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Profit over hype: Indian startup funding enters ruthless new era
Investors are demanding profitability, governance discipline, and clearer exits as easy capital gives way to selective funding
Scientists discover method that makes viruses 'explode like popcorn'
Researchers in Brazil have found that high-frequency ultrasound waves can destroy viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 & H1N1 by triggering internal vibrations that rupture their protective shells
Crude shock hits WPI: Factory inflation explodes, consumer prices next in line
Spike signals a coming retail price squeeze as fuel, freight and imported input costs surge nationwide
Supreme Court raises concerns over executive dominance in EC appointments
Current selection process may compromise institutional independence and democratic fairness, says SC bench
Gold, silver duty hike targets rupee stability amid West Asia turbulence
Higher duties aim to reduce import pressure amid oil shocks and persistent currency weakness
India’s diesel lifeline under siege as West Asia conflict continues
Rising crude prices and diesel shortages are disrupting transport, farming, inflation control and economic stability across our fuel-dependent country
When loss chose love: Harish Rana’s family and the gift of life
After passive euthanasia was granted, his family transformed unimaginable loss into hope. This extraordinary story must inspire society to hold organ donation in highest esteem
West Asia conflict triggers fertiliser subsidy shock
Import dependence rises to 34% and urea prices jump 85%, threatening the FY27 subsidy budget amid escalating war-triggered disruptions, says CareEdge's latest report
PSBs hit profit peak, clock historic ₹1.98L crore high
Public sector banks posted record FY26 profits as cleaner balance sheets, strong credit growth and lower bad loans transformed health of banking industry
India’s great state divide is narrowing
Race to 2047 will be won by states, says RBI Deputy Governor. Richer states still lead growth, but rising consumption, welfare gains and policy reforms will reshape economic convergence
West Asia oil shock pushes retail inflation to 13-month high of 3.48%
Signals broadening of inflationary pressures across key consumption categories amid fears of a prolonged conflict and elevated energy costs
India-UAE gold handshake threatening our forex stability?
GTRI has urged review of India-UAE gold import concessions amid ballooning bullion imports and pressure on forex concerns