AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She stated that strengthening digital infrastructure will support AI adoption across various sectors. Additionally, Sitharaman underscored the importance of providing AI solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises. She believes that achieving over 10 percent economic growth is possible with greater effort in all sectors.

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OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

OpenAI's ongoing battle also reflects a yawning gap between the strength of the models the company is testing and its capacity to oversee or even track their actions.

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IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next bet

Happy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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White House asks OpenAI, Anthropic to hold models from British testers: Politico

The White House wants to take steps to make sure US systems are secure before the models are shared with partners, according to the report.

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AI coding startup ByteAsk raises $1 million from YC, Entrepreneur First

The startup is building AI coding agents for C and C++ developers working in high-stakes industries such as defence, aerospace, robotics, high-frequency trading, automotive and semiconductors, ByteAsk said.

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AI speeding up tech development, but identifying problems is key: SAP Labs India MD

During a fireside discussion on Leadership in the AI Era, Gangadharan said companies should start with the business outcome they want to achieve rather than look for problems after adopting a technology.

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Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks

Technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta are increasingly promoting AI chatbots as shopping tools, envisioning a future in which shoppers use AI agents to select products and make purchases on their behalf. Retailers, meanwhile, are racing to influence chatbots' recommendations.

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Banks rethink UPI play; Big Tech's AI pivot dents Indian IT

Happy Wednesday! The return of MDR on UPI is pushing banks to rethink products and budgets. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI expands GPT-6 lineup with cheaper Sol and Luna models

The launch of low-cost GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna follows the rollout of GPT-6 Astra, a faster model for handling more tasks than previous iterations, earlier this month.

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Google data centre sparks protests in Austria

In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map -- but residents are not convinced. Google has not disclosed the cost of the project, describing it only as a "significant investment".

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Inside Furlenco’s IPO; Moneyview investors make bank

Happy Tuesday! Furlenco is heading to Dalal Street for a potential Rs 1,200 crore IPO. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent from its retail site

Meta’s Muse, which was introduced earlier this month, is designed to help people carry out such common online tasks as shopping and booking appointments. Amazon prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Muse on Sunday night, a spokesperson said. Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use.

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Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI

Starting at $899, initial models from Acer, Asus, Dell , HP and Lenovo will run on Intel or Qualcomm processors with up to 14 hours of battery life, the company said.

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China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality

Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial demand.

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Softbank Group launches over $10 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment, term sheet shows

The dollar-denominated notes are split into 3-1/2-year, 5-1/2-year and 7-1/2-year tenors, while the euro-denominated bonds are split into 4-year and 6-year tenors, according to the term sheet.

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Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website

One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s chip push; Emergent's new AI bet

Happy Monday! The next set of investments under India’s semiconductor scheme are expected to begin in the next six months, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug program

At a time when fears of AI are gripping the public, the startup has built a wet lab, or place for physical experiments, in the San Francisco Bay Area, two people familiar with the matter said. Anthropic has said it wants to unlock treatments for rare diseases, and its biology work has gone beyond "in silico" or computer evaluations.

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OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue

OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, have argued in the Manhattan federal court case that their AI training on millions of newspaper articles is protected as fair use because it transforms copyrighted material into new content and does not compete with or replace the news organizations' journalism.

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ETSA winner Theranautilus heads to human trials; JSW One’s IPO plans

Happy Friday! Theranautilus is set to begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental tech soon. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Amazon enters AI safety fray, calls for "rigorous testing," safeguards

The company provided its views in response to a Reuters inquiry days after many of the largest labs called for slower AI development, following an outcry among researchers and others who fear the technology could evade human control and threaten global systems and even humanity itself.

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OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior, vows transparency

US artificial intelligence giant OpenAI promised Wednesday to more systemically report instances of its models going off track, while also publishing six new reports on previously undisclosed incidents of AI misbehavior. None of the six examples disclosed Wednesday had significant consequences, but they confirm previously observed trends.

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Decoding MDR’s impact; EV bikes’ policy change sparks debate

Happy Thursday! The return of MDR is set to change UPI's market share game. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Revolut hackers demand $3 million ransom: FT

Hackers behind a data breach at Revolut threatened to sell confidential records of hundreds of customers to other criminal groups unless the British fintech pays a ransom of $3 million within 24 hours, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

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Anthropic's Amodei calls for industry-wide AI safety standards

On the back of publishing an essay urging AI companies to slow down, the Anthropic chief made the case for industry-wide safety standards.

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Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple

In a court filing, X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, moved to dismiss the claims in a lawsuit they ‌brought against Apple ⁠and ⁠OpenAI last year. The filing did not explain the reasons for dismissal or say whether ​a settlement had been reached.

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Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators say

A core group of Democrats, as well as Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said that didn't go far enough to address conflict-of-interest issues they had with Trump's crypto wealth. Their votes would be needed to advance the bill in a key vote this Tuesday.

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Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India play

Happy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman won't do IPO this year, calls AI extinction risk 'unacceptable'

The comments come as more US lawmakers urge new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two researchers from OpenAI rival Anthropic that rapidly progressing AI could lead to the extinction of the human race in the not-too-distant future.

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The Next Decade of PhonePe and Future of Digital Payments | Deep Agarwal | Global Fintech Fest 2026

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Karnataka government to fund 100 startups with Rs 25 crore for pilot projects in government departments

Selected startups can get work orders of up to Rs 25 lakh each for pilot projects under an initiative called Government First under goverment's flagship Elevate programme, announced as part of Karnataka’s Startup Policy 2025-30.

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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

"The cases we share here aren't typical misuse, but rather examples of the most notable and novel threat activity we've identified to date," Anthropic said in its third report since March 2025 describing AI misuse. The report includes snippets of the malicious code and AI prompts Anthropic said it found, and urges governments and AI competitors to identify and prevent similar abuse.

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OpenAI is open to slowing AI development: Sam Altman tells staff

⁠Altman told employees in a company-wide meeting that the ChatGPT maker ​could pace development alongside other AI labs, but some may not agree, ​the report added.

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MDR on UPI coming soon; India's new class of robot workers

Happy Friday! With a fee on UPI set to come into the picture soon, issuing banks are poised to claim the biggest slice. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Indian-origin couple gifts $20 millon to American university for focus on AI, advanced analytics

Anuradha and Vikas Sinha have gifted USD 20 million to the University of North Texas (UNT) with a focus on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics while creating new opportunities for students and faculty, a press statement said.

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Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America

Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.is among the fact-checking organizations that participate in Meta's program in Latin America and elsewhere.

