Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 60th birthday as ‘King’ trailer drops
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan marked his 60th birthday on Sunday as fans gathered outside his Mumbai home to celebrate the milestone with music, fireworks, and posters honoring the “King of Bollywood.” The celebration coincided with the announcement of his…
China’s ‘Air Aunties’ spark debate
China’s Spring Airlines has sparked online backlash after announcing plans to recruit married women and mothers as flight attendants, calling them “air aunties.” The Shanghai-based budget carrier said the move aims to create more job opportunities for women with “life…
Ten injured, nine critically, in mass stabbing on UK train
Ten people were injured, nine of them critically, in a mass stabbing on a London-bound train on Saturday evening, British police said. The attack occurred aboard a London North Eastern Railway service traveling from Doncaster to King’s Cross. Police said…
CIABOC launches probe into assets of senior Police and military officials
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to launch a broad inquiry into the assets of senior officers in the Police and the tri-forces, the state owned Silumina newspaper reported. According to the report, the…
Massive mid-sea drug haul: Rs. 5 billion narcotics found in fishing trawler
A multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep sea waters off the western coast has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour for further inspection. According to the Navy, the vessel was seized on suspicion of carrying…
Sri Lanka’s Ports Minister Joins India Maritime Week
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka Anura Karunathilake attended the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW) organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India from 27-31 October 2025 in Mumbai, India. Speaking at the IMW…
Vehicle gutted in midnight fire at Thummulla Junction
A vehicle was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out at Thummulla Junction in Colombo last night. Video footage circulating online shows the Colombo Fire Brigade attempting to douse the flames as the vehicle was engulfed in fire. The…
4 killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka
4 people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents reported from Nittambuwa, Thalawa, Hettipola, and Puttalam on Saturday (Nov. 1), Police said. In Nittambuwa, a 61-year-old woman died after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing the…
Kane Williamson retires from T20Is
Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from T20 internationals. The former New Zealand captain retires with 2575 runs from 93 appearances in the format, with his final match coming at last year’s T20 World Cup. He will continue to…
Weak governance led to regime change in Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka: Top Indian official
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said “poor governance” was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the past three-and-a-half years. Delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on governance on…