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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia's Samara region Governor
Ukraine also reported two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war: reports
There is a strong desire in the upper echelons of the Israeli government for renewed military action, CNN reported, quoting an Israeli source
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMexico arrests municipal president, five others in corruption probe
Earlier, authorities said they were blocking accounts for 22 people and 10 organisations tied to a corruption ring in Morelos
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu had tense phone call on future of Iran war
Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks after President Donald Trump threa…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Gerrymandering Wars Show Every CEO Exactly What Not to Do
Ruthless competitive tactics can feel like winning. But the trap they set is often invisible until it’s too late.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship25 Best Small-Business Ideas for 2026
Looking to start a business in 2026? These small-business ideas are poised to take off—and many can be launched with minimal experience.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Mass Layoffs Like Meta’s Keep Happening and How to Avoid Them
The devaluation of the technical employee is shortsighted and it needs to end.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis CEO Turned a Complex AI Story Into a $95 Billion IPO
Billion-dollar ideas need simple slides, not complicated jargon.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Wall Street-Trusted Firm is Training Corporate Employees Like Elite Athletes
U.S. companies spend billions on passive training. Knopman Marks’ new venture, Highwire, wants to change that with 70 percent practice-based conditioning.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship3 Ways to Appear Smarter Than You Are
No, using AI isn’t one of them.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat Highly Effective Leaders Do Instead of Hustling 24/7
Smart leaders know a secret most busy people ignore: rest is productive.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMy Employee Lied for Months About Work He Wasn’t Doing
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Most Common Hiring Mistake Founders Make Isn’t Choosing the Wrong Person—It’s This
Think a senior hire will solve your startup’s problems? You might be making them worse.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipElite Business Schools Are Making Millions From a Surprising New Type of Executive Course
Top universities are learning into artificial intelligence training as way to boost revenue.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Founder Called VCs ‘Grifters’—Then Took $110 Million From Them and Built a Unicorn
Fabrication startup SendCutSend recently raised venture captial from Sequoia, Paradigm, and the co-founders of Stripe.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeta Just Began Laying Off 8,000 Workers Worldwide to Make Room for AI
The social media giant will also shift 7,000 staffers into new AI-focused roles and eliminate 6,000 open positions.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Major McDonald’s Competitor Is Being Sued for $100 Million Over Its AI Delivery System
A Pizza Hut franchisee recently filed a lawsuit against the chain in Texas Business Court.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy the World’s Ultra-Rich Are Suddenly Fleeing These Major Countries
As global instability rises, the ultra-wealthy are no longer just looking to grow their fortunes—they’re fleeing to the regions best positioned to protect them.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBarnes & Noble’s CEO Sparks Outrage After Defending This Controversial Policy
James Daunt’s openness to stocking AI-generated titles puts the bookstore at odds with a growing movement of authors and readers pushing back against AI in publishing.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Ordinary’s Latest Marketing Stunt? A Free Bus for Brooklynites
Last year, The Ordinary sold cheap eggs. Now, it’s taking on a New York City transportation pain point.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow a Simple Handwriting Exercise Could Uncover Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
In a new study, researchers identified subtle brain changes in adults through a two-step handwriting test.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Data Reveals Why Company Boards Are Completely Misunderstanding the AI Boom
New data reveals a massive ‘expectation gap’ between hasty boards and skeptical CEOs.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSam Altman Says OpenAI Will Exchange This Critical AI Asset for Startup Equity
The offer is an investment in ‘tokenmaxxing startups,’ Altman wrote.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Gets Blamed for College Graduate Unemployment. The Real Cause Is More Boring—and More Fixable
Everyone says AI is killing jobs. The labor data says otherwise—and reveals what’s really happening in today’s bifurcated job market.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThey Won a Prestigious Writing Prize. Then These Key Giveaways Sparked Allegations of AI
Three of five winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been accused of using AI to generate some or all of their stories.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe $300 Million Deal: James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media—Here’s What Comes Next
The son of Rupert Murdoch is also the owner of Art Basel and the parent company behind the Tribeca Film Festival.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA New Brain Study Just Blew Up One of Aging’s Most Popular Myths
A new scientific study challenges one of the most widely believed ideas about aging—and the findings could change how we think about cognitive decline. Here are some quick steps t…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Creators of ‘South Park’ Spent $50 Million to Rescue a Failing Restaurant—Here’s Why
In 2021, Matt Stone and Trey Parker saved a nostalgic landmark from bankruptcy.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipZero to $62 Million in 2 Years: The Real Story Behind This Controversial AI Startup
Shawn Zhang co-founded Sanas at Stanford after his friend was being discriminated against for his accent at work. The company has raised $121 million and now has over a million us…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Study Finds Your Afternoon Snack Could Be Destroying Your Focus—Here’s Why
Eating just one bag of chips a day lowers your attention span and spikes your long-term dementia risk, according to new research on ultra-processed foods.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipOpenAI Is Reportedly Prepping to File for an IPO. Here’s Why Sam Altman Says It Could Be ‘Really Annoying’
OpenAI could be going public in the next few months, but Altman seems ambivalent about the change in structure.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMercury Just Received a $5.2 Billion Valuation. Its Founder Doesn’t Plan to Do Another Raise
The fintech startup is expanding into the world of AI, adding new features and product tools to its platform.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Leave Management Breaks Down and How to Fix it
What one company’s leave management crisis reveals about managing LOA today
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTarget’s $5 Billion Facelift May Have Just Triggered Its Biggest Sales Jump in Years
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the retailer announced it had successfully reversed a three-year decline in sales.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWartime CEO Can’t Act Like Peacetime One
Leaders must set the decision-making pace that aligns with the situation they are facing.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘We Want to Meet That Demand’: A Famous Women’s Sports Bar Launches a $1.2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign
For as little as $250, investors can own a stake in the bar that helped establish Portland as a destination for women’s sports.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX IPO: 11 Key Takeaways From Its S-1 Filing
SpaceX’s S‑1 offers a rare look inside Elon Musk’s rocket company ahead of its long-awaited IPO.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRecord Data Center Demand Lifts Nvidia Up, With AI Spending To Reach $4 Trillion This Decade
Nvidia is getting closer to its $1 trillion revenue goal. But chip restrictions to China, the Iran War, and other factors still threaten its outlook.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOister Global launches Rs 500 Cr ACE Fund III
The launch of third fund under ACE series by Oister Global reflects the growing confidence of secondaries market in India.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (May 20, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTech entertainment startup Mythik raises $5M
Mythik aims to bring Eastern mythology, history, and folktales to a global audience
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPiper Serica launches Rs 800 Cr Bharat Tech Fund
Piper Serica plans to invest at Series A and B stages with cheque size of Rs 25-50 crore in each startup.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsLenskart Q4 profit dips; revenue climbs 46% on strong India demand
Operating revenue grew 46% year-on-year to Rs 2,515.7 crore during the quarter, with revenue from Indian operations growing 44%, driven by improved volume expansion and higher new…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWalter Elliot’s Rule for Staying Motivated Without Burning Out
Work and life today are defined by long, complex projects: learning new skills, managing teams, shipping products, or caring for a family.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia has over two lakh startups, expansion reaching smaller cities: Minister Khadse
India now has over two lakh startups, with the ecosystem expanding beyond metros into smaller towns, Union minister Raksha Khadse said at the BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working …
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