Washington, June 26 (IANS) India joined the United States and 34 other countries in backing a new declaration on artificial intelligence as Washington expanded its Pax Silica partnership, a flagship initiative aimed at building trusted technology supply chains among like-minded economies. A Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, unveiled at the 2026 Pax Silica Summit hosted by the U.S. State Department, commits participating countries to a pro-growth, pro-innovation approach to artificial intelligen…
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New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) German auto giant Volkswagen Group is considering one of the most extensive restructuring exercises in its history, with Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume reportedly weighing plans that could result in up to 100,000 job cuts, the closure of multiple factories in Germany, and a significant reduction in investment spending.According to a report by Manager Magazin, the proposed overhaul is awaiting approval from the company’s board and would involve a 15 per cent reduct…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) German football icon and Golden Ball winner Oliver Kahn believes that the FIFA World Cup is a tournament that brings out extraordinary talent and emotions from all around the World.According to the former Bayern Munich goalkeeper, despite the club competitions getting a lot of value, the FIFA World Cup remains the ultimate prize.“The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate stage in football—a tournament that inspires millions and creates moments that become part of sporting …
Philadelphia, June 26 (IANS) Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae described his team’s first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup knockouts as a historic moment for Ivorian football and admitted that there was still room for improvement. Nicolas Pepe scored a dynamic double as Ivory Coast secured their place in the knockout stages for the first time after previous group-stage exits in 2006, 2010 and 2014 with a comfortable victory over Curacao, whose FIFA World Cup debut ended on a disappointi…
New Jersey Stadium, June 26 (IANS) Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in their history after a similar achievement in 2006. The victory has confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockouts as one of the best eight third-placed teams. Germany, despite defeat, still top the section thanks to their superior goal difference over Ivory Coast, who also finished with six points.Germ…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its state units have launched a coordinated social media meme campaign targeting Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his frequent foreign visits. The campaign, which gained momentum on Thursday, features satirical posters, tropical beach-themed images, and humorous jabs that have gone viral on X under the hashtag “#WhereIsRahul,” which is trending strongly.The national BJP handle and…
Washington, June 25 (IANS) The United States on Thursday launched a series of initiatives to strengthen cooperation with trusted partners on artificial intelligence, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing, as senior State Department officials unveiled the Pax Silica partnership aimed at building resilient technology supply chains and accelerating innovation. Opening the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob H…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Indian junior (U-21) men’s hockey team is set for an exposure tour of Belgium, where it will play six matches against Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands from July 7 to 17. The tour will serve as a key preparation phase for the squad under newly appointed coach Frederic Soyez ahead of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup later this year.India will play two matches each against Austria and Belgium, and one match apiece against Germany and the Netherlands. Five of the…
Boston, June 25 (IANS) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticised the FIFA World Cup scheduling format, arguing that teams finishing at the top of their groups are placed at a disadvantage due to limited preparation time ahead of the knockout rounds.Germany secured first place in Group E after collecting enough points to guarantee qualification before the end of the group stage. However, the four-time world champions will not know the identity of their Round of 32 opponents until the co…
New Jersey, June 25 (IANS) Germany have already locked up the top spot in Group E, but Ecuador head into their final group-stage match knowing qualification remains on the line in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South Americans need a positive result against Julian Nagelsmann’s side and, more importantly, must finally find their scoring touch. Germany have been among the tournament’s standout teams, winning both of their matches to secure first place. With knockout qualification already assured, …