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National Governance & Policy Just now (03:53 AM IST)

India and France Deepen Higher-Education and Space Cooperation in New Delhi Talks

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Philippe Baptiste, underscoring the growing strategic convergence between the two countries in education, research and frontier technologies. The talks reflect a broader push to expand institutional partnerships, academic mobility and scientific collaboration at a time when India is seeking to internationalise its higher-education ecosystem and strengthen innovation capacity.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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Startups & Venture Capital6h ago

IIT Madras sets bold startup target: 1,000 ventures by 2032, with one IPO a month in sight

IIT Madras has unveiled an ambitious long-term startup roadmap, aiming to nurture about 1,000 startups by 2032 and see at least one of them go public every month, Director Prof. V. Kamakoti said. The institute said it has already incubated 583 startups with a combined valuation of Rs 83,000 crore, underscoring its growing role as one of India's most influential deep-tech and entrepreneurship hubs.

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National Governance & Policy54m ago

Prime Minister Congratulates Joshi Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for Asian Games Bronze

Prime Minister extends congratulations to seasoned Indian squash players Joshi Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for winning bronze in the mixed team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Naidu Backs Election Commission's SIR Clarification, Says Misconceptions Have Been Put to Rest

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Election Commission's unanimous clarification on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying it reaffirmed the integrity and credibility of India's constitutional institutions. He said the process was conducted collectively and in line with established protocols, and warned against attempts to erode confidence in the democratic system for short-term political gain.

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India Sports & CricketSept 26, 2026

India Clinches Fourth Kabaddi Gold at Asian Games 2026, Defeating Iran

India's women's kabaddi team secured a historic fourth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games, showcasing dominance over Iran. This victory underscores India's prowess in the sport, having missed the gold only in 2018.

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Philippe Baptiste(1)New Delhi(1)Ministry of Education, India(1)Government of France(1)