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livemint.com • Finance • India
Indian digital lender Kissht is preparing for a $225 million IPO, having appointed several investment banks and planning a pre-IPO funding round to fuel growth and expansion.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
Sybill, an AI-powered sales assistant, secured $11 million in Series A funding to enhance B2B sales productivity by automating tasks and providing insightful data analysis.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com • Politics • India
India's Cabinet approved a 7,000 crore Rupee, five-year plan to bolster infrastructure and livelihoods in 1,954 border villages.
nzz.ch • Politics • Switzerland
The city of Zurich's pre-financing of the Affoltern tram project is a pragmatic approach to ensure timely completion and avoid further delays.
businessinsider.de • Finance • Germany
Auxxo, a German venture capital firm, has reviewed over 4,000 pitch decks since 2021, investing in 30 startups, primarily led by women, with plans to continue investing from its second fund.
muensterlandzeitung.de • Education • Germany
The construction of a cafeteria at St. Ida kindergarten in Oeding, Germany, depends on securing funding, while a temporary container solution is being considered for St. Jakobus kindergarten.
heraldnet.com • Politics • Washington
A $3.9 million federal grant termination jeopardizes Washington state libraries, potentially reducing programs and impacting essential services.
theatlantic.com • Literature • World
The AWP Conference faced challenges due to political pressures affecting funding for creative writing programs, prompting concerns about its future.
postandcourier.com • Business • South Carolina
South Carolina's life sciences industry is booming, with a state-backed group funding innovative medical startups to improve healthcare.
nytimes.com • Politics • World
Princeton University president Christopher Eisgruber vows to fight the Trump administration's threats to withhold federal funding, citing concerns about academic freedom and due process.
obj.ca • Technology • Canada
Ottawa-based Blumind, a startup developing energy-efficient AI chips, secured $20 million in Series A funding and plans to expand its team.
nytimes.com • Theater • USA
A significant decline in theatrical productions across the United States is attributed to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased costs, and shifting audience habits.
theportugalnews.com • Politics • Portugal
The US government has cancelled its American Corners program at several Portuguese universities, prompting responses ranging from refusal to answer accompanying questionnaires to stating that the program will conclude in September.
elpais.com • Politics • USA
The US government froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the university refused to comply with the White House's demands to combat antisemitism on campus.
nydailynews.com • Politics • USA
Harvard University firmly rejected President Trump's demands to dismantle diversity initiatives and suppress student protests, despite threats of significant federal funding cuts.
frontline.io • Technology • World
frontline.io secured $10 million in funding to expand its globally impactful industrial XR and AI platform, revolutionizing field operations.
lespresso.it • Medicine • World
The article reveals a significant gender bias in medical research funding, highlighting how conditions predominantly affecting women receive far less funding than those affecting men, despite their greater prevalence and impact.
dnews.com • Transportation • USA
Officials in Pullman and Moscow are exploring the possibility of reinstating an intercity bus route, facing challenges in securing funding and addressing potential concerns from local businesses.
techcrunch.com • Business • World
Chapter, a Medicare advisory startup with high-profile investors, secured $75 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation.
demorgen.be • Politics • Belgium
The Flemish education minister faces a budget shortfall, raising concerns about teacher salaries and planned education initiatives.
nytimes.com • Education • United States
The University of Michigan is eliminating its central diversity, equity, and inclusion program due to pressure and concerns about its effectiveness, redirecting funds towards financial aid and student support services.
nytimes.com • Lawsuit • USA
Harvard University sued the Trump administration over threats to significantly reduce its research funding, marking a major escalation in the conflict between higher education and the former president.
forbes.com • Cybersecurity • World
The potential shutdown of MITRE's CVE program, a critical component of global cybersecurity infrastructure, due to expiring government funding, risks significant disruption in vulnerability tracking and response.
forbes.com • Cybersecurity • World
The US government reinstated funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database after initially allowing its contract with MITRE to expire, highlighting the global reliance on this critical system for identifying and mitigating security flaws.
economist.com • Politics • USA
Columbia University's response to the Trump administration's withholding of $400 million in federal funding, despite its $15 billion endowment, sparks debate among alumni.
fashionunited.uk • Business • UK
Matalan, a UK fashion and homeware retailer, received £25 million in funding to enhance its stores, supply chain, and e-commerce platform.
