According to Deputy IT Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Indian startups had deposits worth about USD 1 billion with embattled Silicon Valley Bank and he claimed he had suggested that local banks lend more to them going ahead.
Tag: Politics
Former UK PM to be questioned in Partygate scandal
British lawmakers will next week quiz former prime minister Boris Johnson over whether he lied to them about “Partygate”, in a probe that could trigger his removal as a member of parliament.
US President proposes doubling down on financial aid to Pakistan
US President Joe Biden has proposed to double the economic support fund to cash-strapped Pakistan to USD 82 million for the fiscal year 2024.
China pegs lowest economic targets in decades
China announced one of its lowest economic growth targets in years, kicking off meetings of its rubber-stamp parliament set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
AAP’s Manish Sisodia gets 14-day judicial custody
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has been sent on a 14-day judicial till March 20 by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court in the excise policy case today.
Now, drive from Bangalore to Mysore in 90 minutes
Soon, one would be able to drive from Bangalore to Mysore in just one-and-a-half hours on the newly built Bangalore-Mysore Expressway.
AAP launch protests across India against Manish Sisodia’s arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today decided to hold massive protests across the country against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announces Presidential bid
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy became the second Indian-origin candidate to announce a Presidential bid in the upcoming US elections 2024.
Boris Johnson’s brother exits from firm linked with Adani
Lord Jo Johnson, younger brother of former British PM Boris Johnson, has resigned his non-executive directorship of a UK-based investment firm linked with the now-withdrawn Adani Enterprises FPO.
Ex-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passes away
Former President of Pakistan and Army chief Pervez Musharraf passed away at a private hospital in Dubai. He was 79.
