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As Congress-BJP row over USAID funding deepens, why Smriti Irani is caught in the crossfire

Apart from Irani, Congress has also slammed S Jaishankar & Piyush Goel for endorsing USAID during Modi government’s tenure & asked how much funding BJP-led NDA had got from USAID.

Start-up funding in Karnataka drops 24% in 2024, while India sees signs of recovery with 5.4% uptick

According to Tracxn’s Karnataka Tech Annual Report 2024, the start-up hub raised $3.7 billion. It is also a staggering 68% fall in funding compared to $11.7 billion raised in 2022.

Madrasas in UP aren’t asking for govt recognition—they’re trying to lose it. Here’s why

UP Madrasa Shiksha Parishad, at a September meeting, found out that 513 madrasas have applied to close, some from as long as 4-5 years ago. Owners cite a lack of govt aid & students.

China is elevating relations with Africa. Why its $51 billion funding is highly misleading

The last India-Africa Forum Summit took place in New Delhi way back in 2015, and significant shifts in global geopolitics and geoeconomics have occurred since then.

Biden administration announces $3 billion in federal funding to replace lead water pipes

The White House said that lead exposure disproportionately affects low-income communities and communities of color.

Adani Green plans to raise $1.5 bn to fund its green diversification, reports Bloomberg News

The report comes after two other Adani group companies - Adani Transmission and Adani Enterprise - revealed plans to raise up to $2.57 billion from the market.

India’s Aditya Birla Capital to raise up to $213 million through issue of shares

The financial services firm will use the proceeds to invest in its units, joint ventures, and associates, among other corporate purposes, the term sheet said.

Where do India’s angel investors come from? No, most of them aren’t IIT, IIM grads

Increased awareness about start-ups and the world of angel investing has opened up avenues for investors from diverse educational backgrounds to enter the fray.

Chennai is India’s fastest-growing startup hub, says report. Pune, Hyderabad closing in

Report by Inc42 platform predicts 2023 would be about mergers & acquisitions, smaller initial public offers, more unicorns than in 2022 & the continuation of the layoff trend.

Edtech start-ups funding down 50% in Q2 2022 from Q1, report says. Insiders blame ‘bad phase’

Funding in the Indian start-up ecosystem also tanked by 40 per cent from USD 11.3 billion in the first quarter to settle at USD 6.8 billion in the second quarter.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.