Veranda posts strong first half as strategic reshuffle, one-offs lift profits
Veranda Learning reported 20% revenue growth and 185% profit surge in Q2 FY26, driven by higher enrolments, cost control and major restructuring moves.
GST relief expected to fuel India’s car upgrade wave, EV optimism, says study
While GST reductions on cars fuelled a rebound in sales in the festive season, around 80 per cent of buyers surveyed used the tax relief to switch to a higher model, better brand, or premium add-ons, rather than saving the difference.
Amazon announces 14,000 fresh jobs cuts
Amazon said leaders were communicating directly with affected teams and individuals, and that the changes form part of a broader effort to simplify organisational layers and refocus resources.
‘Largest downsizing in history’: Why is Amazon set to lay off 30,000 people?
Amazon is reportedly gearing up to lay off around 30,000 employees across almost all departments, from human resources to operations and AWS. The move, starting Tuesday, will reportedly slash nearly 10 per cent of the tech giant’s white-collar workforce. Amazon is yet to respond to the matter
Are your Gmail passwords secure?
A massive global data breach has reportedly exposed 183 million passwords from Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and other major email providers, with cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt warning users to reset their credentials immediately.
Indian users to get one year free access to ‘ChatGPT Go’ from November 4
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that the Indian users can freely access ‘ChatGPT Go’ for one year. The company sees India as the second-largest market for ChatGPT after America.
Will Elon Musk leave Tesla if trillion dollar pay plan is rejected?
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm has warned that Elon Musk could walk away from the company if shareholders vote against his proposed $1 trillion performance-based pay package, calling the plan vital to retaining his leadership, according to a report
Elon Musk-owned X’s India arm sees profit fall in FY25 as costs bite
X’s India arm’s operating revenue remained steady in FY25, but rising staff expenses and modest segment shifts led to lower profitability despite lower depreciation and taxes.
Confused by Waze Icons? Here’s What Every Symbol on the Map Means
If you’ve started using Waze maps to find your way around, you might have noticed a… The post Confused by Waze Icons? Here’s What Every Symbol on the Map Means appeared first on Fossbytes.
ColorOS 16 Deepens Integration with Google For Find X9 Series
OPPO’s latest Find X9 series is just around the corner. The phone is set not only… The post ColorOS 16 Deepens Integration with Google For Find X9 Series appeared first on Fossbytes.
Investors welcome Madras HC’s classification of cryptocurrency as property
The landmark judgment from the Madras High Court was welcomed by the Indian crypto community for providing a framework to seek legal recourse in cases of fraud, misuse, or exchange failures.
Dream11 expands to 11 countries globally
The move comes a few months after Dream11 pivoted to a free-to-play model and doubled down on alternative revenue streams, following the real-money gaming ban in India.
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund closes maiden fund at Rs 100 Cr
The fund, which managed to raise the target corpus in under a year, will not look to initiate a green shoe option of Rs 50 crore to expand investments.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 28, 2025)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Thursday, October 24, 2025.
EaseMyTrip’s Prashant Pitti leads Rs 150 Cr funding for lending fintech Optimo Capital
In addition to the equity round, Optimo raised Rs 110 crore in debt from IDFC and Axis Bank. The company plans to use the new capital to strengthen its technology and AI infrastructure.
US is building massive supercomputers to tackle problems — from nuclear energy to cancer treatments
The United States has partnered with AMD in a $1 billion initiative to build two supercomputers aimed at advancing research in energy, security, and medicine
US is building massive supercomputers to tackle problems — from nuclear energy to cancer treatments
Amid President Donald Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back to America, his administration has announced it will procure two supercomputers from AMD that it plans to use for many purposes, ranging from nuclear energy generation to cancer treatments.
Grokipedia launched: Can Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopaedia compete with Wikipedia?
Do you often refer to Wikipedia for information? Now, there’s Elon Musk’s Grokipedia too — an online encyclopaedia written by AI. The newly launched website features 885,279 articles, with the tech billionaire saying that it will keep adding to its bank. However, posts on the site are already raising eyebrows, as they display a distinct […]
Is Russia feeding ChatGPT, Gemini chatbots on Ukraine war? New research says…
A new report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) suggests that major AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, DeepSeek, and Elon Musk’s Grok are unintentionally spreading Russian state propaganda.
AI-Driven Insurance Automation Software: What You Need to Know
That was before the world of insurance began fundamentally changing alongside digital transformations and the increasing impact of artificial intelligence. This technology has a promising future and, if capitalized on accordingly, could improve efficiency and enhance customer service. An awareness of the pros and cons of AI-driven insurance automation software is crucial to those who […]