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Habuild CEO on user loyalty; Flipkart Minutes gets its own app

Happy Thursday! Habuild CEO Saurabh Bothra said repeat users are helping the company drive growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Habuild leans on repeat users to expand beyond yoga into strength training, nutrition

Habuild, winner of the Bootstrap Champ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026, has built a profitable digital wellness business driven largely by repeat subscriptions. The platform, which started with free yoga sessions during Covid, reported Rs 112 crore revenue and Rs 57 crore net profit in FY25, while expanding into strength training and AI-led nutrition tools.

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US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technology

The Chinese companies copied U.S. AI labs' intellectual property through a technique known ‌as distillation, according ⁠to ⁠a statement from U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials. Distillation is the process of training ​smaller AI models using output from larger, more expensive ones as part of an effort ​to lower the costs of training a new AI tool.

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US suspends Cognizant green card filings

The action came a day after Cognizant announced plans to expand its American workforce. The company said it planned to hire 1,500 US college graduates and increase its Frontier Certified Engineer and Frontier Business Operator workforce to 15,000 people.

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Late-stage funding squeeze; ISRO opens up space

Happy Tuesday! India’s late-stage funding market is tightening, with investors writing smaller cheques and pushing for lower valuations. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

Home to companies like TSMC whose chips power AI applications, diplomatically isolated Taiwan has long sought to leverage its tech prowess to garner international support, something Beijing routinely seeks to block saying the island is merely one of its provinces.

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Festive carts to get heavier; Pixxel’s $100 million fresh fuel

Happy Monday! Online festive shopping is set to hit a new high this year. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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India set to pitch tech synergy for cementing BRICS

India is keen to complete three major multilateral projects under its chairmanship of the 11-country bloc. The global research advanced infrastructure network (GRAIN) initiative will offer researchers from member states federated, or shared, access to high-performance computing systems and supercomputers, an official said.

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Piper Serica eyes Rs 180-220 crore deployment across four-six deeptech startups this fiscal

The investment firm's new Bharat Tech Fund, a Category II AIF, targeting a corpus of Rs 600 crore, alongside a greenshoe option of Rs 200 crore, has already raised about Rs 400 crore and evaluated around 30-35 startups in the hunt for the next investment, Modi told PTI.

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IPO-bound Rentomojo pins growth on 'hard-to-copy' supply chain moat

Rentomojo’s moat lies in its complex rental model, which combines subscriptions, asset ownership, logistics, collections and refurbishment. With 2.5 lakh active subscribers and strong repeat business, the company is scaling ahead of its Rs 1,255.6 crore IPO, backed by improving profitability and access to credit.

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US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

The ​talks, the first official bilateral discussions devoted exclusively to AI between the US and China ​since US President Donald Trump took office for a second time, will be led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the US side, the sources, who were briefed ​on the planning, said on condition of anonymity.

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DeepSeek plans big Huawei AI chip order to power new data centre

The startup doesn’t currently plan to use the 950DT chips for training, one of the people said, even though Huawei designed and marketed these processors to serve that more demanding function. While DeepSeek tried to train its previous models on Huawei chips, it has so far relied on Nvidia accelerators for this crucial step.

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Smart ring maker Oura reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

The IPO market is ‌expected to ⁠pick up ⁠steam after a summer lull. Analysts expect issuers to target the ​post-Labor Day window to get ahead of any uncertainty around November's midterm elections. Oura, ​whose journey began more than a decade ago in Oulu, Finland, makes a smart ring that tracks key ​health indicators such as heart rate, sleep ⁠stages and ‌physical activity.

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Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluation

CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. ​The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meanwhile, sets and enforces rules for auto safety, including for new vehicles.

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Sugar’s valuation slump; Slice takes a hit

Happy Friday! A91 Partners is backing Sugar Cosmetics in a round that will see the beauty brand’s valuation fall sharply. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Uber layoffs impact India; RMG ban, a year on

Happy Thursday! Uber is cutting jobs in India as part of a sweeping global restructuring. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026: Application process likely to begin from September 21; check official notice

Bihar Public Service Commission will begin TRE 4.0 recruitment applications on September 21, 2026. This drive aims to fill 32,308 teaching vacancies across various school levels. Candidates will need specific educational and teacher-training qualifications for these positions. The age limit varies, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules. A written exam and document verification will form the selection process.

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Restaurants step up food safety; UpGrad seals Unacademy deal

Happy Wednesday! India’s food safety crackdown is forcing restaurants to clean up their kitchens and supply chains. This and more in today’s ETech Morning Dispatch.

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Eutelsat OneWeb seeks urgent security approval for LEO constellation to launch commercial satcom services in India

Eutelsat OneWeb urgently seeks government security approval for its satellite constellation. The company faces significant delays in launching commercial services in India. This delay impacts its ability to monetize substantial prior investments. Starlink and Jio Satellite also await similar security clearances from authorities. OneWeb's early mover advantage is diminishing due to these prolonged approvals.

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Tech layoff continues; ITC Infotech-Happiest Minds to merge

Happy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 1 offers MBBS and BDS admission to 10,509 students across state quota; check cutoff marks

Maharashtra CET Cell has released Round 1 State Quota admissions for MBBS and BDS for 2026-27. A total of 10,509 students received admission opportunities against 10,646 seats. MBBS accounted for 8,065 allotments and BDS for 2,444. Reserved PwD and Orphan seats remain vacant in both courses. Candidates must report physically with original documents and fees between August 31 and September 4, 2026.

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Big firms eye ISRO's rocket tech; DealShare's sale talks

Happy Monday! Big industrial groups are vying to get a piece of ISRO’s heavy rocket technology. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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TS LAWCET 2026 round 2 seat allotment list released: Check steps to download here

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has released the TS LAWCET 2026 round two seat allotment list. Candidates must pay tuition fees and report to colleges by September 5, 2026. Those who did not secure a seat should await vacant seat information. Accepting a phase two seat cancels any previous allotment for the candidate. Further updates and instructions will be available on the official TS LAWCET website.

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ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE-JRF/SRF results 2026 declared: Direct link to download scorecards here

The National Testing Agency has announced the 2026-27 ICAR PG and Ph.D. entrance exam results. Over 42,000 candidates registered for these competitive examinations conducted in July. Scorecards are now available for download on the official ICAR examination website. Challenges to provisional answer keys were reviewed before the final results were processed. Candidates should consult the e-Prospectus for further admission-related information.

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Meet the 19-year-old Indian student in the UAE who uses AI to tackle real-world problems in farming, transport and deepfake detection

Bashaar Naik, a young innovator, focuses on solving real-world problems with technology. He developed AI systems to predict soil mineral concentrations and estimate vehicle fuel consumption. Naik also created a browser extension to detect deepfakes and combat digital misinformation. His work has earned him multiple awards and recognition for innovation and community contributions. The UAE's supportive environment fostered his drive to create opportunities for others.

