India reports over 1.5 million new cancer cases annually, but a majority of patients struggle to access treatment. Nearly 60% go without adequate care due to a shortage of oncologists, high costs, and limited hospital infrastructure. Experts say rural areas are especially underserved, and despite growing incidence, cancer care remains fragmented and under-prioritised in the public health system.

Many Indian hotels label themselves "pet-friendly," but the reality often falls short. Guests arrive expecting a relaxed stay with their pets, only to face restrictions that confine animals to hotel rooms. With rising demand for inclusive travel, the gap between promise and practice raises questions about what "pet-friendly" really means in the hospitality sector.

Bengaluru-based fintech startup Spense has secured $1.85 million in pre-seed funding led by GrowthCap Ventures. Founded by ex-Uber and BNP Paribas executives, Spense is developing programmable banking and card infrastructure for regulated financial institutions. The funds will expand partnerships, boost R&D & enhance its platform, aiming to power the next wave of India’s digital credit evolution.

Markets remained volatile last week, torn between high valuations and tariff concerns versus improving macro signals. The Nifty fell 102 points to 24,751 and Sensex dropped 270 points to 81,451. However, mid and small caps gained 1.3%. The rupee weakened for a fourth day, ending May with a 1% drop amid fresh tariff threats from the US.

The Belgian Waffle Co. transformed India’s dessert scene by introducing a scalable, QSR-style waffle format. Its success lies in a low-investment, high-return franchise model that fuelled rapid growth to 450+ stores. By targeting affordability, Tier II/III cities, and vegetarian menus, BWC created a niche. Yet, sustaining momentum may hinge on product diversification and global adaptability.

Climate change is adversely affecting the crop yields in the region. To tackle the problem and provide accurate information regarding weather to farmers and horticulturists in the region, IIT-Ropar, has developed an automatic weather station. Costing around ₹15,000 each, it can also be installed by individual farmers, rather than waiting for the government's help.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that President Donald Trump could speak "very soon" with Chinese President Xi Jinping to ease trade tensions. Trump had accused China of violating a recent deal, negotiated by Bessent, to lower high tariffs for 90 days. Earlier, US and China had slashed tariffs on each other by 115% for 90 days.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, when asked if airline would pass on additional costs incurred due to Pakistan’s airspace closure to passengers, said it does get passed on to them ultimately. “Whether there are fewer seats available and the remaining seats are under higher demand, or we just pass through the actual cost increase we incurred,” he said.

The under construction Bihta airport in Bihar, being developed at a cost of over ₹1,453 crore, is expected to be completed by 2027. The government has currently acquired nearly 126 acres of land for the project. Out of this 108 acres will be handed over to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for runway and terminal building.

Air India is set to end its partnership with Turkish Technic, which provides maintenance for its Boeing 777 aircraft, NDTV reported. "We'll find alternatives. We want to respect public sentiment," CEO Campbell Wilson said. Centre has asked IndiGo to end its agreement with Turkish Airlines, days after a Turkish firm's contracts with Indian airports were revoked over national security concerns.