Skyroot put India’s spacetech industry on the main orbit though next five years will prove crucial,YourStorybrings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Skyroot's success isn't the climax of India's space story but the start of its commercial phase. The next 5 years belong to whoever builds the market. Shalini Neelankavil, CTO of Honeywell Productivity Solutions & Services, shares how career breaks, mentorship, flexible work, and sponsorship helped shape her journey, and why women need stronger support in tech. As AI begins to reshape how people discover products and services online, Gurugram-based DareAISearch is building tools to help brands stay visible across platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Premium liqueurs startup Nuvola Spirits has raised Rs 2.69 crore from United Spirits Ltd. (USL), which will acquire a 10.08% stake in the company. The investment will support Nuvola Spirits' expansion, strengthen its distribution network and accelerate the launch of premium international spirits in India. Founded in 2023 by Aakriti Kochhar Sachdeva and Raghav Sachdeva, the company markets Mikiamo Italian Liqueurs and Seoulmate, a Korean-inspired soju brand. Nuvola aims to build a portfolio of globally inspired premium spirits tailored for Indian consumers while making high-quality products more accessible. The partnership with USL is expected to enhance the company's market reach as premium alcohol consumption continues to grow in India. Bengaluru-based edtech company 90+ My Tuition App has received a strategic investment from Equity Intelligence, led by investor Porinju Veliyath. The funding will be used to expand the company's CBSE tuition programmes across India and develop its AI Teacher Programme to deliver personalised learning experiences. Founded in 2018 by Vingish Vijay, the platform offers live online tuition for CBSE and Kerala State syllabus students and has supported over five lakh learners across India and GCC countries. The company also plans to strengthen its technology infrastructure, product innovation and academic operations, aiming to widen its national footprint as demand for AI-powered education solutions continues to rise. Digital trust and background verification company OnGrid has launched Veriffy, a direct-to-consumer platform that enables individuals to conduct background checks for personal use. Built on OnGrid's enterprise verification infrastructure, Veriffy allows users to verify domestic helpers, tenants, matrimonial prospects and small business staff after obtaining their consent. Verification requests can be completed digitally in under five minutes, with password-protected reports delivered within 24 hours through email and WhatsApp. The platform offers identity, address, employment, credit and court record checks while complying with data privacy regulations. OnGrid said it plans to add official police verification in the next phase as it expands into the consumer safety se
