Electoral Trusts Channel Rs 3,811 Crore in Corporate Donations
Post-electoral bonds, corporate donations via trusts hit Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25. BJP received the lion's share, with Tata, Jindal, Mahindra as top donors. Explore the data.
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Lottery Firm Gives Rs 110 Cr to Tamil Nadu Parties
Kolkata-based Tiger Associates donated Rs 110 crore to DMK and AIADMK in 2024-25, becoming their largest donor. Explore the details of political funding and corporate contributions in Tamil Nadu.
IIIT Delhi Director Resigns Over Foreign Funding MoU Row
IIIT Delhi director Ranjan Bose resigns after LG office flags lack of approval for MoUs with Gates Foundation & Skykraft. Details on funding, show-cause notice, and controversy inside.
Israel Tech Funding Hits $15.6B in 2025, Defying Odds
Israel's tech sector shows remarkable resilience in 2025, securing $15.6 billion in funding. Discover how strategic investments and AI are driving growth despite geopolitical challenges.
BJP gets 12 times Congress funding in 2024-25
BJP received over ₹6,000 crore in political donations in 2024-25, 12 times Congress' ₹522 crore. Electoral trusts dominate funding post-SC scrapping electoral bonds. Full donor list revealed.
BJP gets Rs 3,577 Cr via electoral trusts post-bond ban
After the electoral bond scheme was scrapped, BJP's donations via electoral trusts surged over four-fold to Rs 3,577.5 crore in 2024-25, capturing 83.6% of all trust funds. Explore the data.
TDP, Jana Sena 2024-25 Donors: Pharma, Solar Firms Lead
The ruling TDP and ally Jana Sena in Andhra Pradesh received bulk funds from pharma, solar, and real estate firms in 2024-25, as per EC reports. TDP's donations dipped to Rs 83.03 crore. Explore the key donors and trends.
UPSC Key Dec 21: Gaganyaan Tests, Funding & Atomic Act
ISRO conducts critical parachute tests for Gaganyaan, political funding via trusts triples post-electoral bonds, and the legacy of India's first Atomic Energy Act. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
Trump's Name Added to Kennedy Center in Washington
Washington's iconic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been renamed to include former US President Donald J. Trump. Explore the history and controversy behind this major change.
Bagalkot Horticulture University in Rs 50 Cr Fund Crisis
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr MGNREGS Burden Under New Funding
Proposed changes to MGNREGS, now Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, could cost Telangana ₹1000-1500 crore yearly. State studies implications as Centre shifts to 60:40 cost-sharing. Read more.
US Appeals Harvard $2.7B Funding Ruling
The Trump administration appeals a court order to restore $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Explore the legal battle's implications for university autonomy and federal oversight in India.
India's startup funding falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India Tech Startup Funding Falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn Report
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
BJP Claims 16,000 NGOs in J&K, Flags Foreign Funding
BJP spokesperson alleges nearly 16,000 NGOs operate in Jammu & Kashmir, with many receiving foreign funds for terror activities. Calls for urgent government scrutiny.
MoEngage raises $280M in Series F for AI push
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
India's 57-member arts team heads to SCO Youth Delphic Games
India sends a 57-member national arts team to the inaugural SCO Youth Delphic Games in Belarus. The team will compete across 6 art forms, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage.
Startup IPOs Outshine Large Private Funding Deals in India
India's startup funding landscape is shifting. A booming IPO market is making public listings more attractive than large private rounds, while activity surges in small to mid-sized deals. Get the full analysis.
Rajasthan universities face collapse, seek urgent state funds
Vice Chancellors of 17 Rajasthan state universities warn of imminent collapse of higher education standards due to severe financial crisis. Read about the alarming details and their plea for urgent government intervention.
Thiruvananthapuram South wins school arts festival
Thiruvananthapuram South sub-district clinched the overall championship at the revenue district school arts festival in Attingal. Over 9,000 students competed in 317 events. Read the full results and highlights here.
Serendipity Arts Festival 2025 Celebrates 10 Years in Goa
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Gadag Students Learn via Bird Sanctuary & Press Visits
Students in Gadag district engage in 15-month arts projects on bird ecology and local printing, funded by India Foundation for Arts. Their creative learnings will be showcased through exhibitions and publications.
300+ Jalandhar School Girls Trained in Martial Arts for Empowerment
Over 300 girls from a Jalandhar government school gain confidence and safety skills through a special martial arts training program in Mauli. Read how this initiative is transforming lives.
J&K Chief Secretary Reviews Arts Institutes Expansion
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviews plans to expand music and fine arts institutes, aiming to boost cultural education and youth opportunities in the Union Territory.
BJP Gets 83% of Tata Trust's Rs 915 Cr Political Donations
BJP received Rs 757.6 crore from Tata's Progressive Electoral Trust in 2024-25, data shows. Explore how electoral trusts fund parties post-electoral bond ban.
Dancers Start Free Arts School in Chennai's Panaiyur Village
Shijith Nambiar & Parvathy Menon founded Sakhi, a free arts centre in Panaiyur. It teaches bharatanatyam, folk arts to local children & adults. Read their inspiring journey.
Karnataka Startup Funding Falls 40% in 2025
Karnataka's tech funding plunges 40% to $2.7B while Delhi-NCR grows 12% to $2.4B, signaling major shift in India's startup landscape. Discover the changing dynamics.
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.
Patna's Kalidas Rangalaya undergoes Rs 7 crore renovation
Patna's iconic Kalidas Rangalaya theatre is undergoing a comprehensive Rs 7 crore renovation to become a state-of-the-art performing arts venue with modern facilities, expected completion by January next year.
Stalin boosts Jayalalithaa University with 5 crore grant
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announces 4 major developments for Dr J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, increasing grants and adding new courses while emphasizing political dignity.
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