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Geopolitics

Windfall gains tax cut: Excise duty on diesel exports down to Rs 23/litre, ATF exports to Rs 33/litre

Times of India – World · India

In a statement, the Finance Ministry also announced that the road and infrastructure cess on diesel exports will be waived for the next fortnight starting May …

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 30, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday , April 30, 2026.

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: the North Pole’s future and humanoid data

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Digging f…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong eases enrolment rules for merged schools amid declining student numbers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s education authorities will relax rules for under-enrolled public secondary schools that merge with others in a bid to encourage consolidation amid …

Geopolitics

Trump lifts whiskey tariffs: Scotland–Kentucky trade eased after royal couple's US visit

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey trade between Scotland and Kentucky. This decision, influenced by the re…

Geopolitics

EU says troop deployments in Europe 'in U.S. interest'

The Hindu – World · India

The spat is the latest to rile up Mr. Trump against Washington's European NATO allies, with the U.S. leader already lashing out over their response to his atta…

Geopolitics

Shardul Thakur: Impact sub without impact as Mumbai Indians’ call raises questions

Times of India – World · India

The Mumbai Indians left fans scratching their heads by employing Shardul Thakur as an Impact Sub while he never got the chance to bowl a single ball. This curi…

Geopolitics

A Look Back at Charles’s U.S. Trips

The New York Times – World · US

From a barbecue at Camp David to a college football game, the British monarch has experienced many American traditions over decades of visiting the United Stat…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong breaks ground on third medical school’s interim complex, 7 professors hired

South China Morning Post – World · China

The university in Hong Kong that is establishing the city’s third medical school has broken ground for an interim teaching and research complex, set to be comp…

Geopolitics

AHSEC Assam results released: Direct link to download class 12 scorecards here

Times of India – World · India

Assam Higher Secondary (HS) Result 2026 is out today, April 28, for Class 12 students. Over 3 lakh students can check their scorecards online via official webs…

Tech & Startups

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder

TechCrunch · US

Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?

Startups

Education, AI, efficiency: Test your business creativity with Edition 229 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 229th quiz. Ready?

Geopolitics

CUET PG result out: Scorecards now available for download, check direct link here

Times of India – World · India

CUET PG result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared CUET PG 2026 results on April 24, 2026, for postgraduate admissions across participating un…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong CityU chief Freddy Boey quits post 2 years earlier than expected

South China Morning Post – World · China

The head of Hong Kong’s City University, Professor Freddy Boey Yin Chiang, has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, leaving his post two years …

Geopolitics

Watch: Above 92% turnout in Bengal, 85% in Tamil Nadu amid poll violence | Above the Fold | 23.04.2026

The Hindu – World · India

In today’s episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row i…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 23, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Thursday, April 23, 2026

Tech & Startups

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls

TechCrunch · US

Beehiiv is clearly done being just a newsletter platform based on today's launch of a new webinar feature, customizable paywalls, and more.

Geopolitics

All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time

South China Morning Post – World · China

For the first time, all eight Hong Kong public universities have been ranked among the top 100 in a widely watched Asian league table, with the city’s two olde…

Geopolitics

A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

Startups

Beyond followers: How creators are building real revenue with VdoCipher

Your Story · India

As India’s creator economy matures, the next wave of success will belong not to those with the biggest audiences, but to creators turning attention into owned,…

Startups

Why AWS sees India as a key market; How Ladli Foundation is changing lives

Your Story · India

AWS sees India as one of its key strategic markets as the country provides the opportunity to build population-scale solutions and also engage with startups. M…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder

South China Morning Post – World · China

The numbers tell a revealing story. The city’s eight publicly funded universities, once primarily judged by academic output and global rankings, are now genera…

Geopolitics

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran's schools are closed because of the war. Classes are being held via TV programs and the national intranet. Children without a laptop or smartphone are lef…

Geopolitics

'US stands with India': Sergio Gor pays tribute to Pahalgam victims on first anniversary

Times of India – World · India

US Ambassador to India condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on its one-year anniversary, reaffirming Washington's support for India's fight against terrorism. …

Geopolitics

Google faces internal divide as some staff use Claude while others are limited to Gemini

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Tech Desk is a team of journalists providing technology news to readers of The Times of I…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: 4 centuries, same date! Will RR continue April 22 magic vs LSG?

