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The Guardian
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Gaza: ‘Clean it out then bring in something good'
In the third and final episode of Along the Green Line, reporter Matthew Cassel heads to the south of Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. Amid the deadliest chapter in the history of this conflict, we visit the kibbutz of Kfar Aza to witness the evolving legacy of the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas militants, and get as close to Gaza as is possible for foreign journalists. In this three-part series, we're traveling along the 1949 armistice line or 'green line' – once seen as the best hope for a resolution – and meeting Palestinians and Israelis living just miles apart
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Calgary man's home wrecked for ‘Green Line'
Patrick Lindsay watched as his home in the River Run townhome community of Eau Claire, Calgary, was torn down for a transit project. 'It's just heart-wrenching,' says Lindsay. 'I knew everyone in all the units. We will never have that again.' The homes were being demolished for a Green Line LRT with a station at Eau Claire. But in the fall, Calgary City Council decided to cut back the project after the province pulled its $1.53 billion in funding. A few weeks later, the province promised the money again, but the new plan now leaves out Eau Claire. So where does that leave Lindsay and the others whose homes were wrecked? Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich — and 'anyone' can do it 5 essential money moves to help boost your net worth today — here's how to up your money game in 2025 (and you can complete each step within minutes) Are you rich enough to join the top 1%? Here's the net worth you need to rank among Canada's wealthiest — plus a few strategies to build that first-class portfolio Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said that talks are still happening about the Green Line possibly going through Eau Claire in the future. 'We continue to be engaged with the provincial partners and we have had a working group meeting that was quite productive,' she says. 'We continue to move forward to figure out how we can get the Green Line moving, and what that alignment will look like.' How did these homeowners lose their properties? When the owners got notice that the property was being acquired, they negotiated for four years but finally were given until the end of May 2024 to vacate the property. Even though Eau Claire's future isn't set in stone, the city is still moving forward with tearing down the properties. Work began in late January, and is continuing until summer. All of this leaves people like Patrick Lindsay and his former neighbours in the dust. Read more: Here are — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? The Green Line is Calgary's next LRT line and the biggest infrastructure project in the city's history. According to the City of Calgary website, the demolition of the River Run condominiums took place even though the land may not be required for the station because 'the removal of these buildings will decrease the potential for safety and security issues, while fulfilling contractual obligations.' When the city took ownership of the River Run condos, residents were sent a letter, then an agent visited to figure out the market value. Owners got buyouts of about $800,000 each, but some argued that they would have been worth more in the open market. Market value includes things like renovations, location and landscaping. Twenty of the 23 owners filed appeals with the Alberta government's Land and Property Rights Tribunal, where disputes can be made around expropriation. 'I don't think it was necessary,' Lindsay told CityNews. 'I just think they wanted to because they are comfortable with putting homes into the landfill to make something shiny and new.' The Green Line should take about six years to finish. This article 'Heart-wrenching': This Calgary man's home just got demolished to make room for 'Green Line' transit project that might not even be reality — how is this legal in Canada? I'm almost 50 and don't have enough retirement savings. What should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 solid ways you can catch up Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought nearly 26 million shares of this Canadian company in 2024 — here are 3 ways to help you invest like the Oracle of Omaha What would you do if you had an emergency vet bill worth $5,000 tomorrow? Here's how to protect your furry friend (and keep your wallet intact) Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here's why This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
27-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Ground broken: Green Line work officially underway
Ground broken: Green Line work officially underway Work has finally begun on Calgary's biggest-ever infrastructure project, as shovels officially hit dirt on Phase 1 of the Green Line.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India startup funding falls 25% in H1 2025, ranks 3rd globally: Tracxn
