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No ego battles, step-by-step goals: FC Goa youth coach Israil speaks on India's FIFA World Cup ambitions

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:59:51 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Fukuoka [Japan], July 15 (ANI): Former Indian footballer and current FC Goa youth coach Israil Gurung said that before aiming for FIFA World Cup, Team India should aim at becoming a consistent presence on Asian Cup level and also urged all stakeholders involved to 'keep individual ego aside' for the betterment of sport in the country.

Israil spoke to ANI in Fukuoka, Japan, where his team has

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to strengthen India's chip ecosystem

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:59:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a new programme with a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore (USD 13.17 billion) to strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme aims to support chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, research, talent development and the production of key equipment and materials needed for the industry.

The programme bui

Delhi HC sets aside MEA's technical evaluation for overseas CPV tenders, orders fresh RFPs within one month

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:29:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has set aside the technical evaluation process adopted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian Missions in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra (Australia), holding that the evaluation suffered from arbitrariness, irrationality and lack of transparency.

The Court directed the Un

Tadweer Group wins GovMedia Award for 'Our Sustainable Farms' campaign

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:24:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Tadweer Group has won the United Arab Emirates Outreach Project of the Year - Community award at the GovMedia Awards 2026 in Singapore for its 'Our Sustainable Farms' campaign.

The initiative was recognised for combining targeted community engagement with operational follow-through to improve waste management practices across Abu Dhabi's agricultural sector.

The recognit

DBS crowned Southeast Asia's most valuable brand in Kantar BrandZ 2026 ranking

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:31:26 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, July 15: Kantar, the world's leading data, analytics and AI business, today unveiled the third edition of its BrandZ Southeast Asia ranking and report, revealing that Southeast Asia's Top 30 most valuable brands are now worth a combined US$165.3 billion. The ranking highlights the resilience of the region's strongest brands,

Pinocchio and the information society

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:52:53 GMT

UNESCO data suggest a new global reversal: as gadget-raised children come of age, school participation is no longer rising

In many countries around the world, the number of children not attending school is rising. UNESCO has already recorded this alarming trend, and it demands an explanation.

UNESCO regularly collects and publishes information on progress toward one of the key Sustainable D

Bryson DeChambeau to debut set of 3D-printed irons at The Open

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:19:11 GMT

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)

Bryson DeChambeau will bring the latest in technology to a 137-year-old golf course this week, and into a major tournament that is even older.

DeChambeau is set to debut a full set of 3D-printed irons for 154th Open Championship, which starts Thursday at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, Front Office Sports reported Tuesday.

DeChambeau has used

Byju Raveendran's appeal against Singapore court contempt order still pending, legal team clarifies

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:59:28 GMT

Singapore, July 14 (ANI): Edtech firm Byju's legal team has clarified that founder Byju Raveendran's appeal against a civil contempt order passed by a Singapore court remains pending before the Singapore Court of Appeal, stating that recent reports suggesting his bid to overturn the order had been rejected were inaccurate.

In a statement, the legal team said the hearing held before the General Division of the Sin

Byju Raveendran's appeal against Singapore court contempt order still pending, company clarifies

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:58:31 GMT

Singapore, July 14 (ANI): Edtech firm Byju's has clarified that founder Byju Raveendran's appeal against a civil contempt order passed by a Singapore court remains pending before the Singapore Court of Appeal, stating that recent reports suggesting his bid to overturn the order had been rejected were inaccurate.

In a statement, the company said the hearing held before the General Division of the Singapore High Co

Top 10 Incredible Books That Are Worth Every Page

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:33:34 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], July 14: Some books entertain, while others leave a lasting impact long after you've turned the final page. In this list, we've gathered 10 incredible books that are truly worth every page--stories that inspire, challenge your perspective, and stay with you for years. Whether you enjoy timeless classics, thought-provoking fiction, or unforgettable adventures, these books deserve a place on

NKN Media Creates Unprecedented Global Real Estate Opportunities for Indian Investors

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:49 GMT

India PR Distribution

New Delhi [India], July 14: NKN Media successfully concluded the International Property Expo in Delhi, bringing together leading luxury global real estate developers and offering Indian investors an unparalleled opportunity to explore premium international property investment options under one roof. The tw

Japan Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag retire hurt on return; PV Sindhu cruises into second round

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:59:59 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], July 14 (ANI): India's star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty endured another injury setback as their comeback at the Japan Open 2026 was cut short, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced comfortably to the second round of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Tuesday.

