@Techmeme@techhub.socialFiling: Jio Platforms, India's largest wireless operator with 526M subscribers, files for an IPO; the deal is expected to be one of India's biggest IPOs ever (Priyanka Salve/CNBC)
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/19/india-jio-platforms-ipo-mukesh-ambani.html…
@primonatura@mstdn.social"India adds 4.6 GWh of battery storage capacity in Q1"
#India #Energy #Batteries
@primonatura@mstdn.social"India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26"
#India #Energy #Renewables
@Techmeme@techhub.socialAppfigures: daily downloads of major VPN apps in India rose 49% on June 16 after India announced its Telegram ban; Proton and Turbo recorded largest increases (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/telegram-ban-in-india-sparks-a…
@cdarwin@c.imThe Cockroach Janta party (CJP)
might have started out as an online joke, but
– driven by millions of discontented young people in India
– it has swiftly grown into one of the most unexpected challenges to the powerful rightwing government of Narendra Modi.
The CJP was founded in May by Abhijeet Dipke, 30,
an Indian national who recently graduated from university in the US.
Enraged to hear comments made by the chief justice of India,
who compared the…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialAt a conference, an Amazon Prime Video exec says Prime Video works with 600 content partners, including 70 in Japan, 50 in Australia, and 30 in India (Patrick Brzeski/The Hollywood Reporter)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business
@arXiv_physicsfludyn_bot@mastoxiv.pageSpatio-Temporal Signatures of Intermittency in Helically Rotating Turbulence through Topological Data Analysis
Snigdhashree Mallick (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, India), Yashwanth Ramamurthi (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, India), Shiva Kumar Malapaka (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, India), Amit Chattopadhyay (International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, India)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.17560 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2605.17560 https://arxiv.org/html/2605.17560
arXiv:2605.17560v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: A central challenge in hydrodynamic turbulence is identifying precisely when, and at which length scales, strong turbulent fluctuations (STFs) emerge and develop into intermittent events, which are often obscured by conventional statistical diagnostics. We address this problem by applying a Topological Data Analysis (TDA) framework to reveal the spatiotemporal signatures of intermittency in low-resolution ($128^3$) helically rotating turbulent flows. Vorticity magnitude and length-scale (eddy size) fields are used as scalar observables for TDA: vorticity characterizes rotational dynamics that generate multiscale flow structures, while length-scale fields encode the scales at which intermittent activity arises. Their evolving topology is quantified using persistence diagrams and Wasserstein-distance metrics. Compared with traditional statistical approaches, this framework is more sensitive to localized and short-lived flow variations, enabling clearer detection of intermittent behavior. Pronounced variations in Wasserstein-distance heatmaps provide direct signatures of STFs across space and time. Together, these results demonstrate that TDA offers an effective complementary tool for detecting STFs that lead to intermittency within turbulent regime.
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@heiseonline@social.heise.de
@memeorandum@universeodon.comTrump Says India Trade Deal 'Very Close,' Hails Modi as 'Tough' (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-17/trump-says-india-trade-deal-very-close-hails-modi-as-tough
http://www.memeorandum.com/260617/p56#a260617p56
@markhburton@mstdn.socialMichael Roberts on why 'Rentier Capitalism' is a misleading understanding.
EU companies: a ‘capitalism of rent’? – Michael Roberts Blog
https://thenextrecession.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/eu-companies-a-capitalism-of-rent/
@metacurity@infosec.exchangeNever, ever, is there a slow day in cybersecurity, so don't miss today's Metacurity for the crucial developments you should know, including
--Hackers post alleged blueprints and supplier data from India nuclear project,
--TfL hackers sentenced to 5½ years in prison,
--Hacking suspect once worked at Kaspersky,
--OpenAI unveils AI-powered red teaming tool,
--Ransomware attack disrupts Japan’s food supply chain,
--Qantas cleared after social-engineeri…
@servelan@newsie.social"India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer, has banned exports for more than four months, according to an official notice, as the government seeks to protect local supplies."
India Bans Sugar Exports for Four Months to Protect Supply | Financial Post
https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/india-bans-sugar-exports-for-four-months-to-protect-supply
@brichapman@mastodon.socialWant to boost climate action? Talk about health, not just polar bears.
New research across Brazil, India, Japan, and South Africa found that 80% of people support government climate measures when they understand the health risks—from extreme heat to mental health impacts to children's vulnerability.
It's personal, urgent, and cuts through political divides.
