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Jayasuriya was appointed Sri Lanka cricket head coach on Monday, replacing Chris Silverwood who quit following the country's early exit from the T20 World Cup. Jayasuriya, 55, had been in interim charge since June and on Monday was appointed full-time coach until March 2026 after recent successes, which included a Test match win in England and a home 2-0 Test series sweep against New Zealand. «The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket made this decision, taking into consideration the team's good performances in the recent tours against India, England, and New Zealand,» Sri Lanka's cricket board said in a statement.

Indian diaspora overseas has often been accused of tampering with recruitment policies to favour Indian candidates. Recently, a Canadian women invited controversy when she claimed that she was dismissed from her job at a multinational coffee chain when she complained that desi hiring managers often showed bias towards Indian immigrants. Taking to X, she alleged that Indian managers at Tim Hortons mainly hire people from the Indian community, which has led to feelings of exclusion and discrimination among employees from various backgrounds. The woman claimed she was fired after bringing these issues to the attention of management. This situation has emerged amid ongoing discussions about immigration to Canada, particularly as the Trudeau government has tightened regulations in response to a significant increase in newcomers. Her allegations have ignited considerable debate on social media, prompting a wide range of reactions from users. While some have shown sympathy for her plight, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to express their concerns regarding workplace discrimination, others have reacted with skepticism about her claims.

Chinatown activists are rallying to block a planned $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers that recently won the support of Mayor Cherelle Parker

Iran's supreme leader has decorated the Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander for the Islamic republic's missile attacks on arch-foe Israel, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's website said on Sunday. «Ayatollah Khamenei presented the Order of Fath (»Conquest" in Farsi) to General Amirali Hajizadeh, commander of the Guards Aerospace Force," it said. The decoration was bestowed because of «the brilliant 'Honest Promise' operation», the website said.

Kannada actor Darshan is reportedly experiencing distressing hauntings by the spirit of his murdered fan, Renukaswamy, while serving time in Ballary prison. Media reports suggest that sources from the facility indicate that Darshan has confided in prison officials about the troubling visions he encounters during his sleep, causing him considerable fear and sleepless nights. Insiders report that Darshan, who has been in solitary confinement, is struggling to cope with the situation. He has been heard shouting and screaming in the early hours, indicating his psychological distress. “He feels overwhelmed and isolated, which makes it hard for him to find peace,” a source mentioned. In light of these troubling reports, Darshan's wife, Vijayalaxmi, has turned to spiritual measures for her husband's well-being, organizing special prayers at a temple in hopes of easing his fears.

Siddaramaiah has come under pressure from sections of OBC and SC/ST leaders to place the caste census report before the Cabinet – a demand he has agreed with, having always espoused the causes of minorities, OBCs and SC/STs. BK Hariprasad, permanent invitee at Congress Working Committee, on Sunday urged the CM to take steps to implement the caste census report without any loss of time even if it were to endanger survival of the Congress regime. Hariprasad, an MLC, has been a known critic of the CM, and his sharp comments are bound to provoke reactions from within the Congress ranks. The CM, speaking to the media at Raichur on Saturday, said he would place the 13-volume findings, submitted to the government in February, before the Cabinet for a decision. The report is officially called the economic, social and educational report and the government has not made the findings public fearing backlash from Lingayats and Vokkaligas, the two major communities.

Ben Affleck, while navigating his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, is trying really hard to get back with her and thus, he is constantly pulling away from his family. In Touch reported that according to Ben Affleck’s friends, he is caught in a toxic loop or pattern of going back and forth between being close to Jennifer Lopez and ignoring his friends. Ben Affleck’s close friend Matt Damon and ex-wife Jennifer Garner have shown concerns regarding such toxic behavior of Ben Affleck where he is seen replacing one addiction with another while his friends claim that he has become a love addict, reports said. Also Read: This move could cost Kamala Harris the election, says Michael Moore

Netflix on October 3. The new season continues to explore the tender relationship between Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke). However, one notable absence this season is Nick's mother, Sarah, portrayed by the acclaimed Olivia Colman.

US Vice President Kamala Harris is in a slightly better position in comparison to former US President Donald Trump in the US Presidential Elections 2024, revealed poll surveys. According to The Arizona Republic, recent polls revealed that US Vice President Kamala Harris has a national lead of near about 3-4 points over the former US President Donald Trump. Arizona will be one of the most important battleground states during the US Presidential elections 2024 and the political campaigning by the candidates in Arizona are in full swing during recent times, reported The Arizona Republic. On the other hand, some recent poll surveys also indicated a tight race between former US President Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris with Donald Trump polling at 50% during some instances. Also Read: There's buzz, Ben Affleck wants to get back with Jennifer Lopez, will she oblige?

