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Indian-origin CEO claims $3M extortion; Bengal leads in foreign tourists
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
Indian AI Startup Giga Targeted in $3M Crypto Extortion
Giga AI's CEO Varun Vummadi exposes a $3 million crypto extortion plot using stolen data. The incident follows a $61M funding round and previous employee allegations. Read the full story.
Fake Gangster Arzoo Bishnoi Threatens Abohar Jeweller
A 24-year-old graduate posed as gangster Arzoo Bishnoi to extort money from an Abohar jeweller. Ferozepur police swiftly arrested the accused, revealing a sophisticated scam. Read the full investigation details.
Two arrested in Daltonganj for extortion plot
Palamu police arrest two men linked to gangster Prince Khan for conspiring to extort Rs 1 crore from a jeweller. Read the full investigation details.
Two women held for trying to extort builder's son in Mumbai
Mumbai police arrests two women for attempting to extort Rs 5.5 crore from a builder's son by threatening a molestation case. They were caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.5 crore. Read the full story.
Quintrans raises $750K pre-seed funding from Capital-A
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
Jeweller in Daltonganj gets Rs 1 crore extortion call
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
Semiconductor Startup Chooses Coastal Karnataka for R&D Hub
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Chandigarh Startup Policy Guidelines Get Nod
Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
MUIT Inaugurates Startup Incubation Centre in Noida
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
India's startup funding falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Bride Codes at Wedding: Viral Post Sparks Startup Debate
A photo of a bride fixing a critical bug minutes after her ceremony went viral, dividing the internet. Explore the intense debate on startup dedication vs. personal boundaries it ignited.
MoEngage raises $280M in Series F for AI push
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
Bengaluru man arrested for extorting two businessmen
Bengaluru police arrest a man for extorting two local businessmen. Multiple BNS sections, including extortion and criminal intimidation, invoked. Details on the case and charges.
DACBY's Post-Shark Tank Turnaround to Profitability
Rejected on Shark Tank India, DACBY rebuilt its business model, achieved profitability, and scaled to over 1 lakh customers. Discover their remarkable turnaround story.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, data shows
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Right4Paws raises Rs 14 Cr Series A for pet food expansion
Chennai-based pet food startup Right4Paws closes Rs 14 crore Series A funding from HNIs. Funds to fuel manufacturing, new products, and pan-India distribution in the Rs 5,000 crore market. Read more.
Kerala, Germany Sign MoU for 300 Deep-Tech Startups
Kerala Startup Mission partners with Germany's NXTGN Startup Factory, unlocking a €1bn fund for 300 deep-tech ventures. A talent pipeline and job boom await. Read more.
UP Emerges as Startup Powerhouse with 18,568 Ventures
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
10 Militants Held in Manipur for Extortion
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
Planys raises Rs 100 Cr for global expansion, defence tech
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
Over 6,300 DPIIT-recognised startups closed: Govt data
Govt data reveals 6,385 recognised startups are closed, with Maharashtra leading. Despite closures, the sector has generated over 21 lakh direct jobs, highlighting its resilience.
Gujarat HC grants bail to 9 cops in crypto extortion case
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to nine police constables convicted in the 2018 kidnapping and Bitcoin extortion case of Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt. Details inside.
Canada's $6.2M Fight Against Indian Extortion
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Nashik Industrialist Extorted of Rs 1.5 Lakh
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
Rajkot Teachers Face Second Rape & Extortion Case
Two Rajkot school teachers booked for rape and extortion now face fresh charges for disrupting a wedding. Police continue search for accused Mukesh Solanki. Read full details.
Key Bishnoi Gang Member Arrested in Gurgaon Operation
Rajasthan AGTF arrests Pradeep Gurjar, key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, from Gurgaon flat. Accused involved in extortion network across Kotputli, faces 40+ criminal cases. Read details.
AAP Functionary's House Fired At in Phagwara
Masked assailants fired at AAP anti-drug committee coordinator Daljit Raju's residence in Phagwara, demanding Rs 5 crore. Police investigation underway. Read the latest updates.
Masked Men Fire Shots at AAP Leader's House in Jalandhar
Unidentified masked assailants fired shots at AAP leader Balwinder Singh's residence in Jalandhar. Police suspect extortion angle in the targeted attack. Investigation underway.
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