The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has awarded 11 new Flying Training Organisation (FTO) slots at seven airports, aiming to significantly boost domestic pilot training capacity. This expansion will help meet the projected demand for over 30,000 pilots, reduce reliance on foreign training, and retain expenditure within India.
India's Priya Ghanghas secured a boxing gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 by split decision in the women's 60kg final, marking India's fourth boxing gold of the day.
The US government sold $44 billion in seven-year debt at a 4.473% yield, significantly higher than June's auction, creating a higher investment hurdle for Bitcoin. The Federal Reserve's subsequent decision to hold rates, despite a divided vote, offered little relief, as investors demand substantial returns on government debt.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Kim Go Eun, 35 tuổi, đã giành giải Daesang (Giải thưởng lớn) đầu tiên trong sự nghiệp tại Blue Dragon Series Awards tối 31/7 nhờ diễn xuất ấn tượng trong "You and Everything Else", xúc động cảm ơn cộng sự và bày tỏ ước mơ xây dựng nhân vật đa dạng.
Son Heung-min, representing LAFC, secured the MVP award in his inaugural MLS All-Star Game, scoring two first-half goals to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 victory against Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sanho's graphic novel "Purgatory Funeral Cakes" won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material-Asia prize at the 38th Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards in San Diego, marking the first time a South Korean work has received the prestigious U.S. comic industry honor.
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing, received China’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. She emphasized that scientific collaboration should transcend rivalry, describing science as a universal language benefiting all society.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's lawyers accuse the Metropolitan Police of unlawfully awarding a £50M AI contract to Palantir, alleging procurement rule breaches and a "Palantir strategy" to avoid competition. Palantir denies the claims, stating the decision prioritizes politics over safety. The case goes to trial in January 2027.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
The 2008 HGTV Dream Home in the Florida Keys, originally valued at $2.2 million and won by an Iowa couple who took a cash payout, is now listed for $14.9 million. The property has been transformed into a luxurious private resort with multiple buildings and a 100-foot pool.
BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys, citing concerns that new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category divides music by region/language, despite their album 'Arirang' being a top seller with mostly English lyrics.
Stephen Colbert, former host of 'The Late Show', receives an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation, alongside literary figures and publishers, amid his post-CBS recognition.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu, Chinese mathematicians who entered university in 2007, were awarded the highest honor for mathematicians under 40 by the International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time Chinese nationals have received the prestigious "Nobel Prize of mathematics."
The Unite union is pressuring the UK government to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to European manufacturer Airbus, rather than US rival Lockheed Martin, to protect up to 600 jobs in Stevenage and Portsmouth. The decision is seen as a test of Labour's pledge to back British industry.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's divorce from Roh So-young could become South Korea's most expensive, with a Seoul High Court ruling potentially awarding Roh a significant portion of Chey's US$5.6 billion fortune, boosted by SK Hynix's AI chip success.
The Pentagon awarded Oracle a nearly $7 billion, decade-long contract for on-premises software across military branches, intelligence, and the Coast Guard. This win boosted Oracle's stock, which had been down this year amid AI growth concerns.
Aangad Singh, a high school student from Connecticut, reached the finals of the Trump administration's Presidential 1776 Award competition but did not win. His family alleges discrimination due to his Sikh background and turban, claiming some of his correct answers were marked wrong by judges.
Il Blue Ambassador Award, riconoscimento nazionale per l'innovazione sostenibile promosso da Fondazione ITSSIxellence e Mar Ets, ha esteso il termine per le candidature gratuite online fino al 31 agosto. Il premio valorizza progetti di economia blu in sette categorie, con gli studenti ITS attivamente coinvolti nella giuria.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, awarded the Golden Ball after captaining Spain to a World Cup win, faces potential back surgery that could sideline him for the season's start. His contract expires next June, adding uncertainty to his future amid Real Madrid interest.
Hong Wang becomes the first Chinese woman to win the Fields Medal, one of two Chinese mathematicians honored this year alongside Yu Deng, John Pardon, and Jacob Tsimerman. The awards, presented in Philadelphia, sparked joy in China but also raised questions about brain drain.
A Rutland oak tree, which survived being struck by a World War II Lancaster bomber, has been shortlisted for the UK Tree of the Year award. It joins nine other trees with unique survival stories, including a yew hit by a Civil War cannonball. The public can now vote for their favourite.
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