India has ordered internet service providers to block access to Supabase, a popular developer database platform, under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The move has led to patchy and inconsistent access across multiple networks, disrupting thousands of developers and startups that rely on the service. Blocking Order Issued…
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Ayush Launches ASIC to Boost Ayurveda Startups
New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a significant push to strengthen India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has invited applications from startups for incubation at the newly established Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru….
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Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre Launched
Bengaluru/New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has launched a national Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups under the newly established Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) at the Central…
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C2i Raises $15M Under DLI Boosting India Chip Design
India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem received a major boost as C2i Semiconductors, a startup backed by the Government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners. The investment marks the largest funding round secured by an Indian semiconductor startup to date…
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Kutumb Launches Polo, Enters Gay Dating Market
Bengaluru: Tiger Global-backed social platform Kutumb has quietly stepped into India’s LGBTQ+ dating space with the launch of Polo, a dedicated gay dating application now available on the Google Play Store. The move marks a significant diversification for the Bengaluru-based company as it expands beyond its core community-first social networking…
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Startup India Recognises 2.07 Lakh Startups, Creates Jobs
The Government of India’s flagship Startup India initiative has recognised more than 2.07 lakh startups across the country, generating over 21.9 lakh direct jobs as of December 31, 2025. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of India’s innovation ecosystem, supported by government funding, tax incentives, and regulatory reforms aimed at…
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Raksha Khadse Highlights Deep-Tech at Sonipat Startup Summit
Sonipat, Haryana: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to innovation-led growth and youth-driven industrial transformation while addressing the Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 at IIT Delhi Technopark. The summit underscored India’s growing momentum in deep-tech innovation, startup acceleration, and technological self-reliance….
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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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Bharat Taxi: India’s Cooperative Ride-Hailing Push
Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, is emerging as a transformative force in the country’s mobility sector by placing drivers at the centre of ownership, governance, and value creation. The initiative reflects the Government of India’s broader push to strengthen cooperatives as engines of employment, social security, and grassroots…
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Amit Shah Unveils Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride App
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah is set to launch “Bharat Taxi,” India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step in transforming the country’s mobility sector by placing drivers at the centre of ownership, decision-making,…