Startups
JioHotstar expands into UK, Canada and Singapore
Your Story · India
JioHotstar has over 500 million users in India The international launch of JioHotstar will connect with the South Asian diaspora and also expand its global re…
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Geopolitics
John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Apple gears up for innovation under Ternus before a new product launch event that could include foldable phones.
Tech & Startups
GoPro to be acquired for $285M, will remain a public company
TechCrunch · US
GoPro is merging with a company that builds AI infrastructure, and will continue supporting existing consumer products.
Geopolitics
Apple’s new CEO Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
South China Morning Post – World · China
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocketed t…
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (September 1, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Startups
Reliance Consumer enters ice cream market with Bombay Creamery
Your Story · India
Reliance Consumer will initially launch Bombay Creamery in Western India before taking the brand nationwide.
Geopolitics
Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unit
South China Morning Post – World · China
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchang…
Geopolitics
Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
BBC News – World · Europe
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
Startups
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy announce merger to build pan-India insurance distribution platform
Your Story · India
The combined entity will have a pan-India presence, with a premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore in FY26.
Startups
upGrad wraps up Unacademy acquisition at $200M
Your Story · India
The deal that brings together two major edtech businesses gives upGrad an entry into online test-preparation while extending its reach across a much broader le…
Geopolitics
Musk's $60B purchase of Cursor that made Sam Altman 'upset' has an 'indian connection'
Times of India – World · India
Elon Musk's SpaceX recently acquired the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. This significant deal has brought co-founder Aman Sanger and his Indian fam…
Startups
How Tim Cook turned India into Apple’s growth engine; NIIF raises Rs 19,000 Cr infra fund
Your Story · India
Close to 55 million iPhones were assembled in India in 2025, or roughly a quarter of Apple’s global production.
Geopolitics
Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
BBC News – World · Europe
Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
Startups
As Tim Cook steps down, India stands at the heart of Apple’s next chapter
Your Story · India
Tim Cook, once Steve Jobs’ operations man who made Apple’s ‘trains run on time’, turned India from a market of promise into a key centre for sales and producti…
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 31, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 31, 2026.
Startups
Online grocery venture Satvacart shuts down after 12-year run
Your Story · India
Founder Rahul Saxena said the company explored fresh funding and acquisition opportunities before deciding to wind down operations.
Geopolitics
AA could face £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim
The Guardian – World · Europe
Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell companyThe German-based financial services company Allianz i…
Startups
Services, automation, credit: Test your business creativity with Edition 247 of our weekly quiz!
Your Story · India
This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 247th quiz. Ready?
Startups
Narrate the story behind the brand: Gifts World Expo highlights shifting customer expectations
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we showcase more highlights from a leading gifting platform at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.
Startups
AssessPrep turns test scores into data schools can use; VC inflow into startups sees marginal rise
Your Story · India
AssessPrep uses AI to create, grade, and analyse tests, helping schools see where students are struggling, and not just what they scored. Venture capital fundi…
Startups
Temasek backs Singapore Airlines' investments in Air India
Your Story · India
A statement from Temasek, which is a stakeholder in Singapore Airlines, comes against the backdrop of concerns raised in certain quarters about the carrier's i…
Startups
Myntra Tech Threads 2026 brings brands together to discuss tech-led fashion, beauty and lifestyle commerce
Your Story · India
Myntra’s flagship brand conclave featured discussions on AI, personalization, creator-led commerce, and faster fulfilment, along with Myntra’s latest technolog…
Startups
Jio Platforms secures Sebi nod for $3.8B IPO, India's biggest ever
Your Story · India
The company plans to issue up to 27 crore fresh equity shares, equivalent to about 2.9% of its post-issue equity base, according to its draft prospectus. The o…
Startups
The forgotten bestseller that predicted quiet quitting
Your Story · India
Discover why a forgotten workplace bestseller feels surprisingly relevant in the age of quiet quitting, burnout, and shifting career values.
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 28, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 28, 2026.
Startups
Flipkart Minutes cashes in on last-minute shopping, sees 3X spike during Raksha Bandhan
Your Story · India
Gen Z shopper accounted for 40% of customers during the festive period. Rakhis, maang tikkas, precious earrings, gold and silver coins and bars, and pooja thaa…
Geopolitics
Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector in de-SPAC deal
South China Morning Post – World · China
Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino billionaire Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, has announced its third de-SPAC deal through a merger with a satellite…
Startups
Ola Electric launches S1Z, deliveries to begin in December
Your Story · India
Ola Electric’s S1Z electric scooter starts at Rs 79,999, while the top-end variant offers a claimed IDC range of 301 km.
Geopolitics
Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost lunchtime business
South China Morning Post – World · China
A cinema in northwestern China has gained attention on social media for its unique noon nap service, offering adjustable seats for workers to relax during thei…
Tech & Startups
Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup
TechCrunch · US
Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in hi…
Startups
Pushp Brand gets IPO nod; A91 Partners, Sixth Sense to partially divest stake
Your Story · India
The two VC firms - A91 Partners and Sixth Sense had invested in Pusph Brand in 2020 and 2023 respectively.
Startups
OYO’s parent firm Prism reports net profit of Rs 994 Cr for FY26
Your Story · India
Prism registered a 49.7% rise in revenues for FY26 with an EBITDA of Rs 2594 crore .
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 27, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Geopolitics
Gamescom 2026: What's next for the gaming industry?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne, AI, hardware costs and slowing user growth are putting pressure on the global games industry despite its current strength.
Geopolitics
Why Germany's Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Europe's biggest automaker, Volkswagen, faces Chinese competition, high costs and US tariffs. What could its restructuring mean for the German car industry?
Geopolitics
Licence to savour: Hong Kong craft brewers push for on-site beer permits
South China Morning Post – World · China
When a 100-strong South Korean tour group approached a Hong Kong craft beer manufacturer for a tour and tasting session, the operator declined their request. T…
Startups
Startups, sustainability, style: Gifts World Expo Bengaluru kicks off 6th edition
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from an industry-leading exhibition at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.
Geopolitics
How Opatra’s ‘coercive’ tactics in Hong Kong echo global ‘Dead Sea sales scams’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Allegedly aggressive sales tactics and business operations in Hong Kong’s beauty product sector closely mirror the global “Dead Sea sales scams” uncovered year…
Geopolitics
Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa
South China Morning Post – World · China
While the US and some European governments view China’s vast production of electric vehicles and green-energy tech as overcapacity, African companies see it as…
Geopolitics
Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount
The Guardian – World · Europe
Supermarket’s website and app go offline as customers save more than $100 on some 24-packsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coles …
Startups
Startup success is a Test match, not a T20 game: Accel India co-founder Subrata Mitra on why he backed Flipkart, Myntra, and others
Your Story · India
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Amit Somani speaks with Accel India co-founder Subrata Mitra to discuss the ideas behind his book Down B…
Startups
From income to long-term opportunity: The rise of expertise-led side hustles
Your Story · India
Professionals are increasingly turning their skills, networks, and experience into additional income streams, especially in areas such as financial and insuran…
Tech & Startups
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager
Wired · Global
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
AI / Deep Tech
Unlocking hidden revenue streams with market models
MIT Technology Review · Global
Each day, an airline transports tens of thousands of passengers on hundreds of flights. Often these are not straightforward point-to-point routes, with passeng…
Geopolitics
Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empire
South China Morning Post – World · China
US entrepreneur Elon Musk has long been highly respected in China. His business ideas – from electric cars to rockets, humanoid robots and brain implants – hav…
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