Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged its nationals in Bangladesh to avoid unnecessary travel amid anti-quota protests and transport shutdowns. Student protesters have called for a nationwide shutdown of transportation and businesses starting from Thursday, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish the government’s job quota system.
Read MoreMicrosoft has disbanded its internal team focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, citing changing business needs. Despite layoffs, the company reiterates its commitment to diversity efforts. The move aligns with a trend in the tech industry, with other companies also reducing diversity programs. Microsoft has been conducting more frequent job cuts recently.
Read MoreBCCI and PCB will clash at ICC meetings in Colombo over India’s Champions Trophy tour to Pakistan in February 2025. Jay Shah will attend the meeting. Matches might shift to UAE or Sri Lanka. PCB’s Mohsin Naqvi will also be present. If India refuse to go to Pakistan for the tournament, the ICC could...
Read MoreUsha Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention, highlighting her husband JD Vance’s journey from a low-income Appalachian family to a potential leader in the Republican Party. Usha also said, “That JD and I could meet at all, let alone fall in love and marry, is a testament to this great country.”
Read MoreFormer Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews praised Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as “modern-day greats” and “legends of the game.” He reminisced about Rohit’s talent since their Under-19 days and commended Kohli’s decade-and-a-half of stellar performances. Dinesh Chandimal supported their T20I retirement after the 2024 T20 World Cup win, while Thisara...
Read MoreBudget 2024 income tax expectations: Keeping in view the government’s intent to simplify/ rationalise tax laws and enhance compliance, one may expect a few changes in the upcoming Union Budget 2024 to make the new income tax regime more attractive.
Read MoreSergey Lavrov criticized the pressure on India over energy ties with Russia, addressing Zelenskyy’s remarks about Modi’s visit and a hospital strike. He also condemned the Ukrainian ambassador, praised India’s autonomy, and Jaishankar’s strategy to secure food and fertilizer by purchasing oil from multiple sources despite Western displeasure towards China and India.
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