India

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector.

Jul 4, 2024

After NEET row, Rajasthan to conduct CBT-cum-OMR mode exam for staff recruitments

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has said that some upcoming examinations will be conducted through the CBT-cum-OMR mode, in which questions will be displayed on a computer screen while the candidate will have to answer them on an offline OMR sheet.

Jul 4, 2024

Hathras 'godman' Bhole Baba blames 'anti-social' elements for stampede

Self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, has blamed "anti-social elements" for the deadly stampede during his 'satsang' (religious gathering) on July 2 at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras which killed 121 people and injured many.

Jul 4, 2024

Hathras stampede: Godman goes missing, has an army of followers

UP govt sets up judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede

The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the chairmanship of retired Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava (II) of Allahabad High Court to investigate the July 2 Hathras stampede, in which at least 121 died.

Jul 4, 2024

'No more slogans': Lok Sabha Speaker changes MPs' Oath-Taking rule

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has a additional remarks during oath to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of membership.

Jul 4, 2024

Moral policing: Couple harassed in Shivamogga Dist, case registered

The police in Karnataka's Shivamogga district have registered a case against four persons who have been accused of harassing a couple while they were spending time together, an official said on Wednesday.

Jul 4, 2024

Army chief visits forward areas of Poonch; reviews operational preparedness along LoC in J&K

The Army chief was briefed on the operational preparedness by the commanders on the ground. He lauded all ranks for maintaining high standards of professionalism and exhorted them to remain steadfast in meeting all current and emerging security challenges.

Jul 3, 2024

PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Stop politicising Manipur, people will reject you: PM Modi warns Opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, slammed the Opposition for politicising the Manipur issue, saying that the state "will soon reject them."

Jul 3, 2024

They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn's walkout during PM's speech

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lambasted the Opposition MPs for staging a walkout while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, while terming the incident as a 'dangerous precedent'.

Jul 3, 2024

Aditya-L1 Celebrates 178-Day Journey: India's Solar Mission Reaches New Heights

India's first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). The spacecraft was launched last year and inserted into its targeted halo orbit earlier this year.

Jul 3, 2024

Centre sanctions Rs 576 crore for 4-laning highway in Karnataka

Govt's focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways

Jul 3, 2024

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

Jul 3, 2024

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India

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

After NEET row, Rajasthan to conduct CBT-cum-OMR mode exam for staff recruitments

Hathras 'godman' Bhole Baba blames 'anti-social' elements for stampede

UP govt sets up judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede

'No more slogans': Lok Sabha Speaker changes MPs' Oath-Taking rule

Moral policing: Couple harassed in Shivamogga Dist, case registered

Army chief visits forward areas of Poonch; reviews operational preparedness along LoC in J&K

Stop politicising Manipur, people will reject you: PM Modi warns Opposition

They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn's walkout during PM's speech

Aditya-L1 Celebrates 178-Day Journey: India's Solar Mission Reaches New Heights

Govt's focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

This is mandate to make India third largest economy, says PM Modi

Supreme Court rules against limiting bail period for accused

PM Modi Outlines Third Term Goals: A decisive fight against poverty in next 5 years

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh