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Get the appGetIndian startups collectively raised more than $184 million in funding this week. Notable companies include Even Health and The Pant Project, among others, contributing to a significant investment surge in the Indian startup ecosystem. This funding highlights growing investor confidence and the expanding innovation landscape in India.
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WorldPhoto: Firstpost WorldA Ukrainian drone strike targeted a car in the Russian-held village of Pisky in northeastern Kharkiv region, killing at least three civilians and seriously wounding a woman, according to Moscow-backed authorities. Separately, a Ukrainian drone attack caused water and power outages in occupied Crimea. Russia's defense ministry reported shooting down 616 Ukrainian drones overnight across over 20 regions.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18On Friday, thousands across Manipur's five valley districts participated in a 30-minute 'sound protest' from 7:30 pm to 8 pm, banging steel plates, kitchen utensils, beating drums, striking electric poles, and honking horns. Organized by the Federation of Haomee, the protest expressed anger over the ongoing crisis and the recent killing of three Meitei men in Kangpokpi district. The protest used sound as a cultural and powerful form of expression.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentActress Smita Jaykar revealed that Rhea Chakraborty wanted to help actor Sushant Singh Rajput and had appealed to another actress for his treatment. The actor's death has been widely discussed, and this disclosure adds new details about efforts to support him during his illness.
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PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaNeha Bora, president of the All India Students' Association, announced she will not sign a peace bond before a special executive magistrate. This follows the Delhi High Court's dismissal of her plea challenging a police notice that directed her to provide a Rs 10,000 bond with a surety. The incident occurred on Saturday.
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BusinessPhoto: Amar BusinessThe Reserve Bank of India released its October 2026 bulletin stating that despite escalating tensions in West Asia and supply chain disruptions globally, the Indian economy continues to perform strongly. Banks have reduced loan interest rates, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are showing robust growth, indicating resilience amid external challenges.
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Indian startups collectively raised more than $184 million in funding this week. Notable companies include Even Health and The Pant Project, among others, contributing to a significant investment surge in the Indian startup ecosystem. This funding highlights growing investor confidence and the expanding innovation landscape in India.
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