@cdarwin@c.imRemember the spectacular Russian energy sanctions fiasco?
Europe convinced itself that cutting off Russian gas would bring Moscow to its knees.
Instead, Russia pivoted east, selling to India and China, while European factories bled out under the weight of energy costs they could no longer absorb.
-- The pain landed in the wrong capital.
Washington is now running the identical play with semiconductors,
apparently hoping for a different result.
That is …
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia blocks Telegram until June 22 citing its use by organized "cheating rackets" to "defraud candidates" taking a national medical entrance examination (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-…
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioMovie star demands the gov launch state-owned OTT platform.
Because watching "cinema, docs at affordable, subsidised rates" is the people's most pressing need. 🙄
Not roads, bridges, water, toilets, food, personal safety,...🤦♂️
#priorities #sarcasm #tunnelVision
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialSources: FIFA officials are visiting India, where no World Cup broadcast deal is agreed; Reliance-Disney JV offered just $20M and Sony refrained from bidding (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/fifa-me…
@primonatura@mstdn.social"India installs 15.3 GW of solar capacity in Q1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
@ncoca@social.coop
@BBC3MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #RoundMidnight
Herbie Hancock:
🎵 Imagine (feat. P!nk, Seal, India.Arie, Jeff Beck, Konono Nº1 & Oumou Sangaré)
#HerbieHancock
https://open.spotify.com/track/6gLWarqACOUp454sfWJWla
@johnleonard@mastodon.social
@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Masters at Work:
🎵 India Con LaVoe
#MastersatWork
@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyzFrom Sputnik to Starship - estimating the experience curve of #SpaceLaunch technology: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/5/7/pgag217/8732400?login=false -> For more than 60 years, the cost of transporting payload into space has been falling: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Transport-of-payload-into-space-SpaceX-as-the-East-India-Company-of-our-time-11365594.html - according to an analysis, there is no comparable development in history.
@privacity@social.linux.pizzaTaking stock: The Impact of the India AI Impact Summit 2026
https://fpf.org/blog/taking-stock-the-impact-of-the-india-ai-impact-summit-2026/
@…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia's Telegram ban until June 22 over exam paper leak concerns is a terrible look for the country, sets a precedent, and could happen again if unchallenged (Nikhil Pahwa/@nixxin)
https://x.com/nixxin/status/2067100573648953610
@memeorandum@universeodon.comAttacks must end: India condemns US strike on vessel near Oman that killed 3 Indians (Shivani Sharma/India Today)
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/attacks-must-cease-india-condemns-strike-on-vessel-near-oman-calls-for-dialogue-after-3rd-incident-reported-2925121-2026-06-11
http://www.memeorandum.com/260611/p37#a260611p37
@ubuntourist@mastodon.socialCockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to India's rightwing government https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/cockroach-janta-party-youth-movement-india-politics
@Dragofix@veganism.socialHeat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work #India
@Techmeme@techhub.socialPolymarket and Kalshi continue to operate in India despite a government advisory on April 25, directed at VPN providers, labeling prediction markets "illegal" (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05…
@bici@mastodon.socialUntil then, Indian fans will once again watch from afar, cheering the Messis, Ronaldos and Neymars of the world, while marvelling at the achievement of nations such as Curaçao, the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup.
The inevitable question will linger: if Curaçao can do it, why can't India?
#worldcup
@edintone@mastodon.greenJudicial Overhaul in India Decriminalizes Hundreds of Offenses That Previously Landed You in Prison https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/judicial-overhaul-in-india-decriminalizes-hundreds-of-offenses-that-previously-la…
@markhburton@mstdn.social"The BJP was formed by members of what was basically a Hindu religious fascist party, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), an organisation modelled on Mussolini’s Black Brigades. Modi was a long-time member of the RSS who then moved seamlessly into the BJP. "
India: a further swing to the right – Michael Roberts Blog
@BBC6MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #NickGrimshaw
Masters at Work:
🎵 To Be In Love (feat. India)
#MastersatWork
https://manueldelorenzimusic.bandcamp.com/track/masters-at-work-to-be-in-love-manuel-de-lorenzi-reconstruction
https://open.spotify.com/track/6fIuAfvlas2lhsMiHDT6PF
@servelan@newsie.socialModi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/india-modi-fuel-gold-foreign-travel-middle-east-oil-shock.html
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioMany in South India dedicate Saturdays to Lord Shreeniwaasa (aka Wenkataesha). They offer special prayers to him at home, visit his temple, sing his praise, take his "prasaada" (blessings).
