Will explain my locus to SC, says Tushar
The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the locus of Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, who opposed a plea seeking reopening of investigation into the assassination of the Mahatma 70 years ago. Tushar Gandhi, who moved for the first time in the apex court, said he can explain his locus...
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Sensex, Nifty run up to a new peak, PSBs in cruise mode
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Govt extends last date for filing GSTR 2, 3 by a mth
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IDFC-Shriram merger cancelled over swap pact
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Adhere to strict food safety norms, ComMin to exporters
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GoM suggests making GST inclusion in MRP mandatory
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Bharti Telecom to up stake in Bharti Airtel to 50.1%
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'No write-off by lenders needed'
Reliance Communications (RCOM) on Monday offered a comprehensive debt-resolution plan to its domestic and foreign lenders, saying it will not involve any loan write-off by the lenders. “RCOM's debt resolution plan envisages no loan write-off by the lenders. RCOM will pay off up to Rs 17,000 crore of its debt, out...
Ashok Maheshwary & Asso ranked as tier 2 co in transfer pricing, tier-3 in tax
Accounting firm Ashok Maheshwary & Associates llP was recently ranked as a tier-2 company in transfer pricing and tier-3 in tax in India. The company specialises in advising clients on complex transactions from a tax and regulatory perspective integrated with industry expertise. Amit Maheshwari, Managing Partner, Ashok Maheshwary and Associates llP, was...
Trump's ex-campaigner indicted for conspiracy
Another former adviser pleads guilty to lying to FBI on Russian link Paul Manafort’s indictment relates to activities years ago, asserts US President President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his (Manafort’s) former business associate Rick Gates have been indicted on charges of conspiracy against the United States, money laundering,...
Saudis to open sports stadiums to women
Saudi Arabia will allow women into sports stadiums for the first time from next year, authorities have said, in a landmark move opening up three previously male-only venues to families. The ultra-conservative kingdom, which has some of the world’s tightest restrictions on women, has long barred women from sports arenas by strict...
Saudi Airlines to operate 1st Baghdad flight in 27 yrs
State-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines will launch its first flight to Baghdad in 27 years tomorrow, state media said, amid a thaw in ties between the Arab neighbours. The airline, also known as Saudia, will depart from the Red Sea city of Jeddah barely two weeks after Saudi budget carrier flynas...
Who's in charge? Catalans wonder after Spain takes control
Catalonia’s civil servants returned to work on Monday for the first time since Spain’s Central Government rejected an independence declaration by imposing direct control, as Madrid warned that sacked regional leaders face criminal charges if they attempt to perform any official duties. Catalans watched and wondered whether the ousted leaders would...
2 Islamic preachers banned in Singapore over 'divisive teachings'
Singapore has banned two foreign Islamic preachers from entering the country for preaching “segregationist and divisive teachings” unacceptable in its multi-racial and multi-religious society, the Government said on Monday. The decision was taken in consultation with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), Singapore Tourism Board and Maritime and Port Authority...
