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Sahil Wakode’s Parents Seek Police Protection, Allege Threats After Raising Questions Over Death Probe

The parents of Sahil Wakode have sought police protection, alleging that their lives are at risk after they raised concerns over the investigation into his death. They have also named IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare and Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla in connection with the case, intensifying scrutiny around the handling of the matter.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

Astrobase Bets on Propulsion to Power India's Next Wave of Reusable Rockets

Bengaluru startup Astrobase Technologies has emerged as one of the first beneficiaries of IN-SPACe's Rs 500 crore Technology Adoption Fund, a milestone that underscores India's growing private-space ambitions. Founded by IIT Bombay classmates Neeraj Khandelwal and Devakumar Thammisetty, the company is building an indigenous propulsion stack anchored by its full-flow staged combustion engine Everest, with an eye on reusable launch systems and a much larger national launch capacity.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory2h ago

Madras High Court Quashes Cognisance Order in ED Case Against Jaffer Sadiq, Citing Hearing Rights Under BNSS

The Madras High Court has set aside a Chennai sessions court order that took cognisance of an Enforcement Directorate money laundering complaint against alleged drug smuggler Jaffer Sadiq without first hearing him. While quashing that procedural step, the court restored the complaint and directed the lower court to proceed in line with Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which requires an opportunity of hearing before cognisance is taken.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Emiway Bantai on 'Safal,' street slang and why he still makes hip-hop on his own terms

Mumbai rapper Emiway Bantai says his latest track 'Safal' reflects the same mix of humour, swagger and self-awareness that has defined his rise from an independent newcomer to one of Indian hip-hop's most recognisable voices. Speaking around his collaboration with Red Bull 64 Bars Season 4 and Def Jam Recordings India, he argues that Indian rap has always been diverse — and that the real change is the visibility now given to regional languages and local styles.

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India Entertainment & Culture8h ago

Begum Akhtar Reimagined Through Dastangoi in Bengaluru, Tracing Heartbreak, Agency and Song

A Bengaluru performance of Dastan-e-Akhtari brought Begum Akhtar's life into sharp relief through storytelling, live music and a fresh reading of her choices. Narrator Kafeel Jafri and singer Yusra Naqvi used the centuries-old Dastangoi form to explore the ghazal legend not as a tragic figure, but as a woman navigating respectability, love, rebellion and artistic freedom.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceSept 26, 2026

Turtlemint Crashes 20%, PB Fintech Falls 8% After IRDAI's Commission Cap Proposal

In a significant market downturn, Turtlemint's shares plummeted 20% while PB Fintech saw an 8% decline following the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's proposed commission caps. This regulatory shift raises concerns over the profitability of digital insurance platforms in India.

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