Accel India: 2026 funding to mirror 2025, not a winter
Accel India's Prashanth Prakash says 2026 startup funding will resemble 2025 levels, marking a strategic shift towards profitability over a funding winter. Read the full insight.
Accel India's Prashanth Prakash says 2026 startup funding will resemble 2025 levels, marking a strategic shift towards profitability over a funding winter. Read the full insight.
India's deeptech sector saw funding rise to $1.6 billion in 2025, despite a sharp drop in deal count. Capital concentrated in fewer, later-stage companies like GreenLine and Uniphore. Explore the shifting investor trends.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI completes a massive $20 billion funding round with Nvidia and Qatar Investment Authority. The capital will fuel infrastructure and Grok AI development. Read more.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Kanish Shah, an Indian-origin engineer, shares his journey from Big Tech rejections to a fulfilling career at Walmart. Discover why looking beyond FAANG can lead to high-impact work and great work-life balance.
India's private equity landscape evolves as enterprise tech and deeptech lead the next wave. Deal volume rises but value dips, signaling investor selectivity. Discover the key trends shaping 2026 investments.
Agritech leader Arya.ag has raised Rs 725 crore in Series D funding. The investment will boost climate-smart farming and market-led practices for Indian farmers. Read more about this major agritech development.
Indian agri-tech platform Arya.ag raises ₹725 crore in equity funding led by GEF Capital Partners. Funds to boost farmer engagement, climate-smart tech, and prepare for IPO in 15-20 months. Read more.
FITT-IIT Delhi and IDFC FIRST Bank launch a new cohort under the Ignite program, selecting 10 startups for funding and mentorship to drive deep-tech innovation. Discover the selected ventures.
The US commits billions to UN humanitarian aid, marking a stark reversal from the Trump administration's funding slashes. Discover the global impact.
A new report reveals over half of multinational tech firms in Israel report increased relocation requests from senior staff. Discover the impact on Israel's innovation engine and tech leadership.
YouTuber Nick Shirley alleges massive fraud in Minnesota daycares, showing a closed centre that received $1.9 million in government funding. Calls for accountability.
Italian police arrest nine individuals accused of financing Hamas through a network of charities. The crackdown reveals a complex money trail across Europe.
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
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.
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 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'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
UST and IIT Madras Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate healthcare startups. 'Pitch to Win: Pharma 4.0' challenge sees 90+ entries. Winners get funding up to Rs 45 lakh. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
The Trump administration launches US Tech Force, offering tech experts up to $200,000 salary without a college degree. Apply now for a 2-year government fellowship.
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'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.