Returning to competitive action for the first time since last month's Indonesia Open, Satwik a

India's trade deficit may stay elevated amid Middle East risks, oil prices: Report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:58:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India's merchandise trade deficit is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East could keep oil prices and freight costs elevated, although softer crude demand from China may help limit any sharp rise in global oil prices, according to a report by Dolat Capital.

'Looking ahead, renewed disruptions in the Strait of H

Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah script history by climbing to World No. 2 in men's doubles rankings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Indian table tennis stars Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah created history on Monday by climbing to World No. 2 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) men's doubles rankings, becoming the highest-ranked Indian players or pair ever in the senior world rankings.

The Indian duo improved one place from last week's career-best World No. 3, surpassing the previous nati

From Innovation to Impact: tesa Marks One Year of Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:03:13 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, July 14: tesa, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, today marks the first anniversary of its Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore. The laboratory serves as a strategic platform for advancing next-generation adhesive technologies that support repairability, circular product design and mo

Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty slips as geopolitical tension and rising oil prices weigh on markets

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:31:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Domestic stock markets opened in the red on Tuesday amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, which sparked widespread selling by investors.

The BSE Sensex fell by 524.12 points, or 0.68 per cent, to stand at 77,092.28 points. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty 50 shed 145.20 points, representing a decline of 0.60 per cent, to trade at 24,065.80 points.

India to prioritise countering terror financing, enhancing maritime security, AI governance at UNSC: EAM Jaishankar

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:59 GMT

New York [US], July 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) said India will prioritise countering terror financing, enhance maritime security and the responsible use of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of its agenda for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), if elected as a non-permanent member for the 2028-29 term.

Addressing member state

India to prioritise terror financing, maritime security, AI governance at UNSC: EAM Jaishankar

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:54 GMT

New York [US], July 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) said India will prioritise countering terror financing, maritime security and the responsible use of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of its agenda for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), if elected as a non-permanent member for the 2028-29 term.

Addressing member states at the

Corporations are not preparing their workers for an AI tsunami

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:20:29 GMT

Businesses are racing to automate, but many staff are being left without the retraining, clarity, or safeguards needed to adapt

A comprehensive new study of the global workforce finds that 'anxiety' is the best definition for how most workers feel about their career, their future, and the AI tsunami that threatens to

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to step up NRI outreach as FCNR(B), ECB, OFCB schemes draw strong interest

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asked Public Sector Banks and Public Financial Institutions to intensify outreach to the NRI diaspora and sustain the momentum of foreign currency mobilisation under RBI's swap schemes.

She was interacting with MDs and CEOs of PSBs and PFIs in New Delhi on 'Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits, External Commer

Merchandise trade deficit widens to USD 30.43 billion in June

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:04:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India's merchandise trade deficit widened by about 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 30.43 billion in June 2026, as imports grew at a faster pace than exports, according to data presented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Merchandise exports rose 15.5 per cent year-on-year to USD 40.41 billion in June from USD 34.98 billion a year ago. However, merchandise imports increased

Himachal Police suspends orchestra in-charge Vijay Kumar over alleged unauthorised monetisation of music content

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:34 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Police has suspended Inspector Vijay Kumar, the in-charge of the state's acclaimed police orchestra Harmony of the Pines, and ordered a regular departmental inquiry into allegations that he commercially exploited private music content on social media platforms without obtaining prior permission from the competent authority.

The suspension orde

Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's agricultural and processed food exports are expanding their global footprint, with products from different states entering new international markets and helping farmers secure better returns.

