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What’s New Today: India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday revealed an ambitious roadmap for India’s semiconductor plans with ISM 2.0.
Fast-Track Insights: San Francisco–based Decagon has raised $250 million from a Series D funding round by Coatue Management and Index Ventures. Chemistry VC, Definition Capital, and Starwood Capital.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the top tech stories, from India semiconductor chip launch to the crypto market update today.
The Indian government plans to enhance its semiconductor manufacturing system through the Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0) by providing support to 50 fabless chip companies. The plan includes its new Design Linked Incentive program. India is on its way to produce advanced 3-nanometre chips and six-core semiconductor chip categories by 2032.
Decagon, a San Francisco-based AI customer service platform, raised $250 million in a Series D funding round that elevates its valuation to $4.5 billion, which represents almost three times its worth. The company which added more than 100 enterprise clients in 2025 raised funds from Coatue Management, Index Ventures and other investors to expand its AI concierge capabilities.
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, announced its 2026 recruitment drive to fill 43 job openings which include Section Officer, Scientific Assistant, Associate Scientist, Electrician and other technical and support positions. The application period for positions will continue until 21 February 2026 through offline application methods, which have different eligibility requirements for each job.
The system uses artificial intelligence to improve job search outcomes through its ability to match candidates with jobs based on their skills and work situation. The systems of the platform learn from user activities which results in fewer unneeded applications and improved employer evaluation processes.
The price of Bitcoin dropped below $88,000 after a marketwide sell-off, which brought down its value despite a weaker U.S. dollar and a strong gold market that showed demand for safe investments. The primary cryptocurrency of the world stayed within a limited price range, which resulted in small January increases. U.S. agencies demonstrated their ability to enforce potential crypto regulations, while most major altcoins experienced market drops, which led to increased regulatory scrutiny.