nytimes.com • Politics • United States
A federal judge in New Hampshire partially blocked the Trump administration's attempt to withhold federal funds from schools with diversity and equity initiatives, citing concerns about free speech and the overreach of executive power.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Four AI startups secured a combined $35.9 million in funding from prominent investors in April 2025, showcasing the significant investor interest in the field of agentic AI.
irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland
The Irish Times reports on the devastation felt by Pearse House residents in Dublin after the Department of Housing refused funding for a planned regeneration project, leaving families in overcrowded and substandard conditions.
wsj.com • Cybersecurity • USA
Last-minute funding issues for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program, a crucial initiative tracking software flaws, caused concern within the cybersecurity industry.
worldpoliticsreview.com • Politics • World
Facing U.S. funding cuts, the United Nations is preparing for significant staff reductions and a system-wide review that could fundamentally alter its structure and operations.
theepochtimes.com • Politics • USA
President Trump issued an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing biased reporting and a violation of the principle of impartiality.
bostonglobe.com • Politics • USA
The Trump administration settled a lawsuit with Maine, agreeing to release frozen funds for a child nutrition program after a dispute over transgender athletes.
nytimes.com • Politics • USA
The Trump administration and Maine reached a settlement, restoring funding for school children after a dispute over transgender athlete policies.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Paramark, a GenAI adtech startup, secured $6 million in seed funding to help marketing teams quantify the impact of their ad campaigns using generative AI.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Finance • India
Metafin, a solar loan NBFC, secured $10 million in equity and debt funding to expand its operations across India.
elpais.com • Education • Spain
A study reveals vast disparities in Spanish regional university funding per student, ranging from €5,467 in Madrid to €10,274 in Asturias.
chicagotribune.com • Transportation • Illinois
Cook County, Illinois, is funding a $95,000 feasibility study to explore building a roadway under Interstate 57 to alleviate traffic congestion in Dixmoor caused by frequently stalled freight trains blocking rail crossings.
parool.nl • Housing • Netherlands
Amsterdam's affordable housing construction is severely threatened due to dwindling municipal funds resulting from decreased land revenue.
theatlantic.com • Politics • United States
The Trump administration's attack on Harvard University, initially framed as a fight against antisemitism, has been revealed as a broader effort to punish liberal institutions.
humanite.fr • Politics • France
The director of the Pericles project, a plan to bolster the French extreme right, faced questioning in a parliamentary inquiry, revealing details of its strategies and ambitions.
smh.com.au • Media • Australia
ABC Chair Kim Williams criticizes the network's bland programming while highlighting the need for more distinctive and high-quality content across drama, comedy, and documentaries.
heraldscotland.com • Cinema • Scotland
Scotland's beloved mobile cinema service, Screen Machine, secures £500,000 in funding to replace its aging vehicle and continue bringing films to rural and island communities for decades to come.
thehindu.com • Politics • USA
Seventeen states are suing the Trump administration for blocking billions of dollars in funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, arguing that the action is illegal and violates the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
washingtonpost.com • Politics • United States
The article argues that Trump and Musk's actions are severely undermining America's crucial government funding for scientific research and innovation, jeopardizing the nation's future.
latribune.fr • Housing • France
France's Banque des territoires is investing €5 billion to address the student housing crisis by creating 75,000 new student housing units by 2030.
inc42.com • Healthtech • India
Karan Bajaj, founder of WhiteHat Jr, secures $16 million in seed funding for his new cancer care venture, Complement1, which focuses on integrating lifestyle medicine into cancer treatment.
theglobeandmail.com • Business • Canada
Katherine Homuth, founder of Sheertex, discusses her departure from the company and her new venture, Oomira, a decision-modeling system.
washingtonpost.com • Politics • USA
The Trump administration's funding cuts have caused significant disruptions across various federal agencies, effectively halting operations despite technically remaining intact.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
India advocates for a new biodiversity fund at the UN biodiversity conference in Montreal to aid developing nations in implementing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
The COP16 biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, concluded without an agreement on a new nature protection fund, but did establish a subsidiary body for indigenous participation and a global fund for sharing benefits from genetic data.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
Wealthy nations' insufficient funding for global biodiversity conservation has led to the failure of COP16, prompting a shift towards seeking private investment to fill the funding gap.
odt.co.nz • Politics • New Zealand
A New Zealand MP criticizes regional planning failures after only one of two competing inland port proposals received government funding.
