Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and he expressed concern over the terrorist incidents and the loss of civilian lives. India has maintained a neutral stand on Israel Gaza War now India has definitely condemned any kind of terrorism.

PM Modi discusses de-escalation, aid in phone call with Raisi

<p>In the latest,&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump had a heated confrontation with the judge during his court testimony in the New York civil fraud case on Monday, November 6. This marked the first time in over a century that a former US president testified as a defendant in a legal proceeding. As the Israel-Hamas war completes one month,&nbsp;the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it has "eliminated"&nbsp;Wael Asefa, Commander of Hamas' Deir al-Balah Battalion. In other news,&nbsp;The election season in India commenced on Tuesday, November 7, with two crucial states heading to the polls, which are expected to establish the groundwork for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.</p>

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<p>Today marks day 31&nbsp;of the war in the Middle East. Over the past month, the conflict has claimed thousands of lives on both sides, most of them civilians. On Oct 7th, Hamas launched its operation Al-Aqsa Floodgun, and its operatives stormed across the border into Israel, triggering the war that as per authorities in Tel Aviv, has claimed the lives of 1,400 people, while in the Gaza Strip, the death toll has crossed 10,000.</p>

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump clashed with the judge on Monday (November 6) as he testified in court in the New York civil fraud case, as he became the first former US president to testify as a defendant in more than a century. His court appearance came just a year before presidential elections take place in the US.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-police-seize-giggle-switch-gun-after-stolen-car-crashes-into-barricade-655936">US: Capitol police seize 'giggle switch' gun after stolen car crashes into barricade</a></p>

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<p>In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie&nbsp;(both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered two handguns, one of which had been illegally modified into a machine gun.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/election-season-kicks-off-in-india-as-chhattisgarh-and-mizoram-go-to-polls-655922">Election season kicks off in India as Chhattisgarh and Mizoram go to polls</a></p>

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<p>Election season in India kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 7), with two key states going to the polls that will likely set the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>Elections are taking place for the first phase in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh, where the fates of the candidates on 20 out of 90 seats will be sealed today. Mizoram is also holding single-phase polls on all of its 40 seats on November 7.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hamas releases video which shows militants firing mortars</strong></p>

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In the latest, Former US President Donald Trump had a heated confrontation with the judge during his court testimony in the New York civil fraud case on Monday, November 6.

In the latest, Former US President Donald Trump had a heated confrontation with the judge during his court testimony in the New York civil fraud case on Monday, November 6. This marked the first time in over a century that a former US president testified as a defendant in a legal proceeding. As the Israel-Hamas war completes one month, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it has "eliminated" Wael Asefa, Commander of Hamas' Deir al-Balah Battalion. In other news, The election season in India commenced on Tuesday, November 7, with two crucial states heading to the polls, which are expected to establish the groundwork for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Click on the headlines to read more. Israel-Hamas war Live updates: 'Eliminated' Wael Asefa, commander of Hamas' Deir al-Balah Battalion: IDF Today marks day 31 of the war in the Middle East. Over the past month, the conflict has claimed thousands of lives on both sides, most of them civilians. On Oct 7th, Hamas launched its operation Al-Aqsa Floodgun, and its operatives stormed across the border into Israel, triggering the war that as per authorities in Tel Aviv, has claimed the lives of 1,400 people, while in the Gaza Strip, the death toll has crossed 10,000. Ex-US prez Donald Trump fights with judge during testimony in civil fraud trial Former US president Donald Trump clashed with the judge on Monday (November 6) as he testified in court in the New York civil fraud case, as he became the first former US president to testify as a defendant in more than a century. His court appearance came just a year before presidential elections take place in the US. US: Capitol police seize 'giggle switch' gun after stolen car crashes into barricade In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie (both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered two handguns, one of which had been illegally modified into a machine gun. Election season kicks off in India as Chhattisgarh and Mizoram go to polls Election season in India kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 7), with two key states going to the polls that will likely set the stage for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Elections are taking place for the first phase in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh, where the fates of the candidates on 20 out of 90 seats will be sealed today. Mizoram is also holding single-phase polls on all of its 40 seats on November 7. Watch | Hamas releases video which shows militants firing mortars

