Standard Chartered will eliminate roughly 7,800 jobs by 2030, around 15 per cent of its corporate functions, as the Asia-focused lender leans on AI to slim down its back office. The bank employs nearly 82,000 people worldwide, and more than 52,000 of them sit in the corporate functions being targeted.CEO Bill Winters, the UK’s longest-serving…
New Delhi: Residential buildings under 24 metres in height — a category that includes a large number multi-storey homes, such as the ill-fated one in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar — will fall outside the scope of “fire and life safety” provisions under the newly notified National Building Construction Standards (NBCS), which replaced the National Building Code…
New Delhi: Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code. The new standards will serve more as guidelines, with this being done following directives from Deregulation Cell under Cabinet Secretariat.TOI has learnt that one of the main reasons for replacing NBC with NBCS was…
Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel (Getty Images) Photos of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort didn’t just spark curiosity, they triggered a wave of speculation that quickly moved beyond the facts. Both have denied anything inappropriate, and there is no confirmed evidence suggesting otherwise. Still, in today’s media climate, perception often outruns…
Asmongold was banned from Twitch for a week after making a controversial remark. He defended himself online, claiming a “double standard” in enforcement. The suspension sparked mixed reactions, with some criticizing his language and others questioning Twitch’s consistency. The platform has not issued an official statement on the incident so far. Twitch streamer Asmongold now…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday ridicules remarks made by US President Donald Trump about his marriage, calling them “neither elegant nor up to standard.”The response came after Trump sparked outrage in France by mocking Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a speech and in a video that briefly appeared on a White House…
India’s traditional preference for 22-karat gold is shifting towards 18-karat, driven by younger buyers seeking everyday wearability and personal expression. This change is fueled by 18K’s superior durability, design flexibility for intricate pieces, and greater affordability, aligning with a modern view of luxury as practical and personal. For decades, gold in India has meant one…
Did Banks Start Leaving Dubai? Standard Chartered Issues Urgent Statement Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The intensifying geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess operations in the Gulf. At the center of the latest developments is Standard Chartered, which has…
Fans are ecstatic over the first glimpse of the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan reunion film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The stylish promo, featuring the legendary actors exuding immense ‘swag,’ has ignited massive social media hype. Netizens are praising the chemistry, Nelson’s direction, and Anirudh’s background score, confidently predicting a box office mega-hit. The excitement waiting for the…
Cancer usually comes with a heavy sense of fear. For many patients, it means repeated hospital visits, exhausting chemotherapy cycles, and being told that options are limited. This case comes from that exact space of uncertainty and frustration. The patient, a woman from Bhiwadi, had advanced cancer that had spread across the lining of her…