COLOMBO: China has requested permission for a research ship to dock in Sri Lanka, Colombo said Tuesday, following a visit by a spacecraft-tracking vessel last year that sparked security concerns from neighbouring India. Sri Lankan foreign ministry spokeswoman Priyanga Wickramasinghe said Beijing had sought permission for the Shi Yan 6 to dock, but that no…
The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, bringing in fresh timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The revised rules aim to streamline how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be…
Actor Blake Lively, in the latest update in her ongoing lawsuit with Justin Baldoni, has reportedly asked the judge to allow the jury to hear allegations that the ‘It Ends With Us’ director made comments about her weight. While Justin has argued that the allegations are “irrelevant” and could prejudice a jury, the actress claimed…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq drops a catch of England’s Jacob Bethell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo) England became the first side to confirm a semi-final berth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan on Tuesday, whose…
The makers of Nitesh Tiwari‘s highly anticipated two-part epic Ramayana have reached a pivotal moment in production. Actor Yash, who plays Ravana, is currently shooting one of the story’s most dramatic sequences: his attempt to lift the Shiv Dhanush (Lord Shiv’s bow) in the Mithila Kingdom of Goddess Sita. The sequence will be shot on…
Every country that hopes to become a global education hub eventually confronts the same question. How many students from abroad choose to study there, and how prepared its universities are to receive them.India is now trying to expand its place in that global map.The Union government has set a target to increase the number of…
Brenda Song opened up about a touching moment with her sons, Carson and Dakota, who can’t bear to see her and Macaulay Culkin prepare for the outside world. Whenever they see her getting ready, they sweetly plead, ‘Mama, don’t leave!’ This endearing reaction showcases their deep affection and desire for family time, turning their parents’…
Bengaluru: Tariq Premji, son of billionaire philanthropist and Wipro founder Azim Premji, has bought a luxury duplex penthouse in central Bengaluru for Rs 45.7 crore, according to property registration documents shared via Zapkey.The apartment is located at “27 Summit,” an ultra-luxury residential tower in Sampangiramnagar near the city’s CBD. The project has been developed by…
India faces greater exposure. It depends heavily on the Gulf region not just for crude oil but also for liquefied petroleum gas. (AI image) India and China, among the largest economies in Asia, may well be staring at a supply problem for their energy needs as the Middle East conflict drags on. Asia’s biggest crude…
UK to roll out AI facial recognition at borders/Representative Image The UK government is moving ahead with plans to introduce artificial intelligence technology at the border to help identify asylum seekers who falsely claim to be children.The system, expected to be introduced in 2027, will estimate a person’s age by analysing facial photographs taken during…