Times of India – World · India

Rajasthan Royals batters have a peculiar knack for centuries on April 22, with Watson, Rahane, Buttler, and Jaiswal all achieving the feat. Today, against Luck…

Geopolitics

JKBOPEE CET admit card 2026 released: Direct link to download here

Times of India – World · India

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has released the BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 for the CET, available on jkbopee.gov.in from 5:…

Geopolitics

Iran Foreign Ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless'

The Hindu – World · India

Iran accuses Gulf states of allowing U.S. forces to carry out attacks from their territory, and launched missile and drone strikes against what it calls U.S. i…

Geopolitics

JKBOSE class 10th result declared for summer zone Jammu division; check direct link

Times of India – World · India

JKBOSE 10th Result 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) declared the Class 10th Result 2026 for the Summer Zone Jammu Division at 11 …

Startups

Empowering girls, supporting mothers: Bayer’s holistic approach to maternal and child health

Your Story · India

Bayer, alongside The Antara Foundation, launched a two-year initiative to tackle maternal and child malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh. The program strengthens fro…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for April 20 week - check list

Times of India – World · India

​Stock market recommendations: Bharat Electronics, and MTAR Technologies are the top stock recommendations by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk for…

Tech & Startups

The 12-month window

TechCrunch · US

A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever.

Geopolitics

Obama and Mamdani read and sing with New York preschoolers in first meeting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former US president and New York mayor read to a group of children and led a sing-along at a Bronx childcare centerBarack Obama met with Zohran Mamdani for the…

Geopolitics

Dalal Street this week: US-Iran tensions, crude swings and Q4 earnings to drive markets

Times of India – World · India

Dalal Street eyes US-Iran conflict, crude oil, and corporate earnings for direction. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported Q4 results, with the former warning of W…

Geopolitics

Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years

The Hindu – World · India

Since 2021, the nation of 6.5 million has struggled with fragmented parliaments that produced weak governments, none of which managed to survive more than a ye…

Geopolitics

DA hike: Govt approves 2% dearness allowance raise for central govt employees

Times of India – World · India

Central government employees will see a 2% Dearness Allowance increase, approved by the Cabinet. This comes as employee bodies push for significant pay structu…

Geopolitics

Melinda Gates on 'one rule' that she made sure her children follow while growing up

Times of India – World · India

Melinda French Gates instilled a core principle in her children: "Just because we can doesn’t mean we should." This guided them to value their own achievements…

Geopolitics

Nigeria: Students abducted enroute to Uni entrance exams

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The governor did not specify the exact number of those kidnapped, but local media said it was 17. The incident comes amid a surge in violence in different part…

Geopolitics

HAL, Trent & more: Top stocks on brokers' radar today

Times of India – World · India

Analysts are bullish on Adani Enterprises, HAL, and Trent, citing growth drivers like new energy and engine co-production. Aurobindo Pharma's biologics expansi…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 16, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Tech & Startups

Uplift Desk Coupon Codes & Discounts: Up to $570 Off

Wired · Global

Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.

Geopolitics

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

BBC News – World · Europe

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Geopolitics

Autistic girl finished primary school at 5, earned master’s at 11, now aims for NASA

Times of India – World · India

A young Mexican girl, Adhara Perez Sanchez, diagnosed with autism, is captivating the world with her rapid academic achievements. She completed primary school …

Geopolitics

Turkey: School shooting leaves 4 dead

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The deadly shooting comes just a day after a similar incident in the country in which 16 people were injured.

Startups

How to thrive in the age of AI

Your Story · India

The most important AI talent in your organisation is often not the 1% you are trying to hire from a frontier lab. It is the other 99%: the marketer who uses AI…

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