India achieved near-universal 5G district coverage, with services now reaching 85 per cent of the population as of mid-2026.
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India Has 131 Unicorns as of June 2026 With 4 New Entrants This Year
India’s unicorn count hit 131 in 2026 with Skyroot the latest entrant in May, as Bengaluru continues to lead with 55 of the nation’s unicorns.
India Startups Raised $3.44 Billion in Q1 2026 as Seed Stage Hit Record Deals
India’s startup ecosystem saw record seed-stage activity with 165 deals in Q1 2026, its highest quarterly count, alongside $3.44 billion in total funding.
How to Start a Business in India’s Tier 2 Cities in 2026 — A Practical Checklist
A how-to guide for entrepreneurs looking to launch ventures outside metros, using India’s Startup India policy stack.
England-Ireland Women’s T20 World Cup match delayed by rain
A wet outfield delayed England Women’s T20 World Cup match against Ireland Women in Southampton
Modi says last decade saw record infrastructure upgrades
PM Modi said India has witnessed record infrastructure development over the past decade
Kerala launches free bus travel scheme for women
Kerala launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme giving women and transgender persons free travel on state-run buses
FSSAI tightens rules on ‘healthy’ and ‘organic’ food labels
India’s food regulator issued tightened norms restricting ‘healthy’ and ‘organic’ claims on food packaging
Sarvam AI raises $234 million led by HCLTech
Indian sovereign-AI firm Sarvam raised $234 million in funding with HCLTech as lead strategic investor
PIB debunks claim that UPSC 2026 prelims paper was leaked
India’s Press Information Bureau labeled as fake viral posts alleging the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam paper had leaked