Morning brief: IDF kills key Hamas commander, Trump fights with judge during civil fraud trial, and more

Delhi India's political pulse in one of the world's most rapidly rising metropolises is grappling with the crisis that spotlights the urgency of addressing climate goals. The city's air quality has plummeted below acceptable standards in recent days landing it on the global list of the most polluted cities in the world. But what's the economic role of this predicament take a look.

India's Supreme Court on Delhi pollution

An Indian origin man, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Florida for stabbing his wife, Merin Joy, 17 times and then driving over her body.

US: Indian origin man jailed for stabbing wife in 17 times

Diwali is around the corner and this is just the time when sweet shops gear up to cater to the enormous demand on gifting sweets.

Creme De La Coco: India's sweetmeats get fancy

<p>An International flyer's attempt to smuggle in wildlife was thwarted by Air Customs officials at the Anna International Airport in Chennai, Southern India, as he was intercepted and his check-in baggage was examined. According to officials, the 44-year-old passenger Guruswamy Sudhakar had arrived from Bangkok and his check-in baggage contained snakes, primates and rodents concealed in custom-made packaging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Air Customs teams at the airport sought the assistance of regional Wildlife Crime Control Bureau officials and closely inspected the baggage, which revealed that there were two live Ball Pythons, a deceased Golden-Handed Tamarin (squirrel-like species), two deceased Common Marmosets (small-sized primates), 11 live and 15 deceased Woodland Dormice (rodents). Notably, all species, except the Woodland Dormouse, are covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Appendix-II. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats posed by international trade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to officials, the deceased animals were disposed off and the rescued animals were transported back to origin country, after being deemed fit and healthy for travel. The individual who&nbsp;attempted to smuggle these animals and caused the death of few of them, was remanded to judicial custody and subsequently sent to Central Prison at Puzhal. Investigation is underway to identify any additional individuals involved in this illicit wildlife trafficking operation, Air Customs said.</p>


An International flyer's attempt to smuggle in wildlife was thwarted by Air Customs officials at the Anna International Airport in Chennai, Southern India, as he was intercepted and his check-in baggage was examined.

An International flyer's attempt to smuggle in wildlife was thwarted by Air Customs officials at the Anna International Airport in Chennai, Southern India, as he was intercepted and his check-in baggage was examined. According to officials, the 44-year-old passenger Guruswamy Sudhakar had arrived from Bangkok and his check-in baggage contained snakes, primates and rodents concealed in custom-made packaging. Air Customs teams at the airport sought the assistance of regional Wildlife Crime Control Bureau officials and closely inspected the baggage, which revealed that there were two live Ball Pythons, a deceased Golden-Handed Tamarin (squirrel-like species), two deceased Common Marmosets (small-sized primates), 11 live and 15 deceased Woodland Dormice (rodents). Notably, all species, except the Woodland Dormouse, are covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Appendix-II. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats posed by international trade. According to officials, the deceased animals were disposed off and the rescued animals were transported back to origin country, after being deemed fit and healthy for travel. The individual who attempted to smuggle these animals and caused the death of few of them, was remanded to judicial custody and subsequently sent to Central Prison at Puzhal. Investigation is underway to identify any additional individuals involved in this illicit wildlife trafficking operation, Air Customs said.

Flyer smuggles snakes, rodents in baggage; Customs send animals back to origin country

From Virat Kohli's record-breaking century to Saudi Arabia's IPL investment proposal, here's what's making headlines in the world of cricket.

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In India, the five month-long assembly elections have kicked off in two of the five Indian states of Mizoram and Chhattisgarh have begun voting for their new legislators amid some pretty-tight security arrangements.

