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Geopolitics

Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

The Guardian – World · Europe

Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowancesFollow our Australia news live blog f…

Geopolitics

Doom Bar maker Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall to be closed by US owner

The Guardian – World · Europe

Molson Coors says site, as well as national call centre in Wales, ‘no longer financially sustainable’The Cornish brewery that makes Doom Bar ale is to be close…

Geopolitics

HP feels pressure as company says RAM prices are nearly one-third of total PC cost

Times of India – World · India

HP Inc. is experiencing a significant surge in PC material costs, with RAM now accounting for 35% of the bill of materials, up from 15-18% last quarter. This r…

Startups

Oyo Rooms parent appoints former SEBI chairman Ajay Tyagi to board ahead of IPO

Your Story · India

Tyagi previously served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India between 2017 and 2022, a period marked by tighter disclosure norms, expanded …

Tech & Startups

Khosla’s Keith Rabois backs Comp, which wants to bolster HR teams with AI

TechCrunch · US

The HR tech startup, which currently operates in Brazil, has raised a $17.25 million Series A.

Geopolitics

Ineos said to be in talks to sell parts of business to tackle rising debt

The Guardian – World · Europe

Talks reportedly focused on assets of owner Jim Ratcliffe’s vinyls business Inovyn as group scrambles to cut costsThe chemicals empire owned by the billionaire…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 25, 2026)

Your Story · India

From how CanAssist Breast test is using AI to determine treatment for early-stage breast cancer to Zeroharm raising Rs 65 crore, YourStory brings you today’s h…

Startups

A year of contrasts: How 2025 reshaped India’s startup funding landscape

Your Story · India

A deep dive into a year marked by restrained VC funding, buoyant IPOs, and early signs of a shift in investor sentiment.

Geopolitics

A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht production

South China Morning Post – World · China

Richard Liu, founder of China’s retail giant JD.com, has launched a nautical brand to build out the country’s yacht industry, riding a wave of policy support t…

Geopolitics

Diageo slashes dividend and vows to address Guinness capacity constraints in London

The Guardian – World · Europe

Drinks maker cuts annual sale and profit forecast for second time in four months amid weak demand in US and ChinaDiageo has slashed its dividend and cut its an…

Startups

Home Essentials secures Rs 70 Cr in Pre-Series B funding led by 360 ONE Asset

Your Story · India

Home Essentials plans to use the fresh capital to expand its omnichannel retail presence and its product portfolio. It offers a catalogue of over 1,000 product…

Geopolitics

Aston Martin to cut 20% of workforce in effort to save £40m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Details emerge after struggling carmaker reports pre-tax losses of £363.9m for 2025 The luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda is to cut its workforce by 20% as …

Geopolitics

Noel Tata lists out criteria on which Chandra must deliver

Times of India – World · India

Tata Sons' board is re-evaluating Chairman Chandrasekaran's reappointment, with Noel Tata outlining performance criteria. Concerns over losses in aviation and…

Geopolitics

Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance

BBC News – World · Europe

His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

AI / Deep Tech

Recent books from the MIT community

MIT Technology Review · Global

Launching from the Lab: Building a Deep-Tech StartupBy Lita Nelsen ’64, SM ’66, SM ’79, former director of the MIT Technology Licensing Office, and Maureen Sta…

Geopolitics

Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 24, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Startups

5 productivity tools that help you save time everyday

Your Story · India

Discover five productivity tools that remove friction, automate tasks and save hours each week so you can work smarter, not longer.

Geopolitics

Chinese EV maker Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over another price war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Geely Auto – assembler of mainland China’s bestselling pure electric vehicle (EV), the Galaxy Xingyuan – said it is betting on longer-range and faster-charging…

Geopolitics

UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186mBusiness live – latest updatesA drop in internatio…

Startups

In Lalitpur district, a traditional dry cleaning shop adapts to modern demand

Your Story · India

A family dry cleaning shop in Lalitpur upgrades equipment and expands capacity, adapting traditional skills to modern demand.

Startups

D2C vs marketplace: What Indian founders should choose

Your Story · India

D2C or marketplace? Explore margins, data ownership, DPDP impact and why a hybrid strategy may be the smartest move for Indian founders in 2026.

