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Top News of the day: 1. Elon Musk and Sam Altman have agreed to expedite a trial regarding OpenAI's shift from non-profit to for-profit. 2. Zepto, a quick commerce platform, is now offering fast delivery of Apple products, including the iPhone 16e, AirPods, MagSafe, and iPads. 3. Humanoid robotics startup iHub Robotics has raised Rs 4.3 crore (about $520K) in a pre-seed funding round from U.S. investors. 4. D2C beauty and personal care brand Pilgrim has raised ₹200 crore via a mix of primary and secondary transactions at a pre-money valuation of ₹3,000 crore. 5. Ahmedabad-based startup Gridbots has successfully completed NCNC (no-cost, no-commitment) trials of its Zeus HITMAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). 6. Federal Bank has resumed issuing co-branded credit cards with fintech startup Scapia after a year-long pause due to regulatory intervention. 7. Pocket FM, an audio entertainment platform, is in discussions with global private equity investors for a new Series E equity funding round, seeking to raise between $100 million 8. Operant AI, a Silicon Valley cybersecurity startup, has entered the Indian market, launching its Runtime AI Application Defense Platform to protect AI systems against threats. 9. Plix, a plant-based nutrition brand, has partnered with GoKwik to enhance its online presence and boost prepaid orders. 10. GoZero, a new-age ice-cream maker, has secured Rs 30 crore in funding from existing investors like DSG Consumer Partners and new participants including Boat founder Aman Gupta. 11. Google-parent Alphabet is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $30 billion. 12. Brigade Group has partnered with Nikhil Kamath's Gruhas to launch the Earth Fund, a real estate-focused investment fund targeting Indian proptech and sustainability-driven startups. 13. Farm to fork startup Deep Rooted has decided to shut down its operations, according to three people aware of the matter. 14. Student housing startup Your-Space has raised Rs 70 crore (approximately $8.2 million) in debt led by existing investor Shantanu Rastogi, Managing Director of General Atlantic. 15. Yummy Bee, a café chain focused on guilt-free indulgence, has raised Rs 16. 18 crore (over $2 million) in total funding, including Rs 11 crore in its most recent round 17. Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based investment firm, has launched its second flagship fund aimed at investing in consumer-focused startups in India and Southeast Asia. 18. Video generation and conversion platform Hypergro.ai has secured Rs 7 crore ($800K) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Eternal Capital along with participation from Silver Needle Ventures, VCats, Astir Ventures, and FAAD Network. 19. Google has expanded its partnership with Reddit to address the dependency on Google Search for user growth. 20. Edtech startup Vedantu is preparing for an initial public offering between late 2026 and 2027, aiming to raise $150-200 million. 21. Protectt.ai, a mobile app cybersecurity and fraud control platform, has raised Rs 76 crore (around $8.7 million) in its Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners 22. Bengaluru-based Slikk Club, a 60-minute fashion delivery startup, secured $3.2 million in funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from Multiply Ventures and several angel investors. Stay Updated. Stay Informed. Stay Ahead. Share the Medial App with your network, colleagues, and friends. Let's brainstorm, discuss together and help each other achieve our goals. And don't forget to rate us on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store to help us reach even more amazing people like you.