India five-state electoral battle | Assembly elections begin in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh | WION

In India, a curious phenomenon is unfolding as the clash of the titans, Barbie vs Oppenheimer, captivates audiences. With their strikingly different genres, the showdown at the box office has intrigued moviegoers. Many of them are 14 to 22 year old young boys who line up for tickets to watch Oppenheimer.

'Barbenheimer': An actual movie that marries plots of both films

Diwali is around the corner and this is just the time when sweet shops get to cater to the enormous demand of gifting sweets. However, there has been a significant improvement in the quality and presentation over the years.

India's premium sweets segment | World News | WION

The soaring onion prices ahead of the Diwali festival have sparked concerns among consumers across various states. Onions, a staple ingredient in the diverse Indian cuisine, have reached an alarming ₹100 per kilogram, prompting immediate actions from both state and central governments.

Decoding government's efforts to tackle onion price surge

The open thread levelled by Khalistani terrorists Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Indian authorities have asked Canadian counterparts to step up Security on Air India flights operating in Canada. India itself is planning to raise the threat levels on Air India flights to and from Canada.

Step up security on Air India flights: Indian officials to Canada

<p>In recent days, Delhi has been blanketed by a dense smog, as evidenced by images pouring in from various parts of the city. Thursday morning (Nov 2) saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city at a dismal 352, placing it squarely in the "very poor category."</p>

<p>This was a slight improvement from the previous day's reading of 364 recorded at 4 pm on Wednesday (Nov 1).</p>

<p>Notably, Delhi has been mired in "very poor" air quality for six consecutive days.</p>

<p>Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that at least five monitoring stations have reported AQI levels in the "severe" range (401 to 500) out of the 35 stations in total.</p>

<p>As Diwali festivities unfold,&nbsp;the annual air pollution menace returns. Amid this comes a comprehensive report analysing what the month of October looked like in terms of pollution from 2019 to 2023.</p>

<p>An analysis conducted by <a href="file:///C:/Users/sneha.swaminathan/Downloads/Respirer%20Reports%20-%20October%202023%20five%20year%20comparison%20(2).pdf">Respirer Reports</a> has shown&nbsp;an increase in PM 2.5 air pollution levels in four major Indian cities when compared to the levels recorded one year ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM 2.5 describes&nbsp;fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometres&nbsp;and smaller.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study focused on PM 2.5 concentrations between 2019 and 2023 in eight significant state capitals facing air pollution challenges, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Patna.</p>

<h2><strong>Here is the visualisation:</strong></h2>

<p><em><strong>This is an interactive chart, please hover/click on the bars to get the data.</strong></em></p>

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<p><strong>Delhi</strong>: The capital city had the highest PM 2.5 levels in October 2023 and has been experiencing a consistent upward trend since 2021.</p>

<p>This trend included a 32 per cent&nbsp;increase in PM 2.5 levels from 2019 to 2020, a 43.7 per cent&nbsp;decrease in 2021, and a steady rise in 2022 and 2023.</p>

<p>Notably, the air quality deteriorated by 4.4 per cent&nbsp;in the last year, significantly exceeding both the Central Pollution Control Board's 'safe' limit (30 μg/m3) and the World Health Organization's safe limit (15 μg/m3).</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai</strong>: PM 2.5 levels in Mumbai also demonstrated a steady increase from 2019 to 2023, with a significant 42 per cent&nbsp;spike in pollution in October 2023 compared to the previous year.</p>

<p>Variability in PM 2.5 levels was observed in previous years, including substantial increases in 2019-2020 and slight decreases in 2021 and 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Hyderabad and Kolkata</strong>: Both cities experienced an increase in PM 2.5 levels in October 2023 compared to 2022.</p>

