Israel and Lebanon have extended a three-week ceasefire, with Prime Minister Netanyahu aiming for “historic peace” and crediting US pressure on Iran. Despite the truce, Hezbollah dismisses it as “meaningless” amid ongoing Israeli military actions and retaliatory clashes. This fragile calm persists amidst wider regional tensions, leaving lasting agreement prospects uncertain.
Rajpal Yadav clarified his cheque bounce case, stating it wasn’t about an inability to pay Rs 5 crore but a larger issue that cost him Rs 22 crore. He incurred significant losses due to the lender jeopardizing his film’s release and distribution, leading him to vow to fight the case indefinitely rather than settle.
A 26-year-old woman in Kadapa district died by suicide after her fiancé allegedly pressured her to call off their wedding. The techie reportedly confessed to having multiple girlfriends and disliking the deceased, pushing her into depression. Police have arrested the fiancé and his parents for abetment to suicide.
It was a balmy Friday in Mumbai, and the CK Nayudu Hall at the Brabourne Stadium got warmer with emotion as members of the Legends Club congregated to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday.
AGI pioneer Ben Goertzel warns of a looming “job apocalypse” within two to three years, predicting AI will soon surpass human intelligence and make most professions obsolete. He advises workers to cultivate emotional intelligence, embrace rapid skill adaptation, and decouple their identity from labor to remain relevant in the evolving landscape.
In the past few years, since embracing the demands of captaincy, Iyer has not only shown how able a leader he can be, but also as a batter who has dominated seasons while balancing the dual roles of anchor and aggressor.
At a time when Indian cricket is scaling new heights on the global stage, vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajeev Shukla, shares insights into the system driving this sustained success. In a conversation with Fazal Khan, Shukla speaks about the depth of India’s talent pool, the role of structured
An IRS officer’s daughter was brutally murdered by a former domestic help, Rahu, who exhibited psychopathic tendencies and a history of aggression. Investigations reveal his addiction to online betting led to significant financial losses, driving the crime. Rahul used his knowledge of the victim’s home to gain entry, commit the heinous act, and attempt to
Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to approximately 7% of its US workforce, marking its first such program in 51 years. This softer approach, unlike previous layoffs, aims to manage costs and reputation amid stock price pressure and AI infrastructure spending. The offer, based on an age and tenure formula, provides a choice for eligible employees.
Deloitte plans to reduce paid family leave from 16 to eight weeks and cut annual paid time off by 5-10 days for a segment of its US workforce starting January 1, 2027. These changes, affecting internal roles under the ‘Center’ talent model, aim to tailor benefits to market alignment. New pension plan contributions and adoption/surrogacy