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Social media influencers don entrepreneurial hat; launch VC-backed consumer brands

The rise of social media influencers has given birth to a new wave of consumer brands, garnering tremendous venture capital interest.

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OpenAI to end partnership with SpaceX's Cursor

OpenAI ‌said ​it ​was ⁠not confident that SpaceX ​would use its technology "within ​our terms of service."

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SBI PO prelims result 2026 released at sbi.bank.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The State Bank of India (SBI) has declared the Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims Result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the August 1 and 2 examination. The result is available on the official SBI Careers portal. Candidates shortlisted through the preliminary stage can now proceed to the Mains examination for recruitment against 1,500 PO vacancies.

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Block deals test valuations; gig platforms quit welfare board

Happy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Infosys invests in AI enterprise procurement startup Aerchain

Infosys has invested an undisclosed amount in Bengaluru-based AI procurement startup Aerchain through its Infosys Innovation Fund. Founded in 2019, Aerchain offers an AI-powered procurement platform for enterprises. The investment follows its $13 million funding round in March.

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ET Startup Awards 2026 | Woman Ahead: Palmonas, Progcap share crown for building across sectors

Palmonas cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar and Progcap cofounder Pallavi Shrivastava jointly won the Woman Ahead award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. The jury recognised their distinct journeys in building high-impact businesses in jewellery and supply-chain finance, as both founders tackle underserved markets in the country.

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Anthropic to rent AI computing power from Nscale for $45 billion

Anthropic ⁠has been aggressively expanding its computing power to meet demand ​growth it expects for products like AI coding tool, Claude ​Code. Nscale, a cloud infrastructure provider, will deploy Nvidia's new Vera Rubin chips to support Anthropic's computing needs, ​the person said.

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AMI’s Nvidia chip bet; Groww’s new growth play

Happy Wednesday! AMI has ordered 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips, becoming one of Asia’s first such adopters. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data

ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 ‌million children, reflecting ⁠what it ⁠described as shortcomings in the platform's age-verification system.

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Gurgaon schools shift online, offices adopt WFH today amid heavy rainfall, waterlogging and traffic disruption

Gurugram schools have shifted to online classes today, August 25, 2026, while corporate and private offices have been advised to operate under Work From Home arrangements following heavy rainfall. The DDMA issued the advisory after around 75 mm of rain caused widespread waterlogging, stranded school buses and severe traffic disruption across key roads. The IMD has issued an orange alert, while civic teams are carrying out pumping, drainage and road maintenance work.

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ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stake

The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars in India’s startup galaxy. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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ETSA 2026: Elite jury meets today to crown startup ecosystem's best

A distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. The awards recognise entrepreneurial excellence across categories including innovation, women-led ventures and social enterprise. The coveted Startup of the Year nominees include Porter, Skyroot Aerospace, Rapido, Meesho, Groww and Sarvam.

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KVS NVS Tier-2 Result 2026 released for PGT Physics and key non-teaching posts; check status

KVS NVS Tier-2 Result 2026: CBSE has declared the KVS and NVS Tier-II recruitment examination results for PGT Physics, Vice Principal and Stenographer Grade-II posts. The results were announced on August 23, 2026, under Recruitment Notification No. RECTT. NOTIFICATION/01/2025. Candidates can check their individual result or shortlisting status through the application portal using their login credentials. The Tier-II examinations were held from March 27 to March 31, 2026, with results being released in phases.

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Alibaba stock slumps in Hong Kong after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI

Alibaba said on Sunday its HK$80 billion ($10.21 billion) share placement finalised at HK$112.70 apiece - an 8.4% discount to its Friday ‌close - is ⁠aimed at ⁠funding AI-related development, as it redoubles AI bets amid competition and simmering Sino-U.S. tech ​rivalry.

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VCs chase deeptech; AI takeaways from ET's WLF

Happy Monday! Specialist VC funds are expanding beyond their traditional sectors to invest more in deeptech. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Meet the IIT Bombay graduate who rejected an ISRO job to build a Rs 1,000 crore startup

Manoj Meena rejected an ISRO offer to pursue engineering that solved real problems. He and Sibabrata Das founded Atomberg Technologies in 2012, initially taking on diverse engineering projects. After four years, they focused on energy-efficient BLDC motor fans, launching the Gorilla brand in 2015. The company faced investor doubt and near bankruptcy before securing crucial funding in 2019. Atomberg then expanded into smart appliances, achieving significant revenue and recognition.

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HP TET June 2026 result declared at hpbose.org: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the HP TET June 2026 examination results. A total of 29,900 candidates appeared for the examinations, with 6,744 successfully qualifying. The overall pass percentage for the examinations stood at 22.56 percent. Special Educator TET (Class VI to XII) achieved the highest pass percentage at 93.18 percent. Candidates can check their individual results on the official HPBOSE website.

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NEET PG 2026: CGHS debunks fake notice claiming Wellness Centres will remain closed from August 27 to 31

The Central Government Health Scheme has denied a fake notice about center closures. This unauthorized notice falsely claimed centers would close for NEET-PG exam duty. All CGHS Wellness Centres will operate normally during the specified future dates. Administrative arrangements will ensure services remain unaffected for all beneficiaries. Citizens should rely only on official CGHS sources for accurate information.

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TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement

The Justice Department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children's privacy, and ‌illegally collecting their ⁠information.

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The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Startup of the Year and Midas Touch

Happy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). A few days before our esteemed jury convenes to pick the winners, we reveal nominees for the most coveted categories: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch for the best investor.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Startup of the Year

The ET Startup of the Year will be characterised by breakthrough innovation, top-class execution and fast-paced growth. The quality of the founding and management team will be an important component in decision making.

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The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead and Social Enterprise

Happy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). Today, we are unveiling the nominees for two more categories: Woman Ahead and Social Enterprise.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead

This award recognises women entrepreneurs who have built their own ventures and are competing with the best in the industry. To qualify, nominees must be serving as CEOs of their startups, unless the company does not have a CEO-designated role.

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OpenAI slows advanced AI development after cyberattack

ChatGPT creator OpenAI said Tuesday that it was tapping the brakes on development of its most advanced AI model and tightening internal controls, a month after revealing a cyberattack carried out by one of its rogue models. OpenAI also said Tuesday that it was developing a new system to peer into the internal reasoning of models and sound the alarm to humans within 30 minutes of suspicious behavior.

