IAIRO appoints AvenuesAI's CMD Vishal Mehta as Technical AdvisorThe Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO), a fast-rising institution at the centre of India's sovereign artificial intelligence ambitions...
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
Gen-Z did not invent entrepreneurship but it might be the first generation that thinks it does not require permissionIndian campuses are witnessing a surge in student entrepreneurship, with Gen-Z founders prototyping and building ventures before graduation...
Why global fund managers are giving D-St the cold shoulderForeign investors have significantly reduced their holdings in Indian equities, driven by slowing earnings growth, the AI boom in South Kor...
TEXMiN joins NITI Aayog discussion on future of India’s mining sectorTEXMiN highlighted the shift to intelligent, data-driven systems and addressed India's diverse technological landscape.
Deal activity value jumps 18 pc to USD 123.8 bn in 2025; volumes drop marginallyIndia's deal activity saw a significant rise in 2025. Deal values increased by 18 percent to USD 123.8 billion. This growth occurred even a...
Cursor may raise $2 billion at $50 billion valuation: ReportAI coding startup Cursor is close to securing over $2 billion in new funding. This investment could value the company at $50 billion. Retur...
Iran conflict threatens market stability after failed US peace negotiationsGlobal markets face renewed volatility as peace talks between the US and Iran fail. President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of H...
Why stock markets fell today? Sensex plunges 931, Nifty below 23,900. 6 factors behind the dropIndian stock markets reversed a five-day winning streak, with Sensex and Nifty50 falling significantly on Thursday. Fading hopes for an Ira...
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka seek US waiver to import Russian fuelBangladesh and Sri Lanka are seeking US waivers to import fuel from Russia. This move follows India's similar request. The Iran war has dis...
Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved: Reuters pollA Reuters/Ipsos poll shows two-thirds of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if key goals are not ac...
Many VC firms ban side investing. Yuri Milner's DST encourages itDST Global doesn’t typically invest in young companies, so it allows the partners to do so individually or pool their cash. DST does this, ...
DST Global in talks to invest in SwiggyThe investment will see the Bengaluru-based online food delivery startup’s valuation cross the $1-billion threshold.
Roadrunnr may sprint home with Rs 300 crore in DST Global-led fundraiseRoadrunnr which started as a hyperlocal logistics company aims to expand to delivering packages both within large cities and local neighbou...
Yuri Milner in India to scout for startupsLast week, DST Global picked up a 9% stake in Ola valuing the company at $2.5 billion, only its second investment in India.
Falcon Edge may join DST Global with fresh $2.5 billion in new Ola funding roundFalcon Edge is expected to join DST Global, which is leading a soon-to-be-announced $400-million financing round in Ola.
DST Global may invest up to $500 million in Ola at $2.5 billion valuationThe latest round of fund-raise for Ola, puts it right up in the league of the most valuable internet firms domestically.