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.

Ola Electric faces investigation after an employee’s suicide led to a police case against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal. Allegations include workplace harassment and financial issues. The firm denies prior complaints and is cooperating with authorities. A similar case earlier involved Krutrim. Ola contests the FIR in court, stating SEBI disclosure isn’t yet needed but promises updates if required.

Shadowfax got SEBI’s nod for a ₹2,500 crore IPO, including fresh equity and an OFS from Flipkart and Eight Roads Ventures. Aiming for a ₹8,500 crore valuation, up from ₹5,981 crore, it recently raised $16.8 million in Series F. Founded in 2015, it runs last-mile delivery with 1.25 lakh partners. FY24 revenue hit ₹1,885 crore, losses fell 91% to ₹11.8 crore.

Meesho filed its updated draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for a December 2025 IPO to raise ₹6,600 crore ($800 million). The Bengaluru-based ecommerce firm plans a ₹4,250 crore primary issue, with Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners, and Venture Highway joining the OFS. Founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal will dilute stakes. Valued at $3.9 billion, it’s India’s first pure-play horizontal ecommerce IPO.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major global outage on October 20, 2025, disrupting key platforms like Amazon, Coinbase, Snapchat, and Disney+. The issue originated in AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, affecting EC2 and DynamoDB services. Financial, media, and e-commerce operations worldwide were impacted for hours, underscoring the world’s deep dependence on AWS and reigniting discussions on cloud resilience.

Fundamento raised $1.9M in pre-Series A funding led by IIFL Fintech Fund, with participation from The Players Fund (KL Rahul & Ben Stokes). Founded by Ankit Durga, Megha Aggarwal, and Vickram Saigal, the company develops agentic AI for lending optimizing collections, upselling, and borrower profiling. The funds will drive BFSI expansion in India and global entry into US and APAC markets. Source: Entrackr

EKA Mobility raised $57M in Series A funding led by the India-Japan Fund (IJF) to expand manufacturing, R&D, and marketing globally. IJF supports climate tech and India-Japan collaboration. Dr. Sudhir Mehta called the funding pivotal for scaling EV operations. EKA plans a ₹800 Cr investment to boost electric bus production, underscoring its commitment to sustainable transport and India’s growing EV ecosystem.

HSBC and Juspay launched a full-stack acquiring platform for digital merchants, merging HSBC’s global reach with Juspay’s payment tech. It offers smart routing, fraud control, dispute management, and customizable checkout. Leaders Lewis Sun and Sheetal Lalwani say it simplifies payments and sets new benchmarks, helping merchants scale efficiently.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath’s X account was hacked via an AI phishing scam using a fake security email. Attackers briefly posted crypto scams before recovery through two-factor authentication. The case underscores a 1,265% spike in AI phishing, with 83% of emails AI-made, exposing persistent human vulnerability despite advanced defenses.

Google introduced Veo 3.1, an AI video model improving audio, realism, and prompt accuracy. Supporting 16:9 and 9:16 formats, it offers multi-image synthesis, an “Insert” tool for object addition, and videos over 8 seconds. Available via Flow, Gemini API, and Vertex AI, it rivals OpenAI’s Sora for creators and enterprises.

HooLiv raised $2.73M in pre-Series A funding led by Negen Capital to grow its student co-living platform. Founded by Chinmoy Mishra and team, it offers tech-driven housing focused on efficiency. The funds will expand operations in non-metros, strengthen branding, and upgrade property management, bridging India’s student housing gap.

FSSAI mandates only WHO-approved products can use the ORS label in India, ending prior leniencies. UNICEF defines ORS as a salt-sugar dehydration solution, while experts recommend medical supervision. Pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh lauded the move for ensuring accurate labeling and protecting consumers from misleading claims.

Reducto AI raised $75M in Series B from a16z to enhance AI Document Intelligence, focusing on unstructured data from PDFs and spreadsheets. Clients include Harvey, Mercor, and Rogo. Usage rose sixfold since Series A. New products editing API, Reducto Studio, and Agentic OCR aim for near-perfect accuracy and expanded adoption.

Deel raised $300 million in Series E funding led by Ribbit Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue, reaching a $17.3 billion valuation. The HR platform exceeded $1 billion ARR and $100 million monthly revenue while maintaining three years of profitability. Processing $22 billion annually for 35,000+ customers across 150+ countries, Deel will invest in AI-powered payroll and global expansion, targeting 100 million workers by 2029.

UIDAI has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem. In partnership with MeitY Startup Hub and NASSCOM, it invites startups, academia, and industry to create secure solutions for Face Liveness Detection, Presentation Attack Detection, and Contactless Fingerprint Authentication. Applications close on November 15, 2025.

Ola Electric launched its ‘Shakti’ BESS using 4680 Bharat cells from its Tamil Nadu Gigafactory. Models range from 1.5 kWh to 9.1 kWh, priced from Rs 29,999, powering homes and drones. An AI app provides usage insights. Ola plans a nationwide energy storage network with service center maintenance. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal targets grid applications. Shares rose 5% to Rs 55.38; Rs 400 Cr PLI incentives claimed.

Salesforce and AWS are deepening their alliance to power “agentic enterprises” with interoperable AI agents through Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Connect, and Data 360 integrations. Using standards like MCP and A2A, the partnership enables secure multi-vendor AI deployment. Salesforce’s Zero Copy and Clean Room architectures enhance data privacy. Targeting $60 billion by FY2030, Salesforce’s AI and data platforms earned $1.2 billion in Q2.

Cloudflare has partnered with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to launch Web Bot Auth, a protocol for verifying AI agent legitimacy in online commerce. Visa, Mastercard, and Amex will integrate it into their intelligent payment platforms. Backed by Adyen and Shopify, it enables merchants to authenticate AI interactions securely. Cloudflare’s SDK ensures safer, AI-driven transactions globally.

Zepto raised $450M led by CalPERS, valuing it at $7B, with participation from Avenir and Lightspeed. Cofounder Aadit Palicha reported $900M in cash reserves. Orders rose 200% in 18 months, improving store profitability. The funds will help reclaim market share from Blinkit after Zepto Cafe closures. Revenue grew 149% to ₹11,100 Cr, though profitability remains elusive.