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New Delhi, June 26: India has ranked fourth globally with 61 unicorn companies, according to the latest Hurun Global Unicorn Index, underlining the country’s expanding footprint in the global startup ecosystem. The report highlights India’s growing stature as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by rapid growth across key sectors such as fintech, […]

June 26: Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to approximately 57% of pre-conflict levels, indicating a gradual stabilisation in one of the world’s most critical maritime and energy transit routes, according to a recent shipping and trade monitoring report. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of

Mumbai,  June 26: Entrepreneurship is usually told through one familiar story: start from nothing, struggle through uncertainty and eventually arrive at success. But what if that isn’t the only way people learn to build? That question sits at the centre of the latest film released by The Foundery and shared on Instagram by Nikhil Kamath.

Mumbai, June 26: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on account of Muharram, a scheduled trading holiday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not conduct trading in equity, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives segments. Normal trading activities will resume on the

Bhubaneswar, June 26: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Chief Whip of the BJD Legislature Party, Pramila Mallik, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for the financial year 2026–27. The appointment was made by Speaker Surama Padhy through a notification issued by the

Chennai, June 26: Indian Bank participated in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, a nationwide awareness campaign conducted from June 17 to June 26, 2026, under the aegis of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. As part of the campaign, a pledge-taking ceremony for awareness

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The Odisha Government has announced the temporary suspension of the ‘VB-G Ram G’ work for a period of 60 days during the ongoing agricultural season to facilitate farming activities across the state. According to an official notification issued by the government, the decision has been taken keeping in view the peak

Puri, June 26 (UDN): In preparation for the upcoming Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a comprehensive mock drill was conducted in Puri on Friday to ensure smooth, safe, and disciplined management of the festivals. The exercise was organized with the active participation of various government departments and agencies, including the district administration,

Caracas, June 25: Venezuela was shaken by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the nation and causing significant damage in and around the capital, Caracas. The strong tremors led to the collapse of several buildings, disrupted transport and communication networks, and triggered panic among residents. Authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities and hundreds of

Bengaluru, June 25: Shubh Chowdhari, a Grade 12  student at GIIS Whitefield, has secured a place among the top five riders being considered by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to represent the nation in Show Jumping at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026. This remarkable achievement places Shubh among India’s most promising young equestrian