Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl has sparked a fresh debate on hotel pricing after revealing he was charged ₹5,900 plus taxes to launder just seven basic garments during a work trip. The entrepreneur described the bill as a sign that parts of the hospitality industry are “out of touch” with changing…
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RISE Conclave 2026 Boosts Startup-Industry Synergy
Chennai: The two-day RISE Conclave 2026 concluded at the Chennai Trade Centre on Saturday, reinforcing India’s commitment to innovation-led growth and stronger collaboration between research institutions, industry leaders, and startups. The event underlined the central role of science and entrepreneurship in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The…
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Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Cr Startup India FoF 2.0
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a massive corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The initiative aims to mobilize long-term domestic venture capital and accelerate innovation-driven…
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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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Narendra Modi Highlights Reform Express at ET Summit
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s economic transformation over the past decade has positioned the country as a major driver of global growth. Addressing the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, he emphasized that reforms, innovation, infrastructure spending, and global trade partnerships have…
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MSME Investments Surge in Northeast India
New Delhi: The Central government has intensified efforts to promote investments in MSMEs in Northeast India, with the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 attracting investment interest worth ₹4.48 lakh crore. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Dr….
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Piyush Goyal Urges MedTech Startups to Go Global
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has urged Indian MedTech startups to expand beyond domestic markets and leverage India’s rapidly expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that now provide access to nearly 70% of global GDP. India’s Expanding Global Trade Footprint Speaking at the…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Leads AI in Education Roundtable
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level roundtable with founders of 10 emerging Indian startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, signalling the Centre’s push to integrate advanced technologies into the country’s learning ecosystem. The interaction, held at IIT Delhi, brought together policymakers, academic leaders and…