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Geopolitics

Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country’s “rice bowl” north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop an…

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup May 2-8] VC inflow declines due to lower deal volume

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding declined in the first week of May due to lower number of deals and lack of high value transactions.

Geopolitics

Can India’s rice farmers reap from US$30 million Amazon carbon credit deal?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US$30 million carbon credit deal by tech giant Amazon with India’s Good Rice Alliance will boost carbon markets globally, according to experts, potentially s…

Startups

Chiratae Ventures commits $10M for 5 deeptech startups

Your Story · India

Chiratae Ventures believes there is untapped potential of deeptech startups in India which are working on advanced technologies.

Geopolitics

Prepare for ‘China shock 3.0’ to the global food economy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Even as “China shock 2.0” is roiling Western manufacturers, we must, it seems, brace for “China shock 3.0” – to the global food economy – as President Xi Jinpi…

Tech & Startups

5 days only: Bring a partner or colleague and get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

TechCrunch · US

The BOGO offer is live. For a limited time, buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. Offer ends this Friday, M…

Geopolitics

How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing as usual and appear lar…

Tech & Startups

Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch

TechCrunch · US

It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.

Geopolitics

As U.S. eases cannabis curbs, firms may get access to IPOs and private funding

The Hindu – World · India

Executives say stigma reduction and eased banking rules may attract mainstream investors; rescheduling may open Initial Public Offering (IPO) opportunities on …

Geopolitics

Thai influencer sells premium durians for dirt cheap to avoid rotting amid surplus

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thailand is turning to live-streamers to clear a looming durian glut, slashing prices as weaker Chinese demand threatens its biggest export market. Top online …

Tech & Startups

Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1%

TechCrunch · US

Golden Child is launching with two "five-star" products: a fresh frozen meal system and, more intriguingly, a "drizzle." It has also raised $37 million in fund…

Geopolitics

China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI. Now Chinese authorities are forcing Meta to unwind its purchase of the company in what analysts believe could set a …

Geopolitics

Government raises wheat procurement target by 15% as farmers turn to MSP

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment amounts for loans: Calculate loan payments with ease. • Estimating …

Startups

[Weekly funding roundup April 18-24] VC inflow continues to decline

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding into Indian startups continues to remain below the $100 million level and this is largely due to the absence of large value deals.

Geopolitics

Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut and Iran war hit export trade

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s durian growers say they are in “survival mode” as an early bumper harvest collides with a surge in fuel and freight costs, squeezing an export trade…

Startups

How ISB DLabs’ I-HEAL is rewiring access for healthtech startups in India

Your Story · India

Over four cohorts, ISB DLabs’ I-HEAL program has worked with 100+ startups, enabling over Rs 190 crore in funding and meaningful market access. More importantl…

Geopolitics

Georgia congressman David Scott dies aged 80

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his deathDavid Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democra…

Tech & Startups

AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work

TechCrunch · US

The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.

Geopolitics

Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleCalifornia’s race for gov…

Geopolitics

Mouse plague hits WA grain farmers as numbers surge in SA: ‘You literally can’t get away from them’

The Guardian – World · Europe

CSIRO researcher says there are reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in parts of Western AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…

Geopolitics

UK and EU close in on agricultural deal to reduce Brexit barriers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lords told sales of Scottish shellfish among areas that may benefit – but agreement will not erase all paperworkEurope live – latest updatesA new agriculture a…

Startups

AI is making farming more precise; Meet companies building circular economy

Your Story · India

Over the past few years, precision farming, remote sensing, and data-led decision-making have moved from experimentation to adoption, helping farmers optimise …

Startups

Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, explained; Steep decline in VC funding

Your Story · India

Within the Anthropic ecosystem, Opus 4.7 occupies the top tier of the generally available models, sitting above the Sonnet and Haiku variants.

Tech & Startups

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

TechCrunch · US

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as on…

Startups

(Weekly funding roundup April 11-17) Steep fall in VC inflow into Indian startups

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding in Indian startups reached the lowest level for the year till now, creating further uncertainty for the ecosystem.

Tech & Startups

Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere?

TechCrunch · US

The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is b…

Geopolitics

India’s harvest festivals under climate strain

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How are communities rising to…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 17, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, April 17, 2026.

Geopolitics

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20

The Hindu – World · India

Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, including those from p…

Startups

University of Liverpool, IISc back early-stage research with joint seed fund

Your Story · India

The joint fund aims to support pilot projects across key science areas while strengthening long-term academic links and researcher training between the two ins…

Startups

Reworking the economics of farming, with OpenAI in the loop

Your Story · India

Indian farmers produce at scale but rarely track what they truly earn. GramIQ is using OpenAI to turn scattered data into usable intelligence, helping farmers …

Geopolitics

Australia acts to protect winter crops with emergency Indonesian fertiliser deal

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Australian company will import 250,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser from Indonesia in the coming months, easing fears of a shortage that would crimp food produ…

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz | On Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his open Letter from Birmingham Jail on April 16, 1963, while imprisoned in Alabama

Startups

DevSparks Bengaluru 2026 returns to decode AI—and the future of developers

Your Story · India

After a successful Pune edition, YourStory’s flagship developer summit heads back to Bengaluru on May 30 to turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Startups

KhetiBuddy is turning fragmented farm data into business intelligence

Your Story · India

Pune-based SaaS startup KhetiBuddy helps agribusinesses track crops, supply chains, and sustainability from a single platform.

Startups

Using data to improve farming; Diversity engine for innovation

Your Story · India

Khetibuddy structures its offering around four core pillars, all powered by a shared farm data layer. This allows businesses to start with a single use case, s…

Geopolitics

This man has built a vegetable cooling crate that works without electricity

Times of India – World · India

Indian fruit and vegetable sellers face significant losses due to spoilage in summer heat. Vishal Sighal has developed the 'Cold Easy Box,' an affordable, elec…

Startups

Using tech to bridge rural agri knowledge gap; Meta and CoreWeave’s $21B AI deal

Your Story · India

Digital Green India has worked with the State Rural Livelihood Missions and Departments of Agriculture and Horticulture across more than nine states, reaching …

Startups

A platform for home chefs; Agritech’s post-boom correction

Your Story · India

Tocco helps home chefs, especially women, turn their cooking into income. Meanwhile, in the world of agritech there's a structural correction in how investors …

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily Roundup (April 9, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Tech & Startups

John Deere Is Paying Farmers $99 Million for Allegedly Monopolizing Repair

Wired · Global

The tractor maker is paying for its years as the central opponent of right-to-repair. Consumer advocates say it’s still not enough.

Tech & Startups

Top Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in April 2026

Wired · Global

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this April.

Tech & Startups

Irrigreen Smart Irrigation System 3.0 (2026) Review: Smart Watering, Less Hassle

Wired · Global

The third release of Irrigreen’s “water printing” system is better than ever, but you’ll have to upgrade your whole irrigation infrastructure.

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