Bollywood’s Dhurandhar Banned in Gulf Countries, Casting Shadow on Overseas Run
Dhurandhar's international momentum has stalled in the Middle East. The ban raises questions about political narratives and overseas censorship.
India
Funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory shifts, and major business developments from across the Indian startup and technology landscape.
Unacademy’s valuation sinks below $500 million, explores possible acquisition
Unacademy’s valuation has dropped sharply from its pandemic-era peak, with the edtech player now exploring acquisition options as demand shifts back to offline learning and competition intensifies.
Shradha Sharma Launches Citizen-Led Initiative to Combat Delhi’s Air Crisis
YourStory founder Shradha Sharma has issued a powerful public call to action on Delhi’s air pollution crisis, revealing her personal struggles, receiving 600+ citizen responses, and now preparing to host an online brainstorming meet this Friday.
“My son’s middle name is Sekhar”: Elon Musk tells Nikhil Kamath about partner Shivon’s Indian roots
In a wide-ranging chat on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Elon Musk revealed for the first time that his partner Shivon Zilis, mother of several of his children, has Indian ancestry and that one of their sons carries the middle name “Sekhar.”
Byju Raveendran to Appeal Delaware Court’s $1.07 Billion Default Judgment
Byju Raveendran will appeal a Delaware court’s default judgment holding him personally liable for over $1.07B, arguing the ruling was rushed and denied him a defence. The founders say lenders misled the court and plan federal racketeering and obstruction claims.
Rajasthan’s Tractor Junction Raises $22 Million to Boost Rural Mobility and Fintech Arm
Tractor Junction has raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Astanor, with plans to expand its rural vehicle marketplace, strengthen OEM partnerships, and rapidly scale FINJ, its fintech arm that has already disbursed over ₹1,500 crore in loans.
S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Time Travel, Ramayana and the New Face of Indian Blockbusters
S.S. Rajamouli unveiled Varanasi in Hyderabad: a globe-trotting, time-travel adventure steeped in Hindu mythology and inspired by the Ramayana. Starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, the film’s lavish first look and leaked teaser have already sparked global debate.
Indian Firms’ Membership in Abu Dhabi Chamber Soars 38.4%
Registrations of Indian companies with the Abu Dhabi Chamber have surged at a 38.4% CAGR since 2019, reaching 17,457 active members by September 2025 — underscoring Abu Dhabi’s rising appeal as a business hub.
Reliance partners with Ajith Kumar Racing – Names Campa Energy as the official energy partner
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has struck a deal with Ajith Kumar Racing, naming its flagship drink Campa Energy as the team's official energy partner. The tie-up underscores RCPL’s youth-first strategy and support for Indian talent racing on a global stage.
Mumbai-based Nia.one raises $2.4 million seed funding to expand gig worker network
Nia.one raises USD 2.4M from Elevar Equity to expand gig worker network, launch Niadel hubs, and boost worker wellbeing across India.
Finance Ministry Launches Startup Loan Platform on JanSamarth Portal for Easier PSB Credit Access
The Finance Ministry unveils a digital Startup Common Application platform on JanSamarth, enabling streamlined access to loans across all public sector banks.
Hyderabad Angels Fund Launches SEBI Category 1 Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
The Hyderabad Angels Fund has introduced a SEBI-Category I Alternate Investment Fund targeting pre-Series A and Series B startups, signalling deeper regional investor engagement in India’s tech scale-up ecosystem.