The government has informed that 1,97,932 entities are registered under the ‘startup’ category on the BHASKAR platform.

The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) enables collaboration among the entrepreneurial ecosystem including startups.

BHASKAR is currently in the pilot phase, wherein key features are being tested including peer-to-peer interaction, partnerships, and collaborative engagements, generation of unique personalised identification for stakeholder categories and integration of micro-sites in place for implementation of various Schemes under ‘Startup India’.

The government is undertaking various outreach and awareness measures for BHASKAR across States/UTs to understand the requirement and experience of key user stakeholders including small and micro-enterprises, said Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

New Zealand faces a sharp rise in tariffs on its exports to the United States, a move officials warn could impact Kiwi exporters and strain trade relations.

Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took three wickets each to spearhead India’s spirited fightback and leave England at 215/7 in 42.5 overs at tea on day two of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Friday.

US-based electric car maker Tesla will open its first charging station in India next week in Mumbai, the company announced on Friday.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Parliament that it has been decided to create permanent waiting areas outside 73 railway stations across the country, which periodically face heavy crowds as part of the action plan to handle the rush of passengers during the festive season.

These major stations facing rush situations will have a Station Director, empowered to take "on-the-spot decongesting decisions" like restricting sale of tickets as per capacity and availability of trains during the festive rush, the minister told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

A senior lawyer in Pakistan's Supreme court, Khawaja Shamshul Islam, was reportedly shot dead in Karachi on Friday while he was attending the funeral of a local trader along with his son in the Clifton area.

The incident took place near the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) mosque, where both the father and son were shot by around 15-20 men. The attackers first beat Islam with iron rods before opening fire.

The police, according to local media outlets, blamed the attacks on some personal disputes between the deceased and the attackers.

The Indian Army on Friday signed a Rs 223.95 crore deal with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 next-generation 50-ton Tank Transporter Trailers to speed up logistics in battle situations.

These hi-tech trailers feature hydraulic and pneumatic loading ramps along with steerable and liftable axles. These capabilities will enable the swift and efficient transport of tanks and other armoured vehicles over challenging terrain, enhancing the operational mobility of the army.

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who was honoured with her first National Award on Friday, has reacted to her big win at the National Awards this year. The actress was announced as the winner of the National Award for Best Actress for her work in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’.

New Zealand stamped their authority over Zimbabwe with a dominant performance in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, wrapping up the match in just two-and-a-half days to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket win. The BlackCaps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.

South Korea's top trade negotiator said Friday that further opening of the Korean rice market was not discussed in the recently concluded trade deal with the United States, refuting Washington's claim on the politically sensitive issue.

Finance Minister of South Korea Koo Yun-cheol, who doubles as deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs, made the remarks upon returning from his US trip to clinch the deal, along with Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo.