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Dhanbad, Apr 7 (PTI) TEXMiN IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has announced a series of strategic industry collaborations and startup incubation funding during the two-day R&D fair 'IInvenTiv 2026', an official said on Tuesday. Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN) is a Technology Translation Research Park (TTRP) set up by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. IIT (ISM) director and chairman of TEXMiN's governing board, Prof Sukumar Mi ...Read More >
Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt, has raised Rs 100 crore in seed funding for his new venture, Off Beat. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, underscoring investor willingness to back entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building scalable companies. Off Beat, a content and creator-led venture, is expected to focus on leveraging technology and AI to build its platform, although detailed business specifics remain undisclosed. Announcing the fundraise, Gupta emphasized the strateg ...Read More >
Dhanbad - TEXMiN IIT (ISM)Dhanbad, the Technology Translation Research Park ( TTRP), DST, GoI, announces a series of strategic industry collaborations and startup incubation funding during IInvenTiv 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration in the mining and deep-tech sectors. IInvenTiv 2026, the Ministry of Education's flagship R&D fair being hosted at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, brings together leading academic institutions, startups, inve ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday pitched a comprehensive "Bastar 2.0" development blueprint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outlining an ambitious plan to transform the region through infrastructure, tourism, startups and innovation-led growth.During the meeting in New Delhi, the CM gave details of the roadmap focused on improving connectivity, expanding social infrastructure and boosting livelihoods. Under the plan, 228 new roads and 267 bridges are proposed, along ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday, April 6, urged the youth to be prepared for Artificial Intelligence and focus on job creation. The former Telangana IT minister accepted the disruptive nature of AI and that it could replace people from their jobs. In a fireside chat organised at the Columbia Business School Annual Conference, Rao said, "The threat from AI is real and imminent. Governments and societies are not fully prepared for this transit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, including over Rs 5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2025-26. Addressing the media, Chief Executive Officer, Government e Marketplace, Mihir Kumar stated that crossing a cumulative GMV of Rs 18.4 lakh crore reflects the confidence of buyers, sellers and institutions in a transparent and technology-driven procurement ecosystem. This milestone reflects ...Read More >
Early-stage investment platform JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) has invested over Rs 150 crore across more than 100 pre-seed and seed-stage startups over the past two years and plans to deploy an additional Rs 80-100 crore over the next 12-18 months. The startup incubator reported over 15 exits during the period. The platform has also made a Rs 26.5 crore investment in Mumbai-based Atomic Capital, marking its entry into a fund-of-funds approach. The move allows JIIF to particip ...Read More >
Patna, Apr 6 (PTI) Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said the state government aims to attract investments to the tune of Rs 50 lakh crore and generate one crore employment over the next five years. He asserted that industrial development has been accorded top priority under the government's 'Saat Nischay' programme. "A total of 747 investment proposals worth Rs 17,217 crore were received by the department in the 2025-26 financial year, and 317 investors were allotted 404 acres ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - Top Indian information technology firms are set to report another lacklustre quarter, with revenue and profit seen rising around 10% year-on-year largely on a weaker rupee rather than underlying growth, seven brokerages said. Uncertainties due to wars, weak discretionary spending and concerns around artificial intelligence will keep weighing on client budgets, making the revenue forecast for the next fiscal year a key focus for investors, they added. Tata Consult ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing war between Iran- Israel- United States, along with its regional allies, is entering a new and more dangerous phase. This is no longer just about military bases or troop movements. Both sides are increasingly signalling that the real targets are the economic engines that keep countries running - energy systems, cloud networks, and the massive data centers powering the digital world. In simple terms, the battlefield is shifting from borders to business infrastructure. In a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, an Essar Group company, has secured USD 150 million in financing from Macquarie Group to support the planned third-quarter 2026 startup of its Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Minnesota. The latest funding follows a previously announced USD 520 million senior secured credit facility from Breakwall Capital, adding to a series of financing moves for the project, which has also received backing from the US Export-Import Bank, th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, an Essar Group company, has secured USD 150 million in financing from Macquarie Group to support the planned third-quarter 2026 startup of its Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Minnesota. The latest funding follows a previously announced USD 520 million senior secured credit facility from Breakwall Capital, adding to a series of financing moves for the project, which has also received backing from the US Export-Imp ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: When Assam minister Pijush Hazarika, who addressed the media in Guwahati on Saturday, outlined the steps taken by the Centre and the Assam government for youth welfare, he was singing a different tune in the campaign for the Assembly elections. With only four days to go for the polling, this is an acknowledgement that the high-decibel pitch around the issue of infiltration and its traditional poll issues are not working and there could be an undercurrent against the NDA, at least not ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), aimed at strengthening India's food-tech startup ecosystem and accelerating the commercialisation of research. The BioNEST Incubation Centre, set up at CSIR-CFTRI, is designed as a state-of-the-art facility ...Read More >
