Saroj kumar 
Three of the country’s worst illegal dumps are due to be cleaned up using taxpayers’ money, the government has announced. Sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire will be assessed for clearance, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying the “toxic dumps have blighted communities for too long”. Fines for waste offences will also rise from … Read more
In 1983, ‘Masoom’, Shekhar Kapur’s debut directorial, couldn’t even fill two seats in the opening days, but later everything changed.(Image Credit: Instagram) Released in 1983, ‘Masoom’ marked a new era in Bollywood’s history. In 2 hours and 14 minutes, this movie unraveled the tale of a family that faced anyone’s worst nightmare. It showed how … Read more
The logo of Microsoft conversational and AI-powered assistant, Copilot, on a phone and a screen, in Mulhouse, France, on Oct. 28, 2025. Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images The UK’s antitrust regulator has opened an investigation into Microsoft over concerns that customers may have been misled in the marketing of Microsoft 365 subscription plans. The UK … Read more
Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are displayed during a media preview at the new Meta Store in Burlingame, California, on May 4, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Smart glasses that can take photos and videos have drawn privacy scrutiny from the Albanese government. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has written to the Privacy Commissioner outlining the government’s concerns and urging … Read more
China’s luxury market slumps as tax crackdown on offshore wealth hits spending by the country’s richest consumers Global luxury brands are facing a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth sends ripples from stock markets to casino floors and dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers. Sales at the … Read more
Hong Kong International Airport started conducting secondary screenings recently for some passengers arriving from mainland China and traveling to the United States before the Chinese regime’s new exit regulations take effect, according to a popular online video. Chinese authorities issued a new version of Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration on July 31, tightening control … Read more
China’s worsening local government finances are hitting public-sector workers, with some authorities demanding repayment of bonuses issued years ago, including pandemic-related compensation, according to insiders who spoke to The Epoch Times. The interviewees spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisal. They said that some local governments have begun reviewing bonuses, allowances, and … Read more
Indian banks raise $72.8 billion in foreign-currency funds under RBI’s special swap facility as forex inflows surge MUMBAI: Banks have mobilised $72.8 billion of foreign-currency inflows under RBI’s special swap facility as of Aug 21, with the pace of mobilisation accelerating sharply in recent weeks. Foreign currency non-resident (bank) or FCNR(B) deposits accounted for $65.4 … Read more
In terms of why they were moving now, a source close to the couple said the “stars had aligned” at this time to make the move work for their family. They are described by the source as an international couple who love to travel – and for the next while they are going to be … Read more
R Madhavan has established himself as one of the most versatile and respected actors in the Indian film industry. Over the years, he has delivered memorable performances in films such as ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ and ‘Shaitaan’. Alongside his acting abilities, the actor is also admired for his grounded … Read more