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• Deeptech startup Khageshvara Aviation Technology has secured an undisclosed investment from Finvolve and India Accelerator. • The funding is part of the company's ongoing pre-seed round to support the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) cargo aircraft. • This investment is critical for advancing sustainable aviation technology and enhancing cargo transport efficiency through electric propulsion.

• Deeptech startup Khageshvara Aviation Technology has secured an undisclosed investment from Finvolve and India Accelerator. • The funding is part of the company's ongoing pre-seed round to support the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) cargo aircraft. • This investment highlights the growing interest in sustainable, electric aviation solutions for logistics and cargo transport.

• Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Plazza has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. • The investment was co-led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners, with additional support from All In Capital and Better Capital. • This capital injection allows Plazza to scale its healthtech operations and expand its reach within the competitive Indian startup ecosystem.

• Naturis Cosmetics, a contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in beauty and personal care, has successfully raised Rs 100 crore. • The funding was secured in a maiden round led by Sharrp Ventures to scale the company's manufacturing capabilities. • This investment highlights the growing demand for specialized contract manufacturing within the Indian beauty and personal care sector.

• The Indian government unveiled a massive Rs 1.27 lakh crore strategic plan to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry. • AI startup Emergent achieved unicorn status, while Ather Energy approved a preferential fundraise from Hero MotoCorp, the India-Japan Fund, and its founders. • These developments signal significant growth in high-tech manufacturing and artificial intelligence, highlighting a surge in capital investment across critical sectors.

• The Indian government unveiled a massive Rs 1.27 lakh crore strategic plan to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry. • AI startup Emergent achieved unicorn status, while Ather Energy approved a preferential fundraise from Hero MotoCorp, the India-Japan Fund, and its founders. • These developments signal significant growth in high-tech manufacturing and artificial intelligence, highlighting a surge in both state investment and private capital.

Result of court case against Associated Newspapers Limited expected this afternoon The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in the UK on Monday, had been hoping to stay at his father’s official residence for one night this week while he visits London.He is also going to Birmingham as he takes on a series of charity engagements including promoting the Invictus Games. Continue reading...