Alt text has a brief of what's in this picture (taken May 11, 2026 #Bengaluru).
#photography #amateur #tradition #India #Hindu #Saturday
@seeingwithsound@mas.toU.S. lead in science is shrinking fast as China, India and even Iran catch up https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-06-03/united-states-science-investment-china-india-iran Easy under the current Trump-led US administration.
@Techmeme@techhub.socialUS export controls on Anthropic reignite debate in India over the country's AI ambitions, which are increasingly tied to tech developed and governed in the US (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/13/as-anthrop…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialAmazon plans to merge MX Player into Prime Video in India, combining free and paid streaming catalogs on a single platform over the next few months (Naman Ramachandran/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/amazon-mx-player-merges-prime-video-india-1…
@Dragofix@veganism.socialIn photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C #India
@mpsgoettingen@academiccloud.socialToday we welcomed Dr. Ramanuj Banerjee, Counselor for Science and Technology at the Indian Embassy in Germany, and representatives from Göttingen International at the University of Göttingen to MPS. It was a wonderful opportunity to present our research and discuss collaborations between scientists from India, Göttingen, and within the Max Planck Society. Thank you very much for visiting!!!
In the photo, from left to right: Netra Bhandari (Director of the India Office, University of Gö…
@memeorandum@universeodon.comIndia Says U.S. Strike on Tanker in Iran Blockade Killed Three Nationals (Shan Li/Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/india-says-u-s-strike-on-tanker-in-iran-blockade-killed-three-nationals-1c323b12
http://www.memeorandum.com/260611/p25#a260611p25
@metacurity@infosec.exchangeDays after a high school student found serious flaws in India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which handles university entrance exams, among other things, its portal was hit by a barrage of DDoS attacks.
https://www.deccanhera…
@markhburton@mstdn.socialBad news from Kerala.
But it's happened before and the left will be back.
India loses its last left-wing government after five decades | Politics News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/4/in…
@primonatura@mstdn.social @smurthys@hachyderm.ioTalking of #birthdays, in #India they're celebrated on one of three days:
- day and month on Gregorian calendar; most common
- day and month on lunar calendar; "traditional folks"
- day when moon aligns with birth star in the lunar birth month; "traditional west coast folks, in the south"
#trivia
@Techmeme@techhub.socialMeta partners with Reliance to lease its first AI data center in India, with 168 MW capacity; separately, Meta says it has contracted ~1GW of renewable energy (Meta Newsroom)
https://about.fb.com/news/2026/06/meta-partners-with-reliance-on-ai…
@cdarwin@c.imOne reason it’s been so hot in India and Pakistan this year is due to persistent high-pressure weather systems.
When these systems sit in place, they make heatwaves more likely
by suppressing cloud formation and reducing the chance of cooling rain.
This year, strong high-pressure systems have lingered over parts of India and Pakistan, trapping hot air near the surface and allowing temperatures to build over many days.
With less rain, there’s more heat at ground level a…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialIndia issues a notice to Telegram, asking it to curb the spread of pirated films and other copyrighted content, and seeks an action-taken report within 15 days (Sejal Sharma/Hindustan Times)
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/
@Techmeme@techhub.socialASML will partner with Tata Electronics to help it bring an $11B 300mm chip factory online in Gujarat, expanding India's ability to produce chips domestically (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-16…
@primonatura@mstdn.social @brichapman@mastodon.socialIndia is making history as the first major nation to industrialize primarily with solar power. They're building the world's largest solar installation in the Rann of Kutch desert—280 square miles that will help solar meet half the country's electricity demand growth by 2030.
This is a complete departure from how every other major economy developed.
@cdarwin@c.imFury has continued to mount in India
over the US’s refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors
killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz,
further straining relations between the two countries
as their leaders meet at the G7 summit in France this week.
Last week, three Indian seafarers,
who were working on board commercial oil tankers,
were killed when the US launched missile strikes on the vessel as it sailed through the strait of Hormuz.…
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioSince I mentioned it: Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagara empire 14-16 Century CE and is believed to be the world's most prosperous city in that era. The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has some of the most stunning architecture and sculptures you'll ever see. Absolutely worth a visit.
