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Asian Games 2026: Colourful yet somber ceremony opens Aichi-Nagoya Asiad, silver-lining to stormy build-up

Japan opened the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya with a colourful yet restrained ceremony that showcased its technological prowess, industrial heritage and cultural traditions under the theme ‘Harmonic Heart Beat’. Around 11,000 athletes from 45 nations will compete across 43 sports for 469 gold medals through October 4. The ceremony…

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From Hangzhou high to Nagoya test: India eyes another sporting leap at Asiad

India's athletes face a significant challenge at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya. The nation aims to showcase its growing sporting depth and future global aspirations. Track-and-field athletes and shooters lead the charge with strong medal hopes. Cricket, badminton, and hockey also present opportunities for success. These games serve as…

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Parveen Hooda returns to Asian Games with lost Hangzhou medal on her mind

Boxer Parveen Hooda aims for a medal at the Asian Games after a ban. She lost her previous bronze and Olympic quota due to a suspension. Hooda has since navigated new weight classes and injuries. She is now competing in the 65kg category after adjustments. Her focus remains on achieving…

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Key facts and figures

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commence this Saturday, featuring new sports like mixed martial arts. Athletes will compete across 43 sports, with some events serving as Olympic qualifiers. Japan hosts the quadrennial event for the third time, welcoming many participants. Organizers adjusted accommodation plans due to increased athlete registrations. China continues…

The Economic Times

Asian Games 2026: Dhiraj's WC Final triumph big boost, India may better Hangzhou medal haul: Dola Banerjee

Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a World Cup gold, joining Dola Banerjee after nineteen years. His victory boosts confidence for Asian Games-bound archers aiming for more medals. India's archery team faces a transition with new faces and experienced guidance. The team targets a double-digit medal tally, including individual recurve medals. Olympic qualification…

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Asian Games 2026: 10 Indian athletes to watch as India chases another 100-medal haul

India aims for a strong showing at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Several athletes across shooting, archery, and badminton are identified as key medal contenders. Mirabai Chanu and Avinash Sable are also highlighted for their potential contributions. Wrestling stars Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal are expected to add to…

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India’s biggest medal hopes at the Asian Games: The athletes most likely to make the podium

India aims to match its Hangzhou medal record at the upcoming Asian Games. Several athletes like Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh are strong medal contenders in shooting. Archery and weightlifting also present multiple medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead the challenge in…

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Asian Games 2026: India takes aim at a medal record in Aichi-Nagoya

India's shooting team prepares for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with high medal ambitions. The squad features Manu Bhaker and other strong contenders for success. This team builds upon a historic medal haul achieved at the Hangzhou Games. Selection has become increasingly competitive, showcasing a developing talent pool. India seeks to…

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Bike Corrals Expose Oversupply: Dockless boom overwhelms Hangzhou; authorities rewrite parking rules

In Hangzhou, officials gathered thousands of dockless shared bicycles to address sidewalk congestion. Initially, the public bike-sharing system relied on designated return stations. However, the introduction of private dockless bike companies provided convenience that came with a lack of controls. This resulted in an excessive number of bikes cluttering the…

The Times of India

Asian Games: India won a record 107 medals at Hangzhou. Can the 2026 contingent go beyond that?

India aims to build on its Hangzhou success at the upcoming Asian Games. Several new medal contenders have emerged, showcasing India's growing sporting prowess. Key athletes like Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat are expected to perform well. Shooting and badminton disciplines are strong medal prospects for the nation. India also…

The Economic Times

Teen girl turns study problem into AI app for busy parents, earns Rs 2.5 lakh in 3 days

A 13-year-old Shanghai student has turned a common study problem into an AI product that generated 18,000 yuan (Rs 2,600) from 90 orders in three days. Zhu Shuhan, who has no programming background, built the app with AI assistance in three to four days and won third prize at a…

The Economic Times

China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weather

China's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor weather and extreme heat without a break. Since May, 15 such robots deployed in Hangzhou have issued over 170,000 warnings and helped cut helmetless riding and stop-line…

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China puts AI 'robocops' on traffic duty; one 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt

China is putting robots to work in real-world policing, with a traffic-control machine in Hangzhou now issuing warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Meanwhile, another Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a humanoid machine whose claimed top speed exceeds Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record pace.

The Times of India

China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors traffic

A Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported that the machines can detect helmetless riding, traffic violations and pedestrians crossing against signals, while also answering questions and connecting users with police. SUPCON says dozens are already deployed, though the company’s…

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China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powers

The robocop uses cameras, radar and onboard computing to identify riders without helmets, e-bikes carrying passengers, vehicles stopping over marked lines and pedestrians crossing against signals, SUPCON's intelligent unmanned systems innovation centre head Cao Hui said in an interview.

Fortune

Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitors

The Hangzhou-based startup, founded in 2016, has quickly become something akin to a national champion in China's robotics sector.

Bangkok Post

Humanoid resources: China's robots search for workforce breakthrough

HANGZHOU (CHINA) - A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.

The Economic Times

As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future

Struggling like many other European automakers, Opel is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor to build a new SUV, tapping the Hangzhou-based company's expertise on electric vehicles and low-cost production -- while leaving Opel's local engineers to perform more old-fashioned vehicle design work.

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Medical Daily

A Pacemaker Doctors Switched Off, and Left Inside Started Firing Again Two Years Later

A pacemaker that doctors switched off and left inside a patient's chest began pacing again two years later, competing with the newer device.

The Economic Times

Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms

Typhoon Dolphin is poised to strike China's eastern coast with heavy rains. Over one thousand flights have already been cancelled in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Authorities have issued a top-level red typhoon alert for affected provinces. Nearly one hundred thousand people were relocated from risky areas in Fujian province. Typhoon Dolphin…

The Economic Times

DeepSeek invests $20.8 million in Unitree's Shanghai IPO

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek invested significantly in robot maker Unitree. They will jointly develop advanced AI models for humanoid robots. This partnership combines AI expertise with mechanical engineering capabilities. The collaboration aims to overcome challenges in robot autonomy and understanding. Both companies are based in China's eastern tech hub Hangzhou.

The Times of India

Inside China's fake Paris: The $1 billion replica with an Eiffel Tower and French streets that fooled the internet

China's Tianducheng is unlike any other residential development in the world. Built for more than US$1 billion on the outskirts of Hangzhou, the neighbourhood recreates the look and feel of Paris with its own Eiffel Tower, French-style boulevards and elegant European architecture. Over the years, viral videos and social media…

The Economic Times

Manu Bhaker reflects on Hangzhou bronze, says 'there's still plenty of room for improvement'

Manu Bhaker expressed mixed feelings about her recent 25m pistol bronze medal win. She acknowledged potential for improvement while noting her hard work is showing results. Bhaker secured a 10m air pistol mixed team silver earlier this year in Munich. She is now preparing for the Asian Games in Japan.…

The Economic Times

ISSF World Cup: Esha Singh wins gold, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker takes bronze in women's 25m pistol

In an impressive display of talent, Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol event, while Manu Bhaker achieved bronze in a thrilling finale. Esha reflected on her triumph over mental challenges and the joy of shooting in Hangzhou, and Manu expressed that her medal is a crucial milestone,…

The Economic Times

ISSF World Cup: India faces crucial test against China ahead of Asian Games

India's shooting team prepares for the Asian Games at the Hangzhou World Cup. This event offers a crucial test against China's dominant shooting prowess. Indian shooters will gain valuable match practice under familiar conditions. Key athletes like Suruchi Inder Singh and Esha Singh aim for strong performances. Experienced shooters seek…

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