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Geopolitics

Class 9 pass founder hired a taxi driver who now leads procurement

Times of India – World · India

A Hyderabad founder hired a taxi driver with limited education as his first employee. He invested in the individual, believing in his potential for growth. T…

Startups

Jammu & Kashmir's startup reckoning: What the next chapter demands

Your Story · India

Jammu and Kashmir has laid the groundwork for startups. Here's what the region needs next to attract investment, scale innovation and create jobs.

Startups

Shiprocket trims IPO size; Cresa’s creative fix for sanitary pad disposal

Your Story · India

Shiprocket has reduced the size of its IPO by nearly 31% to Rs 1,617.6 crore, from Rs 2,342 crore. Meanwhile, Cresa makes hot-water-soluble sanitary pads that …

Tech & Startups

TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office

TechCrunch · US

The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content-moderation team.

Geopolitics

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

BBC News – World · Europe

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

Geopolitics

Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros

The Guardian – World · Europe

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she will not intervene in £85bn deal after securing guarantees on Channel 5The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she…

Geopolitics

Merchant charges for UPI soon? LS passes Bill allowing banks to levy fees

Times of India – World · India

This empowers the government to allow banks and other payment service providers to impose charges on transactions conducted through the unified payments interf…

Geopolitics

Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.

Geopolitics

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition

The Guardian – World · Europe

GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unionsWorkers are pushing for union recognition at the UK’…

Geopolitics

Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Jetstar’s plan to charge passengers for overhead locker space is set to test how far budget airlines in the Asia-Pacific region can go in making travellers pay…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 6, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Startups

Swiggy targets Rs 10,000 Cr adjusted EBITDA by FY31

Your Story · India

The company said by FY31, its food delivery business is expected to grow its GOV by 2.5-3.5 times and generate around Rs 5,000 crore in adjusted EBITDA, driven…

Startups

How FLiCKA built trust to become India’s fastest growing beauty brand

Your Story · India

Mohit Pardasani’s decades of retail experience, a retail‑first strategy, and a conviction in quality over marketing have powered FLiCKA’s rise to a Rs 100 cror…

Startups

Ola Electric opens sales, service network to dealer partners across India

Your Story · India

Over the coming months, the company stores will transition to focus on brand and product experience, while dealer partners will become the backbone of local sa…

Geopolitics

Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin

The New York Times – World · US

Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat.

Geopolitics

Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

BBC News – World · Europe

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

Startups

Quick commerce startup Homerun raises $12M in Series A+

Your Story · India

The round is led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from existing investors Sorin Investments, Titan Capital, Sparrow Capital and Consumer Collective…

Geopolitics

Musk, Money and Mars

The New York Times – World · US

SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?

Startups

Freshworks turns profitable in Q2; Navigating the AI shift

Your Story · India

Freshworks said its revenue rose to $237.4 million in the April–June quarter, from $204.7 million a year earlier.

Tech & Startups

Nikita Bier steps down as X’s head of product

TechCrunch · US

The serial entrepreneur is stepping down a little over a year after taking the "24/7 job" of overseeing X.

Tech & Startups

Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders

TechCrunch · US

The serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong should act as a “super partner” helping enterprises expand into Asean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and European markets, as well as build an annual…

Geopolitics

Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO and managing director

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with 2+ years' experience, specializing in foreign affairs and international politics, known for precise language and clever…

Startups

EV startup River Mobility raises $120M in Series C co-led by Elev8 Venture and Claypond Capital

Your Story · India

River Mobility will use this funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity and to introduce new models.

Startups

Google emerges as India's most attractive employer brand, followed by Tata Group, Amazon: Report

Your Story · India

The other companies that feature in the top 10 most attractive employer brands in India in REBR 2026 include Samsung India, Infosys, Reliance Industries, ITC G…

Startups

How Muthu Murugappan is building EID Parry's next growth engine with jaggery

Your Story · India

Targeting the $5.8 billion global jaggery market, EID Parry is combining traditional knowledge with technology through India's first large-scale automated jagg…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 5, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Geopolitics

Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by Am…

Startups

Freshworks beats revenue estimates, turns profitable in Q2

Your Story · India

SaaS firm Freshworks reported a net profit of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, reversing a year-ago loss, as revenue climbed 16% to $237.4 million.

Geopolitics

Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as Th…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ship crews stranded in Strait of Hormuz ‘safe and offered counselling’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Crew members aboard about 80 Hong Kong-owned ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for five months have enough supplies and access to video counselling, an in…

Startups

MapmyIndia profit rises 8.6% to Rs 49.7 Cr in June quarter

Your Story · India

The revenue from operations of MapmyIndia grew by 14.9% to Rs 139.7 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 121.6 crore in the year-ago period.

Startups

Apple India FY26 revenue grows 20% to near Rs 1 lakh Cr

Your Story · India

According to Counterpoint research, Apple's iPhone shipments for FY26 grew to 14 million units, up 24% year-on-year.

Geopolitics

Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a 71 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six …

Startups

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X; VC funding remains modest

Your Story · India

Omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has clocked a more than 3x rise in net profit and a 29% rise in revenue for the first quarter of the 2026-27 fisc…

Startups

Home décor and furnishings marketplace Vaaree raises Rs 65 Cr in Series A funding

Your Story · India

The round was led by Hero Enterprise and Cap Alpha Ventures.

Startups

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X, revenue up 29% in Q1

Your Story · India

Nykaa will acquire 51% stake in Aminu, a premium dermocosmetic skincare brand for a cash consideration of Rs 32 crore.

Geopolitics

Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson has said it ended a 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities to “max…

Geopolitics

Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 4, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Startups

Nazara Tech slips into Rs 82.5 Cr loss in Q1; Nitish Mittersain steps down as CEO

Your Story · India

Beyond these results, the Board is scheduled to meet on August 6, 2026 to consider raising additional funds through the issuance of equity shares or other secu…

Startups

Bringing India’s forgotten games back to life; MobiKwik posts Rs 7.6 Cr net profit

Your Story · India

Vinita’s unending fascination for traditional Indian games is the fuel that keeps Kreeda going. The Chennai-based organisation is dedicated to researching, doc…

Startups

MakeMyTrip’s Q1 beats travel headwinds

Your Story · India

MakeMyTrip reported strong Q1 FY27 growth despite macroeconomic disruptions, driven by diversified travel demand, robust gains across business segments and exp…

Geopolitics

WestJet Strike Ends After Canadian Airline Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants

The New York Times – World · US

A tentative deal was reached early Monday morning after 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job a day earlier, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of fligh…

Startups

EV maker Ather Energy Q1 losses narrow by 71% to Rs 51 Cr

Your Story · India

Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.5% YoY.

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