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Namal Rajapaksa calls for tax relief on school essentials and food in 2027 budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requesting tax concessions on essential school supplies and food items for schoolchildren throu... Read More


Russian missile attacks kill 15 in Ukraine

India, Oct. 11 -- Russian strikes killed at least 15 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russia... Read More


Gummies, shots and oils: Is convenience changing how Indians consume wellness products?

India, Oct. 11 -- Wellness has long been part of everyday life in India, from herbal ingredients used at home to supplements taken as part of a daily routine. What is changing now is how people want t... Read More


10 perfumes for women to wear this festive season, from floral to warm and woody scents

India, Oct. 11 -- The festive season is all about dressing up, celebrating with loved ones and making every occasion feel a little more special. While outfits, makeup and jewellery often take centre s... Read More


Amazon laptop discounts: 5 Lenovo, HP, Dell, Acer and Asus laptops with up to 61% off

India, Oct. 11 -- A laptop price drop can make upgrading more appealing, but the biggest discount does not necessarily mean the right machine for your needs. Students may prioritise affordability and ... Read More


Businesses, homes owe counties Sh100 billion in levies, fees

Nairobi, Oct. 11 -- Businesses, homes and individuals hold Sh100.38 billion in unpaid levies and fees to county governments, compounding cash-flow woes for the devolved units and hampering service del... Read More


System can't be honest only when you win: 124 ex-officers support ECI, SIR

India, Oct. 11 -- A total of 124 former IAS, IFS, IPS and allied services officers have strongly defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the SIR process, saying a system cannot be honest w... Read More


10 major decisions taken by Prime Minister Modi

India, Oct. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several landmark political and policy decisions that have fundamentally reshaped India's political, economic and constitutional landscape Abro... Read More


The umpire problem: The countdown begins

India, Oct. 11 -- On October 7, the day Narendra Modi completed 25 years at the head of a government, Delhi Police hauled Priyanka Gandhi and other opposition leaders off the streets of the capital to... Read More


Modi at 25 and the road to 2047

India, Oct. 11 -- On October 7, 2026, Narendra Modi marked a quarter-century of executive leadership, a journey that began as Gujarat's Chief Minister in 2001 and continued as India's Prime Minister f... Read More