Cubs face uphill battle as Justin Steele’s injury delivers crushing blow to playoff hopes and starting rotation

The sudden sidelining of a pivotal left-hander has cast a long shadow over the Chicago Cubs’ aspirations, leaving fans and teammates grappling with uncertainty as the team faces a steep climb toward playoff contention. Impact on the Starting RotationThe absence of this key arm disrupts a rotation that had become a cornerstone of the Cubs’ … Read more

Álex Márquez rode in Qatar without realizing the damages to his bike and admits: ‘I was flying in the last corner’

Álex Márquez revealed details about the performance of his Ducati after contact with Fabio Di Giannantonio at the Qatar GP. The Spaniard, who finished sixth, drove much of the race with damaged aerodynamic elements, without significantly compromising his pace. ‘The positive thing about this Sunday is that I didn’t realize [the damage] at that time. … Read more

India’s deeptech needs government, big business support

BENGALURU: At Startup Mahakumbh this month, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal urged Indian entrepreneurs to pivot from “being the back office of the world to becoming a global technology and innovation powerhouse.” He added that India would make a “substantial allocation” towards deeptech through the govt’s Rs 10,000 crore fund of funds. It’s a … Read more

‘After Karun got out, their momentum broke’ – Karn Sharma on Mumbai Indians’ dramatic win over Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians leg spinner Karn Sharma bowled a match-winning spell against the Delhi Capitals in Match 29 of IPL 2025. After his match-turning spell, the 37-year-old veteran talked about the moments that changed the game in MI’s favor and got them back after facing a tough period with the ball in the first half of their defence. … Read more

Nikkei trades higher as iPhone-related stocks jump

Japan’s Nikkei share average traded higher early on Monday as iPhone-related shares jumped after the U.S. administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones and other electronics imported largely from China. As of 0030 GMT, the Nikkei had gained 2% to 34,267.97. The broader Topix was up 1.87% at 2,513.03. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration … Read more

Defence-tech startup Optimized Electrotech raises $6 million

BENGALURU: Deeptech startup Optimized Electrotech has raised $6 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence-powered imaging and surveillance solutions for the defence and space sectors. The round was led by Blume Ventures and Mela Ventures , with participation from 9Unicorns, existing investors such as Rajiv Dadlani Group and Venture … Read more