In a social media post, Goyal highlighted a series of export achievements spanning fresh fruits, millet-based foods a

Gnomey Hollows Opens at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, Extending the Hotel's Gnome-Themed Family Experience

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:03:50 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, July 13: On July 13, little explorers will have something more to look forward to with the launch of Gnomey Hollows, located on Level 4 of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore. The rejuvenated children's playroom is a playful expression of the hotel's biophilic spirit, taking its place alongside the soaring indoor atrium and living greenery that has shaped this address into Singapore's

Three Delhi Golf Club golfers set to represent India at Singapore Open Amateur Championship

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:03:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Three promising golfers from the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) will represent India at the 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship, scheduled to be held from July 14 to 17 at the Singapore Island Country Club's Bukit Course.

Organised by the Singapore Golf Association, the prestigious event is one of Asia's leading amateur golf tournaments and will feature top men's and women's amateur

China Sports Weekly (7.5-7.11)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:47:26 GMT

BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China cruises past Chinese Taipei to book place in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second round

China advanced to the second round of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a comfortable 92-74 victory over Chinese Taipei in its final Group B match on July 6 at Goyang Gymnasium in South Korea.<

From Crimea to AUKUS: How distant wars reshape Australia

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

From colonial forts to nuclear submarines, Australia's response to distant conflicts reveals a recurring pattern that continues to shape its defence strategy, writes ProfessorVince Hooper.

IN THE EARLY MONTHS of 1854, as news of Britain's entry into theCrimean Warreached the Australian colonies, an extraordinary panic took hold.

Newspapers debated, in full seriousness, whether Russia would

Indonesia, Singapore strengthen defense ties with new alumni forum

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:45:17 GMT

JAKARTA, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed their defense partnership during a meeting between their defense ministers in Jakarta on Tuesday and launched a new alumni forum to further strengthen military-to-military ties.

According to an official statement issued Wednesday, Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing discussed ongoing bilater

Roundup: Economists raise Singapore's 2026 growth forecast after strong H1

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:45:05 GMT

SINGAPORE, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's economic outlook for 2026 has brightened after stronger-than-expected first-half growth prompted economists to upgrade their forecasts, with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand, a robust electronics cycle and resilient services activity expected to support expansion through the rest of the year.

UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has raised its 2026 Singap

Only 4 in 10 professionals in Singapore confident in spotting AI misinformation: poll

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:45:15 GMT

SINGAPORE, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Only four in 10 professionals, managers, executives and technicians in Singapore are confident they can distinguish accurate information from AI-generated misinformation, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

Fewer than half of the 1,150 respondents surveyed between June and July said they would verify the original source of a statistic before forming an opinion, even when rea

Singtel, partners launch multi-operator eSIM platform for enterprise IoT

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:15:23 GMT

SINGAPORE, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Singapore telecommunications group Singtel, France-based technology company Thales and mobile operator alliance Bridge Alliance have launched a multi-operator eSIM platform that allows businesses to manage Internet of Things (IoT) device connectivity across different countries and mobile networks through a single system.

The partners said in a statement on Monday that the eSIM-base

Singapore Exchange FY2026 turnover rises 35 pct as securities trading hits 18-year high

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:45:17 GMT

SINGAPORE, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Singapore Exchange on Monday reported a 35 percent year-on-year increase in total turnover to 455.7 billion Singapore dollars (352 billion U.S. dollars) for the fiscal year 2026, with securities' daily average value surging 35 percent to 1.8 billion dollars, the highest in 18 years.

