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Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has raised Rs 1,750 crore in fresh funding, a sizeable capital infusion that positions the electric two-wheeler maker for its next phase of expansion. The company said the money will be deployed across manufacturing, product development and retail as it seeks to strengthen its footprint in India’s fast-evolving EV market.
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy has raised Rs 1,750 crore in fresh funding, giving the startup a major war chest for its next phase of growth. The capital will be directed toward manufacturing scale-up, product development and retail expansion as the company seeks to strengthen its position in India’s increasingly competitive EV market.
Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.
The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.
The IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I has reached a Rs 450 crore first close and has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore into four deep-tech startups spanning space, quantum, batteries and carbon capture. Backed by IIT Madras, IIT Madras Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures, the fund is part of a larger Rs 1,000 crore vehicle designed to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial scale.
Amazon Prime Video's new Reacher spin-off, Neagley, arrives as a brisk, self-contained crime thriller that keeps Alan Ritchson's Reacher at the edges while putting Maria Sten's Frances Neagley firmly at the center. Built around a personal mystery, a quirky investigative team and a suitably twisty conspiracy, the series aims less for reinvention than for dependable, high-velocity entertainment.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is warning European governments against easing pressure on Moscow at a moment when Russia is accused of probing NATO with hybrid attacks, sabotage and political pressure. Drawing on her own upbringing under Soviet rule, Kallas is urging Europe to resist fatigue, arguing that concessions now would reward Russian aggression rather than contain it.
The Federal Reserve Board has approved Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.'s application to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, marking a significant consolidation move in Texas community banking. The decision, announced Tuesday, clears the way for the Corpus Christi-based bank holding company to expand its footprint in the Gulf Coast region.
Levoit has introduced the Vital Pet Pro Air Purifier, a $189.99 device designed specifically for pet-friendly homes struggling with fur, dander and lingering odors. The purifier combines a three-stage filtration system, a U-shaped air inlet and app-based cleaning modes aimed at making apartment life noticeably fresher and easier to manage.
A spacecraft company is preparing to release its Otter spacecraft after seven years of development, marking a pivotal moment for a project that has long existed at the edge of first-of-its-kind risk and promise. The company says the milestone carries the familiar tension of any inaugural flight, underscoring both the technical stakes and the broader implications for the future of space access.
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