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Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase
Secure your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass savings before prices increase on Nov. 4. Save up to $100 on your pass, and get a second for free.
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In October 2026
The 76th edition of Inc42’s 30 Startups To Watch spotlights early stage startups across sectors like EV, manufacturing, AI, among others
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Nov 3, 2026
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
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Nov 3, 2026
Wall Street CEOs split over AI risks at Hong Kong summit
Pimco and Bain Capital warned about AI spending and valuations, while Morgan Stanley and Blackstone stayed upbeat.
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Nov 3, 2026
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
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Nov 3, 2026
Oracle plans to raise $20 billion through bonds and stock sales
The company said last week that it expects capital spending to peak this fiscal year and the next as it builds more cloud-computing capacity, but pledged to raise no more than $20 billion in additional financing for AI…
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
Portuguese AI startup Granter bags €1.6M to expand across Europe
Portuguese startup Granter has raised €1.6 million in a funding round to expand its AI-powered platform that simplifies access to European funding programmes. The round was led by 3XP Global through its Impact…
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
TBO Tek’s Q2 FY27 net profit rises 12.5% YoY to ₹76 Cr as revenue grows 52.6%
TBO Tek’s Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit reached ₹76 Cr, up 12.5% YoY, while operating revenue surged 52.6% to ₹865.6 Cr.
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Nov 3, 2026
Alphabet sells €6bn in bonds as AI spending spooks markets
Alphabet’s €6bn bond sale draws strong demand despite recent volatility over AI spending. The proceeds will fund corporate purposes, including debt repayment.
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Nov 3, 2026
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iD Fresh Food nears ₹900 crore revenue in FY26 with profit before exceptional items tripling
iD Fresh Food reports 27.7% YoY revenue growth to ₹870 crore in FY26, with profit before exceptional items rising to ₹79 crore.
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Nov 3, 2026
Palantir Q3 revenue jumps 96% as U.S. commercial revenue overtakes government for first time
Palantir Technologies reported Q3 revenue of $2.31 billion, a 96% year-over-year increase, with U.S.
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Nov 3, 2026
Goldman Sachs restricts AI coding tools to engineers only
Goldman Sachs limits access to AI coding tools like Anthropic's Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to engineering staff, citing productivity and risk management…
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Nov 3, 2026
ideaForge turns profitable in Q2 FY27 with ₹6.5 Cr net profit
ideaForge reports ₹6.5 Cr net profit in Q2 FY27, reversing losses with 124% YoY revenue growth. Secures ₹151 Cr TDB funding for logistics drone development.
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
Realme P4 series up to ₹6,000 cheaper on Flipkart, AIMRA urges pricing fix
All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) urges Realme to address pricing disparities between Flipkart and offline retailers for the P4 series, citing…
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
SUSE to cut 190 jobs, blames AI and automation for restructuring
SUSE will reduce its workforce by 10% as part of a restructuring plan led by CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen. The company attributes the cuts to AI and automation.
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Nov 3, 2026
Moonshot 2026 celebrates West African fashion at Lagos tech conference
Moonshot 2026 in Lagos showcased vibrant, culturally influenced fashion among tech leaders, deviating from traditional conference attire.
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Nov 3, 2026
Revolut becomes New Zealand’s 27th registered bank
Revolut has been registered as the 27th bank in New Zealand, enabling it to offer savings accounts and credit products in a market dominated by four Australian…
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Nov 3, 2026
UK Charity Ordered to Pay ₹2.7 Lakh for Unfair Dismissal After CEO Misconduct Allegations
Employment tribunal rules The Carrbridge Centre unfairly dismissed Julie Mayes after allegations of CEO Matthew Gibbs's inappropriate behaviour and flawed…
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Nov 3, 2026
North Korea denies being behind $6.3bn Binance crypto hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
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Nov 3, 2026
Elon Musk’s Star Wars post fuels debate over right-wing narrative reinterpretations
Elon Musk’s recent X post about the Skywalker family ignites discussion on right-wing reinterpretations of Star Wars and Anakin Skywalker’s character.
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Nov 3, 2026
UK retailers lose £1.7 billion annually to payment system blind spots
Checkout failures cost UK retailers £1.7 billion yearly. Real-time telemetry and AI observability could close the visibility gap in compliant payment systems.
Tarun Mottlia
Nov 3, 2026
MobiKwik reports ₹11.8 crore net profit in Q2 FY27, revenue rises 9.4% YoY
MobiKwik reported a net profit of ₹11.8 crore in Q2 FY27, a turnaround from a ₹28.6 crore loss in Q2 FY26.
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Nov 3, 2026
From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
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Nov 3, 2026
Poundland’s former owner offers investment as government scrambles to avert collapse
Poundland’s former owner Steve Smith offers to invest as the UK government holds emergency talks with owners Gordon Brothers to prevent insolvency and job…
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Nov 3, 2026