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Chennai-based start-up VyomIC has announced an ambitious plan to build India’s first private global satellite constellation.

This groundbreaking initiative aims to position VyomIC at the forefront of the satellite industry, marking a significant milestone for the country’s private space ventures. With this project, VyomIC intends to enhance global connectivity and contribute to technological advancements in satellite communications.

Stay tuned for more updates on VyomIC’s journey to revolutionize India’s space capabilities.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/vyomic-raises-1-6m-to-build-india-s-1st-satellite-constellation/story

A series of technical glitches at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) disrupted the proceedings, leaving world leaders unheard during their speeches on critical issues such as Gaza and Palestinian statehood.

These unexpected technical issues caused significant interruptions, affecting the flow of the assembly and the ability of representatives to communicate their messages effectively.

The problems highlighted the challenges of managing large-scale virtual and hybrid meetings, especially when addressing sensitive and urgent global topics.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/gremlins-or-sabotage-un-speeches-on-palestine-see-microphone-failures/story

MANILA, Philippines—Mapua’s bid for back-to-back championships in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament will be tested by key player departures.

The Cardinals, who won the Season 100 title over College of St. Benilde, will be aiming for their second straight title without the services of their key cogs from yesteryear.

READ: NCAA: Clint Escamis

https://sports.inquirer.net/641342/ncaa-season-101-mapua-faces-tough-road-to-title-repeat-bid

MANILA, Philippines—After a career-making weekend at the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Hokett Delos Santos now has the Southeast Asian Games in his sights.

Fresh from winning the National Pole Vault Challenge on Saturday and competing against world-class athletes the next day, Delos Santos revealed that he has committed to represent Team Philippines in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641355/hokett-delos-santos-gears-up-for-sea-games-in-december

Japan has decided not to recognize Palestine as a state, a position reaffirmed during a recent high-level meeting held in New York. The meeting focused on efforts to resolve the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Despite Japan’s decision, approximately ten other countries took the step to formally recognize Palestine as a sovereign state during the event. This contrasting stance highlights the differing international perspectives on the complex issue.

Japan’s choice reflects its cautious approach in the delicate geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, prioritizing diplomatic balance and ongoing negotiations. The developments from the New York meeting underscore the continuing challenges in achieving a lasting resolution to the conflict.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/146988.php

It wasn’t the start Coach Goldwyn Monteverde and the University of the Philippines had hoped for in Season 88 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament.

Getting pounded, 87-67, by a University of Santo Tomas team that dominated Sunday’s marquee encounter left the defending champions with little time to rue the defeat. With another challenging game ahead, the team must quickly regroup and refocus.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641252/up-eager-to-move-forward-after-beating-from-ust

Veteran jockey Noel Callow has been informed of his fate following an appeal regarding his 10-month ban.

The suspension was initially imposed due to his use of language deemed ‘racially charged.’

Despite the appeal, the ban remains in place, reinforcing the consequences of such conduct within the sport.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-15124369/Jockey-centre-racially-charged-videos-learns-fate-appealing-monster-ban.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

MANILA, Philippines – The FTSE’s indices are widely used as benchmarks by global institutional investors and fund managers to assist in making informed investment decisions.

Based on the September 2025 semiannual review of the FTSE, Security Bank Corp. and Manila Water Co. Inc. have been added to the FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index. They join over [additional content to follow].

https://business.inquirer.net/548472/ftse-indices-welcome-five-ph-firms-see-three-others-off

University of Santo Tomas (UST) emerged as the overall champion in the 2025 Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. (PTTF) Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Challenge. The event was held at Home Court, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City.

UST secured a total of seven gold medals, dominating the competition throughout the tournament. Leading the university’s impressive gold medal haul was Eljey Dan Tormis, who claimed the title in the college men’s singles event after a thrilling match against his teammate.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641240/ust-dominates-table-tennis-tilt