App Verdict Desk Editorial 
A federal judge has denied a motion by xAI to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP, which alleges that the company—an affiliate of SpaceX—failed to obtain the necessary permits for the gas turbines used to power its “Colossus” data center near Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing the NAACP, filed the lawsuit, claiming … Read more
YourStory brings you a daily news roundup from India’s startup ecosystem and beyond. Here is the news summary for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. From the strong debut of Jio Platforms on the National Stock Exchange of India on Wednesday—with shares climbing 21.3% above their issue price of 1,119 rupees—to artificial intelligence capable of generating almost … Read more
Two years on, the hit-and-run provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) remains effectively inoperative.More than two years after the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code, the provision intended to penalize drivers who flee the scene after causing a death through reckless driving remains on the books but is, in practice, a … Read more
FromSoftware’s epic fantasy RPG, Elden Ring, took home the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2022, held earlier today, fending off stiff competition from the action-adventure masterpiece God of War Ragnarök by Santa Monica Studio. Other notable contenders for the industry’s highest honor this year included Horizon Forbidden West, A Plague Tale: … Read more
On Monday evening, two prominent New York figures—Zohran Mamdani and activist/actress Ilana Glazer (star of Broad City)—spoke about artificial intelligence at Webster Hall in Manhattan. During the event, Glazer posed questions to Mamdani regarding the future of AI in society. Mamdani encouraged New Yorkers to push back against the prevailing sense that AI will inevitably … Read more
India’s clean-tech startup ecosystem experienced a major investment surge in the third quarter of 2026, driven by mega-rounds in the electric mobility space alongside a noticeable increase in deal velocity. Across the sector, clean-tech ventures secured $433 million across 23 funding rounds—a dramatic jump from the $118 million raised across 16 rounds during the same … Read more
Hey everyone! 👋 If you’ve been navigating the recent turbulence on Dalal Street, you know how crucial it is to spot technical reversals early. After enduring what felt like an endless correction—marking one of the longest weekly losing streaks in recent memory—Indian benchmark indices staged a powerful comeback. With the Nifty 50 defending crucial support … Read more
Google is rolling out a huge wave of updates for Gemini, and honestly, it’s a pretty solid leap forward for how we interact with their AI tools daily. The biggest highlight here is the broader rollout of “Gems”—custom versions of Gemini tailored for specific tasks, which makes personalizing your workflow a lot smoother. On top … Read more
Netflix has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Preview topped its English-language film chart this week with 31.1 million views. Premiering on Netflix on August 27, the GTA 6 gameplay showcase became the most-watched title in 87 of the 93 countries and regions tracked globally. Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Preview Tops Netflix’s Top … Read more
vivo launched the X Fold 6 in China this June. The device features a 6.51-inch outer display and an 8.02-inch main display, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super chip. Upon its release in China, it was available in three color options with a starting price of 7,999 RMB (approximately 111,000 INR). As the global … Read more