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New IMF-backed law allows the state to seize proceeds of crime

A new law has been introduced in Sri Lanka that is backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which allows the state to seize proceeds of crime as stated by Bandula Gunawardana at a cabinet briefing. It was proposed as part of efforts under the IMF programme to improve governance.

The law is part of the conditions Sri Lanka has to fu ...

Entertainment

Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ leaks online amid India release uncertainty

Amid the uncertainty surrounding the release of Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man in India, the film got leaked online and the impatient audience resorted to watching its pirated version.

This happened after Monkey Man was made available on ‘Video on Demand’ (VOD) platforms in the US on the occasion of Patel’s birthday on A ...

Sport

Bottom-placed Bengaluru end losing streak with win over Hyderabad

In an IPL showdown on Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, positioned at the bottom of the league table, triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs, aided by spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh’s crucial four wickets.

With this surprise victory, Bengaluru concluded their six-match losing streak.

Batting first after winnin ...