<p>Hyderabad's PM 2.5 levels exhibited fluctuations in previous years, with a substantial 59 per cent&nbsp;increase in 2019-2020, followed by declines in 2021 and 2022, and another increase in 2023. Similarly, Kolkata witnessed fluctuations, including a significant increase in 2021, a decrease in 2022, and another rise in 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, and Chennai</strong>: In contrast to the above-mentioned cities, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, and Chennai saw declines in PM 2.5 levels between 2022 and 2023. Lucknow and Patna experienced improvements in air quality, with fluctuations over the years, including decreases and increases. Bengaluru and Chennai also observed reductions in PM 2.5 levels, with fluctuations in previous years, involving both increases and decreases.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Parts of Delhi record AQI above 600; stubble burning major reason for pollution</strong></p>

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In recent days, Delhi has been blanketed by a dense smog, as evidenced by images pouring in from various parts of the city. Thursday morning (Nov 2) saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city at a dismal 352, placing it squarely in the "very poor category.

In recent days, Delhi has been blanketed by a dense smog, as evidenced by images pouring in from various parts of the city. Thursday morning (Nov 2) saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city at a dismal 352, placing it squarely in the "very poor category." This was a slight improvement from the previous day's reading of 364 recorded at 4 pm on Wednesday (Nov 1). Notably, Delhi has been mired in "very poor" air quality for six consecutive days. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that at least five monitoring stations have reported AQI levels in the "severe" range (401 to 500) out of the 35 stations in total. As Diwali festivities unfold, the annual air pollution menace returns. Amid this comes a comprehensive report analysing what the month of October looked like in terms of pollution from 2019 to 2023. An analysis conducted by Respirer Reports has shown an increase in PM 2.5 air pollution levels in four major Indian cities when compared to the levels recorded one year ago. PM 2.5 describes fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometres and smaller. The study focused on PM 2.5 concentrations between 2019 and 2023 in eight significant state capitals facing air pollution challenges, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Patna. Here is the visualisation: This is an interactive chart, please hover/click on the bars to get the data. × City-wise trends Delhi: The capital city had the highest PM 2.5 levels in October 2023 and has been experiencing a consistent upward trend since 2021. This trend included a 32 per cent increase in PM 2.5 levels from 2019 to 2020, a 43.7 per cent decrease in 2021, and a steady rise in 2022 and 2023. Notably, the air quality deteriorated by 4.4 per cent in the last year, significantly exceeding both the Central Pollution Control Board's 'safe' limit (30 μg/m3) and the World Health Organization's safe limit (15 μg/m3). Mumbai: PM 2.5 levels in Mumbai also demonstrated a steady increase from 2019 to 2023, with a significant 42 per cent spike in pollution in October 2023 compared to the previous year. Variability in PM 2.5 levels was observed in previous years, including substantial increases in 2019-2020 and slight decreases in 2021 and 2022. Hyderabad and Kolkata: Both cities experienced an increase in PM 2.5 levels in October 2023 compared to 2022. Hyderabad's PM 2.5 levels exhibited fluctuations in previous years, with a substantial 59 per cent increase in 2019-2020, followed by declines in 2021 and 2022, and another increase in 2023. Similarly, Kolkata witnessed fluctuations, including a significant increase in 2021, a decrease in 2022, and another rise in 2023. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, and Chennai: In contrast to the above-mentioned cities, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, and Chennai saw declines in PM 2.5 levels between 2022 and 2023. Lucknow and Patna experienced improvements in air quality, with fluctuations over the years, including decreases and increases. Bengaluru and Chennai also observed reductions in PM 2.5 levels, with fluctuations in previous years, involving both increases and decreases. Also watch | Parts of Delhi record AQI above 600; stubble burning major reason for pollution

Data Lab: Delhi leads October pollution among major Indian cities. What awaits in the Diwali month?

The weather is pretty much all there is to focus on when the Indian capital of New Delhi hosts its final game of the ICC Cricket World Cup the final week of the group stage matches pits already eliminated Bangladesh against the 1996 World Champion Sri Lanka.

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With winter just around the corner, Delhi has once again been enveloped in a thick layer of smog as the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category. On November 6, Monday, East Delhi's air quality breached the 999 mark.

