India Startup Revival: Bigger Cheques, Fewer Deals
Early-stage VC funding in Indian startups is recovering with average cheque sizes nearing 2022 highs. Discover what's driving this revival and which sectors are attracting investor interest.
Early-stage VC funding in Indian startups is recovering with average cheque sizes nearing 2022 highs. Discover what's driving this revival and which sectors are attracting investor interest.
Fact-check reveals Afghan shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal was vetted twice and approved under Trump in 2025, contradicting political claims. What's next for US immigration policy?
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The United States suspends all Afghan immigration processing after a shooting near White House. Two National Guard members critically injured. Suspect identified as Afghan national.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended RSS funding model, stating it runs on social support. He criticized Congress for foreign funding allegations during Lucknow event.
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Tezpur University students demand VC Shambhu Nath Singh's suspension over financial and administrative irregularities. Students face exam delays and poor infrastructure. Read full investigation details.
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President Trump ends longest US government shutdown, restoring funding for federal workers, food programs, and air travel. Discover the immediate impacts and relief measures.
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Al Falah University severs ties with doctors arrested in NIA terror funding case. University clarifies no official association amid ongoing investigation into foreign funding sources.
House Democrats pledge to oppose Republican stopgap funding bill that cuts healthcare programs. Potential government shutdown looms as September 30 deadline approaches.
Insurtech startup Policy Exchange raises $1.5 million in pre-Series B funding to transform traditional insurance models with AI-powered solutions and expand operations across India.
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Former US President Donald Trump vows to slash federal funding to New York City if Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, escalating political tensions ahead of crucial elections.
India's leading venture debt firms are going global! BlackSoil, Stride Ventures, and EvolutionX Capital expand operations to GCC nations, Southeast Asia, and the UK, fueling Indian startups' international growth with innovative debt financing solutions.
Former President Donald Trump vows to block federal funding for New York City if voters elect Zohran Mamdani, escalating tensions in this high-stakes political battle.
REC Limited announces massive funding for Andhra Pradesh's groundbreaking hybrid renewable energy project, set to transform India's clean energy landscape with 1.04 GW capacity.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha calls for urgent financial support for MSMEs and startups in Jammu & Kashmir to drive economic growth and job creation.
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Punjab Police arrests 3 SFJ operatives for anti-India graffiti on school walls, uncovers shocking foreign funding links in major security breakthrough.
India's commodity exchange MCX faces severe regulatory action from SEBI following a massive 4-hour trading outage that disrupted markets and angered traders. Exclusive details inside.