Google brings Gemini mobile app to India with nine Indian language support
Google has released its dedicated AI mobile app Gemini in India — over four months after its debut in the U.S. — with support for nine Indian languages, including Hindi.…
Can quick commerce leapfrog e-commerce in India?
Even as quick commerce startups are retreating, consolidating or shutting down in many parts of the world, the model is showing encouraging signs in India. Consumers in urban cities are…
India’s Oyo, once valued at $10B, finalizes new funding at $2.5B valuation
Oyo, the Indian budget-hotel chain startup, is finalizing a fresh fundraise of about $100 million to $125 million that slashes its valuation to $2.5 billion, two people familiar with the…
India defends 119 in low-scoring thriller to beat Pakistan at T20 World Cup
WESTBURY, N.Y. — India successfully defended only 119 to beat rival Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring cricket thriller on Sunday and stay perfect at the Twenty20 World Cup.…
Meta rolls out Meta Verified for WhatsApp Business users in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia
Meta on Thursday said it is rolling out its Meta Verified program for WhatsApp Business users in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia, and eventually to more countries. Subscription plans for…
Google’s updated AI-powered NotebookLM expands to India, UK and over 200 other countries
Google on Thursday said it is rolling out NotebookLM, its AI-powered note-taking assistant, to over 200 new countries, nearly six months after opening its access in the U.S. The platform,…
Amazon buys Indian video streaming service MX Player
Amazon has agreed to acquire Indian video streaming service MX Player from the local media powerhouse Times Internet, the latest step by the e-commerce giant to make its services and…
India, Australia open with dominant wins at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup
WESTBURY, New York — Jasprit Bumrah and India’s pace attack did most of the damage before Rohit Sharma scored a 37-ball half-century to steer the team to an eight-wicket win…
India’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays
After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered…
Avendus, India’s top venture advisor, confirms it’s looking to raise a $350 million fund
Avendus, the top investment bank for venture deals in India, confirmed on Wednesday it is looking to raise up to $350 million for its new private equity fund. The new…