Assam to cut tea garden incentives over land rights row
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
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Zomato, Blinkit deliver 75 lakh orders on NYE amid strike
Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve, setting a new record despite gig workers' strike calls. Founder Deepinder Goyal credits delivery partners and law enforcement. Details inside.
Gig workers skip NYE strike for higher payouts
A planned nationwide strike by delivery partners failed as platforms offered peak incentives. Workers cite lack of unity and shrinking base pay as key issues.
Zomato 2025 Report: Delhi-NCR Tops Food Delivery Orders
Zomato's 2025 data reveals Delhi-NCR as India's food delivery capital, ordering 4.22 crore more than Mumbai. Discover key trends, peak times, and campus rankings.
Kolkata Gig Workers' Strike: Limited Impact on Dec 31
A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
Delivery Strike on NYE: Mixed Response Amid Bonus Offers
App-based delivery workers staged a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, protesting low pay and lack of social security. Platforms countered with higher incentives, leading to a mixed response. Read about the impact and industry reactions.
Teen Indian-origin founder bullied over startup glitch
A 16-year-old Indian-origin startup founder in Canada faced threats from a customer over a 30-second technical issue. Om Patel's story highlights the challenges young entrepreneurs face. Read more about the incident and community support.
PLI Auto Scheme Gives ₹2,000 Crore to Automakers in FY26
India's PLI scheme for auto sector disburses ₹2,000 crore in FY26, boosting investments in electric vehicles and local manufacturing. Nine companies, including Tata Motors and Ola Electric, received incentives.
Food Delivery Giants Boost Pay as Gig Workers Plan Strike
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato hikes delivery incentives for December 31
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Meta Acquires Singapore AI Startup Manus
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
730 Indian Startups Failed in 2025: Major Shutdowns
2025 saw 730 Indian startups shut down, including big names like Dunzo and BluSmart. Explore the reasons behind the failures and what it means for the ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Google duo's bold AI pivot creates $100M startup
Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe shut their profitable startup to bet on AI. Their new company, Anything, is now valued at $100 million. Discover their incredible journey.
Patriots' Diggs Close to Unlocking $1 Million Contract Bonus
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is just 4 catches & 131 yards away from earning a $1 million incentive. Discover how the team's roster shuffle aids his bonus hunt.
Indian-origin CEO claims $3M extortion; Bengal leads in foreign tourists
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
Auto PLI Funds May Double to ₹5,500 Cr in FY27
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Quintrans raises $750K pre-seed funding from Capital-A
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
UAE Boosts Tourism Investment with New Incentives
The UAE announces a significant investment push in its tourism sector, introducing competitive incentives to attract global investors and boost visitor numbers. Discover the key strategies.
Semiconductor Startup Chooses Coastal Karnataka for R&D Hub
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Chandigarh Startup Policy Guidelines Get Nod
Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
MUIT Inaugurates Startup Incubation Centre in Noida
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
India's startup funding falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Offers 40-50% Subsidies to Farmers for Horticulture
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
Bride Codes at Wedding: Viral Post Sparks Startup Debate
A photo of a bride fixing a critical bug minutes after her ceremony went viral, dividing the internet. Explore the intense debate on startup dedication vs. personal boundaries it ignited.
MoEngage raises $280M in Series F for AI push
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
Punjab's EV Push: 125% Incentives in New Industrial Policy
Punjab's upcoming industrial policy, launching in January, offers supercharged incentives for electric vehicle makers, including a 125% boost over other sectors, to attract investments and jobs.
DACBY's Post-Shark Tank Turnaround to Profitability
Rejected on Shark Tank India, DACBY rebuilt its business model, achieved profitability, and scaled to over 1 lakh customers. Discover their remarkable turnaround story.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, data shows
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Right4Paws raises Rs 14 Cr Series A for pet food expansion
Chennai-based pet food startup Right4Paws closes Rs 14 crore Series A funding from HNIs. Funds to fuel manufacturing, new products, and pan-India distribution in the Rs 5,000 crore market. Read more.
Stalin Awards ₹1.90 Cr to Tamil Nadu's World Cup Winners
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin honoured state athletes who won at the Carrom World Cup and SDAT Squash World Cup, announcing incentives totalling ₹1.90 crore. Read more.
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