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The company has now taken a significant step forward with a major expansion of its Startup Series portfolio. On April 9, 2026, Lyne Originals announced the launch of six new devices across smartwatches, earbuds, neckbands, and portable speakers . This multi-category launch reinforces the brand’s commitment to providing high-performance, accessible technology designed for the evolving needs of Indian consumers—from fitness enthusiasts and gamers to music lovers and professionals on the go .

In the world of corporate venture capital, patience is often the most undervalued virtue. For Infosys, a $3 million investment

“AI is a disruptor, and we have to adapt to it,” KTR stated, urging the global community to “watch out” for the massive impact that Artificial Intelligence will have on traditional job roles . His warning was not abstract—it was a direct call to action for millions of young Indians preparing to enter the workforce.

KTR emphasized that the upcoming technology shifts will not just change how we work; they will fundamentally alter the availability of work itself. His proposed solution was radical yet increasingly necessary: a cultural shift away from seeking employment and toward creating employment .

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the two-day IInvenTiv 2026 innovation fair at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, on Monday .

Positioned as a transformative platform to link research, innovation, investment, and policy, the event is designed to act as a national feeder for the prestigious Bharat Innovates 2026 global summit scheduled to be held in Nice, France, from June 14-16 .

Prime Movr, an emerging player in the global race for wireless power transmission, is preparing to launch its first pilot deployments in Pune . Leveraging laser-based power beaming technology, the company aims to deliver electricity without traditional wires, targeting the industrial and IoT sectors where such innovation could be truly transformative.

For India’s fintech ecosystem, 2026 was supposed to be a year of validation. After a prolonged reset phase marked by tighter capital and regulatory scrutiny, several late-stage platforms were preparing to tap public markets . Walmart-backed PhonePe, payments infrastructure leader Razorpay, digital lending platforms Moneyview and Kissht—all had their sights set on listings that would provide liquidity to early investors and signal the sector’s maturation .

In a development that underscores India’s rising stature in the global space economy, European satellite giant Eutelsat has confirmed it is in active talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for future satellite launches . The negotiations, confirmed by Eutelsat CEO Jean-François Fallacher, represent a significant vote of confidence in India’s launch capabilities and its broader vision of building a thriving commercial space sector .

It began with an email. At 6 in the morning, employees across Oracle’s global offices—in India, the US, Canada, and Mexico—received a brief, chilling notification from “Oracle Leadership” . The message was stark: “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as a result of a broader organisational change. Today is your last working day” .

By the time the dust settled on March 31, 2026, reports confirmed that approximately 12,000 employees in India had been laid off—nearly 40% of the company’s 30,000-strong domestic workforce . Globally, the cuts impacted an estimated 30,000 workers, representing about 18% of Oracle’s total headcount of 162,000 as of May 2025 .