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Children suffer 'traumatic injuries' after school bus crash in Melbourne

A group of students have suffered "traumatic injuries" following a horrific crash involving a school bus in Melbourne, authorities said on Wednesday.

May 17, 2023

Prof. Mariana Mazzucato chosen UITP Global Summit 2023 keynote speaker [details]

Who is Mariana Mazzucato: Eminent innovative thinker to speak at UITP Global Summit

Mariana Mazzucato is a conversation starter, whose advice to policy makers around the world on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth, has led her to become one of the most sought-after speakers across the globe.

Apr 27, 2023

Turkey's battered economy hit further by earthquake, estimate puts loss at $50 billion; Death toll surpasses 21,000

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria four days ago has surpassed 21,000, according to latest data

Feb 10, 2023

RBI report flags large-scale variation in property tax collection across civic bodies

It may look surprising but it is a fact that the property tax revenue of the municipal bodies in Delhi is much more than that of bigger states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and many other states.

Nov 20, 2022

G-20 summit in Kashmir: An unparalleled diplomatic achievement for India after 1990

The government of Jammu and Kashmir constituted a 5-member committee of bureaucrats under Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Dheeraj Gupta "for overall coordination of G-20 meetings to be held in the Union Territory of J&K".

Jun 27, 2022

India, US agree on transitional approach on 'Equalisation Levy' 2020

According to Ministry of Finance, India and the US will remain in close contact to ensure that there is a common understanding of the respective commitments and endeavor to resolve any further differences of views on this matter through constructive dialogue.

Nov 25, 2021

Investors exposed to $59bn of climate risk from coal companies listed in Mumbai exchange

The report states that investors should learn the lessons from the energy transition in Europe, where most coal plants are no longer economically viable

Nov 4, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Global Warming On Rise, Catastropic to World at 2.7 Degress: UN Chief

World nations must urgently redouble their climate efforts to prevent global temperature increases beyond the Paris Agreement's goal of well below 2 degrees Celsius -- ideally 1.5 Celsius -- by the end of the century.

Sep 18, 2021

Tibetan groups oppose Beijing hosting Winter Olympics, call for diplomatic boycott

Tibetan organisations located in Switzerland have filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee, as calls for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics have become louder.

Jul 24, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 161.5mn; UN insists on speed of vaccination

The global economic outlook has improved in recent months, but uncertainty remains very high, Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), told a forum here.

May 15, 2021

Lockdown tax relief for NRIs, foreigners overstaying in India in FY21 [details]

The CBDT has now issued a fresh circular where it has clarified that foreign visitors, NRIs, PIOs overstaying in India in FY21 will not face double taxation.

Mar 4, 2021

India's lockdown and labourers' plight: A general's assessment

With news of potential extension in the lockdown in India, Major General Dilawar Singh (Retd.) shares his opinion on the challenges faced by the labourers.

Apr 14, 2020

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Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation to World Economic Forum 2020 at Davos

The World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos engages the world's top leaders to shape global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of the year. The theme of the 2020 meeting is stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.

Jan 18, 2020

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

New fast-track visa for Indian doctors, confirms UK

An accompanying government briefing paper elaborates that under its "NHS People Plan", qualified doctors, nurses and allied health professionals with a job offer from the NHS, and who have been trained to a recognised standard, will be offered fast-track entry, reduced visa fees and dedicated support to come to the UK.

Dec 20, 2019

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