What’s New Today: India will launch its first semiconductor chips by the end of 2025, with four new projects approved under the India Semiconductor Mission.
Fast-Track Insights: Topline Pro raised $27M in Series B funding to expand its AI platform, helping 2.5M U.S. home service pros automate business operations.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories, from India launching its first semiconductor chips in 2025 to BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025 opening for 5208 vacancies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will launch its first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips by the end of 2025. Speaking on Independence Day, he emphasized past delays but highlighted current progress, with six units underway and four new projects worth ₹4,594 crore approved. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 10 projects totaling ₹1.6 lakh crore are advancing, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem and reduce reliance on imports.
Topline Pro, a startup transforming the U.S. home services sector, raised $27 million in Series B funding led by Northzone, bringing its total to $44 million. Founded by Harvard graduates Nick Ornitz and Shannon Kay, the company provides AI-driven agents that automate marketing, sales, and operations for 2.5 million home service professionals. The platform has supported thousands of pros nationwide, generating over $655 million in booked work across all 50 states.
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released 5,208 vacancies under the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 4 recruitment for 2025. These include graduate-level and office peon posts across the Bihar government departments. Applications for graduate posts are open from August 18 to September 19, while office peon applications are open from August 25 to September 26. Candidates must apply online at bssc.bihar.gov.in, complete forms, upload documents, and pay the required fees before deadlines.
Agentic AI transforms artificial intelligence from reactive assistants into autonomous co-workers capable of planning and executing multi-step workflows. In 2025, provider competition intensifies, with companies like Creole Studios, Inoru, EffectiveSoft, DevSquad, DevCom, and Deviniti offering specialized solutions for startups, enterprises, and industry needs. These providers emphasize automation, decision-making, and integration, reshaping productivity across finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and IT. Choosing the right provider depends on aligning business needs with each company’s strengths.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has ordered local exchanges to halt all crypto lending services immediately, citing risks in the unregulated market. Nearly 27,600 users borrowed $1.1 billion in one month, with 13% forced into liquidation. Platforms like Upbit and Bithumb had launched aggressive lending products, triggering market volatility. The FSC pledged to introduce formal guidelines, allowing existing loans to continue under current terms while exchanges face inspections for non-compliance.