Claude…
Meta India has appointed Aman Jain as its new Head of Public Policy, strengthening its leadership team as the company deepens its focus on India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem. Jain will assume his role early next year and will report directly to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. He will also be part of Meta India’s leadership team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s policy direction in the country. Bringing over 20 years of experience in public policy and business strategy, Aman Jain’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Meta, as…
AI software delivery platform Harness has announced a massive $240 million Series E funding round, marking a significant milestone for the fast-growing company. The round includes a $200 million investment led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, alongside a $40 million planned tender offer with participation from existing investors IVP, Menlo Ventures, and Unusual Ventures. The latest funding pegs Harness’s valuation at $5.5 billion, reflecting strong market confidence in its mission to streamline and automate the modern engineering lifecycle. As AI transforms how software is created, Harness is focusing on what comes after code is written a phase that consumes up to…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is holding a crucial meeting today, with senior government officials indicating that several major policy proposals may receive approval. If cleared, the set of reforms would represent one of the most extensive legislative moves of the government’s third term, impacting governance, energy, finance, and social welfare. One of the most significant items on the agenda is the Census 2027 proposal. The exercise delayed since 2021 is expected to be approved, paving the way for updated demographic data that will be vital for policymaking, budget allocation, welfare programmes, and long term development…
Infibeam Avenues Ltd has announced a sweeping restructuring as it rebrands to AvenuesAI, marking its most significant strategic shift in years. The company is now fully pivoting to an AI-first payments and digital infrastructure model, consolidating its core businesses CCAvenue and Phronetic.ai under the new identity. As part of this transformation, the fintech major is set to elevate Joint Managing Director Vishwas Patel to the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals. Current Chairman and MD Vishal Mehta will continue to drive long-term vision, innovation and strategic direction. “With our transformation complete and the company…
Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth and several digital-first beauty brands, has announced the acquisition of BTM Ventures, the owner of men’s grooming label Reginald Men, in a deal valued at ₹195 crore. Honasa will acquire a 95% stake through a secondary transaction, while the remaining 5% will be purchased after 12 months based on agreed valuation terms. Founded in August 2022, Reginald Men has rapidly built a strong position in the premium men’s personal care space. The brand focuses on high-demand categories such as sunscreens and serums, and has generated over ₹70 crore in revenue in the last…
SoftBank is gearing up for a major return to India’s startup ecosystem, with fresh investments planned for 2026, according to Sumer Juneja, Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers. After a nearly three-year slowdown in new India deployments, Juneja confirmed that the Japanese investment giant is preparing to re-enter the market with renewed conviction. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Juneja said SoftBank is “confident it will deploy capital” in India again and made it clear the firm has no intention of missing the next wave of startup growth. “We don’t want to be out of the game,” he said, emphasising that…