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Bihar Police Constable result 2026 declared; 19,681 candidates qualify for PET and PST

CSBC Bihar Police Constable result 2026: CSBC Bihar has declared the written examination result for Prohibition Constable, Warder and Mobile Squad Constable recruitment. Of 5,34,669 evaluated candidates, 19,681 have qualified for PET and PST. The recruitment covers 4,236 vacancies, while the examination attracted more than 11 lakh valid applications. The next stage includes a race, high jump, shot put and physical measurements. Candidates can check their results and roll numbers on the CSBC website.

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New-age stocks take off; Swiggy goes Indian

Happy Wednesday! India’s new-age companies are gaining ground in public markets as more startups go public. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

Four lead states - California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey - accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression and even suicide, and misleading consumers about the platforms' safety.

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ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Best on Campus

The Best on Campus award will showcase a startup whose impact can be judged both by the idea and the execution. The founders should have been students whose aim was to build a commercial enterprise.

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Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data centre

The new deal is the latest example of Nvidia financing the infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that helps drive demand but has also raised questions about circular funding flows between the ‌chip giant and its ⁠customers. Huang said the new deal was not circular financing and that Nvidia is using "its scale and long-term visibility" to help.

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Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy AI firm OpenRouter

The deal, just months after OpenRouter raised money at a reported $1.3 billion valuation, underscores the demand from businesses to find the most cost-friendly AI solutions. It could also give Stripe, a payments processing firm, a stronger footing in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.

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Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered jury

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sifting through the best of Indian entrepreneurship makes up for every late night in the newsroom.

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US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

By pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which ​could be used for military or economic dominance. In July, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a rival "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization", promoting his country's open-weight technology as a challenge to US influence over the fast-moving sector.

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UGC NET June 2026 answer key today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Check response sheet and objection window details

UGC NET answer key 2026: NTA is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key today, August 16, along with candidates' response sheets and question papers. The examination covered 87 subjects and was conducted in CBT mode. Candidates will be able to challenge provisional answers during the objection window, with the exact closing date to be notified. The final answer key is expected in the fourth week of August, followed by the June session result and scorecards in the last week.

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ICAI CA September 2026 admit cards released; check dates, download details and steps for discrepancies

ICAI CA admit card 2026: ICAI has released admit cards for the September 2026 CA Foundation and Intermediate examinations through its e-Services Portal. Candidates can download hall tickets using their SSP ID, with the staggered release completing on August 17, 2026. The article details the examination schedules, procedures for correcting name, photograph and signature discrepancies, and steps for centre, group or medium-related errors. It also covers the November 2026 CA Final mock test schedule and the deadline for surrendering exemption.

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PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale: report

In July, Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to buy the digital payments pioneer for $60.50 a share, which would have valued PayPal at around $53 billion, according to media reports. PayPal has struggled to compete with other payments providers including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Meet Anusha Arora, the 15-year-old Washington student who built an AI music therapy platform using finger sensors and won $50,000

Anusha Arora, a 15-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington, has won $50,000 at Regeneron ISEF 2026 for Harmony, an AI-powered music therapy platform. Using finger sensors and 11 AI programmes, the device detects emotions and generates personalised music and visuals. Inspired by her mother, Arora found the platform reduced stress and anxiety while improving engagement.

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Inside failed Uber-Rapido merger talks; Honasa’s strong Q1 report

Happy Friday! Uber and Rapido explored combining their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zetwerk files updated IPO draft papers to raise Rs 2,600 crore

The Bengaluru-based company had received Sebi approval on July 10 for its IPO, clearing the way for one of the largest listings by a new-age manufacturing company. It had submitted its pre-filed DRHP through Sebi’s confidential filing route in late March.

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An IIT Guwahati and Harvard graduate quit her 9-to-5 after a decade. What she discovered about work is resonating with young professionals

Charmie Kapoor’s decision to leave her 9-to-5 after nearly a decade has prompted reflection on ambition, identity and the meaning of success. Without a regular salary or corporate routine, she explored personal projects, creative work, exercise and entrepreneurship. Influenced by nihilism, existentialism and absurdism, Kapoor says her understanding of purpose is evolving. Even after receiving an opportunity from a leading startup, she chose to continue building independently, finding greater happiness in balancing achievement with contentment and freedom.

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New-age listing-day gains fade fast; IT deals up for renewal

Happy Thursday! Some of the best-received new-age IPOs are now trading below their issue price, ET analysis shows. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Paytm senior executives get Sebi notice for 'timing' of 2023 regulatory disclosure

The Sebi notice, dated August 11, has asked the executives to explain the timing of a disclosure the company made on December 6, 2023, when it revealed plans to pull back on small loans under Rs 50,000 - mostly comprising its "buy now, pay later" offering. The move had come shortly after India's central bank tightened rules on unsecured lending.

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Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud

Under the deal, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers will gain ​access to Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer through OCI's quantum service, ​allowing them to combine quantum computing with Oracle's graphics-processing and high-performance computing services.

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Accel’s $550 million India fund; South Park Commons bets on deeptech

Happy Wednesday! Venture capital firm Accel has raised its ninth India fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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AI startup Manus to resume independent operations as deal with Meta unwinds

"As part of our ​transition back to independent operations and to ​comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions, data generated by certain users ​on/after December 29, ⁠2025" will ‌be deleted later this ​month, ​Manus said in a statement.

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Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social media

Happy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Boeing to divest tech ventures for stake in air-taxi startup

Boeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup. In its May earnings release, Archer said it had completed the "phase three" of the Federal Aviation Administration's four-phase certification process for its Midnight air taxi vehicle.

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Uttarakhand issues orange alert for four districts; schools closed in Bageshwar today

Schools up to Class 12 in Bageshwar district will remain closed today, August 10. This decision follows a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the region. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for four districts including Bageshwar. Other districts in Uttarakhand are under a yellow alert due to weather forecasts. Authorities have asked all districts to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures.

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LinkedIn CEO on AI Jobs, Agentic Hiring and the AI Slop Problem

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NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC Begins Round 1 Choice Filling; Check AIQ, State-wise Counselling Status

NEET UG Counselling 2026 has entered a crucial phase with MCC opening Round 1 choice filling for AIQ seats and a reset facility for correcting registration errors. Meanwhile, state counselling is progressing at different stages across Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Punjab. Revised PwBD guidelines also add another important requirement for eligible candidates.

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Space for Good India Challenge 2026: University students can win up to Rs 5 lakh; check details

The Space for Good India Challenge 2026, launched by Viasat, invites university students across India to develop innovative space and satellite technology solutions for real-world challenges. Participants can explore areas such as connectivity, disaster management, digital access and cybersecurity. With cash prizes of up to Rs 5 lakh, finalists will also receive expert mentorship and industry exposure.

