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Headlines of the hour: - Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect - Calls for exit grow, Biden won't budge - Only god almighty can oust me from race: Biden - PM Modi Russia visit: Focus of defence ties - Sahel alliance summit: Leaders reach Niger - 4th case of brain eating Amoeba in Kerala - Gold regains its shine this week

WION Headlines | Gold regains its shine this week | Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect

The Indian startup ecosystem is showing signs of recovery after a challenging period. Data from TheKredible reveals total funding reached nearly $7 billion in the first half of 2024, exceeding the $5.92 billion raised in h1 2023.this represents a 12% year-over-year increase. However, it's important to note that funding remains below the record-breaking $20 billion secured in h1 2022.

Indian startups secure $7 bn in first half of 2024

Now, we look at what analysts expect from the new coalition government's full budget. India's upcoming budget is expected to continue prioritising capital expenditure, given the government's emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects. Take a look at this next report for more.

India Budget: Capital expenditure in focus

India Budget: Analysts expect India's capital expenditure to rise further

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) met with Wang Yi, Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Political Bureau and Foreign Minister, on July 4, 2024. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan.

SCO Summit 2024: India & China agree to work on border issues

In the South Indian state of Kerala a rare deadly amoeba has claimed the lives of three children and the deadly medical condition has no recognised treatment more concerning is the fact that it is not even possible to easily diagnose. Watch in for more details!

India: Brain-eating amoeba kills 3 in Kerala

Shares of Indian defense companies were buzzing in trade, surging up to 13% on July 5 after Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the country's defense production recorded its highest-ever growth in 2023-24. Watch in for more details!

Indian defence stocks surge 13% following record defence production growth

12 bridges have collapsed within 17 days in Bihar during this monsoon season. Were these lapses by engineers? We tell you how much these bridges cost and who is responsible behind these incidents. Why these bridges couldn't stand in this rainy season?

Bihar: 12 bridges collapse in 17 days, who is accountable?

India: Brain-eating Amoeba kills 3 in Kerala, found in waters in warm climates

Heatwave conditions persisted in Kashmir on Thursday with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal and the highest in July in 25 years, officials said. The city had recorded a high of 37 degrees Celsius in July 1999.

India: No respite from heat even in Kashmir

Neeraj Chopra rose to fame at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men's javelin event. However, in the lead-up to the Paris Games, Neeraj has been facing an adductor issue that has forced him to pick and choose events. The star athlete has now provided an update on how he intends to deal with the 'nagging issue'.

Neeraj Chopra provides 'concerning' update on adductor niggle ahead of Paris Olympics

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras in Uttar Pradesh. He met the families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives. Enroute to Hathras, Gandhi also stopped in Aligarh and met with families of the victims of the tragedy. Rahul Gandhi urged UP CM Yogi Adityanath to provide "maximum compensation" to the victims of the tragedy.

Rahul Gandhi in Hathras to meet stampede victims' families

A travel vlogger from the United States recently said that she was "blown away by the affordability and quality of Indian healthcare." Watch in for more details!

American vlogger praises Indian healthcare, says 'it's incredible'

The government's upcoming budget is expected to prioritise rural demand due to its crucial role in economic growth. As rural areas make up a significant portion of the population, boosting their spending power can drive overall consumption and economic activity. To address this, the budget is anticipated to increase funding for rural schemes.

India budget: How India's budget will impact the global economy

BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani was discharged from the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday evening, sources said. The 96-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, days after being discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a night-long stay there.

BJP's veteran leader LK Advani gets discharged from hospital

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma led the Team India's open-top bus parade in Mumbai today, celebrating their T20 World Cup 2024 victory. Watch in the visuals fromMarine Drive.

Team India's open bus victory parade in Mumbai

Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team reached landed in Delhi with the trophy on 4 July after lifting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at Barbados on 29 June. The players are currently at ITC Maurya Hotels where a special breakfast have been prepared for them. The players are soon set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The men in blue landed in New Delhi five days winning WC

As part of its investigations into the NEET-UGC paper leak case in India. India's investigation agency the CBI arrested an alleged co-conspirator, Aman Singh from Dhanbad in the state of Jharkhand.

NEET-UG paper leak scam: Investigations spanning several states

Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi caused a stir in the Lok Sabha by accusing supporters of the ruling BJP of promoting violence, hatred, and lies while claiming to be true Hindus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interrupted his comments and stated that accusing the entire Hindu community of being violent was serious.

BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Russia and Austria on 8-10 July. The Prime Minister will be in Moscow on 8-9 July at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. Watch in for more details!

Stage set for Putin-Modi meeting

NEET paper leak scam: CBI raids apartment in Kolkata

India's Kashmir Valley also known as the Paradise on Earth is witnessing an unprecedented heat wave with Srinagar breaking a 25-year record on July 3 as the temperature hit 35.

India's Kashmir Valley witnesses extreme heatwave, Srinagar breaks 25-year-old record

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma will lead Team India's open-top bus parade in Mumbai today, celebrating their T20 World Cup 2024 victory. Watch in the visuals from jam-packed Marine Drive.

A billion cheer for Rohit & Company, victory parade shortly in Mumbai

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