December 9, 2025

Shastra VC launches India’s first deep-tech fellowship with $100,000 support per team

Shastra VC has launched SDEX, India’s first deep-tech fellowship. The program provides up to $100,000 equity-free funding and mentorship to 15 teams, helping frontier research become startup-ready. Applications close January 31, 2026.

December 9, 2025

MYBUILD-25 Expo in Mysuru From Dec 11 to 15 Showcases Latest Construction Trends

The Builders’ Association of India, Mysuru chapter, will hold MYBUILD-25 from December 11–15 with 300 stalls featuring new building materials and construction innovations. The event also includes Dakshina Parva 2.0, a Southern Region builders conference, plus charity stalls by BAI’s ladies wing supporting worker families.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Host Southern Labour Ministers in January Over New Central Labour Codes

Karnataka plans a big January meet with South Indian Labour Ministers to discuss Centre’s new Labour Codes and fight for minimum wage revisions stuck since 2022. Labour Minister Santhosh Lad calls the codes 'a bunch of contradiction besides being anti-labour'.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Sees Huge Demand for Affordable Housing; Calls for One-Room Units and PPP Boost

Telangana needs 29 lakh affordable homes in cities. Leaders suggest building small one-room houses and using public private partnerships. Mumbai’s slum redevelopment model could help.

December 9, 2025

IndiGo Cuts 400-500 Flights After DGCA Orders Cuts, CEO Says Operations Stabilised

IndiGo will reduce daily flights from 2,300 to about 1,800-1,900 to ensure reliable schedules. This follows DGCA's 5% cut order amid pilot shortages and new night flight rules.