IT sector faces another muted quarter as pricing pressure, geopolitics weigh on growth: Report

Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, voice behind ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody,’ dies at 63

Sass Jordan, the renowned Canadian rock singer, has passed away at the age of 63. Her family reported that she died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Jordan had faced health issues recently, which led to the cancellation of her performances. Born in Birmingham and raised in Montreal, she became a prominent figure in the music industry.

Woman in labour denied hospital admission after being identified as Dalit, forced to deliver baby on roadside outside UP hospital

Dalit woman denied hospital admission: A 20 year old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district was allegedly denied admission at a government hospital after staff learnt she belonged to the Dalit Mushar community, forcing her family to deliver her baby on the roadside right outside the facility. A video of the incident went viral, pushing the state's deputy chief minister to order an inquiry that has already cost one doctor his job and led to action against four other hospital staff members.

‘Hero for Israel, India and entire world’: Netanyahu speaks to FlyDubai Captain Smit Machchhar

Trump names DNI chief Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead new White House task force: Report

Jay Clayton has been appointed as the AI czar by Donald Trump to lead a new panel. This group is tasked with identifying risks and opportunities related to artificial intelligence within a 120-day timeframe. The panel will review current government response mechanisms, focusing on breaches and hacks. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and others will also be part of the task force.

The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men

Millennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bodies, marriage and dating pressures, career uncertainty, money worries, climate change and constant exposure to global crises.

The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men

Millennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bodies, marriage and dating pressures, career uncertainty, money worries, climate change and constant exposure to global crises.

Cornell’s Greek life faces scrutiny after rape case sparks campus soul-searching

Cornell University is conducting a review of the role of fraternities and sororities on campus. This review follows an outcry regarding the handling of a student's rape allegations against fraternity members. President Michael Kotlikoff emphasized the need for increased accountability, transparency, and safety measures within Greek life organizations. The university has already taken disciplinary action against the accused fraternity members and is committed to improving its response to such incidents.

Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro face off in tight race shaped by Trump factor

Brazilians are preparing to vote in a tight election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. Lula is seeking a fourth term while Bolsonaro aims to take advantage of his father's legacy. Opinion polls indicate neither candidate is expected to achieve a majority in the first round of voting. Key demographics are divided, with Lula favored among low-income voters and Bolsonaro appealing to wealthier groups.

Nagaon bypoll: NDA steps up final-day push, 2,309 booth committees to hold padyatras

Campaigning for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election is intensifying, with Debashis Sharma representing the NDA. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led 15 public meetings across eight Assembly segments. On the final campaign day, all polling booths will conduct padyatras to engage local voters. Over 1,100 meetings were also held by senior leaders and party workers. Various party wings organized 9,500 courtyard meetings to mobilize voter support effectively.

Chinese scientists begin joint disaster survey in Nepal

Chinese scientists begin joint disaster survey in Nepal

Chinese envoy: China urges improved global human rights governance

China has called on the international community to establish a just, equitable and inclusive global human rights governance system guided by the Global Governance Initiative.

'We'll have it the easy way or the hard way': Trump signals decision coming on Iran