Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka will see wider acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across merchants, as NPCI International Payments Limited steps up efforts to deepen its footprint in the country. UPI-enabled payments via LankaQR were launched in Sri Lanka in 2024. The latest development focuses on expanding merchant coverage, particularly across high-traffic segments such…
UAE residents can enter Dubai Miracle Garden for free this March / Image: @dubaimiraclegarden Residents across the UAE are being offered a chance to unwind and enjoy one of Dubai’s most colourful attractions for free. The iconic Dubai Miracle Garden has announced complimentary entry for UAE residents from March 15 to March 31, allowing families…
Investigators probing the attack on Sam Altman have reportedly found a manifesto allegedly written by the attacker, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to the destruction of humanity. Interestingly, it also contained a personal message directed at the OpenAI CEO himself. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the manifesto, attributed to…
Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of…
Years after Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes first shocked the world, the controversy surrounding his links to the British royal family continues to cast a long shadow over the monarchy.Historians and investigators say the reason the story refuses to fade is simple. Too many questions remain unanswered about Epstein’s powerful connections, and crucial records that might shed…
NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen strategic partnership. The discussions also focused on recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and international security and stability, along with global energy security concerns.During his meeting with…
Q4 Results 2026 Live Updates: The quarterly earnings season (Q4 FY2026) is underway, and around 50 BSE- and NSE-listed companies are set to declare their earnings for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, this week. On Tuesday, April 21, HCL Technologies Ltd, Nestlé India Ltd, Persistent Systems Ltd, 360 ONE WAM Ltd, Tata Investment…
Sabrina Carpenter, the pop powerhouse, has shared a delightful insight into her relationship with her sister, Sarah Carpenter, describing her as a ‘creative partner’ in their artistic pursuits. Their creative partnership, which ignited during their time at Disney Channel, persists in influencing Sabrina’s music and projects. Sabrina Carpenter is opening up about working with her…
US stock futures nudged higher on Tuesday, brushing aside a weak prior session and a snapped winning streak by the Nasdaq, as markets toggled between geopolitics, earnings and a looming central bank face-off. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% (around 279 points), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.3%…
A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother…
