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Pakistan to deploy 30 Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters in Himalayan region? Blogger reveals reported deal, features and weapon
A Chinese military blogger has claimed that Pakistan signed a contract for 30 Z-10ME attack helicopters with China, although neither country has officially confirmed the reported deal. The development comes as Islamabad looks to modernise its army aviation fleet. The upgraded helicopters feature high-altitude capabilities, advanced targeting systems, anti-tank missiles and electronic warfare equipment.
Who are the biggest investors backing Anthropic? A look at key stakeholders
Anthropic’s planned IPO is set to test public-market appetite for artificial intelligence companies. Backed by Amazon, Google, leading venture capital firms, global institutions and prominent individual investors, the Claude maker has seen its valuation surge through successive funding rounds.
Anthropic's top investors include Amazon, Google, Fidelity Management
Anthropic is preparing for its initial public offering, supported by significant investments from Amazon and Google. The company's valuation has increased significantly through numerous funding rounds over recent periods. Key investors like ICONIQ Capital and Coatue Management have also expressed confidence in its potential. Anthropic's partnerships with technology leaders enhance its resources for advancing AI development.
F1's India comeback is gathering speed, but the road to the starting grid is far from clear
Formula 1’s return to Africa has revived hopes of an Indian Grand Prix comeback, with talks involving Formula One Management, the Adani Group and the government gaining momentum. The bigger challenge is not convincing F1 of India’s market potential but fixing the tax, customs and policy problems that drove the race out in 2013, while finding space on an already crowded calendar.
Kimi Antonelli aims for F1 history at US Grand Prix, could become youngest champion ever
Kimi Antonelli is poised to potentially win the Formula One championship at the US Grand Prix. With a solid performance during practice, he showed remarkable speed against his competitors. His win, coupled with specific finishes from his rivals, could secure the title for him. The final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will further influence the championship outcome.
Athletics gold rush powers India's Asian Para Games show; Medal tally climbs to 35
India made a remarkable mark at the Asian Para Games, particularly excelling in athletics, which was the source of the bulk of its gold medals. Nishad Kumar stole the spotlight with stellar performances, winning gold in both long jump and high jump. Deepthi Jeevanji triumphed in the women's 400m T20 race, while a trio of athletes also secured victories in their respective disciplines.
From a nearly $11 million Pagani Zonda, an Aston Martin hypercar to 3 Ferraris, F1 star Fernando Alonso boasts a multi-million dollar car collection: Here’s a look inside
Fernando Alonso, the well-known Formula One driver, possesses an expansive collection of luxury and hypercars. He recently acquired a Pagani Zonda Diamante Verde, valued at approximately $11 million. His collection also features multiple Ferraris, including a LaFerrari and a special edition Ferrari 599 GTB. In addition, Alonso owns a Maserati GranCabrio and a McLaren P1, among others. His passion for cars reflects his successful and lengthy career in Formula One.
As momentum builds for F1's India return, Pranav Adani makes ''personal'' visit to Singapore GP
Pranav Adani visited the Singapore Grand Prix in a personal capacity, attracting attention for India's Formula 1 prospects. The Adani Group has acquired Jaypee Group's assets, including the Buddh International Circuit, which previously hosted races. Karan Adani has expressed interest in reviving Formula 1 in India, with government support evident in task force formation. Significant financial and logistical challenges must be addressed for the return of the sport to India.
Indian prodigy Atiqa Mir joins Kart Republic, a launchpad for F1 stars
Atiqa Mir has joined the Kart Republic team mid-season, enhancing her promising career in karting. She aims to excel in the OKJ category by competing with top drivers worldwide. Dino Chiesa, the team's owner, praised her raw speed and significant potential for success. Previously, she achieved notable results, including qualifying for pole position in a competitive series.
I have shown my India connect more publicly of late but been proud of it my whole life: Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad, the 19-year-old Racing Bulls driver, highlights his Indian heritage during the Formula 1 season. He maintains close ties with his Indian family, spending time with his grandparents and enjoying Indian culture. Recently, Lindblad gained support from fans in India due to his exceptional racing performance. He acknowledges the differences between life in Europe and India, particularly in terms of social dynamics.
India bounce back from Iran defeat, sweep Pakistan 3-0 in Asian Games table tennis
India bounced back from their defeat to Iran with a commanding 3-0 win over Pakistan in the men’s table tennis team event at the Asian Games, with Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain each winning in straight games. India’s women also swept Pakistan to book a quarterfinal spot after opening their campaign with a 3-2 win over Singapore.
Asian Games 2026: Indian women's table tennis team blanks Pakistan, reaches quarters
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a quarterfinal spot. They defeated arch-rivals Pakistan convincingly in their second Group F match. Earlier, India had achieved a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Singapore on Sunday. Suthirtha Mukherjee and Syndrela Das secured wins in their respective singles matches. Sreeja Akula clinched the third singles match, sealing the tie for India.
Asian Games 2026 Day 2: India eyes more medals as shooting, hockey take centre stage
India aims for more medals on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026. Shooting events offer early medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Suchika Tariyal competes in a mixed martial arts semifinal, having secured a medal. Hockey, kabaddi, and table tennis teams also begin their crucial matches. Athletes participate in various sports including soft tennis, wushu, and swimming throughout the day.
Asian Games 2026: Iran sweep India 3-0 in men's table tennis team event
India's men's table tennis team lost to Iran 0-3 in their Group F encounter. The women's table tennis team also played, winning against Indonesia and Singapore. Elavenil Valarivan secured two silver medals in shooting events for India. India's women's hockey team achieved a dominant 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The women's cricket team advanced to the gold-medal match after a semifinal win.
Asian Games 2026: Indian women's table tennis team starts off with sensational come-from-back win
India was trailing 1-2 at one point, just one match away from a loss. However, Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade fought it out to win the tie for India.
Asian Games 2026: India open women's table tennis campaign with 3-0 win over Indonesia
India began their women’s team table tennis campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a dominant 3-0 win over Indonesia in Group F. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade each secured victories to complete a straight sweep for India.
f1 Singapore GP qualifying results: George Russell takes pole position ahead of Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton. Start time, how to watch Sunday Grand Prix
f1 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying is done and now all eyes are on the Sunday's big race day.
Singapore Airlines renews its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore Airlines has extended its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another four years, maintaining its partnership with the event until 2028. This agreement underscores the airline's commitment to promoting sports and tourism in Singapore, while continuing to enhance the city's reputation as a global hub.
Indian F1 fans are making a beeline for Singapore and Abu Dhabi
Flight bookings to Singapore and Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix weekend soared 188 per cent on average when compared to the previous day, travel platform Skyscanner found.
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