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$166bn tariff refunds delayed? Trump admin secures relief from US court’s old order

The US Court of International Trade has suspended a previous order for immediate compliance on tariff refunds worth $166 billion. Judge Richard Eaton will hear lawsuits from importers seeking refunds on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. CBP is preparing a system to process refunds and expects to begin issuing them by late April, saving over 4 million […] | financialexpress.com

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Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut

The fund currently offers retail investors exposure to eight startups, including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with plans to expand its portfolio.

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Nintendo sues for refunds of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

The video game company on Friday joined thousands of American importers who have filed requests in the U.S. Court of International Trade for tariff repayments.

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US Court of International Trade suspends March 5 order on tariff refunds

The U.S. ?Court Of ?International Trade on ?Friday ?suspended a March ?5 ?order ?that directed U.S. Customs ?and ?Border Protection on ?tariff ?refunds "to the extent that ?it ?directs ?immediate compliance."

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Explosives probe: DND official intrigued by drone startup

A Canadian defence official says he wants to learn more about an anti-drone system pitched by three men charged in a London explosives probe

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130-acre startup & innovation hub to come up in Wadala

Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that a 130-acre world-class startup and innovation hub will be developed in Wadala to strengthen Maha.

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DOST strengthens regional startup ecosystem through iHubs

AS part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched the activity “Strengthening the regional startup ecosystem: Establishment of provincial and regional innovation hubs (iHubs)” at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City, on Feb. 24.

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US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order

The ?U.S. Customs and ?Border Protection agency is ?unable to ?comply with a court ?order ?directing it to ?refund tariffs that the Supreme Court has ?ruled ?illegal, the agency said in a ?court ?filing with the U.S. Court for ?International ?Trade ?on Friday.

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ISU Startup Factory unveils Cohort 19 of deep?tech entrepreneurs

Cohort 19 brings eight deep?tech startups to ISU’s Startup Factory, showcasing breakthroughs from sustainable concrete to space?ready hardware.

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US administration ordered by US International Trade Court to refund companies' tariffs imposed by Donald Trump

Earlier, on February 20th, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Trump administration, stating that the United States is not at war with every country in the world. - US administration ordered by US International Trade Court to refund companies' tariffs imposed by Donald Trump

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Blinkit Ambulance Reaches In 10 Minutes, X User Quips Startup Should Start Its Own Police

A viral post on X joking that Blinkit should start its own police service after its fast ambulance response has sparked a debate on the privatisation of public services.

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IL&FS Mutual Fund Boosts Renewable Energy with Rs 125 Crore Commitment

IL&FS Mutual Fund has pledged Rs 125 crore to Hero Solar Energy for refinancing debt and expanding its renewable projects. This enhances IL&FS's renewable portfolio, which includes CleanMax and AD Hydro Power Ltd. The fund is managed by IL&FS Infra Asset Management Ltd and has returned Rs 2,000 crore to investors.

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Unveiling the Path to $175 Billion Tariff Refunds

A closed-door meeting is set to determine the refund process for $175 billion in unconstitutional tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade is working to devise a plan involving the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and importers. Judge Eaton is pushing for a streamlined system.

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Jasper affordable housing apartment receives funding boost as fire rebuild ramps up

By the end of this year, 40 new below-market rate apartments are expected to be available in Jasper and a second build of the same size is in the works.

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Illinois businesses press for tariff refunds after a federal court ruled in their favor

How certain tariffs would be repaid to companies remained unclear, after the U.S. Court of International Trade said importers should get refunds.

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News - March 5, 2025

It’s Thursday, March 5, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and venture funding news. Today’s rounds spotlight surging investor momentum across AI infrastructure, neurotech, space systems, and encrypted data orchestration. As capital concentrates around next-generation platforms in biotech, enterprise automation, and orbital services, strategic and venture investors are placing large bets on technologies

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CEO, SMVDU TBIC delivers talk on ‘Innovation and Startup Ecosystems’

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: In a significant academic engagement aimed at fostering entrepreneurial mindset among young engineers, Dr. Sanjay Mohan, CEO, SMVDU Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC) delivered an invited talk during a workshop organized by Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) Jammu. Speaking on the theme ‘Innovation and Startup Ecosystems’, Dr. Mohan highlighted the transformative role of innovation-led entrepreneurship in strengthening the nation’s economic and social fabric. He explained how robust startup ecosystems encourage creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, […]