India: New Delhi air quality 'severe', East Delhi air quality breaches 999 mark | World DNA

The Indian government has blocked 22 "illegal" betting apps and websites, including Mahadev Book, upon a request by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amid an investigation of an alleged money laundering case

Indian govt blocks 22 betting apps

The Great Indian festive season the country is witnessing a sharp increase in onion prices and the next report finds out the possible reasons for the spike in onion prices take a look.

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Former Sri Lankan Captain Angelo Mathews has become the first player in the history of International cricket to be given timed out. The incident happened during Sri Lanka's World Cup match against Bangladesh in Delhi. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a timed-out dismissal and his appeal was upheld. 1996 world cup-winning coach Dav whatmore decodes the dismissal with WION'S Nikhil Mathur.

Angelo Mathews timed out in a rare dismissal at ICC ODI World Cup

With winter just around the corner, Delhi has once again been enveloped in a thick layer of smog as the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category. Here are some of the things that you need to know about the situation.

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India: Capital Delhi reels under 'severe' air pollution

British supercar brand Aston Martin is also popularly known as the James Bond car...Did you know that there are more than 150 Aston Martin's on Indian roads....Now, the brand's latest offering 'DB 12' is available in India.... With growing interest for these supercars from the Indian metro cities and Tier-2 cities, the brand bets big on the Indian market... For more on this, WION Senior Correspondent, Sidharth.M.P spoke to an Aston Martin Official...

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Soon, overburdened indian pilots could do less work during night duties and take more rest. That may become a reality once recommedations by india's air safety watchdog are accepted by the government. The proposal from india's directorate general of civil aviation or dgca come more than two months after it decided to conduct a review of pilot fatigue data collected during spot checks and surveillance of airlines.

Less work, more rest for Indian pilots

The Noida Police on Friday booked Bigg Boss OTT winner and social media influencer Elvish Yadav and arrested five others for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties. Yadav, however, has denied the accusations and has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the police in the probe.

Indian influencer Elvish Yadav accused of consuming snake venom

India is unstoppable at the ODI World Cup as the men in blue hammer South Africa by 243 runs in a top-of-the-table clash to extend their winning streak to eight matches. Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI Century on his 35th birthday and equalled the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

ODI WC: India thrash South Africa by 243 runs in a top-of-the-table clash

The Indian Cricket team has been unstoppable at the ICC World Cup with eight wins in eight matches so far. India is guaranteed to finish top of the table following the group stage and the first phase of the tournament ends on November 12 with India taking on the Netherlands in Bengaluru. India's rotation policy leading up to the World Cup has been spot on with key players fresh and ready to go. Is it time for the team management to give the team a break and rest Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah for the final game? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore certainly thinks so.

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South Africa's bid to win a first-ever World Cup is on shaky ground after an absolute mauling against India. The hosts went out of their comfort zone by batting first in Kolkata and challenged South Africa's mighty batting unit to come up with the goods while chasing. India's bowlers opened old wounds as the Proteas mentally disintegrated in the face of an extremely challenging target and some tight bowling. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore believes South Africa's approach was completely wrong with no batter showing any sort of intent.

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Hosts India are marching towards a third world title with South Africa brushed aside with ease in Kolkata. India's bowling unit once again strangled the opposition with Ravindra Jadeja the pick of the bowlers with a maiden five-wicket haul in World Cups. India have shown faith in five frontline bowlers after the injury to Hardik Pandya and it is time to ask the big question. Is this India's best bowling attack of all time? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore thinks so.

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Nepal is picking up the pieces 2 days after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country's West leaving at least 157 people dead and causing massive damage to infrastructure and houses. Now there's another problem winter is approaching there are reports of hundreds of families left without a roof over their heads.

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India has amped up pressure on Canada to release evidence over allegations.

Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to shut down Delhi airport

<p>India's dynamic startup landscape has witnessed a commendable transformation over the last five years, and what truly sets this narrative apart is the&nbsp;rise of women at the forefront of entrepreneurship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a recently published report titled,<em> '<a href="https://ifmrlead.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Women-in-India-s-Startup-Ecosystem-Report-WISER_October_2023.pdf">Women in India's Startup Ecosystem Report</a>' </em>(WISER), women-led startups&nbsp;have risen to 18 per cent&nbsp;in the past five years.&nbsp;signalling a compelling shift in the gender dynamics of business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The WISER report's data draws from the active participation of more than 200 startups,&nbsp;including prominent names that have now achieved unicorn status, such as Urban Company, Meesho, and Zomato.</p>

<p><strong>Here are the major takeaways of the report:</strong></p>

<h2><strong>17% of India's unicorns are led by women</strong></h2>

<p>In 2017, India had approximately 6,000 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/paytm-founder-launches-36-mn-fund-to-boost-ai-and-ev-startups-report-650639">startups</a>, with just 10 per cent of them being spearheaded by women.</p>

<p>Jump to 2022, and the startup landscape has surged to 80,000, with women-led startups now comprising a notable 18 per cent of the total.</p>

<p>As per the report, 105 startups became unicorns (with a current valuation of US$1 billion or more)&nbsp;in 2022 from 13 in 2017. Out of which, women-driven startups unicorns increased from 8 per cent&nbsp;to 17 per cent.</p>

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<h2><strong>Women increasingly taking on senior roles in startups</strong></h2>

<p>The report highlights the increasing presence of women in leadership roles in startups compared to traditional corporate settings.</p>

<p>In startups, 32 per cent of managerial positions are held by women, while in corporations, it's 21 per cent.</p>

<p>The contrast is even more significant in top-level roles, with startups having 18 per cent&nbsp;women compared to corporations with just 5 per cent.</p>

<p>Notably, startups founded by women tend to have 2.5 times more women in senior positions compared to those founded by men.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ten years into the role, situations change for women</strong></h2>

<p>While women and men start their startup careers on an equal footing, women's progress in terms of experience and seniority falls behind. After more than 10 years, a considerably smaller proportion of women attain top leadership positions in startups, currently at 24 per cent for women compared to 40 per cent&nbsp;for men.</p>

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India's dynamic startup landscape has witnessed a commendable transformation over the last five years, and what truly sets this narrative apart is the rise of women at the forefront of entrepreneurship.

India's dynamic startup landscape has witnessed a commendable transformation over the last five years, and what truly sets this narrative apart is the rise of women at the forefront of entrepreneurship. As per a recently published report titled, 'Women in India's Startup Ecosystem Report' (WISER), women-led startups have risen to 18 per cent in the past five years. signalling a compelling shift in the gender dynamics of business. The WISER report's data draws from the active participation of more than 200 startups, including prominent names that have now achieved unicorn status, such as Urban Company, Meesho, and Zomato. Here are the major takeaways of the report: 17% of India's unicorns are led by women In 2017, India had approximately 6,000 startups, with just 10 per cent of them being spearheaded by women. Jump to 2022, and the startup landscape has surged to 80,000, with women-led startups now comprising a notable 18 per cent of the total. As per the report, 105 startups became unicorns (with a current valuation of US$1 billion or more) in 2022 from 13 in 2017. Out of which, women-driven startups unicorns increased from 8 per cent to 17 per cent. × Women increasingly taking on senior roles in startups The report highlights the increasing presence of women in leadership roles in startups compared to traditional corporate settings. In startups, 32 per cent of managerial positions are held by women, while in corporations, it's 21 per cent. The contrast is even more significant in top-level roles, with startups having 18 per cent women compared to corporations with just 5 per cent. Notably, startups founded by women tend to have 2.5 times more women in senior positions compared to those founded by men. × Ten years into the role, situations change for women While women and men start their startup careers on an equal footing, women's progress in terms of experience and seniority falls behind. After more than 10 years, a considerably smaller proportion of women attain top leadership positions in startups, currently at 24 per cent for women compared to 40 per cent for men. ×

Data Lab: Women-led Indian startups surge to 18% in past five years

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