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Startups

Google partners with mental health experts for digital wellbeing guidebook for Indian families

Your Story · India

The guidebook, developed in consultation with leading mental health, education, and child development specialists, goes beyond simple screen-time limits to off…

Geopolitics

PM Modi tours New Zealand sports innovation showcase

The Hindu – World · India

India and New Zealand elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to…

Startups

India's AI workforce is growing overnight, governance is not

Your Story · India

For enterprises across major cities, AI agents are no longer a future ambition. They are being woven into day-to-day operations. Meanwhile, human hiring remain…

Geopolitics

Why do most wine bottles hold exactly 750 ml?

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of dedicated journalists who curate lifestyle news for The Times…

Startups

Government, Nasscom working on AI curriculum for undergraduate programmes

Your Story · India

With the increasing use of AI in various areas, there is also a need to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for graduates.

Geopolitics

ICE arrests 10,000 in five days, sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push

The Hindu – World · India

December had the most ICE arrests since the beginning of the Trump administration, and that month only averaged 1,283 arrests per day nationwide

Geopolitics

LIVE: USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 – FIFA World Cup 2026

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Live coverage and text updates as USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San Francisco.

Geopolitics

Explosion in Monaco: Who is Vadym Yermolaiev?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was reportedly injured in a suspected assassination attempt in Monaco. Kyiv had previously imposed sanctions on him…

Geopolitics

100+ prominent India, Pak voices appeal for 'confidence building measures'

Times of India – World · India

Over 100 prominent Indian and Pakistani citizens have penned an open letter to Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, urging them to restore peace a…

Geopolitics

What is Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement? Everything to know

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. State Department has brokered a landmark framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, sealing a diplomatic breakthrough in Washington. Here’s what …

Geopolitics

Pakistan police rescue French woman, 5 children after decade of alleged captivity

The Hindu – World · India

Human rights groups say hundreds of women report physical and psychological abuse by husbands and other family members each year, although many cases are belie…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID

TechCrunch · US

Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy…

Geopolitics

UNSC reform would border on failure if only non-permanent category expanded: India

The Hindu – World · India

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni was addressing the meeting, with focus on the ‘Elements Paper’, a document that contains points …

Geopolitics

Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

The Hindu – World · India

Parikh beat the previous spell-off record set in 2024 after he spelt 32 of the 35 words correctly in 90 seconds; of the nine finalists this year, five were of …

Geopolitics

Operation Sheruwali enters Day 7; searches continue in J&K’s Rajouri

Times of India – World · India

Security forces are in the seventh day of a relentless hunt for two to three terrorists in Rajouri's dense forests. The joint operation, bolstered by helicopte…

Startups

Olympian Ashwini Nachappa’s inspiring journey; Corporate mental health trends

Your Story · India

Ashwini Nachappa reflects on her journey in athletics—from competing against the best to creating pathways for the next generation of athletes. Meanwhile, one …

Startups

India’s next healthcare leap depends on allied professionals

Your Story · India

After a decade of expanding hospitals and diagnostics networks, India is turning its attention to the allied and healthcare professionals who determine system …

Startups

Why mChek failed before UPI took over India

Your Story · India

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Shripati Acharya speaks with Sanjay Swamy, former CEO of mChek and Managing Partner at Prime Venture Par…

Startups

Honasa Consumer Q4 profit surges to Rs 69.43 Cr; declares maiden final dividend

Your Story · India

The company's revenue from operations surged 23.15% to Rs 657.08 crore in the Q4, from Rs 533.56 crore a year ago.

Tech & Startups

The Best Home Security System Is Modular (2026)

Wired · Global

I’ve had SimpliSafe’s modular, no-contract setup for nearly a decade, and adding on to it has been a cinch.

Geopolitics

US woman who wrote book on husband’s death gets life sentence for his murder

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Utah mother who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his m…

Geopolitics

Starmer vows to stay on, promises ‘bigger’ changes

The Hindu – World · India

In a speech, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggests that a leadership change would cause chaos, adding that the Tories had proved this with frequent changes…

Geopolitics

Jefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lewis, 47, did not appear at first hearing since being charged over death of girl, 5, who was allegedly abducted from an Alice Springs town campWarning: This a…

Geopolitics

Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Peru's public prosecutor says many of their citizens are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.

Geopolitics

Urdu Wikisource, open source global digital library for Urdu literature, launched

The Hindu – World · India

International partnerships provide foundational content, including rare Urdu texts, for the Wikisource platform to reach this milestone

AI / Deep Tech

Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.

MIT Technology Review · Global

I don’t need to tell you that AI is everywhere. Or that it is being used, increasingly, in hospitals. Doctors are using AI to help them with notetaking. AI-bas…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 24, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here is the roundup for Friday, April 24, 2026.

Startups

AngelList USVC: Invest in startups from $500

Your Story · India

AngelList launches USVC, a venture fund open to all US investors with a $500 entry, aiming to democratise startup investing.

Geopolitics

India's power boost: T&D sector to remain strong, supported by Rs 9 lakh crore capex push

Times of India – World · India

India's T&D sector is poised for significant growth, driven by nearly Rs 9 trillion in planned investments through 2032. Despite a recent slowdown in new p…

Geopolitics

Navy to hold first-ever Commanders’ Conference in Delhi: What to expect

Times of India – World · India

India's top naval commanders are convening in New Delhi for the conference to strategise on capability development amidst a volatile geopolitical climate. The…

Geopolitics

Iran has 'no cards' beyond Strait of Hormuz control, says Trump ahead of talks in Islamabad

The Hindu – World · India

"The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!" - U.S. President’s post on Truth Social read

Tech & Startups

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing

TechCrunch · US

Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram …

Tech & Startups

4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes

TechCrunch · US

4 days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch disrupt 2026 ticket. These low rates will disappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.

Geopolitics

Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay and workforce deal

The Hindu – World · India

The government has now withdrawn ‌a ⁠pledge to fund 1,000 additional specialty training posts that ⁠it said had been contingent on the deal being accepted

Startups

AI fears may be overstated, says Naukri’s Sanjeev Bhikchandani

Your Story · India

Addressing a gathering of industry leaders and policymakers at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Bhikchandani said technological disruptions typica…

Startups

Ola Electric suffers in Q3; A helmet made for women rider

Your Story · India

Despite a dip in revenue, the Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm managed to narrow its net loss for the quarter to Rs 487 crore compared with Rs 564 crore in Q3 FY25.

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