Sri Lanka’s public security minister has directly accused the country’s former intelligence chief of orchestrating the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, marking the first official statement linking a senior state official to one of the deadliest attacks in the island’s history.Addressing parliament on Wednesday, Ananda Wijepala said investigations had found that retired Major General Suresh Sallay…
Matilda comes from Germanic elements traditionally interpreted as “strength” and “battle” or “might.” The name has been used by royalty and historical figures and carries an unmistakable sense of courage. Despite its ancient roots, Matilda remains a charming and distinctive choice today. A name associated with strength does not have to sound bold or powerful…
Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over…
(Representative Image) Centre allows a four-month extension for projects affected by the Middle East conflict (Photo: Agencies). The Centre has recently allowed a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects affected by the conflict in Middle East. Ordinarily, builders can face penalties for project delays under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA),…
Brazil’s Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil’s hopes of having Neymar available anytime soon at the FIFA World Cup suffered another setback on Monday after the veteran forward underwent fresh tests on his injured right calf, casting further doubt over his long-awaited tournament debut.There had been optimism that the Santos star would rejoin training after sitting out…
Merchandise exports rose 17.04% to $173.78 billion during April-July, while imports climbed 19.27% to $292.38 billion. India’s merchandise exports have grown by more than 15 per cent in the first five months of the current fiscal despite a challenging global trade environment, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.The union minister said the…
Several students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai‘s commencement address on Sunday, protesting the tech giant’s cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government.Around 200 students left Stanford Stadium as Pichai, an alumnus of the university, began speaking. Many carried Palestinian flags and banners, chanting “Free, free Palestine,” according to reports. The…
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra (File Photo) JALANDHAR: Punjab Police have arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra , former Tanda police station SHO, who has been accused by the US justice dept of being part of an international extortion racket that targeted an Indian-origin family in the US.An FIR was registered at the same station that Nagra once…
MSBTE Summer Diploma result 2026 The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) is expected to declare the Summer Diploma Examination result 2026 soon. Although the board has not officially announced the exact result date yet, past trends and the usual evaluation timeline suggest that the results are likely to be released soon. Students are…
There comes a point when almost everyone notices it. A silver strand near the temple. A few greys hiding in the parting. Then suddenly, one day, there are enough of them that ignoring them is no longer an option.And with that comes the question many people know all too well: Do I colour my hair,…