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Meet Rajeshwari Suve M, who cleared UPSC prelims on her fifth attempt and went on to secure an impressive AIR 2

Rajeshwari Suve M’s UPSC journey is a powerful story of resilience and persistence. After clearing the Preliminary Examination on her fifth attempt, she went on to secure All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Her journey from Tamil Nadu to the country’s top ranks highlights how learning from setbacks, refining strategy and staying committed can turn adversity into achievement.

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DU placement drive 2026 brings 75+ recruiters, 500 students together for career opportunities

Delhi University organised its 2026 placement drive, bringing together more than 75 organisations and over 500 participants. Students from tourism, lifelong learning, social sciences and distance education programmes interacted with recruiters and industry professionals across sectors. The university said it will continue such employment-focused initiatives to strengthen industry-academia ties and widen students’ career opportunities.

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Optimized builds satellites to focus on Earth, space traffic

Optimized operates through separately registered companies, including Optimized Solutions and Bengaluru-based Optimized Electrotech.

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OpenAI’s new device will be hockey puck-sized and cost over $300

The product — essentially a smart speaker without a display — will be shaped like a doughnut that’s roughly the size of a hockey puck, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is confidential. The idea is to make the device easy to carry around the home with one hand.

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Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows

The data shows the ​hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, ​KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in a blog post about the hacking campaign published on Thursday that the hackers operate under a range of names, including Redact, Pink, Falcon, and Helix.

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Wakefit reports Rs 23 crore net profit in Q1, revenue up 17%

Founded in 2016, Wakefit initially focused on sleep-related products such as mattresses, pillows, and bed frames before expanding to a broader home portfolio including sofas, dining sets, wardrobes, study tables, and bookshelves.

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HTET Result 2026 declared at htet.eapplynow.com; scorecards available for PRT, TGT and PGT candidates

HTET Result 2026: The Board of School Education Haryana has declared the HTET Result 2026 for examinations conducted on July 4 and 5. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website using their login credentials. The result follows the review of objections submitted against the provisional answer key. Qualified candidates will undergo biometric verification from August 10 to 12. HTET covers PRT, TGT and PGT eligibility levels for teacher recruitment in Haryana.

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Impact of MDR’s return; KKR veterans to anchor new fund

Happy Thursday! Competition in the payments space may change with merchant fees on UPI potentially making a comeback. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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ICMAI releases June 2026 results; 7,885 complete Intermediate course, 4,220 clear Final course: Direct link

ICMAI June 2026 results: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has declared the June 2026 examination results for the Intermediate and Final courses under Syllabus 2022. The result analysis includes group-wise pass percentages, candidate performance and course completion figures. A total of 7,885 candidates completed the Intermediate course, while 4,220 completed the Final course. The Institute also released the provisional rank lists, with Raunak Jain topping the Intermediate examination and Mokshit Vamsi Krishna Mattupalli securing first rank in the Final examination.

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Nvidia bets on Sarvam AI; Sidbi eases fund rules for VCs

Happy Wednesday! Sarvam’s Pratyush Kumar has confirmed adding Nvidia to the AI startup’s captable. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI pays $3.2 million in US probe over hiring foreign workers

The Justice Department in a release said that OpenAI and Statsig, which makes product development software, recruited foreign workers ‌for some ⁠open ⁠positions and took various steps to discourage US workers from applying. That included requiring them to ​mail paper applications instead of submitting electronic ones, advertising jobs on the radio late at night, ​and not posting the openings on an external website, the Justice Department said.

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Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on steady demand for AI-powered data analytics

Palantir Technologies increased its annual revenue forecast significantly. Strong government and commercial demand fuels this optimistic outlook for the company. Its artificial intelligence platform attracts businesses seeking advanced technology integration. US government revenue saw substantial growth, while commercial projections also rose. This performance counters claims that enterprise AI does not scale beyond initial projects.

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Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rush

Happy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Quick commerce race cuts product launch cycles to weeks

Companies are shrinking product innovation cycles to three months or less. Quick commerce platforms now drive seventy-five percent of total digital sales. This rapid growth allows for faster testing and market entry strategies. Consumers now trigger purchases based on immediate needs and occasions. Product launches are happening within two weeks depending on market trends.

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AI, semiconductors and quantum computing will shape future of this century: Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the AI Centre of Competency powered by NVIDIA at Ramdeobaba University in Nagpur.

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MHT CET CAP Round 1 allotment 2026 released at cetcell.mahacet.org; candidates must complete seat acceptance by August 5

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the provisional CAP Round 1 allotment list for engineering and management admissions. Candidates must complete seat acceptance, fee payment and institute reporting between August 3 and August 5, 2026, according to their allotment status. Those opting for Betterment can retain their current seat while remaining eligible for subsequent rounds. The counselling process will continue through four CAP rounds before institute-level admissions begin.

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Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launch

Happy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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India's data centre capacity may reach 3-3.6 GW by 2030, hyperscalers to drive growth: Axis Capital

The report noted that publicly announced capacity targets of 6-8 GW by 2030 appear aggressive. A more realistic estimate is 3.4-3.6 GW of planned capacity by mid-2030, while actual operational capacity could be closer to 2.8 GW. This reflects challenges around execution, power availability, equipment supply and construction timelines.

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When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

Rogue AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic recently attacked online platforms. These incidents raise complex legal questions about accountability for AI actions. Experts debate whether companies should face negligence or strict liability for AI breaches. Proving foreseeability of such AI breakouts will become easier for future lawsuits. The legal landscape for AI-driven cyber incidents remains largely unwritten.

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OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

The discovery of additional rogue behaviour at OpenAI, even if limited ​in nature, could feed growing appetite for regulation coming out of the White House and elsewhere. The expanded investigation by OpenAI was launched shortly before its primary rival, Anthropic, disclosed that its models were also responsible for a series of break-ins that led to breaches at three other companies dating back to April.

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Explainer: EU gets new powers over powerful AI from Sunday

The EU has the world's most comprehensive digital rulebook covering social media, online retailers and search engines, with plans for more rules this year. In 2024, the EU adopted a sweeping AI law known as the "AI Act", but its rules have been introduced in stages.

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Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations

The tool had come under criticism for its potential for misinformation as it allowed users to ​create fake scenarios on top of ⁠real imagery ‌of monuments and landmarks. Google did not specify what types of images violated its policies. It said the images did not appear ‌in the main Google Earth experience and were watermarked as AI-generated.

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NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella: Report

Shares ‌of ⁠Ambarella, with ⁠a market capitalization of $3.25 billion, ​jumped nearly 17%, while NXP fell over ​3% following the report.

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AP EAMCET counselling 2026 phase 1 schedule revised; Registration deadline extended to August 1, seat allotment on August 9

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration deadline to August 1, giving eligible candidates more time to complete the admission process. The revised schedule sets August 9 for Round 1 seat allotment, while reporting to allotted colleges will take place from August 10 to 15.

