Launching an MVP in India in 2026: A step-by-step playbook
Learn how to launch an MVP in India in 2026, validate your startup idea, get real user feedback, stay compliant, and scale efficiently.
Nadella calls for equitable AI benefits, warns of bubble risk at Davos
Speaking at a session during the Annual Meeting, Nadella said the goal of artificial intelligence should be to improve everyone’s lives, from education outcomes to public sector efficiency.
Share your AI journey: OpenAI is spotlighting India’s breakthrough builders
YourStory, in partnership with OpenAI for Startups, has launched a nationwide campaign to discover India’s most exciting AI builders. The initiative will spotlight developers, students, and founders using OpenAI tools to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
A new class of AI machines is here, and developers need to take note
With desktop devices now handling models once reserved for data centres, developers are rethinking how they iterate, test, and scale. This shift is reshaping the first mile of AI development. Surya Kannoth For years, AI engineers have been pushing hardware far beyond what it was designed to do.
From Davos to the farm: Nadella recalls Indian farmer’s AI use
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella recalled an Indian farmer who used AI to address certain problems and how he used a simple AI-powered bot to navigate government farm subsidies in his local language.
PhonePe gets SEBI approval for IPO, to file updated prospectus soon
The proposed IPO will be an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with the company not seeking to raise any fresh capital through the listing, sources said.
Dunzo co-founder’s vibe-coding startup Emergent raises $70M from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Founded by Dunzo co-founder Mukund Jha and his twin brother Madhav Jha, Emergent provides an AI-native platform that lets anyone create production-ready web and mobile applications through natural language—without writing code.
Meta ‘turning a blind eye’ to illegal gambling ads, says UK Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission believes Meta has failed to regulate illegal online casino advertisements running across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
AI benefits must be distributed evenly to avoid it becoming a bubble: Satya Nadella
During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the goal of artificial intelligence should be to improve everyone’s lives, from education outcomes to public sector efficiency.
OpenAI sees explosive growth in users and revenue in 2025
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said in a blog post on Sunday the company’s annualized revenue has surpassed $20 billion in 2025, up from $6 billion in 2024 with growth closely tracking an expansion in computing capacity.
Meta’s threads overtakes X in daily mobile users, data shows
Meta’s Threads has surpassed Elon Musk’s X platform with over 141.5 million daily active iOS and Android global app users, compared to 125 million users for X
AI identity drift: Why chatbots sometimes wander off assistant path and act like humans
Ever wondered why AI chatbots sometimes feel almost human, showing empathy, offering advice, or even comforting users? Anthropic’s latest research has found an answer to the question.
Best phones under Rs 10,000 (Jan 2026): Samsung Galaxy M06 5G, Redmi A4 5G to Lava Storm Play 5G
Here are the best smartphones one can buy under Rs 10,000 in India at the moment.
EU to tighten cybersecurity rules, targeting Chinese tech firms
The EU will unveil plans to keep Chinese tech firms away from the European critical infrastructure. The European Commission will publish its proposal revising cybersecurity rules in a bid to clamp down on foreign companies.
Infinix Launches Note Edge With MediaTek Dimensity 7100 & 6,500mAh Battery
Infinix has officially launched the Note Edge, a new smartphone designed to offer a premium look… The post Infinix Launches Note Edge With MediaTek Dimensity 7100 & 6,500mAh Battery appeared first on Fossbytes.
Zepto selects eight startups for manufacturing innovation programme
Quick commerce major Zepto chose eight startups for its Zepto Nova programme, offering market access through its delivery network. The cohort includes eight startups in food, sustainable energy and consumer products industries.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 20, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
How a new computer training centre is taking shape in Badaun district
Rohit Yadav did not plan to become an entrepreneur early in his career. A postgraduate by qualification, he spent several years preparing
In Lucknow, a home kitchen becomes a small seasonal soda business
Razia Abbas Rizvi, a resident of Lucknow district, spent most of her adult life managing her household, with little exposure to work outside the home.
Life Begins When You Find Yourself: Carl Jung’s Timeless Insight
Carl Jung spent much of his life exploring a question that remains deeply relevant today: Who are you, really? For Jung, life did not truly begin at birth
