India ranks third in the global startup ecosystem, securing $2.5 billion in funding in Q1 2025, placing behind the US and the UK. Delhi surpasses Bengaluru in funding, driven by strong IPO exits, with tech firms in Delhi receiving 40% of all tech funding in India. Late-stage funding surges, while early-stage investments decline, attributed to a strong pipeline of IPO-ready companies following a buoyant IPO market in 2024.
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7 killed, 30 injured as passenger train derails after bridge collapse in Russia
Tragic Train Derailment in RussiaAt least seven people were killed and 30 injured when a passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, an incident attributed to "illegal interference" by authorities. The bridge, which passed over the railway line, unexpectedly fell, sending concrete debris onto the tracks just as the train approached. Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed the casualties, including two children, and stated that emergency services are on-site providing assistance to...
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