Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Travel accessories platform Escape Plan raises $25 million from Jungle Ventures, others

Escape Plan has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures, with participation from Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures, the venture capital (VC) arm of IndiGo Airlines. The latest round comes six months after the company raised $5 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures and Fireside Ventures.

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We don’t give investment advice, says Sudha Murty, urging people to stay vigilant against cyber crime

In a post on X, Murty said, “I want to alert you to fake videos circulating online that falsely use my image and voice to promote financial schemes and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent. Please do not make any financial decisions based on these fraudulent videos. "

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Chicago suburb high school students walk out to protest ICE actions and immigration policies

Students from Chicago suburban high schools walked out of classes on Tuesday. They showed solidarity against ICE activities and voiced concerns about immigration policies. Protests occurred at Oak Park and River Forest High School and Wheaton Warrenville South High School. Students demanded stronger political action and school-level protection policies. These actions highlight growing student activism on critical social issues.

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Year by year, visa by visa: How Trump is making international students reconsider the US

US universities, heavily reliant on international students for tuition, faced significant disruption due to the Trump administration's visa policies. This led to contingency planning and a notable drop in new international enrollments. Students now navigate a landscape of uncertainty, making decisions year by year, impacting both academic aspirations and the nation's research workforce.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $5.5 million in round led by Akram Ventures

Voice artificial intelligence (AI) startup Ringg AI has raised $5.5 million (Rs 48 crore) in a funding round led by Arkam Ventures, with participation from Groww’s Founder Fund, Cred founder Kunal Shah, White Venture Capital and existing investor Capital2B.

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Law students across US flag concerns over early recruitment cycle: American Bar Association asked to review hiring norms

US law students are urging the American Bar Association to address increasingly early law firm recruitment. Concerns are mounting over the academic, emotional, and professional toll of firms hiring for summer associate roles as early as a student's first year. This accelerated timeline, exacerbated by pandemic shifts, is impacting legal education and student well-being.

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Texas launches Students First portal to report DEI and faculty senate law violations across colleges

Texas has launched the Students First portal, a new state-run platform allowing students, staff and the public to report alleged violations of laws restricting DEI activities and limiting faculty senate authority at public colleges. Operated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Office of the Ombudsman, the portal enforces SB 17 and SB 37. Complaints can bypass institutional processes, triggering state investigations and compliance timelines.

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