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SolarSquare, an Indian rooftop solar startup that helps households and housing societies adopt solar power, is in advanced talks to raise fresh capital after securing India’s largest solar venture investment in December 2024, TechCrunch has learned. B Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners are set to co-lead the Series C round, which could value SolarSquare at between $450 million and $500 million and bring in $55 million to $60 million in new investment, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. That would represent more than a doubling of SolarSquare’s valuation in roughly 18 months — a sign of how rapidly…

PG Tips has teamed up with Disney+ to support the launch of the highly anticipated second season of “Rivals” by unveiling a limited-edition pack.  Running nationwide from May 1, the competition offers shoppers the chance to win one of just 3,000 exclusive, limited-edition Rivals-inspired Monkeys. Available across all major UK retailers, after purchasing a promotional pack, shoppers scan the QR code to visit the competition website, enter the unique 10-digit reference number found inside the top lid, and instantly discover whether they’ve won. PG tips Monkey has been reimagined with a Rutshire-inspired look. The second series continues the adaptation of the late Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved novel, “Rivals”, introducing the glamorous…

Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body’s levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the University of Surrey, John Innes Centre and Quadram Institute Bioscience. Many people take vitamin D supplements to support their bone and immune health and meet the UK government recommendation of 10 micrograms (µg) each day, especially during the winter months.  There are two forms of vitamin D supplements available: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Researchers have found that taking vitamin D2 supplements can lead to a drop in the body’s concentration of vitamin D3, which is…

Binance CEO Richard Teng has pushed back against a new Wall Street Journal investigation claiming the exchange processed $850 million in transactions tied to a sanctioned Iranian financier, which eventually flowed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.In a Friday post on X, Teng called the reporting “fundamentally inaccurate,” saying that Binance never permitted transactions with sanctioned individuals and that any flagged activity occurred before those individuals were placed under US sanctions. He also claimed Binance had investigated the issues before the Journal contacted the company, and that facts it provided were not included in the story.The Journal’s report, published on…

Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, with SaaS companies playing a major role in the country’s digital transformation. Driven by Vision 2030 initiatives, increased investment in technology, and growing demand for cloud-based solutions, SaaS startups across Saudi Arabia are developing innovative platforms for industries such as fintech, healthcare, logistics, HR, and e-commerce. From emerging disruptors to fast-scaling tech businesses, these startups are helping modernise operations for companies across the region while attracting attention from global investors and partners.   Why Is Saudi Arabia Becoming A Hub For SaaS Innovation?   Because of the extensive government-backed digital transformation projects,…

Saturday 23 May 2026 5:00 pm  |  Updated:  Saturday 23 May 2026 5:44 pm Starmer urged TNT Sports to change course (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Sir Keir Starmer has urged the broadcaster of the Champions League final to air the game for free next Saturday. The Prime Minister is attempting to prevent this year becoming the first in the Champion’s Leagues 34-year history in which the final is not free to watch for British fans. The match will be streamed by TNT Sports on HBO Max, where the cheapest subscription package costs £4.99 per month.Arsenal, of whom Starmer is a devoted fan and season…

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James believes it is important that the event provides “something for everybody” which is why the convention focuses on being a holistic, fun day out for familiesBelfast Tattoo Convention is back in June The organiser of the Belfast Tattoo Convention has urged first-time visitors to come and see what it is like for themselves, as they pride the annual event on offering ‘something for everyone’.The third instalment of the Belfast Tattoo Convention is due to take place over June 5, 6 and 7 at the Europa Hotel. The popular show will see several thousand people pass through over its three…

Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J8 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Source link

Two years ago, IBM realized there was one glaring omission in its roster of sports partnerships: Formula One.  Formula One has become one of the world’s most popular sports, especially in the U.S., where Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” documented the working lives of F1 drivers and turned them into mainstream celebrities. The tech-centric sport has also become a hot ticket for tech companies like AWS, Oracle, and Anthropic, which partner with teams for sponsorship visibility and to provide data analytics and AI tools that can deliver a competitive edge. So when IBM went looking for its next major sports partnership,…