The EU sanctioned three Indian firms under its 19th Russia sanctions package on October 23 for allegedly aiding Moscow’s military‑industrial complex. Accused of bypassing export restrictions on CNC tools and UAV technologies, they now face stricter export controls. Analysts warn the move, a first of its kind, could strain India‑EU trade talks amid new US tariffs.
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Venkatesh Malireddy
The European Union has announced a new set of sanctions that include three India-based companies, marking the first time multiple Indian firms have been targeted under EU restrictions related to …
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal pledged $25 M to Continue Research, a longevity venture advancing studies in aging, wellness, sleep, and nutrition. The initiative will fund early‑stage projects in health optimization and preventive science. Focused on “conscious evolution,” Goyal supports researchers developing advanced biotech and tracking tools. Operating independently of Eternal, …
CapitalXB, a Mumbai‑based trade finance firm, raised $15 M in debt and equity to scale lending and tech infrastructure. Led by Nicolas Walewski, the funding targets India’s $525 B trade finance gap. CEO Taranjit S Jaswal …
Michezo Sports, a Bengaluru‑based sports infrastructure startup, raised $2.5 M in pre‑Series A funding from Centre Court Capital and Rainmatter by Zerodha. Founded in 2019 by Maharishi Sridhar, Deepak Natraj, and Alok Agarwal, Michezo has completed 350+ FIFA and FIH‑standard projects. The funds will expand operations into swimming pools, infrastructure, …
ChatGPT introduced Company Knowledge, enabling secure access to internal data from Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, and more. Powered by a specialized GPT‑5, it aggregates and cites company‑specific insights for verified responses. Available to Business, …
OpenAI has launched a major new feature called Company Knowledge in ChatGPT, allowing the AI to securely access internal company data from connected platforms like Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, …
YouTube introduced the “Remind Me a Break” feature to promote digital wellness, adding a Shorts Timer that curbs endless scrolling. Users can set reminders between 15 and 180 minutes, prompting breaks once limits are reached. Enabled by default for ages 13–17 and customizable …
YouTube has launched a new “Remind Me a Break” feature, targeting mounting concerns over excessive screen time and digital well-being. Announced in late October, the function is now live for …
Microsoft introduced Mico, an expressive AI avatar within its Copilot platform, designed to humanize interactions through dynamic, empathetic responses. Part of the fall update, tapping Mico invokes Clippy, Microsoft’s nostalgic …
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