Musk warns G20 of looming AI power crunch

IANS | September 1, 2026 11:07 PM

Chapel Hill (US), Sep 1 (IANS) Elon Musk has warned G20 economies of a looming electricity shortage driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), saying the world could face a power deficit as early as next year as the production of AI chips races ahead of energy capacity.

Badminton: Shi Yuqi suffers first-round exit at China Masters

IANS | September 1, 2026 10:13 PM

Shenzhen (China), Sep 1 (IANS) China's Shi Yuqi suffered a straight-game defeat to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew at the 2026 BWF China Masters in Shenzhen on Tuesday, making an early exit for the second consecutive tournament following the World Championships.

Hong Kong-China to send 580 athletes to 2026 Asian Games in Japan

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:51 PM

Hong Kong, Sep 1 (IANS) Hong Kong-China will send about 580 athletes to compete in 38 sports in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) announced at a flag presentation ceremony on Tuesday.

India and US to deepen critical minerals ties

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:50 PM

Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) India and the United States have agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals as part of their long-standing economic relationship, following talks between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.