Crypto platforms face geo-tracking and bank verification under updated AML norms
Exchanges will now have to capture users’ location details and bank verification at sign-up, while privacy coins and mixers are effectively barred under the new rules.
Bluecopa bags $7.5M Series A funding to expand AI-driven finance software
Founded in 2021, Bluecopa builds software designed to automate and run core enterprise finance processes such as close, reporting, receivables, and payables.
5 Books to help you reset your life after a difficult year
These powerful books help you reset your life after a difficult year, offering clarity, emotional healing, and a fresh perspective to move forward.
Dharana Capital raises $250M for second India-focused growth fund
The VC firm, which has invested in companies inlcuding LAT Aerospace and Petpooja, is looking to invest in tech and consumer businesses in the country.
Proptech startup Flent raises Rs 21 Cr to expand premium housing rental platform
Flent plans to use the capital to scale its team, expand its footprint beyond Bengaluru, and develop tools across the rental lifecycle, including tenant matching and vacancy management.
Zepto says delivery boy who died in accident in Hyderabad not associated with the company
CCTV footage that went viral on social media captured a fatal accident in Hyderabad on January 5, triggering demand for action against fast delivery by quick commerce firms.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 12, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Monday, January 8, 2026.
Startup Meetup Bangalore 2026: Where Big Ideas Meet Big Capital
Startup Meetup Bangalore 2026 by IIT Madras E-Cell gathers founders, investors, and incubators for a focused morning of startup innovation.
Assam Startup’s Xampark Connects Local Founders with Top Investors in Guwahati
Assam Startup hosted Startup Xampark, an Investor Connect programme in Guwahati, bringing 10 curated startups face to face with national investors
IndiQube deepens expansion, enters Bhubaneswar
This is IndiQube’s 17th city and the second city in East India after Kolkata. The new centre will span over 45,000 sq ft and will be located in Patia, Infocity.
Redmi Note 15 Review: The everyday phone for everyone!
Redmi Note 15 Review Verdict: The Redmi Note 15 packs better specs than the Note 14, especially the camera, but at a higher price. Does it still do enough to be Note-worthy?
I Tested Every Trick to Hide YouTube Shorts. These 6 Are the Best
Tested multiple ways to hide YouTube Shorts on app and web. Here are the 6 most effective methods, their limits, and what actually works right now.
Sexually implicit images by Grok: X admits ‘mistake’, says will abide by Indian laws
X admitted lapses over sexually explicit content by Grok AI after an IT Ministry warning, blocked 3,500 posts and deleted 600 accounts. The Elon Musk led-platform assured compliance with Indian laws and promised stricter safeguards against misuse of AI tools.
NASA pulls plug on Mars rock return mission as costs skyrocket
NASA’s ultimate mission to discover if life exists on Mars has been effectively cancelled. A new US spending bill released this week backs the White House’s move to end the costly programme, which has been on life support for months.
Reliance denies report of pausing battery cell plans, says manufacturing strategy unchanged
India’s Reliance Industries said on Monday that its plans for battery storage manufacturing remain unchanged, following a Bloomberg News report that said the conglomerate had paused plans to make lithiumion battery cells in India after failing to secure Chinese technology.
Google unveils Gemini AI suite to transform online retain experience
Google launched a retail-focused Gemini AI suite enabling users to shop and access customer service within its app, partnering with brands like Walmart and Papa John’s to personalise searches.
Planning in ‘moon time’ may save moon missions: China unveils first lunar timekeeping software
For the first time, scientists have introduced a new software capable of telling time on the Moon, a breakthrough designed to precisely synchronise lunar events with those on Earth.
Why are Google founders saying bye to California, where they made their fortune?
As California weighs a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have begun scaling back their presence in the state. Dozens of their business entities have moved or become inactive, and major investments have shifted elsewhere. Some reports say they may even leave the state
Nothing to open its first global flagship store in India
Nothing has confirmed that its very first global flagship store will debut in India. While the details are still under wraps, the rumour has it that the store will go live in the next few months.
Apple’s most awaited AI-powered Siri may finally debut by April this year
Apple may finally launch its AI-powered conversational Siri this year, after unveiling it in WWDC 2024. The rumour has it that the feature will be accompanied by the iOS 26.4.