Tech & Startups

Canva acquires startups working on animation and marketing

TechCrunch · US

With the new acquisitions, the company wants to bolster its position as a marketing solution by potentially adding video creation and more granular measurement.

Startups

Creator commerce platform Wishlink raises $17.5M in Series B funding

Your Story · India

Wishlink's Series B funding was led by Vertex Ventures with participation from existing investors. It plans to use the capital to deepen its tech stack and exp…

Startups

Amazon opens second largest office in Asia in Bengaluru

Your Story · India

The new office of Amazon will house over 7,000 employees and company has already ten corporate offices in Bengaluru alone.

Startups

Aakash names Alka Garg as CFO

Your Story · India

Aakash has named Alka Garg as chief financial officer and Kanika Kumar Nijhawan as senior vice president of marketing, marking the latest step in a series of l…

Startups

Bahraich man shifts from Rs 6,000 job to running local cyber café

Your Story · India

From a Rs 6,000 private job to running a cyber café, a Bahraich entrepreneur builds stability with CM YUVA Yojana support.

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 23, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, February 23, 2026.

Startups

InstaHelp hits 50,000 daily bookings, but the business model is still being written

Your Story · India

Less than a year after launch, Urban Company’s InstaHelp crossed 50,000 daily bookings on Sunday. But even as volumes surge and losses per order narrow, the co…

Geopolitics

Netflix boss says $83bn Warner Bros takeover will benefit industry

The Guardian – World · Europe

Comments by Ted Sarandos follow Donald Trump’s demand for company to remove Democrat from boardTrump warns Netflix of ‘consequences’ unless it pulls top Democr…

Tech & Startups

Can the creator economy stay afloat in a flood of AI slop?

TechCrunch · US

On the latest episode of Equity, we debated what’s next for the creator economy, and whether there will be any room for the next generation of creators to stan…

Geopolitics

How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

BBC News – World · Europe

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

Tech & Startups

Bill Gurley says that right now, the worst thing you can do for your career is play it safe

TechCrunch · US

"The number one thing is to get out of your head this ideal that gets passed around in the self-help world: 'go get a mentor,' and everyone runs out and cold c…

Geopolitics

Asha Sharma named new CEO of Microsoft Gaming — what Satya Nadella told staff

Times of India – World · India

Microsoft Gaming sees a leadership change as Phil Spencer retires after 12 years. Asha Sharma steps in as the new Executive Vice President and CEO, bringing ex…

Tech & Startups

The creator economy’s ad revenue problem and India’s AI ambitions

TechCrunch · US

The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines,&#160…

Geopolitics

Meet Asha Sharma: Indian-origin executive named CEO of Microsoft Gaming

Times of India – World · India

Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of its gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, with a background in AI and platform leadership, ai…

Tech & Startups

Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability

TechCrunch · US

The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.

Startups

Notes from the last disruption: Vijay Shekhar Sharma on how a pivot saved his empire

Your Story · India

Reflecting on the existential business pivot that birthed his digital payments empire, the Paytm founder says AI is the next great technological inflection poi…

Geopolitics

996 goes West: US AI start-ups adopt China tech’s controversial work schedule to get ahead

South China Morning Post – World · China

They are young, intensely competitive, and unapologetic about 80-hour work weeks. Welcome to the United States’ new generation of tech founders. Gen Z’s start-…

Geopolitics

Consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson falls into administration

The Guardian – World · Europe

Global Counsel stops trading after clients cut ties over former ambassador’s relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinBusiness live – latest updatesThe consultancy co-…

Startups

5 Morning habits to make your days more productive

Your Story · India

Discover five simple morning habits that boost focus, energy, and discipline to help you maximise productivity and win your day consistently.

Geopolitics

Aston Martin issues another profit warning and sells F1 naming rights for £50m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Struggling British carmaker says earnings for 2025 will be worse than City forecasts as US tariffs hit salesAston Martin has again warned its profits will be l…

Startups

Revenue before hype: Prateek Maheshwari’s advice to India’s 0–1 founders

Your Story · India

In a candid on-stage conversation with Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, Prateek Maheshwari - co-founder of Physics Wallah

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 20, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, February 20, 2026.

Startups

Noida’s LED entrepreneur builds steady growth in a competitive market

Your Story · India

From purchase manager to business owner, a Noida entrepreneur builds an LED lighting unit aiming to cross Rs 1 crore turnover.

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