#history #India #Karnataka #trivia #travel
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia pledges $13.3B to boost domestic chipmaking, building on a $10B incentive program from 2021, which attracted investments from companies like Micron (Sankalp Phartiyal/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-0…
@johnleonard@mastodon.social @Mediagazer@mstdn.socialIndian streamer Zee5 pulls human rights drama Satluj, at the center of a government censorship battle since 2022, after two days, citing "current developments" (Stewart Clarke/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/07/satluj-diljit-do…
@Dragofix@veganism.socialWeather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/27/weather-tracker-torrential-rain-southern-china-flooding-fears-india-heatwave-c…
@metacurity@infosec.exchangeTake a look at today's Metacurity for the most critical cybersecurity developments you might have missed over the long, hot weekend, including
--EU lawmaker investigating Pegasus abuse was hacked with Pegasus spyware,
--FBI disrupts NetNut-linked proxy infrastructure,
--Russian hackers expose UK gov't credentials,
--India probes iPhone 18 Pro supply-chain leak,
--UK minister compares AI risks to Hiroshima,
--Sanctioned states increasingly rely on cr…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialAmazon plans to merge MX Player into Prime Video in India, combining free and paid streaming catalogs on a single platform over the next few months (Naman Ramachandran/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/amazon-mx-player-merges-prime-video-india-1…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia's Telegram ban until June 22 over exam paper leak concerns is a terrible look for the country, sets a precedent, and could happen again if unchallenged (Nikhil Pahwa/@nixxin)
https://x.com/nixxin/status/2067100573648953610
@primonatura@mstdn.social @smurthys@hachyderm.ioA 200 years old wooden window with exquisite carving. The paint/polish is recent. 🪟
(Sep. 10, 2025, Krishnapura Matha, #Udupi #India)
#phitography #amateur #FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #window
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndian AI startup Sarvam raised $234M in the first close of a $300M Series B at a $1.5B valuation, with HCLTech acquiring a 10.5% stake for ~$150M in cash (Urvi Dugar/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-hcltech…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialAmazon Music Prime is including ads starting July 2 in India, as the company launches a paid subscription tier for Music Unlimited for roughly $1 per month (Mandy Dalugdug/Music Business Worldwide)
https://www.musicbusines…
@servelan@newsie.socialIndia Raises Diesel, Gasoline Prices for Third Time in Eight Days | Financial Post
https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/india-raises-diesel-gasoline-prices-for-third-time-in-eight-days
@Techmeme@techhub.socialSources: Tata plans India's first large-scale chip fab in Dholera, Gujarat, mostly using 90nm nodes, a far humbler start than the 28nm node it touted earlier (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-17/tata-g…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia issues a notice to Telegram, asking it to curb the spread of pirated films and other copyrighted content, and seeks an action-taken report within 15 days (Sejal Sharma/Hindustan Times)
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/
@Techmeme@techhub.socialBlackstone-backed data center operator AirTrunk commits to investing $30B in India by 2030, with plans to develop 5GW of new data center capacity in the country (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/airtrunk-commits-30b-…
@Dragofix@veganism.social‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/el-nino-asia-unpredictable-extreme-weather-climate-change-crisis
@metacurity@infosec.exchangeCybersecurity developments don't stop on the weekend, so check out today's Metacurity for the most important infosec news you might have missed since Friday, including
--DOGE-aligned White House web projects funnel citizen data to analytics firm,
--Microsoft's threat to security researcher draws criticism,
--Commerce IG says NIST has mismanaged NVD,
--Obama White House Instagram was hacked,
--Teen researcher flagged flaws in India's school exam bo…
@smurthys@hachyderm.io @cdarwin@c.imLast year was supposed to have been India’s turn to host a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue summit.
But 2025 came and went without such a meeting
—and now, New Delhi is trying to pick up the pieces by hosting the Quad’s foreign ministers instead,
possibly when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India in May.
Comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States,
the Quad is a minilateral coordination group of like-minded democratic powers
that …
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia's IT secretary said the country is investigating a data breach at Apple supplier Tata, which exposed files that included photos of iPhone 18 Pro models (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-investiga…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialZee Entertainment secures Indian broadcast and streaming rights to 39 FIFA soccer events spanning 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA World Cups in 2026 and 2030 (Naman Ramachandran/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/sports/global/zee-fifa-soccer-r…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialOpenAI appoints ex-Uber India head Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for India, to scale its presence in its second-largest market after the US (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/26/openai-poach…
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioBengaluru vs Udupi. Fry vs Deep fry. 😰 🥵
#weather #comparison #India
@Techmeme@techhub.socialDoc: Apple agreed in May to submit the financials of its India business to the country's antitrust body as part of an investigation over alleged market abuses (Aditya Kalra/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/apple-
@Techmeme@techhub.socialOpendoor says it is shutting down its India operations and laying off nearly 250 employees, replacing them with smaller, AI-enabled teams in the US (Moneycontrol)
https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/op
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioOh Bengaluru. How much I did *not* miss you, but here I'm. Please be gentle with me. 🙇♂️
#travel #lamentation #India
@Techmeme@techhub.socialWhatsApp partners with PayU to roll out prepaid mobile recharges in India; it remains a marginal payments player in India despite launching payments in 2020 (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/23/whatsap…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialAsian broadcasters pushed back against soaring 2026 FIFA World Cup rights fees; FIFA made major concessions in China and India due to unfavorable match times (Nikkei Asia)
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/world-cup-tests-asia-s-app…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndian ride-hailing app Rapido raised $240M led by Prosus as part of a broader primary and secondary financing transaction, valuing Rapido at $3B post-money (Pramugdha Mamgain/DealStreetAsia)
https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/ride-hailing-rapido-prosus-482427/
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioA political party in Tamil Nadu #India promised brides 8gms 22-Karat gold and a silk saree. It also promised an AI ministry, AI university, and AI city. And a whole lot more.
That party is creaming all others in the ongoing #elections.
Apparently #bribes work.
https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-focus-on-vijays-poll-promises-tvk-assured-8-gm-gold-for-women-3990353
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialThe Indian Premier League cricket tournament sees limited to no competition for its next media rights cycle after rivals Viacom18 and Disney's Star India merged (Chris Kay/Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/eefd9475-b48c-4c74-87f5-046e376d8072
@Techmeme@techhub.socialFlipkart says it plans to expand its network of micro-fulfillment centers in India to 1,500 by the end of 2026, as it also claims orders have grown ~400% YoY (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/23/walmar…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.socialIndia-based short video app ShareChat's parent company Mohalla Tech plans to raise up to $400M in an IPO in 2027; ShareChat has ~65M micro-drama viewers monthly (Sankalp Phartiyal/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia scraps import duties on some parts used to make phones and other devices until March 2029, removing 7.5% and 5% levies, in a move that might help Apple (Nikunj Ohri/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-tel
@Techmeme@techhub.social @Techmeme@techhub.socialSources: India is piloting 10 schemes to test whether its CBDC, the e-rupee, can deliver welfare payments more efficiently, as it looks to boost e-rupee usage (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-digital-currency-pus…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndian quick grocery delivery startup Zepto files for an India IPO, planning to raise ~$836M by selling new shares; Zepto was valued at $7B in its last round (Rajesh Mascarenhas/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndustry data: India's six largest IT companies grew combined revenue from $95.9B in FY23 to $103.1B in FY26, while headcount remained broadly steady at ~1.9M (Tanya Pandey/The Economic Times)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.c…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialHyderabad, India-based Equal AI, which makes an eponymous AI-powered call screening app, raised a $30M Series B led by Prosus Ventures and Tomales Bay Capital (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/equal-ai-raises-30m-to-scree…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialInstagram has been running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, with terms like "rape video" and "child video" and linking to Telegram channels (Divya Arya/BBC)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgm4e0316zo
@Techmeme@techhub.social @Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia's central bank cancels Paytm Payments Bank's banking license, after imposing business curbs over non-compliance with rules in January 2024 (Gopika Gopakumar/Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-central-bank-…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialSensor Tower: India's mobile app IAP revenue crossed $300M in Q1, up 33% YoY, with non-gaming apps generating $200M , much of it captured by global platforms (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/22/indi
@Techmeme@techhub.socialIndia-based short video app ShareChat's parent company Mohalla Tech plans to raise up to $400M in an IPO in 2027; ShareChat has ~65M micro-drama viewers monthly (Sankalp Phartiyal/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20
@Techmeme@techhub.socialCoinbase launches direct Indian rupee deposit and withdrawal rails via the Immediate Payment Service, aiming to remove its reliance on P2P and intermediaries (Omkar Godbole/CoinDesk)
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/3…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialSources: Apple tells suppliers it will maintain its current production share in India rather than expand, after local sites struggled without China-based teams (Nikkei Asia)
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/what-china-h…
@Techmeme@techhub.socialOpenAI, Anthropic, and Google's enterprise push with PE firms poses a new competitive threat to India's IT industry, as services become increasingly automatable (Moneycontrol)
https://www.
