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Indian startup funding jumps 2.6X to $364 million this week

Growth and late-stage funding dominated the week, crossing the $300 million mark through nine deals. The biggest raise came from customer engagement platform MoEngage, which secured an additional $180 million as part of its Series F round from ChrysCapital and Dragon Funds, along with Schroders Capital. 26 days ago
Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

According to prominent US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicants across categories, including H-1B, F-1 and J-1 visas, with US consulates postponing scheduled interviews as they conduct more extensive background checks. 26 days ago
Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Under the new ticket pricing structure, passengers will pay an extra 1 paisa per km on journeys beyond 215 km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail and Express non-AC and AC classes. Passengers on a 500 km non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10 for their journey. There is no increase in ticket prices for passengers travelling on routes shorter than 215 km. 26 days ago
Grokipedia beta version to launch in 2 months: Elon Musk

Elon Musk's net worth soars to nearly $750 billion

Earlier, the Delaware Supreme Court in the US restored Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, overturning a lower‑court decision that had struck it down as "unfathomable". The ruling reverses a 2024 decision that rescinded the package and found that total rescission "leaves Musk uncompensated for his time and efforts over a period of six years," the 49‑page ruling said, according to reports. 27 days ago
'Strong pillar of India's safety': PM Modi extends greetings to SSB on Raising Day

'Strong pillar of India's safety': PM Modi extends greetings to SSB on Raising Day

"On the Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal, I extend my greetings to all personnel associated with this force. SSB's unwavering dedication reflects the highest traditions of service. Their sense of duty remains a strong pillar of our nation's safety. From challenging terrains to demanding operational conditions, the SSB stands ever vigilant. Wishing them the very best in their endeavours ahead", PM Modi said in a post on X. 27 days ago
Kolkata's air turns more hazardous than Delhi, AQI shoots up to 342

Air pollutants may alter brain structure in adolescents, impact cognition and emotions

The study led by physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University in the US warned that exposure to air pollution is associated with structural changes in the adolescent brain, specifically in the frontal and temporal regions -- the areas responsible for executive function, language, mood regulation, and socioemotional processing. 27 days ago
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