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Standard Chartered CEO’s remark sparks outrage as bank plans job cuts in India, other hubs

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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 … Read more

How bees sustain food systems and why their decline should alarm us all

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What comes to your mind when you think of bees?These buzzy insects may remind you of a painful childhood sting or the sweet honey they produce. But did you know that apart from honey, with its remarkable antibacterial properties, bees also give us beeswax used in candles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, and propolis, often called “bee … Read more

Trisha Krishnan shares ‘Karuppu’ BTS moments; actress’ cryptic post sparks speculations around Vijay

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Trisha Krishnan has once again grabbed attention on social media after sharing behind-the-scenes moments from ‘Karuppu.’ The actress, who has remained one of the leading stars in South Indian cinema for more than two decades, celebrated the film’s success with a special Instagram post. ‘Karuppu,’ released last week, has received a strong response from audiences … Read more

India plans to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions

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NEW DELHI: India is preparing to send ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to secure crude oil and energy cargoes from Middle Eastern suppliers as disruptions caused by the Iran war continue to strain global energy markets, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.The report said the plans have … Read more

CBSE says Class 12 answer sheet application portal facing technical glitches, restoration expected soon

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CBSE acknowledges technical glitches in Class XII answer sheet application portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday acknowledged technical problems affecting its online application portal for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer books.In an official circular issued on May 20, 2026, the board informed stakeholders that the online application … Read more

Indian-origin student leader claims Scottish greens asked her to quit election race over visa status

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Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan, an Indian-origin student leader and current president of the National Union of Students Scotland, has claimed she was asked to withdraw as a Scottish Green Party candidate because of her student visa status.Viswanathan had applied to contest the Holyrood election for the North East of Scotland region … Read more

How BJP’s Bengal win could affect India-Bangladesh ties

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India-Bang​ladesh border​ The recent West Bengal assembly elections received widespread coverage in Bangladesh, as did the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic landslide victory, which brought the party to power for the first time in the strategically important eastern border state.The BJP’s success marks the first time since 2014 — when the Narendra Modi government first … Read more

Meghan Markle’s wedding drama resurfaces as Prince Harry recalls finding her ‘sobbing on the bathroom floor’

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Meghan Markle’s glamorous royal wedding to Prince Harry may have captivated nearly two billion viewers worldwide, but the days leading up to the ceremony were reportedly marked by significant emotional turmoil behind palace walls. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary this week, reviving public fascination with the lavish 2018 ceremony … Read more