Social security relief extended for Indian execs in UK NEW DELHI: Indian professionals working with their company’s affiliates in the UK or on an onsite assignment will be exempted from social security contributions for five years, instead of three years agreed earlier, on producing a certificate that they are contributing to EPFO here.The move will…
India can significantly reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen long-term energy security by accelerating coal gasification projects, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government stepped up efforts to attract investment into the sector.Speaking at a roadshow on the Centre’s scheme for promoting surface coal and lignite gasification…
To begin with, this means that international students and other visa holders covered by the new policy will have to seek periodical visa extensions and undergo biometrics The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has cleared a ‘final’ regulation sent to it earlier by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This regulation will replace the…
Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…
Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth outlook. Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on June 20, transferring Rs 18,880 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.44 crore farmers across the country Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on June 20, transferring Rs 18,880 crore directly…
US stocks rebounded on Thursday, recovering much of the previous session’s losses as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields lifted investor sentiment. US stocks rebounded on Thursday, recovering much of the previous session’s losses as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields lifted investor sentiment following the US-Iran agreement to end hostilities and reopen…
Following the acquisition, Wipro’s shareholding in Aggne Global IT Services will rise from 60% to 80%, according to a regulatory filing. IT major Wipro will increase its ownership in Aggne Global IT Services to 80% after acquiring an additional 20% stake for USD 2.1 million (around Rs 19.8 crore), strengthening its presence in the insurance…
Vizag’s Bhogapuram airport will get operational later this summer NEW DELHI: Flying in and out of Visakhapatnam will cost more once the upcoming new Bhogapuram airport gets operational later this summer and then commercial flights from the existing Naval airbase will stop. Domestic passengers flying out and into Bhogapuram will pay Rs 835 and Rs…
For years, the path has been established – study in the US, get a job there, and eventually vie for a green card. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has time and again said that he ‘loves’ Indian talent – but he doesn’t seem to want it in America – or so his policies suggest….