Amazon reportedly shuts down ’employee AI leadership board’ and the reason is rising costs that analysts have been warning companies about

Amazon has reportedly shut down its internal leaderboard that tracked employees’ use of AI. According to a Financial Times report, the development comes after Amazon workers tried to boost their scores with unnecessary activity that increased the company’s computing costs. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said: “Employees at the $2.9tn group were […]

Flights affected: Air India reduces domestic frequency amid rising fuel prices

NEW DELHI: Air India on Wednesday announced that the airline has temporarily rationalised operations on select domestic routes between June and August 2026 amid the continued impact of high fuel prices and operational pressures linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.In a statement issued, Air India said, “In continuation of our previously announced adjustments to […]

Congress Blasts Government Over Rising CNG Prices

New Delhi, May 17: The Congress party has targeted the central government following a second increase in CNG prices within two days. They stated that the “inflation man” has struck again, with the government raising CNG prices by ₹3 so far. On Sunday, Congress took to the social media platform ‘X’ to express their concerns, […]

Britons opt for UK staycations as rising costs and travel concerns hit overseas trips | World News

Britons are increasingly choosing UK staycations as rising costs and travel concerns disrupt overseas holiday plans/Image: Getty Images More people in the UK are choosing to holiday within the country this year, as rising fuel prices and concerns over international travel disrupt plans for trips abroad, according to a report by the Financial Times.The shift […]

‘Nowhere left to run’: Australians react as 33,000 Sydney residents and 8,600 Melbourne natives flee due to rising immigrant population | World News

Australians are leaving hubs like Sydney and Melbourne for other parts of the country amid a flush in immigration levels under Labor, according to official data. In the year 2024-2025, more than 33,000 residents left Sydney while 8,600 abandoned Melbourne. Moreover, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra are also experiencing net negative internal migration, revealed by […]

Dubai Church Mass Suspension: Dubai suspends church masses during holy week until further notice amid rising security concerns | World News

No church masses until further notice in Dubai amid security concerns during holy week / Image: file Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities effective Friday, April 3, 2026, following official safety directives issued amid heightened regional tensions. The decision, confirmed by multiple parishes, comes during Holy Week, the most significant period in […]

Iran and Oman Develop Plan to Monitor Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions | World News

Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi, quoted by state-run IRNA, said the proposal is “intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing […]

US Ready to Provide Naval Security in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Washington, March 13: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States is fully prepared to provide naval security for commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could significantly impact global energy supplies. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated, “President Donald Trump is ready to deploy US Navy escorts […]

Stay indoors: US military issues safety warning to civilians in Iran amid rising Middle East tensions

Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran, urging them to remain indoors as military operations intensify across the region.In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said Iranian forces were launching drones and ballistic missiles from densely populated civilian […]

‘Stop Indian Hate’: Indian American group launches tracker to document rising anti-Indian hate in US

A US-based advocacy organisation has launched a new tracker to document a growing wave of “anti-Indian hate” incidents across the United States.The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) has released a report and guide titled “Stop Indian Hate: Hate Incident Tracker & Community Action Guide”, which records verified incidents of online abuse, public harassment and discrimination […]