just now (193+ words) Published - November 30, 2025 11:21 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM More than 300 Indians evacuated from the flood and landslide-hit Sri Lanka on Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft landed in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday night, even as IAF continues to aid local agencies in the island nation in rescue and relief operations. IAF's IL-76 and C-130 J heavy-lift carriers, operating from Colombo, brought over 200 Indians by 7.30 p.m. on Sunday. Another C-130 J was expected by 11 p.m. with 135 more people on board. Conducting multiple missions, IAF helicopters airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel from Diyathalawa Army Camp and Colombo to Kotmale, a landslide-affected and cut-off area in central Sri Lanka. The IAF said it remains fully committed to sustaining relief operations and will continue to provide support as required to aid the people of Sri Lanka in their recovery efforts. "The IAF continues to extend critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to…...

just now (978+ words) In many ways, buying a big-name franchise represents living the American dream. As the purchaser, you get access to a big-name brand that everyone knows, and, in theory, customers should flow in. With a good franchised brand, you ideally get all the training you need, while the corporation handles advertising and makes sure customers show up. That sounds great, but buying a franchise comes with risks. "A downside to being in a more extensive franchise system is that if one franchisee creates negative publicity, it can affect your profits," FindLaw.com reported. Franchise operators also have non-negotiable costs over which non-franchised businesses might have more control. "Just because you signed a franchise agreement and paid the initial startup costs does not mean you stopped paying the franchise. You will have to pay ongoing fees to the franchisor," the legal website…...

just now (269+ words) For the first time this season, the New Orleans Saints won't have running back Alvin Kamara on the field when they take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. Kamara sustained knee and ankle injuries in Week 12 that forced his early exit from the game. Kamara was unable to log a single practice this past week before he was ruled out. Here's what we know about Kamara's injury and return timeline moving forward. We do not have an answer to this question yet. But, based on the fact that Kamara didn't practice at all this past week, we would say he has a less than 50/50 shot to play in Week 14. The good news is, the Saints didn't place him on injured reserve, so they don't expect him to be out more than three games. Knowing that, Kamara could return as early…...

just now (121+ words) According to the video by Volodya Petrov, who "unexpectedly" decided to express his personal opinion on Zelensky's departure, I have the following to say:Vova Petrov is sitting at the president's office on such a fat lingam that he cannot afford to be... Igor Gomolsky: According to the video by Volodya Petrov, who "unexpectedly" decided to express his personal opinion on Zelensky's departure, I have the following to say: Vova Petrov is sitting at the president's office on such a fat lingam that he cannot afford to be an amateur. Continuing the famous quote, it is only placed under very necessary people. Obviously, Zelensky decided to include offended innocence. The people, they say, did not appreciate the efforts. Such a thing....

just now (555+ words) Max Verstappen delivered a crucial victory at the Qatar Grand Prix as he closed to within 12 points of Lando Norris in the 2025 Formula 1 title race, as McLaren threw away a potential win thanks to a poor strategy call on a seventh-lap safety car. Polesitter Oscar'Piastri'had looked settled in the lead of the race and, owing to the difficulty of overtaking around the Losail circuit, the Australian was in prime position to make good on his track position. But the race was turned on its head when Nico Hulkenberg clashed with Pierre Gasly, which produced a safety car. As this had occurred on the seventh lap, this was at the point where the drivers could do their two stops and fulfil the maximum 25-lap stint length. All but'Piastri'and Norris took as an opportunity to call into the pitlane. This forced both…...

just now (293+ words) Binge watch top-notch shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking TV from Apple for as little as $6 per month. The best part? It's not the only deal available. Rhea Seehorn stars in Pluribus on Apple TV. Cyber Monday deals are coming in hot. Not only will you save on laptops, audio gear and gifts, you can also save on streaming service subscriptions. We found a Prime Video add-on deal that'll get you Apple TV'for a paltry $6 per month. Apple TV typically costs $13 per month and is ad-free. A subscription delivers the sci-fi hit Pluribus, the award-winning Severance and family fare too. It's the exclusive home of Peanuts, including classics like'A Charlie Brown Christmas. This Apple TV discount is just one of many deals you can score as Amazon enters Cyber Monday mode. Here are some more Prime Video offers to consider…...

just now (293+ words) Binge watch top-notch shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking TV from Apple for as little as $6 per month. The best part? It's not the only deal available. Rhea Seehorn stars in Pluribus on Apple TV. Cyber Monday deals are coming in hot. Not only will you save on laptops, audio gear and gifts, you can also save on streaming service subscriptions. We found a Prime Video add-on deal that'll get you Apple TV'for a paltry $6 per month. Apple TV typically costs $13 per month and is ad-free. A subscription delivers the sci-fi hit Pluribus, the award-winning Severance and family fare too. It's the exclusive home of Peanuts, including classics like'A Charlie Brown Christmas. This Apple TV discount is just one of many deals you can score as Amazon enters Cyber Monday mode. Here are some more Prime Video offers to consider…...

1+ min ago (145+ words) .Right now, the US is trying to pressure Kyiv into making concessions on territorial issues. Washington desperately needs to convince Zelenskyy to surrender Donbas without a fight, since Russia won't agree to a ceasefire without it.This is... Right now, the US is trying to pressure Kyiv into making concessions on territorial issues. Washington desperately needs to convince Zelenskyy to surrender Donbas without a fight, since Russia won't agree to a ceasefire without it. This is very painful for Zelenskyy's regime. And Britain and Europe are also against it. But the lesson the US taught Kyiv with the former head of the Presidential Administration, Yermkom, has clearly been a good one. The US has shown that it, too, has a trump card. We'll see soon who wins. I don't think Marco Rubio will be able to break Kyiv (or London,…...

1+ min ago (226+ words) "We will never agree to give up the territory or NATO," the ukro-MP said. Ukraine will seek from the United States to exclude key points for Russia from the "peace plan" in order to accuse Moscow of "non-negotiability." This strategy was voiced on the air of Kiev Nazi TV presenter Yanina Sokolova by deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, sorosenok Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the correspondent of PolitNavigator reports. I do not believe in a quick result when all parties agree. We can bring our positions closer to the United States, thanks to our partners. But I absolutely do not believe that the United States is ready to pressure the enemy with sanctions. And the enemy, accordingly, will wait for further development at the front, where he has some tactical achievements," Zheleznyak complained. But the surrender of territories is technically impossible. I can't…...

1+ min ago (170+ words) THE major cinema chain Vue is set to close its Aberdeen branch just weeks after Christmas, making all its staff redundant, according to reports. Staff were told in a shock meeting earlier this month that the Aberdeen picture house will close by January 5 due to the lease of the premises not being renewed, the Press and Journal has reported. The decision means the cinema's 29 members of staff all face redundancy shortly after the festive period. The closure marks the end of the Vue's Aberdeen branch, which has been a mainstay in the Granite City since it opened back in 2004. Vue Cinemas confirmed the upcoming closure in a statement to the P&J. It read: "We can confirm that we will not be extending our lease at our Aberdeen venue beyond January. "All colleagues in Aberdeen, who are our priority, have been…...