India Joins the Hypersonic Elite with Missile Test 5 Times Faster Than Sound

India has successfully test-fired its first domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, propelling the nation into an elite group of countries possessing this advanced technology. The missile achieved speeds exceeding Mach…

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The Plastic-Eating Worm That Could Transform Waste Management

In a breakthrough that has captivated scientists and environmentalists alike, researchers have identified a plastic-eating insect that could dramatically reshape the way we handle waste. The larvae of the Kenyan…

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Zee Entertainment Board puts higher targets for MD and CEO Punit Goenka for re-appointment

The board of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has enhanced the performance targets for its MD and CEO Punit Goenka for his re-appointment, according to a regulatory filing by the…

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Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8 billion valuation

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal’s investment vehicle has proposed to inject another $65.1 million into the hotel management startup, according to shareholder notifications reviewed by TC. The investment, through Redsprig Innovation…

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Weekly VC inflows record a sharp rise; Bringing social change in Assam

Hello,Tata Electronics is now an Apple supplier. According to Reuters, the Tata company has bought a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s iPhone plant in India.Tata will hold a 60%…

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Supply chain fintech VoloFin secures $50M in funding from major US bank

VoloFin, a Singapore-headquartered supply chain financing startup, secured $50 million in a fresh funding round from a top-five US-based global bank, which wishes to remain unnamed due to a non-disclosure…

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Studio Nilima’s journey to restorative justice and social change in Assam

In the culturally complex and politically nuanced landscape of Assam, Studio Nilima has been in pursuit of justice, cultural exploration, and social reform inside correctional homes for the last seven…

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Grow Digi gets two patents for sector agnostic blockchain technology layer from govt

Indian blockchain technology startup Grow Digi has been granted two patents comprising technology that reduces the need for data storage by about 95%, reduces time for transactions and enhances security,…

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