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‘Lower-value human’: Standard Chartered CEO’s remark sparks outrage as bank plans job cuts in India, other hubs

Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over […]

Why was Jack Doherty placed under house arrest? Controversial streamer sparks backlash with ankle monitor video

Jack Doherty claimed he was placed under house arrest after posting a video showing an ankle monitor and saying he must stay home for the next few months. The update sparked major backlash online, with critics mocking the controversial streamer over his past behavior and legal troubles. Doherty was previously arrested in Florida on drug-related […]

Indian-origin Green MSP Q Manivannan sparks row after backing taxpayer-funded reparations for Palestine

Q Manivannan, an Indian-origin Scottish Green MSP elected to the Scottish Parliament last week, has drawn criticism after endorsing calls for reparations to Palestinians funded by Scottish taxpayers.Manivannan, who represents the Edinburgh & Lothians East regional list, supported a manifesto issued by the group Art Workers for Palestine Scotland ahead of the Holyrood election.The document […]

No laughing matter: Colbert exit sparks fears for political satire in America

Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow […]

Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area

Berkshire schools on alert after 1 death and 2 Meningitis cases confirmed / Image: File Health authorities in England are investigating a meningitis outbreak linked to schools and colleges in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two other young people were hospitalised.The student who died attended Henley College, while the two […]

Lil Tjay sparks backlash after exposing private messages linked to Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend

Lil Tjay sparked online backlash after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. Fans criticised the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid ongoing tension with Cenat. The streamer has not publicly responded, and the controversy has already reignited debates about clout-chasing, celebrity […]

Why was Tyler Oliveira deported and banned from Israel? YouTuber’s airport ordeal sparks backlash and debate | World News

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira was denied entry into Israel after landing in Tel Aviv on May 12, 2026. He claimed authorities deported him over alleged “anti-Semitic” content linked to his controversial documentary about Jewish communities in New Jersey. Videos from the airport showed Oliveira questioning whether he would clear security while critics confronted him publicly. Streamer […]

HasanAbi loses his cool on Twitch after “white baby” comment sparks heated rant

HasanAbi sparked major online debate after angrily reacting to a Twitch viewer who called him a “white baby” during a discussion about anti-DEI movements and racism. The political streamer defended his comments by stressing his experiences as a Muslim American facing discrimination and rejected claims that he was being anti-Asian. Clips from the livestream quickly […]

“What was the threat”: Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of “fake footage” cover-up after low turnout sparks controversy

Candace Owens has questioned Turning Point USA’s recent event featuring JD Vance, alleging poor attendance and misleading visuals. She claimed old footage was used to mask empty seats and suggested Erika Kirk skipped the event due to low turnout, not security threats. The controversy has sparked wider debate over transparency and narrative control in political […]

Indian student missing in US since 2019: FBI’s social media post on Mayushi Bhagat sparks confusion

FILE – The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The social media post of the FBI on a reward of up to $10,000 for any information leading to the ‘recovery’ of Mayushi Bhagat sparked confusion as the Indian student has been missing since 2019. And the reward […]