Tech & Startups
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Wired · Global
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Tech & Startups
12 Best Standing Desks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Wired · Global
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Geopolitics
DBS Hong Kong acquires six floors at The Center in US$334 million deal
South China Morning Post – World · China
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has agreed to pay about HK$2.62 billion (US$334 million) for six floors at The Center – once the world’s most expensive skyscraper – marki…
Geopolitics
Meet Yvon Chouinard: The billionaire who gave away his $3 billion company to save the planet
Times of India – World · India
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard made a groundbreaking move, gifting his $3 billion company to environmental causes. Instead of personal profit, the company's…
Geopolitics
Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of ’mental health crisis’
The Hindu – World · India
The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental he…
Startups
Building enterprise platforms at speed; GE Aerospace bets on AI
Your Story · India
Pixeldust Technologies prides itself on taking complex digital challenges from concept to live, scalable platforms, often in weeks, not months; GE Aerospace is…
Startups
How Pixeldust Technologies is building enterprise-grade platforms in record time
Your Story · India
The Mumbai-based deeptech startup prides itself on taking complex digital challenges from concept to live, scalable platforms, often in weeks, not months.
Geopolitics
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
Geopolitics
Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March
The New York Times – World · US
The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.
Tech & Startups
Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z
TechCrunch · US
Pillar's investors include a16z, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Crucible Capital and Gallery Ventures.
Geopolitics
Dinner for few: Australians eating out less as fuel crisis deals biggest blow to consumer confidence since Covid
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts say ‘cautious consumption’ shows households bracing for return to extended period of financial pressure experienced during pandemic yearsGet our breaki…
Startups
From transactions to savings: How PhonePe SBI Card is rethinking rewards
Your Story · India
As digital payments become second nature, the PhonePe SBI Card simplifies rewards by turning everyday spends into tangible savings. From ordering groceries o…
Startups
From jugaad to systems: The shift Indian startups can’t ignore
Your Story · India
India’s startup culture celebrates scrappiness, but over-reliance on jugaad is creating operational chaos. Here’s why founders must shift to integrated systems…
Tech & Startups
Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally
TechCrunch · US
The acquisition will allow the company to expand its business into international markets without needing to launch a delivery network in those regions.
Startups
TraqCheck raises $8M led by IvyCap Ventures
Your Story · India
TraqCheck will use this funding round for expansion into European market and go-to-market initiatives for its HR AI agents.
Geopolitics
Canada Special Elections 2026 Results: Carney’s Liberal Party Gains Majority
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections o…
Geopolitics
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Seals Dominance in Canada’s Special Elections
The New York Times – World · US
The rising star in global centrist politics has secured a majority in the Canadian Parliament. Critics are crying foul.
Geopolitics
China exports stumble, imports surge amid Iran war; US shipments down 26.5%
Times of India – World · India
China's export growth significantly decelerated to 2.5% in March, falling short of expectations and marking the weakest performance in six months. This slowdow…
Geopolitics
Petrol, diesel losses: What oil firms are losing amid Hormuz supply squeeze
Times of India – World · India
India's state-run oil companies are incurring significant losses, estimated at Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel, due to unchanged retail prices am…
Geopolitics
Benin's finance minister wins presidential election with 94%
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election.
Tech & Startups
IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs
TechCrunch · US
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
Geopolitics
Dieselgate: Audi bosses, engineers set for long trial as plea deal fails
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's automobile sector. As no…
Geopolitics
Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary after election win
The Guardian – World · Europe
Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor OrbánHungary’s prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has pledged to pursue t…
Startups
How Shipway is rewriting the economics of D2C shipping
Your Story · India
By combining automation with AI-led decisioning, Shipway helps brands optimise every shipment across couriers and channels.
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily Roundup (April 13, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, April 13, 2026.
Geopolitics
Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesAnas Sar…
Geopolitics
U.S. aware of Iran’s capabilities, says Iran Envoy Mohammad Fathali
The Hindu – World · India
The Envoy said the U.S. side made "unlawful" demands during the talks that led to the negotiations ending without results
Geopolitics
Banking in style: OCBC Hong Kong blends finance and lifestyle
South China Morning Post – World · China
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Walk into a bank and you will probably hear the tapping of keyboards and see smartl…
Geopolitics
Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A cross-border investigation by DW and ICIJ reveals how pricing and patents helped turn a life-saving medicine into one of the world's best selling drugs while…
Geopolitics
How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
The New York Times – World · US
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.
Geopolitics
Oil shock and war jitters: Where should investors put their money?
Times of India – World · India
Middle East tensions are sending shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices soaring above $100 and Indian equities plummeting. The Strait of Hormuz's …
Startups
Capital is abundant. Execution support is not, says Sayan Ghosh of OG Capital
Your Story · India
VC firm OG Capital is betting that hands-on execution, not funding, will define the next generation of winners.
Geopolitics
AI boom drives global VC funding to record $300bn
Times of India – World · India
Global venture funding surged to a record $300 billion in Q1, largely propelled by AI deals, with four companies securing a significant portion. While early-st…
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent?
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Geopolitics
Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with mainland China’s top internet regulator to promote the digital economy, with the cit…
Geopolitics
Benin heads to the polls to elect a new president
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a mu…
Geopolitics
Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address.
Geopolitics
Remote working tribunal cases in Great Britain fall for first time since Covid
The Guardian – World · Europe
Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts sayThe number of workers in Great Britain taking their…
Startups
How women are changing the rules of investing
Your Story · India
From long-term thinking to mindful consumption, a quiet shift is reshaping how money is managed across India.
General
Indians line up for these flatbreads. But now gas is running short.
NBC News – World · US
Kitchens across India are running low on gas as the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran sends shockwaves through a country heavily dependent on Gulf oil imports.
Geopolitics
US-Iran war: At nearly $700bn, how India’s forex are strong armour against global crises
Times of India – World · India
Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover, the better a country’s posi…
Geopolitics
Watch: Global oil crisis: Why is India’s transport sector far more exposed than China’s?
The Hindu – World · India
Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0: can it outshine global rivals for innovative firms?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Fang Liu, a partner at global law firm Clifford Chance, counts among his clients many technology companies that are keen to list in Hong Kong, but find the cur…
Geopolitics
Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory
BBC News – World · Europe
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.
Geopolitics
Crispin Odey drops £79m libel claim against FT over sexual misconduct allegations
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ex-hedge fund manager ‘forced to accept’ newspaper likely to succeed in its public interest defence, say his lawyersCrispin Odey, the former hedge fund manager…
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