billboard.com • Business • World
Kobalt Music secured $75 million in funding led by Hearst, valuing the company at $775 million, to scale its royalty collection platform and invest in technology for the growing music streaming market.
thebookseller.com • Publishing • World
The Good Literary Agency, a champion of diversity in publishing, is closing its doors due to unsuccessful funding bids, despite its impactful work in promoting marginalized authors.
thetimes.com • Publishing • UK
A literary agency focused on promoting diversity in the publishing industry has closed despite receiving over £1.3 million in public funding, highlighting challenges in achieving lasting change.
diariosur.es • Healthcare • Spain
The Junta de Andalucía has officially launched the bidding process for the construction of Málaga's third hospital, a major project valued at €822 million.
slate.com • Television • World
Sesame Street secures a new deal with Netflix after losing its funding from HBO, ensuring the show's continued production despite recent financial challenges and political threats.
inews.co.uk • Politics • UK
A former Tory rail minister is urging Labour to approve £17 billion in funding for a new Liverpool-Manchester rail line, arguing that the funds were already allocated before the Conservatives' HS2 changes.
nytimes.com • Politics • USA
An internal memo reveals a Trump administration proposal to slash the State Department's budget by almost 50%, eliminating funding for numerous international organizations and programs.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Every, a media startup utilizing AI in its operations, raises $2 million in funding, sparking debate about AI's role in journalism.
nytimes.com • Transit • New York City
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) threatens significant New York City subway and bus service cuts without $12 billion in federal aid to address a massive budget deficit caused by the pandemic.
theglobeandmail.com • Business • Canada
Jane Software, a Canadian healthcare technology company, secured over $500 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $1.8 billion.
odt.co.nz • Politics • New Zealand
The Dunedin City Council has approved a $15 million plan to replace the leaky roof of the Edgar Centre, addressing safety concerns and securing its future as a major sports and events venue.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Business • India
VoltUp, an Indian battery-swapping startup, secured $8 million in seed funding to expand its network and accelerate its mobility-as-a-service offerings.
theglobeandmail.com • Politics • USA
The Trump administration is attempting to sever all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, following the cancellation of over $2.6 billion in research grants.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Finance • India
Century Real Estate, a Bengaluru-based developer, secured ₹1,850 crore in funding from Ares Asia and SC Lowy to fuel its expansion projects.
thehindu.com • Finance • India
Indian startups saw a record high in debt deals during the first seven months of 2024, totaling $1.35 billion, potentially exceeding the previous year's total.
enr.com • Politics • United States
The US House of Representatives passed a bill significantly increasing airport infrastructure grant funding and includes provisions for drone regulations and integrated project delivery.
odt.co.nz • Arts • New Zealand
Dunedin City Council approved over $17 million in funding for upgrades and a new performing arts facility, addressing concerns from the performing arts sector.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Tractable, a London-based AI startup, overcame early struggles and a near-sale for a low price to achieve a billion-dollar valuation.
bloomberg.com • Business • World
Hyperloop One, a company aiming for high-speed transportation using tube-encased lines, is shutting down despite raising over $450 million.
toyokeizai.net • Education • Japan
The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is considering prioritizing Japanese students in its doctoral student support program, potentially reducing funding for international students without sufficient justification.
sacbee.com • Politics • California
After facing potential closure, most California agricultural field offices will remain open thanks to intervention from Senator Adam Schiff and the USDA.
diariosur.es • Politics • Spain
The Spanish government's refusal to fund a new auditorium in Málaga jeopardizes the project's future, despite local support and prior government approval.
elconfidencial.com • Politics • United Kingdom
Pride events across the United Kingdom are facing cancellations and reduced funding, reflecting a broader shift in societal and political support for LGBTQ+ causes.
smh.com.au • Sports • Australia
North Sydney Oval, a beloved historic sporting ground, is facing significant disrepair due to insufficient funding, prompting discussions about necessary renovations and preserving its unique charm.
sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco
San Francisco's budget cuts will eliminate funding for crucial nonprofit programs supporting workers' rights, impacting vulnerable communities like immigrant workers.
dailymail.co.uk • Sports • World
A British Olympic hopeful canoeist faces suspension for earning over £100,000 on OnlyFans, citing inadequate funding for his training as the reason.
telegraph.co.uk • Finance • UK
CityFibre's owners are exploring a potential rescue deal with Virgin Media O2 to avoid a cash crunch and secure funding.