BENGALURU: Deeptech funding in India surged 37% year-on-year to $2.3 billion in 2025, outpacing broader venture capital growth and cementing artificial intelligence as the primary engine of the country’s startup ecosystem, according to Nasscom and Zinnov’s latest Indian Tech Start-up Report.Overall tech startup funding rose 23% to $9.1 billion during the year, even as investors…
NEW DELHI: Gig and platform workers need to work for at least 90 days annually with an aggregator to avail of social security benefits, said the final set of rules formulated under the new Code on Social Security (CoSS). In case a worker is engaged with multiple aggregators, the threshold is raised to 120 days,…
INDORE: What a mother hears, the child remembers — or so the epics say. Abhimanyu learned how to breach a battle formation before he was born. Madhya Pradesh is turning that belief into policy with Garbh Sanskar rooms planned across govt hospitals to “educate the mind of the fetus”.These dedicated spaces are meant to guide…
Financial fraudsters are increasingly shifting their operations toward small business and current accounts, using them to move large amounts of illegal funds, executives at fraud-detection startups said.In the past, scammers generally hijacked retail and Jan Dhan accounts and converted them into mule accounts. However, now they are turning to business accounts for the same purpose….
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s upcoming film ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has officially entered the festive race for this year’s Onam season. The Onam season has traditionally been an important period for Malayalam cinema, and with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit arriving during the festive window, Nivin Pauly is expected to gain a strong advantage at the box…
Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to play an active role in India’s long-term plans for the ODI team, including preparations for next year’s World Cup, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday.Kotak said both batters, who remain central to India’s 50-over batting line-up, are fully…
NEW DELHI: Cases of cybercrime jumped by nearly 18% from 86,420 in 2023 to 1,01,928 in 2024, with fraud emerging as the biggest motive, the NCRB report has revealed.According to the report, 73,987 cases of fraud — including financial frauds, computer-related offences and cheating — were registered across the country during the year, followed by…
Rajasthan is the land of architectural marvels. The royal state is defined by grand palaces, ancient forts and stunning temples. While a number of palaces and forts in Rajasthan have made a mark internationally, few wonders are still waiting to be discovered. And one such marvel is Chand Baori in Abhaneri. Anand Mahindra, the top…
As per the latest update on IMD’s official post on X, Cyclone Montha [pronounced Mon-Tha], which had intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over the Bay of Bengal earlier this week, has now weakened into a Cyclonic Storm after making landfall over the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD),…
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump Denmark has warned that its troops are under standing orders to “shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland comes under attack, as anxiety grows in Europe over the United States under Persident Donald Trump openly weighing military action to seize the Arctic territory.The country’s defence…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel rocket engine, state media reported on Sunday, signalling the country’s continued push to strengthen its weapons programme. The report by the Korean Central News Agency said the test was part of a new five-year national defence plan.Photos released by KCNA showed…
Even in his 60s, Tom Cruise exemplifies peak fitness, tailored for high-octane action roles. His regimen marries the thrill of outdoor sports like paragliding and hiking with rigorous strength training and endurance exercises. Tom Cruise’s diet and workout routine have drawn attention for helping him stay ready for intense action scenes in his 60s. His…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challeging the Centre’s decision to hold caste enumeration as a part of the upcoming Census saying that there was “nothing wrong with it.“A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, justice Joymalya Bagchi and justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing a PIL which argued that…
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Submit objections for CAT 2025 answer key through iimcat.ac.in before December 10 deadline CAT answer key 2025: The CAT 2025 objection management window has officially opened today on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who have appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 can now submit grievances, if any, regarding the provisional answer key. The…
Kamala Harris (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: After months of secrecy, recrimination, leaks, and intra-party paranoia, the Democratic Party on Thursday released its long-awaited autopsy of the disastrous 2024 presidential campaign that resulted in Kamala Harris losing the election to Donald Trump, turning the post mortem into another debacle. The 192-page review, authored principally…
Web of cable wires dangerously hangs overhead in South Delhi’s Hauz Rani. Photo credit: Jatin Surya Kumar/TNN NEW DELHI: As one enters Hauz Rani in South Delhi, the aftermath of a tragedy still hangs heavy over the narrow lanes where a massive fire at Flourish Stay B&B claimed 21 lives. The bylanes are tight, almost…
Britney Spears recently made headlines after it was revealed that the famed singer is facing official DUI charges in California. Now, as per the latest updates, the singer has finally come out of her rehab run and is looking forward to getting better. Britney Spears leaves rehab while awaiting DUI trial date As per a…
Nilakshika Silva (X-Cricbuzz) Nilakshika Silva held her nerve with a superb unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka pulled off a memorable five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.The win marked Sri Lanka’s first success of the tournament…
Cutting out added sugar for just two weeks can yield significant health improvements, according to a gastroenterologist. “I’ve witnessed remarkable transformations in my patients after they remove sugar from their diets. ” Patients experience better liver and gut health, reduced eye puffiness, and a decrease in belly fat. Skin clarity also improves, with breakouts lessening….
