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AI coding startup Emergent hits $1.5 bn valuation in Series C round
Emergent has raised $130 million at a $1.5 billion valuation as rapid global adoption of its AI-powered software development platform drives strong revenue and user growth
 "AI coding startup Emergent hits $1.5 bn valuation in Series C round")
DeepMind's Hassabis calls for global standards body for frontier AI
Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis says AGI could arrive within years and proposes a US-led Frontier AI Standards Body as the basis for an international framework to govern advanced AI models
 "DeepMind's Hassabis calls for global standards body for frontier AI")
Fake signatures, fake lawyers: Counterfeiters outsmart online marketplaces
An investigation found counterfeiters are using forged trademark records, fake legal documentation and manipulated verification processes to sell fake products on leading e-commerce platforms
 "Fake signatures, fake lawyers: Counterfeiters outsmart online marketplaces")
Old health cover may leave you underinsured as medical costs rise
Review the sum insured at every renewal, upgrade while healthy, and use a super top-up to raise cover affordably
 "Old health cover may leave you underinsured as medical costs rise")
REIT-focused mutual funds on the anvil as dedicated indices make debut
Mutual funds are gearing up to launch REIT-focused schemes after regulations allowing REITs in equity indices took effect, with Edelweiss MF likely to be the first mover
 "REIT-focused mutual funds on the anvil as dedicated indices make debut")
First set of biotech startups picked for funding under ₹1 trillion R&D push
The selected startups include Fermbox Bio, Revelations Biotech, 4baseCare, Sea6 Energy and Telluris Biotech, the sources said
 "First set of biotech startups picked for funding under ₹1 trillion R&D push")
One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing
The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee has urged the President and Prime Minister to intervene after Iskcon declined to align its global Rath Yatra celebrations with Puri's scriptural calendar
 "One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing")
Datanomics: AAY food quota revision sparks backlash from southern states
Tamil Nadu and Kerala have opposed the Centre's proposal to revise AAY foodgrain entitlement, saying it would reduce monthly rations for the poorest households
 "Datanomics: AAY food quota revision sparks backlash from southern states")
Hospitality leads as MoSPI unveils India's first services production index
India's first trial Index of Services Production covers 19 sectors accounting for nearly 60 per cent of services output, with accommodation and food services leading April growth
 "Hospitality leads as MoSPI unveils India's first services production index")
In dire straits, again: Iran attacks deepen Hormuz shipping crisis
On Monday night, Iran hit two oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates with cruise missiles, killing an Indian crew member
 "In dire straits, again: Iran attacks deepen Hormuz shipping crisis")
Energy diversification cushions India against Strait of Hormuz turmoil
Despite the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran on June 18 to end conflict, carriers have preferred to use land routes from ports east of the Strait of Hormuz: Experts
 "Energy diversification cushions India against Strait of Hormuz turmoil")
Why India's cities need stronger municipal governance and funding
Fragmented authority, weak municipal finances and limited devolution continue to hamper service delivery, prompting fresh calls to strengthen city governments across India
 "Why India's cities need stronger municipal governance and funding")
Healthy asset growth, stronger return ratios seen for L&T Finance ahead
L&T Finance posted a strong Q1FY27 with robust loan growth and improving asset quality, while analysts expect healthy profitability and return ratios over the next few years
 "Healthy asset growth, stronger return ratios seen for L&T Finance ahead")
The learning curve: Interventions must move beyond expanding school access
UDISE+ shows gains in enrolment and retention, but weak learning outcomes and the shift from government to private schools underline the need to prioritise education quality
 "The learning curve: Interventions must move beyond expanding school access")
Cautious outlook for HCLTech despite strong deal pipeline, execution
Robust bookings, steady execution contrast with conservative revenue guidance
 "Cautious outlook for HCLTech despite strong deal pipeline, execution")
Bonn lights the fire for COP 31? Antalya summit faces the real climate test
Climate science was another bone of contention At Bonn with some nations denouncing attacks on it by "fossil-fuel interests"
 "Bonn lights the fire for COP 31? Antalya summit faces the real climate test")
Rajasthan nuclear power project delays expose gaps in vendor ecosystem
RAPP-8's commissioning delay has highlighted bottlenecks in India's nuclear vendor base as the country seeks to rapidly expand capacity and deepen localisation under the SHANTI Act
 "Rajasthan nuclear power project delays expose gaps in vendor ecosystem")
Oil prices and monsoon uncertainty will shape RBI's inflation outlook
June inflation rose above the RBI's 4% target, with food, oil prices and monsoon risks clouding the outlook, making a status quo on rates the likely policy choice
 "Oil prices and monsoon uncertainty will shape RBI's inflation outlook")
Age Code: Nutrition and science are reshaping the pursuit of healthy ageing
How good food can be harnessed to slow the ageing process
 "Age Code: Nutrition and science are reshaping the pursuit of healthy ageing")
AI threatens low-end jobs, making skilling an urgent national priority
Govt needs to focus more on low-end work, which will be impacted more by technology and artificial intelligence
 "AI threatens low-end jobs, making skilling an urgent national priority")