From Cochin to the world, Ajit Ravi’s 100 Life Challenge is a remarkable model of personal commitment to humanity. Introduced in 2015 while serving at Cochin International Airport Limited, the initiative aimed to save 100 lives and gradually expanded to empower people through healthcare, education, and essential aid. Ravi donated 100% of his post-tax salary […]
The UK government announced plans on Monday to jointly invest more than £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) with industry partners in the maritime sector. Officials said the initiative will create new jobs and drive growth in coastal communities across the country, with a particular focus on engineering, green technology, and construction. The funding package includes £700 […]
France’s credit rating has been cut by Fitch to A+ from AA-, its lowest on record, casting a shadow over newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he begins budget negotiations. Fitch cited political instability and rising debt for the downgrade, which comes just days after President Emmanuel Macron named Lecornu as his fifth prime […]
Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill to reduce the standard work week from 40 hours to 37.5, handing another setback to the Socialist-led minority government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The proposal, championed by Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz and major trade unions, was blocked late Wednesday when opposition lawmakers joined forces with […]
Swiss lawmakers are seeking to dilute government proposals aimed at preventing financial crime, arguing that stricter rules could erode the country’s competitiveness in global cross-border wealth management. Switzerland, long the world’s largest wealth hub, faces mounting competition from rival centres such as Singapore and the UAE, while a Boston Consulting Group forecast
Poland confirmed on Wednesday that it shot down drones that entered its airspace, marking the first time a NATO member has fired during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a “large-scale provocation” and warned that it brings Europe closer to open conflict than at any point since World […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed allowing card providers in Britain to set their own contactless payment limits, potentially raising the current £100 ($135.35) cap. The regulator said the move aims to make payments more convenient for consumers while supporting digital solutions and economic growth. The consultation, open until October 15, is part of […]
Homeland ministers from the Five Eyes alliance – the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – are set to announce new measures this week to strengthen border security and dismantle criminal smuggling networks. The meeting will be held in London on Monday and Tuesday, with Britain’s newly appointed Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood confirming that […]
Russia has dismissed allegations that it was behind the jamming of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s airplane, calling the claims baseless and paranoid. The denial came from Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday, following reports of suspected interference. An EU spokesperson earlier stated that von der Leyen’s plane
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Primary Health Properties’ (PHP) $2.4 billion acquisition of rival Assura, a leading healthcare real estate investor. The regulator said it was assessing whether the deal could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” in the UK healthcare property market. PHP completed the