Philipp Freise, co-head of European private equity and partner at KKR, has done his time in the industry and worked his share of long hours. 

cancer drugs, a bid to prevent counterfeits and validate the authenticity of medicines after incidents of refilling of expensive anti-cancer drugs with counterfeit drugs came to light. The proposal was discussed in a recent meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), India's highest advisory body on drugs, which deliberated on the matter and agreed to it, said people familiar with the matter. The implementation of the proposal will, however, require an amendment to Schedule H2 of Drugs Rules, 1945, and therefore will be sent to the health ministry soon, they said. The board was informed that criminals in collusion with hospital pharmacies were found refilling empty vials of expensive anti-cancer medicines with counterfeit drugs. These fake drugs were then mixed with genuine stocks and sold to unsuspecting cancer patients, putting their life at risk.

Apple Store: My iPhone keeps crashing. Staff: Hmm, it seems like you have too many apps running. Let me close them for you. Customer: Thanks, but I already did that.

Innmar Tourism and Hotels Private Limited (“ITHPL”). The company said this acquisition includes an operating hotel featuring 142 rooms in Whitefield, Bengaluru. There is further expansion opportunity to add a second hotel with 200-220 rooms and take the total inventory of the complex to 340-360 rooms in the Upper Upscale and Upscale segment. The company already owns and operates six hotels with 9181 rooms in Bengaluru across segments. The completion of this acquisition will add 142 rooms on an immediate basis, with another 200 – 220 rooms being added over a period. The two hotels will be managed under Upper Upscale and Upscale brands being finalized with a large international operator.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Friday, adding that in terms of production capacity, India is «way behind». The officer, who took charge earlier this month, said the Air Force needs new multi-role fighter jets «as of yesterday» but a decision on the process to acquire them has been pending. In frank comments on how the Air Force fares in comparison to China, the Air chief said that when it comes to the human element, the people behind the machine, India is way ahead but lags on technology and production.

Meja Urja Nigam Pvt Ltd (MUNPL) has paid first dividend of Rs 51 crore each to its parent companies NTPC and UPRVUNL. MUNPL is a 50:50 joint venture (JV) of state-owned NTPC Ltd and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL). The company has paid a final dividend of Rs 51 crore to NTPC for FY24. Another dividend of Rs 51 crore was paid to UPRVUNL last week. This is the first ever dividend paid by MUNPL, a company official said.

According to the new rule, students must not spend more than five consecutive months outside the country during their academic programmes, a rule that could significantly impact study abroad plans, internships, and even academic breaks. These new restrictions have raised concerns for many students, especially those enrolled in programmes that require or encourage international mobility. Global education programmes, internships abroad, and extended research projects outside the US may no longer be feasible without risking the student's visa status.

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cyber fraudsters posing as police officers, a 58-year-old government school teacher in Agra collapsed and died. The scammers claimed that her 20-year-old daughter was involved in a sex scandal and threatened to circulate an obscene video of her if an immediate payment of Rs 1 lakh was not made. DCP (Agra city) Suraj Rai told ToI on Friday, «The case under IT Act is being investigated in detail by police in Jagdishpura. They've interacted with the family of the teacher, Malti Verma. We're investigating the numbers from which the calls arrived on Sept 30 and will take appropriate action. Type of call is also being looked into and we're trying to find out under what circumstances the teacher died.» In his police complaint, the teacher's husband, Shivcharan Verma, who worked as a deputy manager of a private firm in Agra and had retired three days ago, said, «She complained of anxiety and chest pain. Her health began to deteriorate rapidly. We took her to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead due to cardiac arrest.»

Swiggy has rolled out a 10-minute food delivery service Bolt, the company said Under Bolt, Swiggy is offering deliveries of a limited set of items from select restaurants that will be delivered within 10 to 15 minutes. «Ten years ago, Swiggy revolutionised food delivery by cutting average wait times to 30 minutes. Now, we’re reducing that wait even further for frequently ordered items like coffee, burgers, ice cream, and biryani, partnering with trusted restaurants to deliver the best food in just 10 minutes,» Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace, said in a statement.

Realty developer M3M group has repaid Rs 2,473 crore debt between April 1, 2023 till August 31st, 2024, by repaying to lenders such as Pragati Asia Group (PAG), ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, L&T Finance, Punjab National Bank, Indiabulls Housing Finance, STCI Finance, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. M3M group’s outstanding debt has been reduced to Rs 2,026 crore as of March 31st, 2024, marking a significant decrease of Rs 1,700 crore from Rs 3,726 crores in the previous year. As of August 31st, 2024, the group's outstanding debt further decreased to Rs 1,302 crore.