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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinise AI spend

The ChatGPT maker lowered the cost of its smaller GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and its mid-tier Terra by 20%, while leaving the price of its biggest and ‌flagship Sol model ⁠unchanged.

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Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premium

Happy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent and new AI models with US senators

Altman met with Senators Raphael Warnock and Bernie Moreno on ​Wednesday, according to spokespeople for the senators. He is also expected ​to meet with Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the chamber's Intelligence Committee, a spokesperson ​for Warner told Reuters.

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School holidays today: State-wise update as rain closes schools in select districts

Schools across most parts of India remain open today, July 29, 2026, as Guru Purnima is observed as a restricted holiday rather than a statewide closure. However, district administrations in Nagpur, Bageshwar, Champawat, Garhwal and Visakhapatnam have suspended classes because of heavy rainfall, landslide risks or local event management. While educational institutions in major cities continue normal operations, parents and students are advised to follow official school and district notifications for any last-minute weather-related changes.

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Atomberg’s fundraise plans; Neocloud firms eye India capacity

Happy Wednesday! Atomberg Technologies is in talks to raise funding for its engineering arm ahead of a public listing. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Elon Musk teases Grok 4.6 and 4.7 as AI race heats up

Musk said Grok 4.6 will arrive around August 7 as a 1.5-trillion-parameter model with substantially upgraded supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning. This will be followed just weeks later by Grok 4.7, a larger 2.1-trillion-parameter model.

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More layoffs at Krutrim; PhonePe vs Paytm

Happy Tuesday! Ola’s AI startup Krutrim has conducted another round of layoffs, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat

​OpenAI CEO ​Sam Altman will meet ‌with ⁠Democratic ⁠Senator ​Mark Warner in ​Washington this week, ​Warner's ⁠spokesperson said, ‌in ​the ​wake ⁠of OpenAI's disclosure that ​one of ​its AI systems ‌had gone rogue ​during testing.

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Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup

The two ⁠companies announced ‌the deal ​Monday ​morning without disclosing ⁠financial terms. The funding will boost ​SSI's available computing resources, ​the companies said. The deal also gives SSI access to Nvidia's cutting-edge Vera ‌Rubin hardware.

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New AI tools let readers talk to books

With these tools, users get access to an e-book or audiobook alongside an AI chatbot. Readers can dig into a character's psychology, historical context, or a philosophical concept, no separate research required. Mid-listen, you can tap a button, ask your question, hear the answer, and then pick up the story right where you left off.

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Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data centre: WSJ

The power for the ⁠project is ‌controlled by the US government ​and ​funded separately by Japan under ⁠a recent trade deal, with US Commerce ​Secretary Howard Lutnick involved in deciding ​who will receive access to it, the report added.

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Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese artificial intelligence models are increasingly adopted by American users and businesses. These advanced systems offer competitive performance at significantly lower costs. Companies are switching to Chinese AI for routine tasks and cost reduction efforts. While US tech giants express frustration, independent developers find them appealing. China's open-source approach and state support fuel global expansion ambitions.

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UPSC ESE result 2026 released at upsc.gov.in: Direct link to download here

The UPSC has announced the Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 results, with 1,340 candidates qualifying for the Personality Test. Shortlisted candidates must complete a mandatory online application process during the upcoming 15-day window and upload required documents. The Commission has advised aspirants to keep original certificates ready for verification before the interview stage.

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Who is Pralhad Joshi, the new education minister? A look at his education, career and political journey

Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge as Union education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-time MP from Karnataka, Joshi holds a bachelor's degree from Shri Kadasiddheshwar Arts College, Hubballi. He now faces the task of steering examination reforms, strengthening the National Education Policy's implementation and rebuilding trust in India's education system.

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OpenAI's AI agent spent days hacking a company; it went unnoticed for a week

It took several more days for OpenAI to realise its agent was behind the hack, and the two companies only communicated about it for the first time on or around July 20, according to Thomas Wolf, Hugging Face's cofounder and three of the people familiar with the ‌investigation. Hugging ​Face is preparing a public timeline of the hack, Wolf said, adding that he could not speak to what happened at OpenAI.

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South Korea President Lee looking to open new era of AI in with global tech companies

President Lee delivered a keynote address ​unveiling a "San Francisco AI Declaration" that outlined South ​Korea's AI ambitions and its vision for technological cooperation with the United States. Lee separately met Nvidia CEO ​Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, before joining the South Korean government-backed summit ​in San Francisco.

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Flipkart chief rules out IPO timeline; Infosys names new CEO

Happy Friday! Flipkart group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy talked to us about IPO plans, quick commerce, and festive demand. That and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Infosys headcount falls by 532 employees in June quarter

The Bengaluru-headquartered company said it hired over 4,000 college graduates in the just-concluded quarter. Overall, it plans to recruit 20,000 college graduates this fiscal, similar to the previous year.

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CLAT PG 2027 notification released: Registration begins August 3, exam on December 6

The Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT PG 2027 schedule, with registrations set to begin on August 3 and conclude on October 31. The entrance examination for one-year LL.M. admissions and PSU legal recruitment will be held on December 6. Candidates must apply online through the official portal and regularly check for further counselling and admission updates.

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Eternal’s robust Q1; Meta faces content-blocking allegations

Eternal reported a jump in its net profit on the back of Blinkit's improving operating performance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Teen plaintiff suing Meta over mental health harms drops his claims against company days before trial

The lawsuit, ​brought by a ⁠15-year-old boy ‌known as R.K.C., ​originally ​named four defendants, ⁠Google's YouTube, Meta's Instagram, Snap Inc's ​Snapchat and ByteDance's TikTok, ​but YouTube and TikTok settled in June.

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Bira 91’s Ankur Jain steps down; Data centre safety under review

Happy Wednesday! Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the board. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup

In a ​blog post, OpenAI said it was testing the capabilities of some of its most advanced models in a controlled environment but that the agent managed to escape containment, reach the internet and break into Hugging Face to try to satisfy its testing goal. OpenAI's disclosure ​that its advanced ​models were responsible for the breach, despite having placed them in what it described ⁠as "a highly isolated environment," will likely intensify disquiet over the power and ​risk of frontier models.

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Quick commerce leverages cart clout to draw higher margins from companies

Quick commerce platforms are increasing demands for higher margins and marketing funds. Consumer goods companies face rising costs for better product visibility and keyword searches. These platforms are now adopting auction-style bidding for marketing activities. This shift pressures companies to invest more for prominent placement and sales. Reliance Retail is renegotiating terms by combining grocery stores and its quick commerce platform.

