Author: Sharad Natani
India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing one of its biggest leadership churns in recent years, with senior executives from major venture capital (VC) firms stepping down in what industry watchers are calling a “VC Leadership Shake-Up of 2025.” A new report by Inc42 highlights nine high-profile departures across top investment firms including Peak XV Partners, General Catalyst, Kalaari Capital, Elevation Capital, Apax Partners, and Mirae Asset Venture Investments. A Year of Big Exits in Venture Capital The exits span across partner-level, managing director-level and C-suite positions—roles critical to investment decisions, fund strategy and startup mentorship. Among the major names is Priya…
In a major crackdown on cyber-fraud operations targeting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Noida’s Phase-1 Police have exposed a fake international call centre that allegedly duped foreign nationals by offering illegal OTT subscriptions at discounted rates. The racket was being run under the name WebBiz Service LLC, operating out of Sector-2, Noida. A joint team of the police station and the surveillance cell raided the premises following a tip-off, arresting six individuals, including the alleged mastermind — 24-year-old Tanishka, a resident of Central Vihar, Sector-82. Fake Subscriptions, Illegal Streaming & Dollars Flowing Into India According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Yamuna Prasad,…
India witnessed a worrying spike in counterfeit Rs 500 notes in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), even as the total number of fake notes detected across denominations showed a gradual decline. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual report, counterfeit Rs 500 notes jumped 37.35% year-on-year, rising from 85,711 pieces in FY24 to a troubling 117,722 pieces in FY25—the highest level recorded in the last six years. This concerning rise comes at a time when the overall number of counterfeit notes across denominations decreased from 222,638 in FY24 to 217,396 in FY25, marking a downward trend in total…
In a landmark step towards cleaner, greener transportation, India on Thursday unveiled its first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel, officially flagged off by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal at the iconic Namo Ghat in Varanasi. The ceremony marks a major breakthrough in India’s journey towards sustainable inland water transport, placing the nation among a select group of countries—including China, Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan—that operate hydrogen-powered vessels. A National Leap Toward Green Energy Excellence Addressing the gathering, Minister Sonowal called the launch a moment of pride for India’s technological prowess and climate ambition. “This is not just…
Uttar Pradesh has announced a major leap in youth empowerment and competitive exam preparation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government is now running eight free residential coaching centres and 150 Abhyuday coaching centres, providing high-quality training for aspirants of UPSC, PCS, NEET, JEE, NDA, SSC, and banking exams—all completely free of cost. Over 23,000 students have benefitted this year, marking one of the largest state-run coaching initiatives in India aimed at supporting meritorious and economically disadvantaged youth. Two Powerful Coaching Models Changing Lives in UP 1. Free Residential Coaching (Lucknow) These residential centres offer far more than classes—they provide a full…
In a major push to strengthen Delhi–NCR’s transport network, authorities have prepared a new plan to connect the upcoming Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) directly to Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan through the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The move is expected to dramatically cut travel time and offer seamless, high-speed connectivity to lakhs of commuters. The decision comes after an earlier proposal to route the RRTS line via Ghaziabad failed to gain consensus in a high-level meeting. Now, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been tasked with preparing a fresh feasibility report for the newly proposed route. A…