I sent India’s first email, and that excitement has not faded: BV Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
Published on: July 19, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source:
The Indian Express
BV Naidu is the founder of StartupXseed Ventures, funding deeptech, B2B, early-stage startups, and the founder of The GAIN, a non-profit accelerator focused on innovation.
Trump Administration Unfreezes $1 Billion for Education Programs Amid Controversy
Published on: July 19, 2025, 1:36 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Trump administration will release over $1 billion for K-12 after-school and summer programs it previously froze. The freeze affected $6.8 billion in educational funding. A coalition of states filed a lawsuit, and GOP senators urged reversal. Funds will be monitored to prevent misuse related to Executive Orders.
Perplexity AI Valued at $18 Bn After Latest Funding Deal
Published on: July 18, 2025, 3:02 p.m. | Source:
Analytics India Magazine
Perplexity AI has raised $100 million in a funding deal that values the company at $18 billion.
Bengaluru’s BosonQ Psi Raises $5 Million to Expand its Quantum Simulation Platform
Published on: July 18, 2025, 2:55 p.m. | Source:
Analytics India Magazine
The funding is driven by BQP’s recent pilot agreement with the Air Force Research Lab for a quantum-accelerated digital twin platform.
Video: Hindutva in the diaspora
Published on: July 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. | Source:
Scroll.in
Are sections of the diaspora funding or supporting political and ideological campaigns in India?
California's High-Speed Rail Battle: Political Showdown Over Transport Funding
Published on: July 18, 2025, 6:11 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Governor Gavin Newsom pledges to legally contest the Trump administration's decision to cancel $4 billion in grants for California's high-speed rail project. Despite construction progress and the system's potential economic benefits, the project faces increased financial and political hurdles, highlighting ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities.
California vs. Trump: The Battle for High-Speed Rail Funding
Published on: July 18, 2025, 3:17 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
California's high-speed rail project is under threat as President Trump's administration plans to withdraw $4 billion in funding. Governor Gavin Newsom vows to challenge the decision. The project has completed 60 miles of guideway and over 50 structures, but faces significant financial and timeline challenges.
Tense Battle in Congress Over $9 Billion Funding Cuts
Published on: July 18, 2025, 1:54 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The U.S. House, controlled by Republicans, is on the verge of voting on President Trump's $9 billion funding cut proposal. This proposal, approved by the Senate, faces dissent from Democrats and some Republicans. If not approved by Friday, the Trump administration must allocate the funds.