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SmartWatt, BSES formalise grid flexibility engagement in New Delhi

SmartWatt, BSES formalise grid flexibility engagement in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: SmartWatt Consulting and Integrated Energy Services, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered energy technology company, and BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd., one of India's leading electricity distribution companies serving the National Capital Territory of Delhi, formalised a

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Andy Burnham PM — now for some hard choices

Andy Burnham PM — now for some hard choices

As Sir Keir Starmer can tell Andy Burnham when they pass each other going out and coming in, campaigning for office is very different from governing. Mr Burnham has made an impressive pitch to be

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Watching sport benefits your health, according to science

Watching sport benefits your health, according to science

Lydia Spencer-Elliott, The IndependentYou can feel it when you walk down the street: that little pep in everyone's step. While it's not unusual for everyone to shuffle past each other with a grunt (particularly in

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Looming dangers

Looming dangers

Looming dangers

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Warm welcome

Warm welcome

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 is progressing toward tougher matches, the football fever is not showing any signs of slowing down. With each passing day, the glittering sporting event is becoming more exciting and

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Social media age bans aren’t perfect, so what?

Social media age bans aren’t perfect, so what?

Abby McCloskey, Tribune News ServiceA new study finds that Australia’s ban on social media accounts for kids under 16 has not curbed use among teens. The findings come as other nations are exploring age-based bans

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South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dead at 25

South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dead at 25

FIFA World Cup South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dead at 25 Published July 11, 2026 8:16 AM PDT South African soccer star Jayden Adams has died just weeks after he appeared in the 2026 FIFA

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Man City sign teenage winger Monga on five-year deal

Man City sign teenage winger Monga on five-year deal

Jeremy Monga is the third-youngest player to feature in the Premier League. Manchester City have signed teenage winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester on a five-year deal, the Premier League giants announced Saturday.Monga made his English top-flight debut for the Foxes aged just 15 and has joined City despite interest from other leading clubs.The 17-year-old played 37 times for Leicester and was also the youngest player to start a game for the club.No fee has been disclosed but Monga's move is reported to be worth £10mn ($13mn) with add-ons on a contract which will take him through to 2031.Monga becomes the third English player to join Manchester City during the current transfer window, as new manager Enzo Maresca looks to refreshthe squad, following the arrivals of goalkeeper Pierce Charles and club-record signing Elliot Anderson.Monga featured for the first time in the top flight as a second-half substitute in Leicester's 3-0 defeat by Newcastle in April 2025 under Ruud van Nistelrooy and made his first start in the League Cup against Huddersfield in August 2025.The England under-19 international is also the third-youngest player to feature in the Premier League behind Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman."When I became aware that Manchester City were interested, I knew instantly this was the right choice for me," Monga told his new club's website."For any young footballer, to become part of this amazing club is a dream come true. This has been the best club in England over the past 10 years."And it has also handed opportunities to players from the academy like Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly which shows that the pathway is there."It is a privilege to be here and I'm delighted to have joined."  Related Story

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Dubai Police warn against downloading untrusted applications

Dubai Police warn against downloading untrusted applications

The E-Crimes and Cybersecurity Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation (CID) in Dubai Police warned community members about the risks of downloading applications from untrusted sources, as they may contain malicious software which

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Marc Marquez still ‘King of the Ring’ after winning Sprint at German MotoGP

Marc Marquez still ‘King of the Ring’ after winning Sprint at German MotoGP

Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez demonstrated his continued mastery of the Sachsenring with victory in Saturday's German MotoGP Sprint, just hours after booking pole for the main race on Sunday.The 33-year-old Ducati rider, whose impressive record at the track has furnished him with the nickname 'King of the Ring', went from pole to flag to claim the win ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, 30, on a Ducati-Gresini."Alex pushed very hard, he was very close in the last few laps," said the winner."I tried to maintain a steady pace and I knew he was going to catch up with me."We'll see if we can repeat this in the Grand Prix tomorrow (Sunday)."Italian rider Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati-VR46) came third, followed by the Aprilia-Trackhouse duo of Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez.Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia) was sixth and moved 11 points ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, who did not start after breaking his collarbone in a heavy fall, an injury which will keep him out of Sunday's race.Marc Marquez, who claimed his 19th Sprint victory, an all-time record, is fifth overall. He clawed back eight points from Martin, who leads him by 32 points.On Sunday in the 11th round of the 22-race season, the Catalan will be aiming for a 13th victory on the German circuit, his 10th in MotoGP.Victory would equal two records held by Italian legend Giacomo Agostini: most wins at a single event (13) and most victories at the same circuit in the premier class (10).The morning qualifying session was marred by the crash that ruled Aprilia's Bezzecchi out of the weekend action.Two weeks after crashing at nearly 200 km/h (120 mph) in the Netherlands without suffering any injuries, the Italian this time lost his back wheel at over 130 km/h and was thrown over his handlebars before bouncing several times in the gravel.Bezzecchi, who had set the eighth-fastest time before crashing, broke his left collarbone, his team announced.The 27-year-old will return to Italy for surgery.  Related Story