Ludhiana Angels Network (LAN) invited Sanjeev Arora, Minister of Industry & Commerce, and Investment Promotion to its flagship program named as Fuelerator in Park Plaza in the presence of eminent personalities from Ludhiana including the owners of Hero Enterprise, Highway Industries, Hero Eco Tech, Centex, Vardhaman, etc. 7 food startups pitched in front of industry leaders, investors and family offices for funding and mentoring support.

WhatsApp is testing a dedicated companion app for Apple Watch, bringing seamless messaging to users’ wrists. The beta feature allows notifications, message replies, and voice notes without relying heavily on an iPhone. This move signals WhatsApp’s growing ambition to expand across device ecosystems and redefine smartwatch communication experiences.

Nvidia has become the world’s first company to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, powered by the global explosion of AI demand. This milestone underscores the company’s dominance in AI chips, reshapes global tech leadership, and signals a new era where computing power—not oil—drives the world’s most valuable economies.

Samsung is accelerating its festive-season outreach in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, combining AI-driven products—from smartphones to home appliances—with enhanced affordability via Samsung Finance+, expanded store networks, and powerful promotions, positioning smart tech as accessible to more consumers across smaller cities.

Ocado, the UK-based online grocer and tech innovator, aims to achieve positive cash flow by 2025/26 and full-year profitability by 2026/27. The company is doubling down on its AI-powered warehouse automation systems to drive sustainable growth and long-term financial stability.

A research team at UC Riverside has unveiled a solid-state battery prototype that charges in just 3 minutes and lasts significantly longer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This technological leap could revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics, addressing two of the most critical pain points—charging time and battery longevity.

Germany has declared its intention to become a global leader in quantum computing, committing over $5 billion in public funding and launching the Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC). The move marks a pivotal effort to industrialize quantum technologies across key sectors like logistics, finance, and pharmaceuticals.