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India's Venture Capital Fundraising Hits $3.2B in 2025, Exceeds 2024
News18
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August 18, 2025
Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 10:43 IST India's venture capital fundraising in 2025 surged to $3.2 billion, surpassing 2024's $2.7 billion, driven by strong startup fundamentals. News18India’s venture capital fundraising has risen so far in 2025,...
Pacific Airlines, Vasco to move all domestic flights to Tan Son Nhat’s Terminal T3 from August 19
VietnamPlus
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August 18, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Pacific Airlines and Vasco will relocate all domestic flights to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from 4 am on August 19, as part of Vietnam Airlines Group’s plan to consolidate operations at the...
China wins Sport Climbing Men's Speed Relay event at World Games
People's Daily Online
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(Xinhua) 09:56, August 18, 2025 Gold medalists Long Jianguo(L)/Chu Shouhong of team China 1 pose during the victory ceremony for the Sport Climbing Men's Speed Relay event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province,...
Chinese National Woman Jailed, Fined For Causing Hurt To Immigration Officer At KLIA
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
SEPANG, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month's jail and a fine of RM2,000 by the Magistrate's Court here today for injuring an immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1....
Chinese firm invests US$800m in plant
Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Tsingshan, one of the world’s leading nickel producers, has already made significant investments in Zimbabwe. 18 August, 2025 CHINESE nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group plans to invest US$800 million in its steel plant in central Zimbabwe...
Chinese national jailed, fined for causing hurt to Immigration officer at KLIA
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
SEPANG: A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month's jail and a fine of RM2,000 by the Magistrate's Court here on Monday (Aug 18) for injuring an immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. Magistrate...
India-Pakistan Clash Pushes Asia Cup 2025 Ad Prices To New Highs, Says Report
ABP Live
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August 18, 2025
Advertising rates for the Asia Cup 2025 have touched record highs, with India’s fixtures — particularly the much-awaited encounter against Pakistan — driving unprecedented interest. According to a report by The Economic Times, broadcasters Sony...
India Commits to Strong Ties, Observes 79th Independence Here
Liberian Observer
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The Embassy of India in Liberia on Friday hosted a colorful ceremony in Monrovia to mark the 79th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Indian...
China launches low Earth orbit internet satellites
CGTN
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00:23 China launched a new group of low Earth orbit internet satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Sunday. A modified Long March-6 rocket, carrying the ninth group of satellites for forming an internet...
India–Pak Asia Cup clash triggers record surge in ad rates – Rs 16 lakh for 10 seconds
Financial Express
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Television advertisers will have to shell out as much as Rs 16 lakh for a 10-second spot during the India–Pakistan match at the Asia Cup 2025, making it one of the most expensive ad buys in cricket outside a World Cup, ET reported. The Group A...
‘India vs Pakistan clash will not happen’, claims former CSK cricketer & BJP leader ahead of Asia Cup 2025 - Watch video
Mint
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August 18, 2025
Calling to boycott the Asia Cup 2025 match against Pakistan, former India cricketer and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Kedar Jadav, made a bold claim, stating the the highly-anticipated clash will not take place at all. India are slated to...
India News | Opposition Leaders React to NDA's Vice Presidential Pick CP Radhakrishnan, Akhilesh Yadav Ask for Former VP's 'whereabouts'
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The NDA on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, drawing varied responses from opposition leaders in the INDIA alliance. While some...
India needs a ‘Desi Counter Intuitive UPI App’ to truly leverage data: SBI Report
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): India needs a fully homegrown dominant UPI app to truly leverage data rather than remain dependent on foreign-grown payment platforms, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report...
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India squad for Asia Cup: Major gaps and possible changes as report makes big claim on Gill, Siraj
Firstpost
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August 18, 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors are set to have a tough time when they meet on Tuesday (19 August) to pick the India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. A tough time because a lot has changed in Indian cricket since...
India News | Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Introduced as Lok Sabha Gets Adjourned Till 2 PM
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Monday introduced two bills, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 and the Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, before adjourning till 2 pm amid protests and...
India News | Air India Flight from Kochi to Delhi Delays Due to Technical Issue
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Passengers on board Air India flight from Kochi to Delhi faced an unexpected delay on Sunday after a technical snag was detected during the aircraft's take-off roll. According to an airline spokesperson, the...
INDIA bloc mulls impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Mint
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August 18, 2025
The Opposition INDIA bloc is planning to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move will escalate the Opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission amid Rahul Gandhi's ‘Vote Chori’...
China July aluminium imports surge 38% from prior year
Business Recorder
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August 18, 2025
BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products in July surged 38.2% from the prior year, customs data showed on Monday. The world’s top consumer of the light metal imported 360,000 metric tons of unwrought aluminium and products last...
“India is the agriculture powerhouse”, Mr. Narendra Kumar, Cholamandalam Investment, at Agri Startup Festival 2.0 – SRMIST
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
HT Syndication Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 18: "Without agriculture, there is no life. By 2047, strong agriculture will be essential for national prosperity," as Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST said during 'Agri...
India News | NDA's Vice President Nominee CP Radhakrishnan to Reach Delhi Today: Sources
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Governor and National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Vice Presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan will be traveling to Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party sources informed on Monday. The Governor...