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Startups backed by PE, VC created over 26 lakh jobs in 2019; technology-led solutions touching people in remotest areas of country: Report

The report was developed to understand the value created by venture capital and private equity investors through technology and technology-enabled startups in India.

Private equity, VC investments hit record high of $48 bn in 2019; huge fund flow to infrastructure sector drives growth: Report

As per the report, private equity/VC investments in infrastructure space were at $14.5 billion in 2019, which were higher than the cumulative PE/VC infrastructure investments received in the previous seven years.

Bar Council of India writes to CJI, draws his attention to NLSIU student protest over delay in VC appointment

The Bar Council of India on Monday wrote to the Chief Justice of India seeking his attention to the protest by National Law School of India University students against delay in appointing a vice-chancellor.

PM Narendra Modi meets Jamia Millia Islamia VC, assures her of all assistance in setting up medical college-cum-hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Jamia Millia Islamia vice-chancellor Najma Akhtar and assured her of all assistance in setting up a medical college-cum-hospital. Akhtar sought a special grant-in-aid for the centenary celebrations of the institution that will happen next year. Akhtar called on President and Visitor of the University, Ram Nath Kovind on 1 July and apprised him of the steps taken for improving academic and research activities in the university.

Jadavpur University buckles under pressure from protesting students, forced to announce entrance tests dates for Arts stream

Students would be admitted in the six subjects based on the 50:50 formula - equal weightage on marks obtained in admission tests and in board examination.

Jadavpur University students' union members reject V-C's call to end hunger strike until admission procedures reconsidered

Somashree Choudhury, the chairperson of AFSU, said the indefinite strike by the 20 students of the arts faculty would continue till the time the authorities of Jadavpur University consider their decision.

JNU students fined Rs 10,000 each for protesting outside administration block

Members of the JNU Students Union central panel have been slapped fines of Rs 10,000 each for "protesting" outside the administration block against the compulsory attendance move by the university.

Arjun Reddy: How Vijay Devarakonda's film is a nod to toxic masculinity

Stripped off the cinematography, style and treatment, Arjun Reddy isn’t that revolutionary after all, it is still a nod to the male ego.

31 May is the deadline for suggesting policy on virtual currencies, including Bitcoin, to the Indian Government

The primary question is if BitCoin should be banned, regulated or simply observed.

How to choose the right VC for your startup

Being the first significant stage of support for a new idea, venture capital funding can make or break a startup.