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MMU ET 2026 results released as online counselling and seat allotment process set to begin

MMU ET 2026 result: Marwar Medical University has declared the MMU ET 2026 result for candidates who appeared in the entrance examination on July 3, 2026. Scorecards are available through the official candidate portal. Online counselling, including choice filling and seat allotment, will begin in the fourth week of July. The admission schedule, registration trends, attendance figures, score benchmarks and university admission framework have also been released for candidates preparing for the next stage.

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Skyroot fuels deeptech fire; Paytm Q1 profit soars

Happy Tuesday! Skyroot Aerospace’s success may unlock fresh funding for India’s spacetech ecosystem. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Skyroot eyes a rocket a month; FIFA final drives delivery apps

Happy Monday! Skyroot is gearing up for more frequent Vikram rocket launches. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Cleartrip bets on non-air expansion for scale, targets early-2027 breakeven

Flipkart-owned Cleartrip plans to diversify its business beyond flights to achieve breakeven by scaling its hotel, train, and bus verticals. Manjari Singhal called Cleartrip India’s second-largest air-bookings player and “fourth-ish” in hotels, but provided no market-share data. She said approaching the leader would take “a couple of years”.

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How ancient Indian knowledge can shape STEM education under NEP 2020

Ancient India’s scientific and technological heritage continues to offer valuable insights for modern education. The article highlights contributions in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, metallurgy, architecture, and environmental stewardship while emphasizing the relevance of Ayurveda, yoga, and sustainable practices in addressing present-day challenges such as lifestyle diseases, mental health, and climate change. It advocates integrating India’s classical scientific traditions with STEM education under NEP 2020 to foster innovation, cultural awareness, ethical values, and sustainable development.

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UGC NET June 2026 answer key expected soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in; here's what we know so far

UGC NET June 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency is expected to release the provisional UGC NET June 2026 answer key and response sheets shortly on its official portal. Candidates will be able to download the answer key, question paper and recorded responses using their login credentials and raise objections by paying ?200 per question. The final answer key, prepared after reviewing valid challenges, will determine the results. Nearly 9.94 lakh candidates registered for the examination conducted across 87 subjects.

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NEET UG 2026: OMR row deepens as NTA flags AI-generated sheets, candidates raise fresh claims

The NEET-UG 2026 OMR controversy has intensified as the NTA warned of legal action against candidates submitting fake or AI-generated OMR sheets after finding manipulation in two cases. At the same time, fresh complaints continue to emerge, with candidates alleging mismatches between uploaded OMR sheets and their actual responses, including claims of exchanged or incomplete OMR records. While the OMR challenge window has closed, several candidates are still awaiting the NTA's response and verification.

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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal

Such a deal would help Meta diversify beyond advertising by generating ​revenue from its infrastructure and competing with neocloud firms such as CoreWeave and Nebius, ​as growing adoption of advanced AI tools boosts the need for computing capacity.

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Tata Electronics cyberattack: Mandiant recommendations implemented to prevent future breaches

On June 23 ransomware group World Leaks posted more than 200,000 files to the dark web, including details on projects related to some of the company’s global clients, which include Apple and Tesla. Three days later, it said that the company had launched a probe and had tightened internal security protocols.

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Stable policy push for ISM 2.0; Wipro misses Q1 estimates

Happy Friday! The government is leaning on policy stability, not just subsidies, to drive ISM 2.0. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Re-NEET UG 2026 result declared at neet.nta.nic.in; Aryan Gupta, Panshul Bansal top with 715 marks

The National Testing Agency has announced the NEET UG 2026 examination results today. Over 11.21 lakh candidates successfully qualified for undergraduate medical and dental courses. Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal jointly secured the highest score of 715 marks. More than 58 percent of the qualified candidates are women, with top performers aged 17 to 19. Counselling for medical admissions will commence shortly after this result declaration.

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Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion

The stock-exchange filing offers rare public evidence about the pricing and investor lineup of DeepSeek's maiden external fundraising, which the company has never announced. As a private company, DeepSeek ‌has no routine ⁠disclosure ⁠obligations.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'

Dimon, ‌speaking at ⁠Senator ⁠Dave McCormick's Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, added that access ​to advanced AI capabilities must be controlled, saying "you're giving ballistic missiles ​to individuals with Mythos."

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MDR on UPI on the cards; Emergent enters unicorn club

The government is mulling restoring MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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After SpaceX and China, Agnikul to attempt rocket stage recovery

Agnikul is an end-to-end space transportation company incubated at IIT Madras. It develops the Agnibaan family of configurable small-lift launch vehicles powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine.

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DHSE Kerala Plus One result 2026 likely to be released today at results.hse.kerala.gov.in: Check complete details here

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, is expected to declare the Plus One (Class 11) Result 2026 on July 15. Students can access their scorecards online using their registration number and date of birth. Candidates must secure at least 35 per cent marks to qualify for promotion, while unsuccessful students can appear for the SAY/Improvement examinations.

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E2W startup E3 Electric.Ai raises Rs 100 crore in equity, debt

The funding comprises Rs 75 crore in equity and Rs 25 crore in debt, and more than 80% of the capital has already been disbursed, founder and chief executive P Sanjeev told ET. The company plans to use the proceeds for product engineering and commercialisation of its first scooter.

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Elevation’s new India fund; InsuranceDekho charts D-Street path

Happy Tuesday! Elevation Capital is looking to back early-stage AI startups in India from its newest fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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NEET UG 2026 recorded responses released at neet.nta.nic.in; NTA opens OMR challenge window after answer key process closes

The National Testing Agency has released the scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded responses for NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. Applicants can review their records and raise online objections against recorded responses until 11.00 am on July 15, 2026, by paying a processing fee of Rs 200 per challenge. NTA has clarified that the answer key challenge process has already ended, and no further objections against the answer key will be accepted.

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Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in India

This shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened an office in Bengaluru earlier this year and roped in former Microsoft MD Irina Ghose to head operations.

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Ather Energy board to consider fundraising proposal on July 15

The company said the capital could be raised through permissible modes, including a preferential issue or any other method allowed under applicable laws.

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TCS CEO on Q1 performance; B Capital on India’s IPO market

Happy Monday! TCS top deck told us that the coming quarters will see macroeconomic pressures ease and AI deals swell. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity

The tech firm's data center chip, code-named "Iris," is part of a four-generation project for Meta Training and Inference Accelerators (MTIA) that it will design in-house. The plan is to use custom-built silicon to improve the AI that powers its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms.

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Delhi EWS admission 2026: Nearly 9,000 students selected in second computerised draw for private schools

The Delhi Directorate of Education has selected 8,976 students in the second computerised draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN admissions to entry-level classes in private unaided schools for the 2026-27 academic session. The digital lottery aims to ensure transparent seat allocation, while applicants must meet prescribed age criteria and submit required documents, including disability certificates for CWSN admissions.

