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As generalist VCs step in, specialist funds help deeptech startups finish the job

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Generalist venture capital funds are finally waking up to deeptech, unlocking a larger capital pool for the sector. Their entry is prompting specialist funds to move beyond early... Read More


Govt draws up 50-country export plan to offset Trump tariff hit

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The commerce ministry has shortlisted 50 countries as priority markets for diversifying exports to cushion the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, two senior government o... Read More


Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Joint Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC), and ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) 2025

Jakarta, Aug. 12 -- Today, H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, delivered opening remarks at the Joint Opening Ceremony of ASUF, MGMAC, and... Read More


Copper pushes up near $4.50 per pound

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- COMEX Copper futures edged up today after a sizable correction in last session. Mixed equities and hopes regarding US-China trade deal and supporting the metal as it trades up 0.72%... Read More


Small exporters are most at risk from Trump's tariffs. India weighs relief

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The government is weighing short-term measures, including interest relief and bridge loans, to small exporters as US tariffs increase costs, eroding their competitiveness, said t... Read More


Bangladesh signs MoUs with Malaysia amid deteriorating ties with India

India, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and three Exchange of Notes in diverse areas of cooperation on the first day of Chief Adviser Professor M... Read More


Watch | Israeli athlete makes beheading gesture on camera, sparks widespread outrage, 'Genocide worn proudly'

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- A scandalous video was captured on camera at the U20 European Athletics Championships held between August 7-10 in Tampere, Finland. Just before the men's 4x100-meter relay, Israe... Read More


Elon Musk reacts as Vance publicly pleads for Trump and SpaceX CEO's reunion; 'JD is a.'

India, Aug. 12 -- Elon Musk lauded JD Vance as a "good guy" and solidly backed President Donald Trump's power grab in Washington, D.C., only a day after the US Vice President urged him SpaceX CEO and ... Read More


Sri Lanka's first-ever AI Expo and Conference to be held in September

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29-30, 2025, at which the nation's comprehensive AI roadmap will be unveiled, according to the Minis... Read More


PM Modi speaks with Uzbekistan President, two leaders agree to advance Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a telephone call from Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during which the two leaders reviewed progress in several key areas... Read More