India's tech startup ecosystem raised $4.8 billion in the first half of 2025, according to Tracxn's 'India Tech Semi-Annual Funding Report H1 2025'. This marked a 25 per cent drop from $6.4 billion in H1 2024 and a 19 per cent decline from $5.9 billion in H2 2024. Despite the dip, India moved up from fourth to third place globally in startup funding, overtaking Germany and Israel. The United States and United Kingdom retained the top two spots. Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn, said, 'While the funding volumes have come down compared to the previous year, India's tech ecosystem continues to show resilience and maturity. Strong interest in sectors like transportation, retail, and enterprise tech signals investor conviction in solving large, structural challenges. We are also seeing quality IPOs and landmark acquisitions, which reflect the ecosystem's ability to create long-term value.' Funding by stage Funding dropped across all stages of investment. Seed-stage startups raised $452 million, down 23 per cent from H2 2024 and 44 per cent lower than the $802 million raised in H1 2024. Early-stage investments totalled $1.6 billion, a 6 per cent decline from H2 2024 and 16 per cent lower year-on-year. Late-stage funding stood at $2.7 billion, reflecting a 25 per cent sequential decline and 27 per cent drop from H1 2024. Five Indian startups secured funding rounds of over $100 million in H1 2025, a decline from nine such deals in H2 2024 and 10 in H1 2024. The largest among them was Erisha E Mobility, which raised $1.0 billion in a Series D round. GreenLine followed with a $275 million Series A round, while secured $222 million in its Series F funding. Spinny and Darwinbox also featured among those raising significant capital. These mega-rounds were concentrated in transportation and logistics tech, retail, and real estate and construction tech sectors. Sectoral performance Transportation and Logistics Tech was the top-performing sector in H1 2025, attracting $1.6 billion — a 104 per cent rise from H2 2024 and a 54 per cent increase from H1 2024. Retail followed with $1.2 billion, down 32 per cent from H1 2024 but up 25 per cent from H2 2024. Enterprise Applications garnered $1.1 billion, falling 21 per cent from H2 2024 and 26 per cent year-on-year. IPOs and unicorns As many as 12 startups went public in H1 2025, compared to 21 during the same period last year. Notable market debuts included Ather Energy, Tankup, SS Innovations International, and Infonative Solutions. Two unicorns emerged in H1 2025, a slight decline from three in H1 2024. Acquisition activity picked up significantly in H1 2025, with 73 deals recorded — a 35 per cent increase from the 54 acquisitions reported in H1 2024. Among the key transactions, Magma General Insurance was acquired by DS Group and Patanjali Ayurved for $516 million, while Minimalist was taken over by Hindustan Unilever Limited for $350 million. Leading cities and investors Bengaluru retained its position as the top city for startup funding, accounting for 26 per cent of the total raised, followed closely by Delhi at 25 per cent. Top investors overall were LetsVenture, AngelList, and Accel. In seed-stage funding, Venture Catalysts, and Antler were most active. Among venture capital firms, Accel (US) made the most investments (30 rounds), while Blume Ventures (India) added seven new startups to its portfolio.
India.com
25-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
India Jumps To 3rd Place In Global Tech Startup Funding In 1st Half Of 2025
Bengaluru: India jumped to third place in global tech startup funding in the first half this year (H1 2025), raising $4.8 billion, a report showed on Wednesday. Despite the year-on-year slowdown, India ranked third globally in tech startup funding, ahead of Germany and Israel and trailing the United States and the United Kingdom, according to Tracxn, a leading market intelligence platform. 'While the funding volumes have come down compared to the previous year, India's tech ecosystem continues to show resilience and maturity. Strong interest in sectors like transportation, retail, and enterprise tech signals investor conviction in solving large, structural challenges,' said Neha Singh, Co-Founder, Tracxn. Bengaluru emerged as the leader in total funds raised during this period, accounting for 26 per cent of the overall funding, followed by Delhi at 25 per cent. 'We are also seeing quality IPOs and landmark acquisitions, which reflect the ecosystem's ability to create long-term value,' Singh mentioned. H1 2025 witnessed five funding rounds exceeding $100 million. Some of those who raised these large rounds included Erisha E Mobility's $1.0 billion Series D round, GreenLine's $275 million Series A round, and Infra. Market's $222 million Series F round. Other companies that secured major funding included Spinny and Darwinbox. A major part of these $100M and above funding rounds were from Transportation and Logistics Tech, Retail and Real Estate and Construction Tech verticals, the report mentioned. The Transportation and Logistics Tech sector saw a strong recovery, raising $1.6 billion, a 104 per cent increase from $799.3 million in H2 2024. The retail sector also showed signs of an uptick, securing $1.2 billion in funding. The Enterprise Applications sector secured $1.1 billion in funding. There were 12 startups that went public in H1 2025, as compared to 21 in H1 2024. Acquisitions in the Indian startup ecosystem saw a significant rise, with 73 acquisitions in H1 2025, compared to 54 acquisitions in H1 2024. Among venture capital firms, Accel (US) led the most number of investments, with 30 investment rounds, while Blume Ventures (India) added seven new companies to its portfolio during this period.