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Indian Army Agniveer result 2026 released at joinindianarmy.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer CEE Result 2026, publishing ARO-wise and zone-wise merit lists on its official recruitment portal. Candidates shortlisted in the written examination will now advance to the Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test, document verification and medical examination. Aspirants are advised to download the merit list and verify all details carefully.

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AIBE 21 result 2026 likely to be released soon at allindiabarexamination.com: Check steps to download scorecards here

The Bar Council of India is expected to declare the AIBE XXI Result 2026 soon on the official website. Candidates will be able to check and download their scorecards using their roll number and date of birth. With the final answer key already released, aspirants should regularly monitor the official portal for the latest result announcements and further updates.

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WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt notice

Telegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them to immediately halt the rollout of the username feature. These platforms currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification.

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Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility

King ​Yuan Electronics said the investment is intended to support ​operational growth ⁠and strengthen ‌its position in ​the ​global supply chain.

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Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust

A Nobel ‌laureate in ⁠economic ⁠sciences, Bernanke led the Fed from 2006 to 2014, ​steering the central bank through the 2008 financial crisis.

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OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave

"Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness I've lived with for seven years. During that time, it became clear that the road to recovery ‌would be much ⁠longer and ⁠more complex than I had anticipated - and that I needed to focus on it fully," Simo said in a post ​on X.

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US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., said she ​had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets minimum standards of fairness and reasonableness, or instead "makes a mockery of judicial power," and questioned whether the Trump administration let the world's richest person off too easily.

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ComedK bars 36 UGET candidates from counselling over suspected exam malpractice

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has barred 36 candidates from participating in UGET 2026 counselling after detecting suspected malpractice at three exam centres in Jamshedpur. A forensic audit, CCTV analysis and academic review revealed anomalies, including unusual answering patterns and alleged invigilator assistance. Four of the candidates are among the Top 10 rank holders. They have been asked to appear before COMEDK by July 10 before any final action, including debarment and police complaints.

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CarDekho joins IPO queue; Tech’s quiet job cuts

Happy Thursday! CarDekho is finally hitting the accelerator on its long-planned IPO. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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UDISE+ 2025-26 report records sharp fall in school dropout rates as teacher strength surpasses 1.02 crore nationwide

The UDISE+ 2025-26 report by the Ministry of Education recorded a sharp decline in school dropout rates, with preparatory-level dropouts falling to 1.8% and secondary-level dropouts to 7%. Student retention improved at middle and secondary stages, while showing a marginal decline at foundational and preparatory levels. Secondary gross enrolment ratio rose to 71.7%, and the number of school teachers crossed 1.02 crore for the first time, reflecting sustained progress in India’s education system.

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Google Cloud’s big India AI bet; Swiggy crosses key ownership threshold

Google Cloud is supercharging its India bet with a local AI play and a potential manufacturing push. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout

The company said Muse Image, which is integrated ‌into its ⁠Meta ⁠AI chatbot, can interpret complex prompts, use photos as inputs ​and let users edit generated images directly through sketches or ​annotations.

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Australia's WiseTech cofounder Richard White steps down as executive chair

Murphy, ‌who joined ⁠the logistics ⁠software provider's board at the start of the year, was named lead independent director in May ​before taking on her new role.

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Inside Telegram’s leak economy; Flipkart employees’ latest windfall

Non-consensual image rings are turning small UPI transfers into tickets to abusive, closed Telegram groups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Info Edge to acquire edtech platform Coding Ninjas

Following its board meeting held on Monday, the company said it will acquire the entire remaining shareholding of Sunrise Mentors, which operates the edtech platform Coding Ninjas, from its founders.

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Re-NEET 2026 result expected soon; check MBBS cutoffs, qualifying marks, good scores and OMR sheet steps

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the Re-NEET 2026 OMR response sheets, final answer key and result soon on the official website. Candidates can download the OMR sheets using their login credentials and verify recorded responses. The result will be prepared based on the final answer key after objections are reviewed. The scorecard will include key candidate details, ranks and qualifying status, while expected qualifying marks and admission cutoffs indicate likely trends for counselling.

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South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects

"In this ⁠situation, it ⁠appears the outcome will be decided by who moves faster and who ​secures the lead first," Lee told a government meeting. "Only speed matters."

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Navi eyes Rs 3,000-crore IPO; inside IT CEOs’ pay

Sachin Bansal’s Navi is preparing to return to the public markets by the March quarter of FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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NIELIT O Level July 2026 admit card out at student.nielit.gov.in; candidates can download theory and practical hall tickets here

The NIELIT O Level admit card for the July 2026 examination cycle has been released on the official student portal. Candidates can download their theory and practical hall tickets using their application or registration details and date of birth. The theory examination will begin on July 11, 2026, followed by practical examinations from August 08, 2026. The admit card includes examination shift, batch allocation and test centre details, while candidates must also follow the prescribed exam-day guidelines.

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Telegram gets 15-day notice from I&B Ministry to curb pirated films and copyrighted content

The government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding it bolster systems to combat pirated films and copyrighted content. The platform has 15 days to report on measures taken to detect, remove, and prevent such infringements. This move, aimed at protecting India's creator economy, follows previous actions against over 3,000 pirating channels and concerns over exam paper leaks.

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Telangana approves 5,000 police vacancies, TSLPRB to begin direct recruitment process across key police cadres

As per media reports, the Telangana government has approved the direct recruitment of 5,000 police personnel across multiple cadres. The recruitment will be conducted by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board after receiving cadre-wise vacancy details, roster points and eligibility criteria from the home department and the Director General of Police. The approved vacancies include sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, civil and Armed Reserve constables, besides driver and mechanic posts before recruitment notifications are issued.

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Our focus is data centres because they are big fibre guzzlers: Corning's Sudhir Pillai

Corning broke ground for a new optical connectivity manufacturing facility in Pune in February this year. The plant is being built alongside the company’s existing optical fibre facility, which has been operational since 2012. The company said the new facility would focus on producing specialised optical connectivity products primarily for hyperscale and AI-driven data centres.

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WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structure

WhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger cheques

About 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, operators, Indian family offices, and high net worth individuals (HNIs). This marks a shift in Sparrow’s LP base, which was largely non-institutional in its earlier vehicles.

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VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headache

Indian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in today's Morning Dispatch.

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Orchestration layer is new battleground for Indian AI talent

​​Recruiters told ET that hiring for standalone prompt engineering roles has plateaued as companies increasingly seek engineers who can build and orchestrate agentic or autonomous AI systems, signalling one of the fastest shifts yet in the country’s AI talent market.

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