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.
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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.
Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Seeks Major Restructure
U.S. telecom leader Verizon Communications plans to eliminate roughly 15,000 jobs—around 15 % of its U.S. workforce—in its largest‐ever layoff under new CEO Dan Schulman, signalling a sweeping cost‐cutting transformation.
Over 280,000 older households in UK eligible for Pension Credit aren’t claiming
New data reveals hundreds of thousands of pensioner households in Great Britain remain unclaimed for Pension Credit — worth thousands annually and unlocking extra winter‑heating help.
U.S. Mints Its Last Penny: End of an Era for the One-Cent Coin
After more than 230 years, the U.S. Mint has produced its final one-cent coin. Retailers and banks adapt as pennies remain legal tender but new ones are gone.
Michael Burry, 2008 Housing Crash Predictor, Deregisters Scion Asset Management
Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has deregistered his hedge fund Scion Asset Management and hinted at a new venture launching November 25.
Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat Join Tata Trusts Amid Governance Changes
Tata Trusts appoints Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat; Venu Srinivasan’s term revised, reflecting generational leadership and governance changes.
Groww IPO Day 2: Stock Price Surges Over 50%
Groww’s share price jumps 50% from IPO issue price on Day 2, boosting its market cap near ₹90,000 crore as investor demand remains high.
Morgan Stanley Says It’s Time to Take Profits on Bitcoin as “Fall Season” Begins
Morgan Stanley advises Bitcoin investors to take profits as the crypto enters its "fall season," signaling a potential cooling period after the recent rally.
Nvidia denies $1 billion data-centre investment in Nuevo León
Nvidia has denied plans to invest $1 billion in a proposed AI data centre in Nuevo León, contradicting the Mexican governor’s earlier announcement.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nuevo León for green AI data center
Global chipmaker Nvidia will partner with local operators to build a $1 billion green data centre in Nuevo León, Mexico — a strategic move to expand AI infrastructure in Latin America.