India’s steel production clocks 5.9 per cent growth in April-June
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.8 million tonnes, which represents a 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 13 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Monday. The country’s production […]
WhatsApp keeps ‘username feature’ launch on hold; wins more time to respond to govt notice
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp has assured the Indian government it will not roll out its proposed username feature in the country until ongoing consultations with authorities are completed, sources familiar with the matter said. The Meta‑owned messaging platform has also been granted an additional three days to respond to the […]
High-resolution radio study reveals faint black hole activity in nearby galaxies
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) An international team containing an Indian astronomer used the e‑MERLIN radio array to detect compact radio emission from the centres of nearly one‑quarter of 280 nearby galaxies, and revealed a hidden population of weakly accreting supermassive black holes, an official statement said on Monday. Dr. Aru Beri from the Indian […]
Microsoft announces 4,800 layoffs amid heavy AI spending
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Microsoft has announced another round of job cuts, eliminating around 4,800 positions, or approximately 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, as the technology giant continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) while seeking to improve operational efficiency. The latest layoffs come amid a broader trend across the technology […]
Oliver Glasner appointed new head coach of Nottingham Forest
Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) Oliver Glasner has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending a remarkable period of managerial upheaval by handing the Austrian a long-term project. The 51-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace, where he enjoyed a successful run […]
U20 Asian Wrestling C’ships: India end campaign with four gold, 20 medals
Pattaya, July 6 (IANS) Indian grapplers produced an all-round display to conclude their campaign at the Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships with a rich haul of 20 medals, comprising four gold, seven silver, and nine bronze, across all three disciplines as the continental tournament concluded in Pattaya, Thailand. Indian grapplers ensured consistent podium finishes across multiple […]
Oriental Cup 2026 begins with defending champions headlining opening-day action
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Oriental Cup 2026 is set to kick off at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday (July 7) with defending champions DPS RK Puram and Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Faridabad headlining the action on the opening day as they begin their title defence. The fourth edition […]
MotoGP: KTM signs Alex Marquez, Fabio Di Giannantonio on multi-year deals from 2027
Mattighofen, July 6 (IANS) KTM Factory Racing has secured the services of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio on multi-year contracts beginning in the 2027 MotoGP season, the manufacturer announced on Sunday. The double signing shows KTM’s plan to build a strong rider lineup for the future. Both racers come after proving themselves as championship […]
Karnataka’s Puneeth and Srishti set for historic Wimbledon debut
Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) Two of Karnataka’s brightest young stars, Puneeth Manohar and Srishti Kiran, are officially set to make their historic grass-court debuts in the prestigious 14 & Under Junior Championships at Wimbledon, which will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London from July 9 to July 12. Incidentally, Puneet […]
Wimbledon: Cobolli downs De Minaur to reach 2nd straight QF at All England
London, July 6 (IANS) Flavio Cobolli continued his meteoric rise by reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second straight year, overcoming Alex de Minaur in a fourth-round match at the All-England Club on Monday. In the first men’s singles meeting between two Top-10 players at this year’s Championships, Cobolli produced a composed display to […]
