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What’s New Today: India’s first fully indigenous Vikram-32 microprocessor was unveiled to PM Modi at Semicon India 2025, validated in space and manufactured at ISRO’s Mohali facility.
Fast-Track Insights: Bengaluru-based AI learning startup Seekho raised $28 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to expand short-form learning and AI-powered content, aiming to reach more languages and global users.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today, from India’s semiconductor strides to AI-driven education innovations.
India's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, the Vikram-3201, was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025. Developed by ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory, the chip underwent successful space validation during the PSLV-C60 mission. Manufactured at SCL's Mohali facility, the Vikram chip signifies India's strides toward semiconductor self-reliance and technological advancement.
Seekho, a Bengaluru-based short-form learning platform, has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Elevation Capital. The funds will be used to develop new content formats and integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance user experiences. Founded in 2020, Seekho offers 3–5 minute curated videos in vernacular languages, focusing on career development and personal growth. The platform currently serves 25 million monthly active users. It is expanding its content offerings to include Kannada and Bangla, to achieve global reach by the next fiscal year.
Indian F-1 graduates in 2025 face a challenging U.S. job market, with shrinking opportunities in tech, increased visa restrictions, and rising enrollment. The proposed H-1B wage-based system excludes many entry-level positions, while shortened job search windows and limited OPT pathways add pressure to these individuals. This systemic mismatch makes a U.S. degree less reliable for career prospects.
The Gemini AI App, launched by Google, integrates seamlessly with Google services, offering features like content creation, research assistance, code debugging, and math problem-solving. Users can customize response styles and utilize voice or text inputs. Designed for students, professionals, and creators, it aims to enhance productivity through smart workflows and real-time assistance.
Coinbase is set to launch the "Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures" on September 22, 2025. This innovative futures product will provide exposure to seven major U.S. tech stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla—alongside BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ether ETFs and Coinbase's own stock. Each component will be weighted equally at 10%, and the index will be rebalanced quarterly. Initially available to institutional clients, retail access is expected in the coming months. This move marks Coinbase's first significant derivatives offering since acquiring Deribit in May 2025.
