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Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) Skyesports Masters, India’s Esports tournament with an INR 2 crore prize pool, reached its exhilarating conclusion as Gods Reign took the crown at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, here.The team took down Revenant Esports in the thrilling two-day Grand Finale to become the inaugural champions of India’s first-ever franchised Esports tournament on Sunday.The Skyesports Masters Grand Finale at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium was the country’s first post-pandemic Esports event that took place in a stadium. With more than 7,100 people registering to attend the event live, the on-ground matchup unfolded in front of a huge crowd who…

London (UK), Aug 28 (IANS) West Ham United have completed the signing of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus from Dutch football club Ajax, the Premier League club announced on Monday.The 23-year-old, who will wear the No 14 shirt, has agreed a five-year deal and is West Ham’s fourth senior addition of the summer.”I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid. I’ve been dreaming of this moment and I’m so happy to be here. But it doesn’t stop here, I want to keep going.”I try my best to entertain the fans as I think that’s…

Riyadh, Aug 28 (IANS) Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation confirmed on Monday, days after the Italian resigned from the Azzurri.It is reported that the 58-year-old has signed a four-year contract which is worth 25 million euros per year, reports Xinhua.”I am excited to announce that I am joining the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as Head Coach of the National Team,” wrote Mancini on social media.”I am delighted and honored to have been selected for such a prestigious role, as a sign of appreciation and…

Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 28 (IANS) The Texas Chargers held their nerve at crucial moments, and put on a fantastic performance, as they defeated the New York Warriors, via a Super Over in the final of the inaugural US Masters T10. The Chargers won it narrowly in the Super Over.Batting first, the New York Warriors lost opener Kamran Akmal off the first delivery, before Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi steadied the ship. The duo put on a 30-run stand for the second wicket, playing with a risk-free approach, before Levi was knocked over for 17.Dilshan added 18 to the cause and…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s maiden gold medal at the World Athletics Championships and said his commitment and dedication to the game are unparalleled.”Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning India’s first ever Gold medal at World Athletics Championships,” Nadda wrote on X (formerly twitter).Lauding Chopra, the BJP chief said, “Your commitment and dedication to the game are unparalleled, and your record-breaking performances are an inspiration to all of India’s youth and a testament to your relentless strive for excellence.””I wish you all the best for…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Consumer technology company Glance on Monday launched its smart lock screen services in Japan in partnership with the leading carriers and Andriod smartphone brands.Consumers in Japan can now experience personalised internet on Android smartphone lock screens through Glance, without unlocking phones, downloading any apps, or searching for content.Glance is an AI-driven platform that offers a wide range of experiences directly on the lock screens of Android smartphones, which includes instant games, live game streaming, news, sports, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, shopping and live content.Glance’s AI personalises these experiences, ensuring that consumers find content that is most…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s electronics sector is set to harness $7 billion untapped revenue by 2035 via circular business model and policy pathways, industry stakeholders said here on Monday. Current commitments and targets set the projected market size for these circular models at $13 billion in 2035.Yet, the total addressable market, achievable through the right public and private actions, can reach an astounding $20 billion, revealing an untapped potential of 35 per cent, according to the report by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, MeitY, said that embracing the circular economy and sustainable growth…

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) Japan has yet again delayed its Moon lander and X-ray mission over high winds.The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) and X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) was originally scheduled to take off on August 26 on an H2-A rocket.H2-A is Japan’s flagship space launch vehicle, jointly developed by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).However, the launch was later postponed to Monday due to bad weather.”High-altitude winds hit our constraint for a launch … which had been set to ensure no impact from falling debris outside of pre-warned areas,” media reports…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Giving a tough fight to Zomato-Swiggy dominance in online food delivery market, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the government, on Monday said that 50,000 restaurants are now live for placing online orders on the Open Network, across 172 cities.The number of restaurants on the Open Network shot up from 500 in February 2023 to 50,000 in August 2023, depicting exponential growth.“What started with our first order in September 2022, the Network has onboarded over 50,000 restaurants till now. As we continue to grow and expand, we are excited about the future…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Japanese C2C marketplace Mercari on Monday announced the opening of its new office for their Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) in Bengaluru and is taking strategic steps to expand its footprint and bolster its presence in India by doubling its workforce. The new GCoE is located in Vaishnavi Tech Park in Sarjapur. Currently comprising a team of 40 employees, the CoE has been instrumental in supporting Mercari’s operations in Japan. The company will double its headcount, with specialised teams focusing on the backend, mobile development, infrastructure, and more. These new hires will strengthen the company’s…