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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, it reflects his growing commitment to deep science and human health innovation.

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 emphasized SME and export support. Through the RBI‑regulated TReDS platform, CapitalXB offers invoice discounting and supply‑chain financing, competing with M1xchange in manufacturing, chemical, and textile sectors.

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, and equipment distribution, supporting partnerships with state governments to improve sports facilities.

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, Enterprise, and Education users, it honors permission controls and integrates with tools like Intercom, making ChatGPT a central hub for enterprise intelligence and decision‑making.

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 for adults, the update targets healthier viewing habits, echoing initiatives from Instagram and TikTok.

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 paperclip helper. New features Groups, Memory, Learn Live, and Real Talk enhance collaboration and personalization across Edge, Windows, and tools like Google Drive and Outlook. The rollout starts in the US, UK, and Canada.

IBM partnered with Groq to accelerate enterprise AI deployment, combining IBM watsonx Orchestrate with Groq’s LPU architecture and Red Hat’s vLLM technology. IBM Granite models will run on GroqCloud, offering over 5× faster inference than GPUs. Early adopters in healthcare and retail are onboard. Rob Thomas and Jonathan Ross highlighted its scalable, secure, and high‑performance AI accessibility.

Microsoft launched Copilot Mode in Edge, rivaling OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas in the rising “AI browser wars.” It turns Edge into a reasoning assistant with natural language automation via Copilot Actions, Journeys, and Multi‑Tab Context. Featuring Scareware Blocker and Password Manager, the Windows‑style update strengthens Edge’s ecosystem integration, advancing toward smarter, secure, AI‑driven web experiences.

Bharti Airtel partnered with IBM to boost Airtel Cloud using IBM’s AI and hybrid cloud technologies. The collaboration lets enterprises scale AI workloads with IBM Power Systems, including AI‑ready Power11 servers, supporting SAP Cloud ERP. Gopal Vittal cited expanded zones and stronger cloud capabilities, while Rob Thomas highlighted watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift AI in driving enterprise AI transformation.

Meta has reportedly laid off about 600 employees from its AI division, including FAIR and Superintelligence Labs, to streamline operations and speed decisions. As per reports of Axios Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang confirmed the move, following heavy hiring from OpenAI and Google. The TBD Lab remains unaffected. Meta continues major AI investments, including its $27 B Hyperion data center in Louisiana.

Amazon introduced AI‑powered smart glasses for last‑mile delivery, featuring a heads‑up display for navigation, package scanning, and hazard alerts. With prescription‑ready lenses, swappable batteries, and an emergency button, the pilot‑tested device improves driver safety and efficiency. Ergonomically designed with driver input, it supports AI‑driven route optimization and real‑time hazard detection, advancing Amazon’s logistics technology integration.

Google’s Quantum Echoes algorithm on the 105‑qubit Willow chip achieved a verified 13,000× speedup over classical supercomputers, as reported in Nature on October 21. Led by Hartmut Neven and Vadim Smelyanskiy, the system analyzes molecular structures akin to NMR data, advancing drug discovery and materials science. This marks a practical quantum leap connecting theory to real‑world applications.

Uniphore raised $260 M in Series F funding from NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake, and Databricks, maintaining a $2.5 B valuation. The capital supports global expansion, partnerships, and platform upgrades. Through acquisitions like Orby AI and Autonom8, it enhances automation. Founded in 2008, Uniphore’s Business AI Cloud powers 2,000+ enterprises, improving efficiency and competing with Observe.AI, Kore.ai, and Cognigy.

India Quotient closed its $129 M Fund V, over double its last fund, to back pre-seed and seed‑stage Indian startups before sectors mature. It aims to help founders avoid early dilution pressures. Sahil Makkar and Kanika Agarrwal joined as partners. Founded by Anand Lunia and Madhukar Sinha, the firm has funded 100+ startups like ShareChat and Sugar Cosmetics.

Eternal Limited, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, faces a ₹128.34 crore GST demand from Uttar Pradesh for alleged short payments & excess input tax credits during April 2023-March 2024. The order, issued on October 18, 2025, includes a ₹64.17 crore GST demand and a matching penalty under CGST & UPGST Acts, plus interest. Eternal plans to contest, citing a “strong case” and anticipates no financial impact, vowing an appeal to the relevant authority.

Physics Wallah launched the AI Box, a device that converts TVs into smart learning hubs with preloaded Hindi lessons for IIT-JEE and NEET. Built for offline use, it bridges the digital divide by delivering affordable education to rural areas. Alakh Pandey’s initiative combines AI and hardware, following the Aryabhata AI model, to advance inclusive edtech access.