Raipur, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday urged the graduating class of IIM Raipur to embrace their role in building a developed India, even as the world grapples with unprecedented challenges such as pandemics, conflicts, and climate change. Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony as chief guest, Jaishankar congratulated the Class of 2026, describing the occasion as both a celebration of personal achievement and a moment for deeper reflection ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), aimed at strengthening India's food-tech startup ecosystem and accelerating the commercialisation of research. The BioNEST Incubation Centre, set up at CSIR-CFTRI, is designed as a state-of-the-art facility ...Read More >
Raipur: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India has emerged solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony at Indian Institute of Management Raipur here, Jaishankar said India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which began on February 28 w ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 4 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India has emerged solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony at Indian Institute of Management Raipur here, Jaishankar said India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which began on F ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): India's Venture Capital (VC) and growth funding ecosystem continued to expand in 2025, with investments rising to around USD 16 billion, marking the second consecutive year of growth, according to the India Venture Capital Report 2026 released by Bain & Company. The report highlights that the growth comes despite a slowdown in broader private capital markets, underscoring sustained investor confidence in India's start-up ecosystem and macroeconomic fundamentals ...Read More >
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its startup support initiative, the Google for Startups Accelerator: India. The program is designed for AI-first startups in India that are developing scalable solutions across advanced AI domains and moving toward real-world deployment. The accelerator is a three-month, equity-free program aimed at Indian startups operating at the Seed to Series A stage. It focuses on startups addressing India-specific challenges or building specialized AI ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The govt has launched an initiative to boost Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding in the state with an ambitious target of collecting 2,500 crore this fiscal. To facilitate this effort and strategise collection of funds, a dedicated organisation called "Telangana Industries" is being formed, with ongoing discussions involving various companies and organisations.So far, officials report that 700 crore to 800 crore have been collected in CSR funds, and the govt remains focused ...Read More >
All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here Finding the best PR agency out there is harder than it sounds. You have a lot of options, and most of them promise the same things. You need exposure, press coverage and brand growth from your PR agency, but how do you actually know which one is right for you? Why Most PR Agencies Fall Short? Traditional PR firms are expensive. You will have to sp ...Read More >
Sarvam was founded by two AI researchers, Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar, in 2023 ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sarvam AI is raising $300-$350 million at a valuation of $1.5-$1.55 billion * Funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners with Nvidia, Amazon involved * The startup focuses on AI models tailored to 22 Indian languages and cultures Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: India's homegrown artificial intelligence ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The BJP on Friday hailed the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament, describing it as a "decisive", "meaningful" and a "giant step" towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India. Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the business environment and check harassment of people. In ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to bolster bilateral economic ties. "Through the establishment of the Japan-India Economic Affairs Division, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will further make public-private efforts to promote companies' expansion of business and investment from Japan to India and to deepen cooperation in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Digitalisation and AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock a whopping $90 billion in annual GDP gains by 2033, with India leading the way, according to a study authored by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. The study argues that digitalisation and increased adoption could unlock these annual GDP gains by 2033, detailing how the region is currently navigating a sharp market correction. AgriTech investment across Southeast Asia peaked at over USD 75 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Digitalisation and AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock a whopping $90 billion in annual GDP gains by 2033, with India leading the way, according to a study authored by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. The study argues that digitalisation and increased adoption could unlock these annual GDP gains by 2033, detailing how the region is currently navigating a sharp market correction. AgriTech investment across Southeast Asia peaked at over USD 75 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, marking a significant step toward decriminalising and rationalising offences across multiple central legislations to promote ease of doing business and ease of living. Addressing a press conference, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described the reform as unprecedented in scale. "I could not find any parallel anywhere in the world and certainly never in India... 1,000 provis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, marking a significant step toward decriminalising and rationalising offences across multiple central legislations to promote ease of doing business and ease of living. Addressing a press conference, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described the reform as unprecedented in scale. "I could not find any parallel anywhere in the world and certainly never in India... 1,000 provis ...Read More >
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