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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.