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Uttar Pradesh to Develop India’s Largest Robotics & AI Manufacturing Hub in Noida

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Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Government is preparing a major push into artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum computing, semiconductor design, and other frontier technologies with plans to establish India’s largest integrated robotics and advanced manufacturing hub in Noida. The ambitious initiative forms part of the state’s broader strategy to position Uttar Pradesh as a national leader … Read more

The Home That Couldn’t Hold: Why Medial, India’s “LinkedIn for Startups,” Just Shut Its Doors

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Medial Founder

A Bengaluru platform that once claimed half a million users across 30 countries — and a Shark Tank India feature to its name — has gone dark, raising fresh questions about how sustainable niche professional networks really are. Medial founder and CEO Niket Raj Dwivedi confirmed in a LinkedIn post that read part farewell, part … Read more

Karnataka to Launch India’s First Government-Led AI University and AI Hub

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Karnataka

Bengaluru: Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University along with a dedicated AI Hub, reinforcing the state’s ambition to become a global centre for artificial intelligence, innovation, and advanced technology. The announcement was made by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar while inaugurating Google I/O Connect India 2026 at the Bangalore … Read more

Asia’s Startup Funding Roundup: 10 Deals, $92.9 Million, and an AI Funding Wave (July 5-10, 2026)

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Asia weekly Funding

A breakdown of the top 10 Asian startup funding deals for July 5-10, 2026 — from Velocity’s $27M AI seed round to Onpoint’s $600K pre-seed — with sector trends, total capital raised, and what the week’s data reveals. The Week in Numbers Ten startups across Asia and adjacent markets closed funding rounds between July 5 … Read more

Singapore AI Startup Samepage Raises $4.85 Million to Expand Product Intelligence Platform

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Samepage

Singapore-based AI startup Samepage has raised US$4.85 million in a funding round led by Craft Ventures, Freestyle VC, and Glasswing Ventures, as the company looks to accelerate the development of its AI-powered product management platform and expand adoption of its flagship solution, Samepage Signals. The round also attracted several prominent angel investors, including Justin Kan, … Read more

Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh Steps Down After Nearly 11 Years; Reportedly Set to Join OpenAI India

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Prabhjeet Singh

Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down after nearly 11 years with the global ride-hailing company, marking the end of a leadership tenure that oversaw the company’s expansion across mobility, multimodal transportation, and digital public infrastructure initiatives in the region. The development was confirmed by an Uber spokesperson, who acknowledged Singh’s … Read more

Amazon to Invest $48 Billion in India by 2030, Expands AI Infrastructure and Quick Commerce Ambitions

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AMAZON with PM Modi

New Delhi: Amazon has announced plans to invest $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. The investment follows a meeting between Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the company’s expanding focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud … Read more

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Meets Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Invites Fresh Investment in Data Centres and Healthcare

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Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in a high-profile meeting that underscored the state’s ambition to remain India’s leading destination for technology and cloud infrastructure investment. The meeting, held during Jassy’s first visit to India since taking over as Amazon’s chief executive from founder … Read more

BigBasket Appoints Former Amazon Executive Amit Nanda as CEO

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Former Amazon executive is new Bigbasket CEO

Tata Group-owned quick commerce and online grocery platform BigBasket has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive Amit Nanda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant leadership transition as the company intensifies its focus on growth, innovation, and competition in India’s fast-evolving quick commerce sector. Nanda succeeds Hari Menon, one of BigBasket’s … Read more

Kioxia Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Driven Chip Demand Reshapes Corporate Rankings

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Kioxia

Japan’s corporate hierarchy is undergoing a dramatic shift as Kioxia Holdings, one of the world’s leading memory chip manufacturers, has overtaken Toyota Motor Corporation to become the country’s most valuable company by market capitalization. The milestone underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on global financial markets, with semiconductor companies increasingly emerging as the biggest … Read more

Beyond the Selfie: How This AI Wearable Camera Wants to Become Your Digital Memory

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ENN - Interviews

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, but one startup believes AI can do more than answer questions or generate content—it can help people preserve and relive their life experiences. At BEYOND Expo 2026, Entrepreneur News Network (ENN) met with Declan, who showcased an innovative AI-powered wearable camera designed to automatically capture … Read more

Accel Raises $650 Million Early-Stage Fund to Back Disruptive Businesses in India

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Accel

On January 6, 2025, venture capital firm Accel announced the successful closure of its eighth early-stage fund in India, raising an impressive $650 million (approximately Rs 5,500 crore). This new fund will be directed towards investing in innovative and category-defining businesses, with a focus on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer products, fintech, and … Read more

India: The World’s 3rd Largest Startup Hub Revolutionizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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India has firmly established itself as one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems globally, ranking as the 3rd largest startup hub. With over 100 unicorns and a robust ecosystem of 73,000 startups with women directors, India is setting a benchmark in innovation, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship. These startups, representing nearly half of the 1,57,066 startups recognized … Read more