West Bengal election : BJP holds majority lead over TMC; Mamata ahead in Bhabanipur
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in early leads, and has managed to retain a significant gap between itself and the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). As the trends continued to pour in, TMC leaders…
“Haven’t received a letter yet,” Namal responds to reports of CIABOC summons to MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not been informed yet by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to report to the Commission, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said. “He has not received the letter…
Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
Oil prices are largely unmoved following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was essentially flat on Monday morning, as traders saw little…
Sajith slams proposed VAT amendments as threat to businesses
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments, warning that the sweeping changes set to take effect from July 1 will suffocate businesses rather than spur growth. “Sri Lanka widens the VAT net,…
Bimal Rathnayake explains reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne to revive cricket
Minister Bimal Rathnayake explained the reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne as chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, responding to questions about why a person outside their political views was chosen for the position. “Cricket doesn’t have to be left-wing,” he…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 323
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared to last Thursday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 323. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor under strain? Chinese company shuts Gwadar unit, flags ‘systemic barriers’ in project
A Chinese firm operating in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port ecosystem under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has suspended its factory operations from May 1, citing ‘systemic barriers’ and persistent execution-level barriers. In a statement issued on X on Friday, the company…
Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says
The Chinese government’s hiring of hackers has “gotten out of control” and provides cyber criminals with “a form of plausible deniability,” a senior FBI official said on Thursday (Apr 30), warning that Chinese hackers can be arrested when they travel…
Tamil Nadu Elections : Vijay leads TVK surge as party crosses 100-seat mark
As per the latest update from the Election Commission of India, TVK is leading in 103 seats in Tamil Nadu, strengthening its position as the frontrunner in the state. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is leading in…
Watch : Police officer dangles over crocodile-infested waters to retrieve human remains
A police officer in South Africa was lowered into a crocodile-infested river from a helicopter to recover human remains. In footage shared online, the officer can be seen retrieving a euthanised crocodile, which is believed to have eaten a businessman…