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WhatsApp Names New Chief, Meta Invests $900M in CRED
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
Amazon Tests Alexa+ with Hindi Support in India
Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.
Sarvam Raises $234M, Becomes India's Newest AI Unicorn
Indian IT services company HCLTech is investing $150 million in the Bengaluru startup.
India Temporarily Bans Telegram Over Exam Fraud Concerns
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
Microsoft Partners with Alt Carbon for Carbon Removal in India
Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.
Starlink's India Hurdles May Impact SpaceX IPO
Problems with Starlink's India expansion could challenge SpaceX's IPO growth story.
Opendoor's Exit from India Sparks AI and Outsourcing Debate
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
AirTrunk Plans $30B AI Data Center Expansion in India
The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
Quick Commerce Startup FirstClub Valuation Doubles to $255M
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Founders Revive Criticism of Google's Ad Business Post Indian Court Ru
The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.
Human Archive: India's Gig Workers Train Global Robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training data that AI and robotics labs are racing to acquire.
SolarSquare Aims to Raise $60M in India's Hot Solar Market
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
HMD Partners with Indian AI Chatbot for New Smartphone Launch
The partnership is a potential testing ground for both companies to gauge the appetite for an India-focused chatbot.
Rapido Secures $240M Funding at $3B Valuation
Rapido has driven its growth by enabling ride-hailing for lower-cost and more flexible modes of transport such as motorbikes and auto-rickshaws.
Wispr Flow's Hinglish Voice AI Gains Traction in India
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
ChatGPT Images 2.0: A Hit in India for Creative Visuals
Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
Amazon, Meta Challenge Google Pay, PhonePe in India's UPI Market
PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.
Google Translate Adds Pronunciation Practice for English, Spanish, and
The feature is rolling out in the U.S. and India with support for English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Snabbit Secures $56M as On-Demand Home Services Boom
Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.
Truecaller's Growth Strategies Beyond India
As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.
Lachy Groom Backs India's Pronto at $200M Valuation
This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.