Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated Punjab's inaugural Startup Conclave at Lovely Professional University, promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovation with seed grants and institutional support.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the state's first startup conclave at Lovely Professional University, pledging full support and funding for budding entrepreneurs.
Twenty civic bodies in Maharashtra, including Mumbai's BMC, missed Rs 1,415 crore in central air quality grants due to delayed local elections. Funds for EVs, dust control halted.
Telangana govt urges Centre to release ₹3,000 crore in withheld Finance Commission grants for village panchayats. Minister may visit Delhi if funds delayed. Read details.
Microsoft's Chief Scientist Eric Horvitz warns that Trump administration's $1 billion cuts to NSF grants could cause a brain drain and hand AI supremacy to China. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh's Sports Department is developing a digital portal to streamline grant disbursement and monitor sports associations. This move aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in fund management.
Chandigarh's new startup policy offers financial incentives, including grants up to Rs 7.5 lakh, to establish world-class incubators and boost innovation. Learn about eligibility and benefits.
NCERT is poised to become a deemed university, enabling it to award degrees and boost research. The UGC's final approval is expected by month-end. Explore the implications for India's education system.
The UGC has ordered an investigation into the death of a first-year student at a Dharamsala college following serious ragging allegations. The college has been directed to submit a report.
The Central Government has disbursed over Rs 723 crore to rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission. This crucial funding aims to boost grassroots development and essential services.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader considers linking MLA grants to performance to boost attendance. He urged MLAs, especially youth, to actively participate in sessions. Read more.
Dr Satya Prakash Dash takes the helm as CEO of IKP Knowledge Park, India's pioneering wet-lab research park. This leadership change aims to accelerate innovation in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a ₹24,420 crore supplementary budget for 2024-25, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and farmer welfare. Get the full details here.
Nagpur University's 2024-25 audit reveals ₹22.76 crore discrepancies in advances & deposits. A committee led by Manmohan Bajpai is probing the money trail. Read the full report.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
The Brij Incubator hosted its first public 'Investment Pitch Opportunity' for artisan startups at Serendipity Arts Festival in Panjim, offering a crucial platform for funding and growth in India's craft sector.
Krafton, Naver, and Mirae Asset launch a Rs 6,000 crore fund for Indian tech startups in AI, fintech, logistics & more. Read about this major Korean investment alliance.
The Trump administration appeals a court order restoring $2.7 billion in federal research funds to Harvard. The legal clash over alleged retaliation and free speech heads to the US Court of Appeals. Read the latest.
UGC warns students against National Institute of Management Solution, Delhi, declaring its degrees invalid for higher education and govt jobs. Check the full state-wise list of fake universities.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Federal funding for over 70 community schools providing food, healthcare, and counselling has been abruptly cancelled. Learn about the impact and the political divide over these essential programmes.
The central government has released Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 for development, welfare, and infrastructure. Details inside.
The Central government has withheld Rs 1,279 crore in grants from Karnataka for failing to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections since 2020-21. Discover the financial and democratic implications.
Lok Sabha approves Rs 41,455 crore supplementary demands for FY26. Modi government tables bills to open nuclear power to private players and regulate higher education. Get all the live updates.
CAG report reveals Maharashtra govt departments failed to submit UCs for ₹1.77 lakh crore, with year-end spending sprees violating financial rules. Read the shocking details.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill granting the Finance Commission statutory power to allocate funds for states' disaster management. This move aims to streamline resource distribution.
Elon Musk Foundation's assets balloon to $14 billion, but tax filings reveal most grants stay within his own circle of interests. Explore the details of its spending.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez announce $102.5 million in grants to 32 US non-profits fighting homelessness via their Day 1 Family Fund. Discover the beneficiaries and their massive $2 billion pledge.
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.