Namrata Adani backs ISSO’s next phase of growth as network expands to over 630 schools
Ahmedabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is set for its biggest season yet, with its network expanding to more than 630 schools and student-athlete participation expected to cross 28,000 during the 2026-27 season, as the organisation steps up efforts to build structured pathways in school sport across India. Namrata Adani, an […]
Hockey World Cup 2026: New format puts greater emphasis on pool-stage results
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2026 will feature a revamped competition structure, with the traditional quarterfinal stage scrapped and the top two teams from each of the two crossover pools advancing directly to the semi-finals as Belgium and the Netherlands jointly host the tournament from August 15 […]
Manipur CM felicitates Commonwealth Games silver medallist Rishikanta Singh
Imphal, Aug 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday felicitated Commonwealth Games silver medallist and weightlifter Chanambam Rishikanta Singh for his outstanding performance at the recently held 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. While felicitating the medallist, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rishikanta Singh and […]
U.S. Soccer opposes FIFA in latest controversy despite Trump support
New York, Aug 10 (IANS) Amidst growing dissatisfaction against FIFA among Continental bodies and national associations, U.S. Soccer has come out in support of the global body and opposed the stance of the country’s legislative organisation against the global governing body. FIFA had publicly announced its proposal to sell shares of the World Cup to […]
Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement. In a post on X, the minister informed that over […]
Hyundai Motor India targets 2 million connected car sales by 2030
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Monday announced that it is targeting 2 million cumulative connected car sales by 2030, while it has over 0.8 million connected cars on Indian roads. By 2027, the automobile company is targeting a goal of 1 million connected car sales. Strong customer adoption of […]
AI, big data and cybersecurity remain top tech hiring themes in Q2
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cybersecurity continued to dominate technology-related hiring trends globally in the second quarter of 2026, a report said on Monday. The report, by intelligence platform GlobalData titled Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals – Q2 2026, found that AI, big data and cybersecurity remained the […]
No policy bars major airport operators from owning airlines: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The government on Monday clarified that there is no government policy preventing major airport operators from holding substantial stakes in or operating scheduled airlines, even as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a request seeking a waiver of certain contractual restrictions that could enable an airport operator to […]
Amitabh Bachchan asks Sunny Deol why it took him 18 years to come on ‘KBC’
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, in a light-hearted exchange with Bollywood star Sunny Deol over the latter’s much-awaited appearance on the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, asked the actor why he took 18 seasons to finally come on the show. A promo was shared by the channel on Instagram with the caption: […]
A.R. Rahman‘s son Ameen escapes with minor injuries in Chennai car accident
Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) World-renowned music composer A.R. Rahman’s son A.R. Ameen escaped with minor injuries after the luxury car in which he was travelling collided with a cab near Olympia Tech Park in Chennai in the early hours of Monday. According to police, the accident occurred around 3.30 a.m. when Ameen and a friend […]
