Karnataka govt to back deeptech startups with special grants
The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 saw the unveiling of several initiatives by the Karnataka government to expand the scope as well as growth of the technology industry.
Zepto partners with Orange Health to pilot in-app diagnostics in select cities
Zepto Diagnostics is powered by Orange Health and offers 60-minute sample collection and reports within six hours. The service is in beta and currently limited to Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Easebuzz gets RBI’s final nod to run online, offline and cross-border payments
The authorisations place Easebuzz in a small cohort of payment-centric fintech companies, including Pine Labs, PayU and Concerto, that have cleared all three regulatory gates.
Gaon Connection turns profitable in FY25, reports sharp revenue growth
For the year ending March 31, 2025, the company recorded revenue of Rs 5.33 crore — up from Rs 1.19 crore the previous year — and reported a net margin of nearly 20%. The company had posted a loss of Rs 1.01 crore in FY 2023–24.
Looking forward to three PSLV launches next year: Top L&T executive
The consortium of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro have built the first PSLV rocket entirely on their own, marking a new chapter in India’s space journey.
‘Baby shark, doo, doo…’: How a 90-second children’s video created a $400-million brand
Pinkfong’s transformation from a small South Korean startup into a global children’s media powerhouse began with a 90-second video released in 2016. ‘Baby Shark Dance’ became the most-watched YouTube video ever, driving new franchises and now an IPO that valued the company at nearly $400 million
Gemini 3: Google unveils latest AI model, promises new age of intelligence
Alphabet’s Google has unveiled Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model yet, integrating it directly into key revenue-generating products, including Search, from day one.
Zoho brings an update to its business software suite
The Chennai headquartered company said the new version emphasises unified collaboration, security and contextual awareness across more than 50 applications.
As VC IPO exits grab headlines, Elevation’s 85x Paytm return stands out
Through a vehicle called SAIF III Mauritius Company Limited, the VC firm sold shares of Paytm worth Rs 1092 crore in a bulk deal on Tuesday. Those shares were originally acquired for just Rs 12.88 crore at Rs 15.4 apiece.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (November 19, 2025)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Young Minds Fellowship announces cohort to nurture early-stage student entrepreneurs
The six-month fellowship provides Rs 1,00,000 in financial support and is structured as a community-driven programme built by founders to support younger entrepreneurs.
Logistics intelligence startup Pidge raises Rs 120 Cr growth capital led by LVEC
The company claims to have achieved 10x year-on-year growth and currently operating at a Rs 250 crore annualized run rate. Pidge’s valuation has grown over 5x since its previous fundraise, the company states.
Hybrid 3.0: Why workplaces need more than just flexibility
In Hybrid 3.0 model, office time is no longer measured by hours logged but by purpose-driven engagement. Old ways of conducting meetings and workshops are reimagined to help employees be more creative.
Synthio Labs raises $5M in seed funding round led by Elevation Capital
The seed round strengthens Synthio’s endeavour to modernise how drug-makers communicate with doctors and patients, replacing manual engagement with real-time, compliant voice AI.
Google Pixel 10 Long-term Review: Some welcome additions but could have been even better
Though Google has made some questionable choices in the camera department, there’s a lot to like about the Pixel 10.
What caused the Cloudflare outage that disrupted half of the world’s internet?
Several of the world’s biggest online platforms, including X, Spotify, and ChatGPT, that rely on Cloudflare for security and traffic management, were hit by a major outage, sending large parts of the internet into chaos. The internet infrastructure giant’s CTO, Dane Knecht, said the disruption was caused by a ‘latent bug’
How to Find Stored Passwords on Windows 10/11 Easily
Key TakeawaysTo find stored passwords on Windows 10 or 11, users can use built-in tools, such as Credential Manager and network settings, which help retrieve Wi-Fi, application, and web passwords safely. These passwords are stored securely and encrypted by Windows to prevent unauthorized access.Users can view stored Wi-Fi passwords through Windows Settings by navigating through […]
India’s second digital revolution: From access to intelligence
At TechSparks 2025, leaders from Nothing, Indus Appstore, Zoho, and Pocket FM unpacked how AI is turning India’s billion-user digital ecosystem into a global benchmark for intelligent, human-first experiences.
From data chaos to GenAI confidence: Inside NetApp’s Vision for smarter hybrid cloud startups
At TechSparks 2025, NetApp’s Vasanthi Ramesh broke down how unified storage, metadata intelligence, and composable architectures can help startups turn data challenges into GenAI opportunities.
Why developers are the architects of trust in India’s AI revolution
As Indian consumers embrace AI with unprecedented confidence, Okta is equipping developers with the tools to embed robust identity controls from day one and safeguard that trust.
