Nuclear fusion startup Pranos raises $6.8 million in round co-led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital

Industrial47 and a group of angel investors participated in the funding round of the Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, which is building fusion energy systems — technology that aims to generate power the same way the sun does — by fusing hydrogen atoms to produce clean, near-limitless energy. The fresh funds will be used to build and test the scompany's tokamak (fusion machine).

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AI may boost euro area productivity growth by 4% in 10 years, ECB says

Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity ​growth by more than 4 ​percentage points over the next decade, although a prolonged ​energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday.

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AI-led wealthtech rising as VCs bet on a fintech disruption

As middle-income Indians increasingly diversify beyond real estate and gold into financial assets, the investment thesis is evolving. New-age startups are leveraging AI to build products at lower cost and with greater efficiency.

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Toy manufacturing startup Bidso raises Rs 63 crore led by Blume ventures

Founded in 2022 by Rahul Agarwal, Vivek Singhal, and Aditya Krishnakumar, Bidso operates as a contract manufacturing platform. The company manages the entire value chain from product design to final manufacturing.

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JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for Session 2 released at NTA website: Direct link to download here

Aspiring engineers and architects can now check their JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam city. The National Testing Agency has released the city intimation slip, a crucial advance notice for candidates. This slip, available on the official JEE Main website, helps in travel planning. Remember, this is not the admit card, which will be issued later.

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Large manufacturing units mull kitchen revamp amid LPG crisis

LPG shortages linked to the West Asia war are pushing Indian manufacturing firms to plan energy-resilient kitchens. Companies are sourcing cylinders, using firewood, and adjusting menus while avoiding disruptions. Facility managers are preparing contingency plans, including shifting to induction and alternative equipment, amid ongoing uncertainty over fuel availability and supply continuity.

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When did switching jobs stop paying off for American workers?

A shifting US labour market is forcing workers to compromise, with over a quarter of new hires accepting pay cuts amid prolonged job searches, according to ZipRecruiter. As hiring slows and wage gains shrink, the once-reliable benefits of job switching are fading, giving way to caution, reduced negotiation, and a growing preference for stability over ambition.

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