Sri Mandir keeps investors hooked as digital devotion grows
AppsForBharat, the Indian startup behind the Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $20 million in a new round — just over nine months after securing....
In a significant stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington D….
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF EMBARKS ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO BHUTAN TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION
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The Hoover Institution Briefing On National Security | June 2025
Welcome to the Hoover Institution’s monthly briefing on national security. This month we address the history of unmanned technologies; the continued presence of US naval and air forces in Europe; a more viable strategy in the Middle East; challenges to tradit….
As media bemoans Albanese’s tricky Trump relationship, our South-East Asian neighbours remain invisible
Among increasingly stormy diplomatic relations worldwide, the Australian government seems to have all but abandoned its aim for closer engagement with Asia.
The post As media bemoans Albanese’s tricky Trump relationship, our South-East Asian neighbours remain….
Kolkata college told to expel gang-rape accused; probe zeroes in on 17 students
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Tenneco Clean Air India files DRHP for Rs 3,000 cr IPO
Tenneco Clean Air India, a subsidiary of Tenneco Group, has filed for an IPO of Rs 3,000 crore, consisting entirely of an offer for sale by its promoter. The company, a major supplier of clean air systems to Indian commercial truck makers and off-highway vehi….
India Business News: New Delhi: Following the acquisition of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB Chem), Torrent Pharma is set to become India's fifth-largest pharmaceut..
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Dollar's deep dive masks Re's steeper slide vs euro
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IIP growth slows to 9-month low of 1.2% as electricity, mining contract
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Commerce dept plans to amend law, offer sops to revive SEZs
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Man gets life for honour killing of sister, her husband
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Surprised by TN MLA's clean record, SC grants him bail in kidnap case
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India Business News: Stocks are wrapping up a stellar quarter at all-time highs amid signs of progress in US trade talks while hopes the Federal Reserve will resume its ra..
Indian equity markets retreated from near record highs on Monday, ending a four-day winning streak. Profit-booking and sector-specific weakness overshadowed positive global cues and foreign fund inflows. The Sensex fell 0.54% and the Nifty 0.47%, although bro….
AppsForBharat raises ₹175 crore in funding round led by Susquehanna Asia Venture
The company crossed a revenue rate of ₹100 crore in FY25 and facilitated 52 lakh online pujas and offerings at more than 70 temples across India, its founder Prashant Sachan said..
Strong hotel rates to lift performance as June sees seasonal slowdown, aviation hiccups
India’s hotel sector remained resilient in June despite aviation disruptions and seasonal slowdown, supported by strong pricing and steady demand. May saw robust rate growth in key cities like Mumbai and Delhi, while occupancy dipped slightly..
Tata, Israel's Tower vie for big slice of ₹4,000-crore Mohali chip plant revamp
The project, for which Tata Semiconductor and Tower are in the race, includes identifying the upgrades needed to improve the existing 180-nanometer (nm) fabrication line of state-run Semi-Conductor Laboratory..
Nothing Phone 3 Launch Today: From Price to Features, All You Need to Know
Nothing Phone 3 is all set to make its debut in India and the global markets today, July 1. It is teased to arrive as the “first true flagship smartphone” from the UK-based company. In the days leading up to its launch, Nothing has been sharing a few details ….
India Business News: New Delhi: The govt has raised the price of natural gas from state-run ONGC and Oil India Ltd's legacy fields to $6.89 per unit (million British therm..
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Airtel's request to convert dues into equity may not get govt nod
India Business News: New Delhi: Airtel's request for conversion of its statutory dues into equity - on the lines of a bailout given to Vodafone Idea - may not be approved ..
Breaking News Live Updates: Red alert in Himachal Pradesh as monsoon rains spark severe flood warning
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India rising as Big Tech breaks bank for AI talent
Mark Zuckerberg's AI talent hunt may inflate global salaries. India's cost-effectiveness could draw AI jobs, especially in engineering. Indian AI talent costs significantly less than in the US. Experts believe India needs to boost its high-end AI research cap….
Centre working on a plan to expand GCCs in tier II , III cities: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said under the IndiaAI Mission, 6,000 more GPUs (graphics processing units) are expected to be added to the common compute facility, taking the total to 40,000 from 34,000 empanelled currently. These GPUs are sourced under the AI mission to provide s….
AppsForBharat raises $20 million in round led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital
Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum, Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partner also participated in the funding for the parent company of the devotional platform, Sri Mandir. The funds will be used to invest in over 20 temple towns in India, strengthen services and com….
Puneet Chhatwal, Sunil D’Souza join Tata Digital board after Naveen Tahilyani’s exit
Tata Sons has appointed Puneet Chhatwal and Sunil D’Souza to Tata Digital's board. This move aims to boost consumer business expertise in the company following Naveen Tahilyani's abrupt departure. Ankur Verma is now acting chairman of Croma. The company will ….
Indian venture capital firms like Elevation Capital and Peak XV are establishing a presence in San Francisco to tap into its booming AI ecosystem. As early-stage AI innovation centralises in the city, investors aim to stay close to emerging trends, support st….
Cognizant seeks list of Infosys employees in trade secrets case
Cognizant has demanded Infosys identify employees who allegedly misused confidential TriZetto software data to develop its Helix platform. Infosys called the request overly broad, involving thousands of staff. The ongoing US lawsuit centers on trade secret th….
Monsoon spoils summer sales: Cooling products, ice cream, jobs all take a hit
Unseasonal rains caused a significant drop in air conditioner and refrigerator sales this summer, plummeting over 30% and 12-15% respectively, marking the worst performance in over a decade. Ice-cream and beverage sales also slowed, impacting seasonal job cre….
Apollo Hospitals to spin off digi health, pharmacy business
Apollo Hospitals is demerging its omnichannel pharma and digital health businesses into a new entity, aiming for a separate listing. This move creates India's largest omnichannel pharmacy platform with a revenue target of ₹25,000 crore by FY27. The promoter f….
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Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Apollo Hospitals, JK Cement, HCL Tech, Bharat Forge
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PSU Bank Index up 2.5% on FinMin call for monetisation
The Nifty PSU Bank Index surged following the finance ministry's call for increased lending and subsidiary monetization through IPOs and stake sales, outperforming the broader banking sector. While gains may be limited due to bond yields and margin compressio….
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Sri Mandir keeps investors hooked as digital devotion grows
AppsForBharat, the Indian startup behind the Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $20 million in a new round — just over nine months after securing $18 million — as the app continues to attract not only devotees but also strong investor interest. Susqu….
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