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Top News of the Day 1. Flipkart Ventures backs Indian healthtech startup Medikure with $10 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-powered diagnostics. 2. Elon Musk launches SpaceChain Ventures, a $1 billion fund to support startups focused on space-based infrastructure and decentralized internet systems. 3. Indian fintech giant Cred acquires WealthFund, a personal wealth management app, in a $75 million deal to expand its portfolio management offerings. 4. Agritech startup Dehaat raises $40 million in Series D funding led by Temasek, with participation from Lightrock India, to scale its operations in South Asia. 5. Google invests in India's SaaS unicorn Freshworks, acquiring a minority stake to strengthen its enterprise software ecosystem in emerging markets. 6. India’s EV startup Ather Energy announces plans to expand manufacturing, projecting an annual capacity of 1 million units by 2026 after securing $150 million in funding from GIC. 7. Edtech leader BYJU’s receives debt relief, finalizing a renegotiation with creditors for its $1.2 billion term loan amid efforts to streamline operations. 8. Global AI pioneer Anthropic partners with Infosys, marking a $100 million collaboration to integrate generative AI in enterprise solutions. 9. Zepto’s rapid grocery delivery surpasses $500 million in revenue for FY25, a growth of 150% YoY, with plans to enter Tier 2 cities in India. 10. Y Combinator selects 15 Indian startups for its Winter 2025 batch, spanning fintech, agritech, and deeptech, reflecting global investor confidence in Indian entrepreneurs. 11. SoftBank-backed Oyo sees 35% revenue growth in Q3 FY25, driven by its aggressive push into Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets. 12. India’s Agribusiness Platform GramPro secures $20 million in a pre-Series B round led by Sequoia India to expand farm-to-market solutions. 13. US-based blockchain firm Solana Ventures partners with Tata Digital to explore Web3 use cases for consumer platforms in India. 14. Paytm launches cross-border UPI payments, targeting Indian travelers abroad with seamless international transactions via their app. 15. Chennai-based deeptech startup SkyVision raises $12 million to scale its drone-based logistics and surveillance solutions. 16. Nykaa’s luxury e-commerce segment sees 45% growth, fueled by a surge in demand for international beauty brands among Indian millennials. 17. Japan’s SoftBank Group commits $500 million for Indian green startups, focusing on clean energy and EV infrastructure projects. 18. Pharmeasy launches a telemedicine platform, integrating diagnostics and e-pharmacy services under a single ecosystem. 19. Indian D2C brand BoAt enters the US market, introducing affordable audio gear aimed at younger consumers. 20. Tech giant Microsoft to invest in India’s semiconductor ecosystem, eyeing a $300 million partnership with ISRO to boost chip manufacturing locally. Stay Updated.