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Asian Games 2026: India slips from Hangzhou high as Aichi-Nagoya exposes gaps in shooting, athletics

India achieved a total of 85 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which is a decrease. The country secured 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals compared to the previous event. Traditional strongholds like shooting and athletics underperformed significantly, contributing to the overall medal shortfall. Notably, India's increased presence…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: Aman upgrades bronze to gold, Antim settles for silver as India sign off with six wrestling medals

Aman Sehrawat upgraded his Hangzhou bronze to Asian Games gold after beating reigning world champion Chong Song Han 10-7 in the men’s 57kg final. Antim Panghal lost 1-9 to Japan’s Mei Miyooka, while Deepak Punia added bronze, taking India’s wrestling tally to six medals, including two gold.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

China's Alibaba launches international data centre push

Chinese tech giant Alibaba unveiled plans on Wednesday to expand its overseas data centres, targeting markets across Europe and the Middle East. Alibaba is targeting more than 20 gigawatts of global data centre capacity by 2032, Wu said during the firm's annual flagship conference in Hangzhou.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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Alibaba plans AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters, unveils new chip

Speaking at Alibaba Cloud's annual Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, Wu said the company's Qwen team was continuing research into model architecture and data optimisation, with the goal of completing "more complex, longer-horizon tasks" and advancing toward artificial superintelligence, or ASI.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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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 · Sep 16

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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 · Sep 11

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 · Sep 10

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The Economic Times · Aug 31

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 · Aug 20

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…

The Times of India · Aug 20

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 Economic Times · Aug 20

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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The Economic Times · Aug 20

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 · Aug 19

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 · Aug 19

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 · Aug 16

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.

Medical Daily · Aug 15

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 · Aug 9

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 · Aug 6

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.

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