Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
Revised common application form for FPIs notifiedThe government has notified a revised common application form for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to streamline registration and account...
PoliceAI UK: How AI in policing will save 6 million hours and speed up crime investigationsUK PoliceAI is introducing artificial intelligence into policing to speed up investigations, process CCTV and digital evidence faster, tran...
Planning a beach holiday? This popular European beach has banned umbrellas for most visitorsSardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children an...
AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plantA farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer ...
Indian 10-year bond yield down 0.10 pc on tax relief-driven FPI buyingIn a notable shift, Indian government bond yields have plummeted, primarily fueled by a wave of foreign investment flooding the market. Rec...
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by Rs 8,795 cr after govt tax exemption moveForeign investors are pouring money into Indian government bonds. This follows a tax exemption on interest and capital gains for investment...
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
FPIs get tax relief on gilts, ease of InvestmentIn a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...
Govt scraps capital gains tax on foreign investment in bondsIndia has eliminated long-term capital gains tax on FII investments in government securities, effective April 1, 2026, to attract foreign c...
Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...
Modi government in panic mode on current economic situation: CongressThe Congress party alleges the Modi government is in panic over the economy. They point to a reported plan to remove capital gains tax on f...
India plans to scrap capital gains tax on FPI investments in government securitiesIndia is set to eliminate capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors on government securities to boost overseas capital inflows. Thi...