

Russia Tests New Fuel to Boost Nuclear Recycling Strategy
A major milestone has been achieved at Unit 6 of the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Russia, where a batch of fifth-generation nuclear fuel assemblies, known as TVS-5, has been loaded into the VVER-1200 reactor core for the first time. The loading took place during a scheduled maintenance shutdown and marks the beginning of pilot operations that will span three 18-month fuel cycles.Manufactured by the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant, part of Rosatom's Fuel Division, the new fuel bundles are designed for fully automated fabrication — a critical step towards scaling up the in..

India Leads in Future-Ready Lab Design, Says Survey
India’s life sciences sector is outpacing global counterparts in designing and delivering next-generation laboratory environments, according to Unispace’s latest Global Life Sciences 2025 Survey Report. The findings highlight how Indian pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies are taking the lead in lab innovation, adaptability, and integration of emerging technologies.The survey, which captured insights from 400 senior and mid-level life sciences leaders across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, reveals that 66 per cent of Indian respondents consider thei..

Garuda Gets New Funding Ahead of Planned IPO
Garuda Aerospace, one of India’s leading drone manufacturers, has received fresh investment from the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO), reinforcing its position ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). The latest funding round also drew strong participation from existing investors, including We Founder Circle (WFC), and follows the company’s Rs 1 billion (approx. USD 12 million) Series B round led by Venture Catalysts.This strategic infusion of capital comes as Garuda Aerospace rides a wave of defence-tech investments and rising demand for drones, particularly following its h..