The exchange said in a statement that its derivatives volume climbed 15 percent to 363.5 million con

Minister On Overseas Medical Travel Restrictions

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:02:25 GMT

Minister On Overseas Medical Travel Restrictions

UAB doctors high-risk decision helped save Alabama physician from rare, life-threatening illness

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:01:21 GMT

UAB doctors high-risk decision helped save Alabama physician from rare, life-threatening illness

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:05 GMT

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm

Highlands to retain exemption from airline tax Daily Business

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:03:06 GMT

Highlands to retain exemption from airline tax Daily Business

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches attempt to buy back beer brand

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:05:28 GMT

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches attempt to buy back beer brand

England fans sing their hearts out as they pack bars ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:04:06 GMT

England fans sing their hearts out as they pack bars ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

Baltimore to overhaul how it responds to calls for mental health and other services

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:48 GMT

Baltimore to overhaul how it responds to calls for mental health and other services

Coronial inquest into mental health advocate's death recommends SA Police training changes

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:32:32 GMT

Coronial inquest into mental health advocate's death recommends SA Police training changes

LAPD allows Flock contract to expire amid talks over terms, privacy protections

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:33 GMT

LAPD allows Flock contract to expire amid talks over terms, privacy protections

New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:14 GMT

New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions

BRINC Raises $125M to Put a 911 Response Drone on Every Police and Fire Station Roof

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:14 GMT

BRINC Raises $125M to Put a 911 Response Drone on Every Police and Fire Station Roof

ICE to temporarily halt most vehicle stops

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:06 GMT

ICE to temporarily halt most vehicle stops

Hoover Police switch to 12-hour shifts, aiming to improve officer wellbeing

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:04 GMT

Hoover Police switch to 12-hour shifts, aiming to improve officer wellbeing

Massachusetts state trooper, K-9 injured in wrong-way crash

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:03:41 GMT

Massachusetts state trooper, K-9 injured in wrong-way crash

Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, suspect in custody

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:03:04 GMT

Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, suspect in custody

Video deputies rescue boys from upstairs window during house fire

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:02:58 GMT

Video deputies rescue boys from upstairs window during house fire

Las Vegas Police release body camera from traffic stop of Gov. Joe Lombardo

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:02:29 GMT

Las Vegas Police release body camera from traffic stop of Gov. Joe Lombardo

Parents Demand Answers Over Black Teen's Death UK Crime

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:04:40 GMT

Parents Demand Answers Over Black Teen's Death UK Crime

Santa Ana Caf robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat - New Santa Ana

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:40:49 GMT

Santa Ana Caf robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat - New Santa Ana

Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their new Santa Ana location on August 22 - New Santa Ana

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:35:23 GMT

Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their new Santa Ana location on August 22 - New Santa Ana

Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault - New Santa Ana

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:35:04 GMT

Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault - New Santa Ana

Singapore, Indonesia launch defence alumni initiative

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:55 GMT

Singapore, Indonesia launch defence alumni initiative

Man who drove into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth gets jail, driving ban

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Man who drove into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth gets jail, driving ban

Singapore pledges US$2 million to support Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:20 GMT

Singapore pledges US$2 million to support Ebola response in DR Congo and Uganda

Man made to retire without notice or payment wins S$26,350 in claims against employer

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:04 GMT

Man made to retire without notice or payment wins S$26,350 in claims against employer

Residents dressed as clowns oppose Project Jupiter at Doa Ana County meeting

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:02:40 GMT

Residents dressed as clowns oppose Project Jupiter at Doa Ana County meeting

The Guardian view on obesity- put public health before food industry pressure

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:34:50 GMT

The Guardian view on obesity- put public health before food industry pressure

What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control - Truth Initiative

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:34:30 GMT

What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control - Truth Initiative

Commentary- AI has changed the way my students write and that worries me

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:56 GMT

Commentary- AI has changed the way my students write and that worries me

2027 school year to start on Jan 4 and end on Nov 19

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:41 GMT

2027 school year to start on Jan 4 and end on Nov 19

Syndicate linked to S$51 million in scam losses sold chat accounts to criminals; financier jailed

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:16 GMT

Syndicate linked to S$51 million in scam losses sold chat accounts to criminals; financier jailed

Changi Airport says Terminal 5 capacity remains on track despite global uncertainties

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:03:59 GMT

Changi Airport says Terminal 5 capacity remains on track despite global uncertainties