Google is reportedly arguing that it should not be made to pay about $370,000 in legal fees and other costs the Competition Commissioner is seeking. This comes after the tech giant lost a constitutional challenge in Canada. According to a report in Western Investor, the battle over legal fees comes a few weeks after the…
KPMG’s UK arm has told nearly 600 employees in its audit business that their roles are at risk, as the Big Four firm moves to cut costs in a tougher market.The proposed shake-up is expected to lead to up to 440 exits if the redundancy process goes ahead.The affected staff have been informed that they…
Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai residence, ‘Mannat’, stands as a testament to his remarkable journey from a middle-class boy to a Bollywood superstar. Once a heritage bungalow, it was acquired and transformed into a symbol of his fulfilled aspirations. For millions of admirers, ‘Mannat’ is not just a residence. It represents aspiration, devotion, and cinematic…
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday.JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh confirmed the move, saying, “Yes, he is doing so. Everyone wanted the same (that he should not resign from the CM post), but he did not agree.”This comes days after Nitish Kumar was elected to…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Sunday released his party’s manifesto for the April 23 assembly elections, unveiling a raft of welfare promises across sectors including women’s empowerment, education, agriculture, health and industry. Calling it the “superstar” of the elections, Stalin said the document embodies the…
The first signs did not come with a declaration or a warning. They came as flashes in the Gulf sky, as sirens cut through the stillness of cities that had long believed they could stay outside the direct line of fire. For decades, West Asia had learned to live with tension. Proxy battles, covert strikes,…
Precious metals are likely to remain in a corrective phase in the coming week, with investors expected to closely track developments in the Middle East and a packed calendar of global economic data for fresh cues.Analysts cited by news agency PTI said that speeches by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday, along with…
Sri Lanka thanks India for sending oil amid Middle East crisis | Photo – February 20, 2026 NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External affairs minister S Jaishankar after India sent an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruption due to Middle East conflict.“Spoke…
NEW DELHI: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was admitted to a hospital a day after he was arrested in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the alleged suppression of the September Gen Z protests.According to the hospital, Oli was admitted following complaints of palpitations.“Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal…
Tiger Woods was arrested after a Florida car crash despite a 0.00 breathalyzer result, raising questions about impairment and legal consequences. The situation escalated when Antonio Brown posted, “Tiger Woods drives a car exactly how you would think a black Asian drives”, sparking backlash and shifting focus from concern to controversy online. The headlines hit…
PM Modi slams Congress for making ‘dangerous’ remarks amid Middle East crisis NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre is working to ensure the ongoing war in the Middle East has minimal impact on India and that the safety of Indians in conflict-hit regions remains the government’s top priority, while accusing…
NEW DELHI: 6,000 piped natural gas (PNG) users have surrendered their Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections as of Saturday, a govt official said on Sunday. “6000 PNG consumers surrendered their LPG till yesterday! A big thanks to them!!” said the secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas Neeraj Mittal on X. Further urging PNG users…
Every year, the World Happiness Report releases a global survey of how people feel about their lives, not just in terms of wealth or growth, but trust, social support, freedom and overall well-being. This year, the report has once again placed India far down the list, ranking the country 116th out of more than 140…
Reality TV personality Rajat Dalal has started a new chapter in his life as he recently got married. The Bigg Boss 18 contestant shared the news of his marriage with his fans, thanking them for showering him with love and support over the years.In his announcement, Rajat wrote to his fans, saying, “Toh bhai, jeevan…
Harbhajan Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after hitting back at a troll during an IPL broadcast. Known for his outspoken nature, Harbhajan didn’t hold back when he saw a disrespectful comment aimed at him and his fellow commentators.The incident…
Iran on Sunday named US Navy Officers Commander Leigh R Tate and Executive Officer Jeffrey E York of the USS Spruance, as responsible for a missile strike on a school in Minab which claimed 168 lives.According to a post shared by Iran, the officers ordered the launch of Tomahawk missiles three times. Watch IRAN IRGC…
The war in Iran has inflicted significant damage on US military assets, with losses and repairs estimated between $1.4 billion and $2.9 billion within the first three weeks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.The bulk of the damage has been attributed to Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes targeting US and allied…
Vinod Khosla has proposed changes to the US tax system to address concerns about job losses linked to artificial intelligence (AI). He suggested eliminating federal income tax for Americans earning less than $100,000 and managing the revenue by increasing taxes on capital gains. Khosla said taxing capital gains at the same rate as income could…
Virat Kohli showed once again why he remains one of the best in the IPL, playing an unbeaten 69 to help RCB chase down 202 comfortably. After a long break from T20 cricket, he looked in top form and played a key role in the team’s strong start to the 2026 season.Former South African pacer…
Deepak Khadka (File photo/Facebook) Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.Khadka was “arrested in a case relating to money laundering,” CIB spokesman Shiva Kumar Shrestha told AFP.The Department of Money Laundering Investigation will…
