ISL 2024-25: Recovering from virus, Chennaiyin FC bullish about away clash with Mumbai City
Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will be looking to record back-to-back wins in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 when they take on champion side Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Saturday. Deputising for the unwell Owen Coyle, Wilson also provided updates on the availability of several players in […]
Novice Cup stars gear up for final showdown in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Dec 19 (IANS) Motorsport fans are in for a thrilling spectacle from Friday as some of the young and passionate racing stars from across the country will battle it out for a place on the podium in the Novice Cup at the Kari Motor Speedway circuit at Chettipalayam here. Part of the 27th JK […]
F 1: Mercedes name Bottas as reserve driver for 2025 season
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Mercedes AMG Petronas have announced Valtteri Bottas as a reserve driver for the 2025 season, after the Finn and Kick Sauber parted company following the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “Valtteri Bottas heads home, back to the three-pointed star as Third Driver for 2025,” Mercedes AMG Petronas said in a statement. […]
Hockey rankings: Indian men’s team ends year placed fifth, women in top 10
Lausanne, Dec 19 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team will end the riveting year in fifth place in the FIH world rankings, while the women’s team is placed ninth in the latest update released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday. The Indian men’s hockey team made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by […]
Equestrian: Raju Singh secures spot in Asian Continental Championships
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Raju Singh stole the spotlight at the FEI Concours Complet International (CCI) (short) event, held at 61 Cavalry in Jaipur, clinching two podium finishes to dominate the competition and securing a spot at next year’s Asian Continental Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Singh secured first place with his horse Mawillan and […]
SVPI Airport: Your gateway to domestic, global destinations this winter
Ahmedabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises can be the perfect place of adventure this winter. SVPI Airport offers both domestic and international destinations, with a variety of direct flights to these destinations, and can be easier than ever to […]
India tech startups funding grows 6 pc to $11.3 bn in 2024, 3rd globally
Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s tech startup ecosystem garnered $11.3 billion in funding in 2024, a 6 per cent increase from $10.7 billion in 2023, according to a report on Thursday. In the second half (H2) of 2024, the tech startups received $5.32 billion across 540 funding rounds, a growth of 8 per cent from […]
Startups have potential to contribute $120 billion to India’s GDP by 2030
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Startups will be a core driver of India’s economic growth this ‘Techade,’ likely to contribute nearly $120 billion (or 1.6 per cent) to the country’s GDP by 2030, which will be nearly 3.5 times jump from $35 billion in 2023, according to a new report. Given that most developed economies […]
S. Korea to develop 100 advanced industry materials within 5 years
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) South Korea will seek to secure technologies for 100 advanced materials for the chip, biology, and other industries within the next five years, the science ministry said on Thursday, a move aimed at strengthening its own supply chains. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, the government will support science […]
How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) From major elections across the globe to conflicts and crises, the year 2024 was critical for the news industry, said Google News on Wednesday. These significant events highlighted the important role of newsrooms in providing accurate and timely information, said the company, highlighting its contributions to fight misinformation in the […]