UnifyApps raised $50 M in Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital and ICONIQ to expand in Europe and advance its AI-driven no-code integration platform. Co-led by Pavitar Singh and Ragy Thomas, it reported 600% annual growth across sectors like retail and healthcare. With total funding of $81 M, UnifyApps highlights investor confidence in practical GenAI solutions.

Wonderland Foods raised INR 140 Cr ($16 M) from Asha Ventures and BII to fund new products, expand distribution, and build a green processing unit. Founders Rakesh and Anubhav Gupta plan a INR 250 Cr Greater Noida facility with Uttar Pradesh, creating 1,000+ women’s jobs. Competing with Farmley and Happilo, it targets India’s rising healthy snacking market.

MeitY’s IT Rules 2025, effective November 15, strengthen content takedown protocols. Only Joint Secretaries, equivalent officers, or DIG-level police can issue notices, subject to review. Requests must cite legal grounds and URLs under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. Updates address deepfakes, mandating AI-content labeling, improved user verification, and platform accountability after X’s legal challenge.

Zoho is set to launch Zoho Pay, a secure consumer payments app integrated with its Arattai chat platform for in-chat transactions. CEO Sivaramakrishnan Iswaran emphasized its seamless experience. Sridhar Vembu unveiled new PoS devices, while partnerships with NPCI’s NBBL boost digital payment capabilities. With UPI, card support, and future lending plans, Zoho Payments anchors its $1 billion fintech growth.

Microsoft issued emergency update KB5070773 to fix a Windows 11 bug that disabled USB keyboards and mice in WinRE after update KB5066835. The flaw made recovery tools unusable during boot failures. The patch restores USB input for versions 24H2 and 25H2. Users should install it via Windows Update or use touchscreens, PS/2 devices, or USB recovery media temporarily.

Samsung unveiled AI-powered smart glasses developed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to rival Meta. Running on Google’s Android XR and Gemini AI, they feature voice assistance and cameras. Targeting fashion-conscious users, Samsung leverages Android integration amid a 110% market surge. Launched with the $1,799 Galaxy XR headset, the glasses signal Samsung’s strong push into the next computing wave.

India’s e-commerce sector grew 24% in order volumes and 23% in GMV during Diwali 2025, reaching ₹6 trillion in sales, per Unicommerce. Quick commerce surged 120%, brand websites 33%, and marketplaces held 38% share. Tier II–III cities drove 55% of orders, with FMCG, furniture, beauty, and wellness leading growth, highlighting strong regional demand and digital expansion.

YouTube launched an AI-powered likeness detection tool for Partner Program members to identify and remove unauthorized deepfakes. It uses visual and audio matching to flag AI-cloned content. Creators verify identity via photo ID and selfie video, review flagged clips, and request removal. Expanding globally by 2026, the feature enhances privacy, identity protection, and responsible AI practices.

NVIDIA and TSMC produced the first Blackwell wafer in Arizona, advancing U.S. AI chip manufacturing. TSMC Arizona will make 2–4nm and A16 chips for AI, telecom, and HPC. The milestone boosts America’s AI leadership and domestic semiconductor innovation. Blackwell GPUs offer top efficiency and ROI, while NVIDIA integrates AI, robotics, and digital twins to enhance future U.S. factory operations.

NTT DATA acquired Alchemy Technology Services to expand its global insurance capabilities, especially in the London Market. Alchemy’s Guidewire and specialty insurance expertise strengthens NTT DATA’s 15,000 specialists across 26 countries. The deal supports insurers’ digital transformation, modernization, and scalability, aligning with a projected $230.7 billion IT spend and creating strong growth opportunities.

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser built on Chromium. It lets users interact with web pages, summarize, automate tasks, and manage actions via Agent Mode. First on macOS, it’ll expand to Windows, iOS, and Android. With an optional memory system ensuring privacy, Atlas positions OpenAI as a strong rival to Chrome in the AI browser era.

The IndiaAI Mission and WHO launched a global call for AI health applications, with abstracts due October 31, 2025, for inclusion in the Casebook on AI Health Use Cases. The Casebook debuts at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, guiding policymakers on replicating successful AI models. Final chapter submissions close December 15.

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to host the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14–15, modeled after Davos. The event aims to make Andhra India’s AI hub after Google’s $15B investment, focusing on AI, semiconductors, healthcare, and agritech. Naidu also released ₹1,500 crore for SME incentives to boost investor confidence.

Anthropic launched Claude Code for browser and iOS, letting developers handle coding tasks, link GitHub, and monitor progress in a secure cloud. It supports parallel execution and auto pull requests. Since May 2025, users grew tenfold, yielding $500M annualized revenue. This positions Claude Code as a strong competitor to GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex in AI coding assistants.