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e& and du paid AED 3.54 billion in federal royalty to UAE government in H1
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
UAE telecom operators e& and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company P.J.S.C. (du) have paid AED 3.54 billion in federal royalty to the UAE government during the first half the current year compared to AED 3.73 billion in the same period of 2023 under the Ministry of Finance's
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Government proposes amendment to Finance Bill to give relief on property t
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed an amendment in the Finance Bill to give big relief on capital gains tax in property transactions
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"No need to be taken negatively, govt dedicated to 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vika
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to top government sources, the Waqf amendment bill is likely to be presented after the passage of the Finance Bill, likely this week. Before drafting the amendments, the government consulted various Muslim intellectuals and organisations to ensure comprehensive reforms.
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US lawmaker introduces bill to counter China's 'negative' environmental im
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
US lawmakers Young Kim and Colin Allred introduced the 'Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act' (SPEED) on Monday, which intends to counter the harmful environmental, ecological, and public health effects of investments linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC) in A
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India-Bangladesh trade at risk amid political turmoil in Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, the trade between India and Bangladesh, which has been strong for years, is facing challenges. Both countries have been major trading partners, engaging in a wide exchange of goods and services.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Centre's financial proposals bill for consid
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024, for consideration in Parliament on Tuesday to give effect to the financial proposals of the central government for the financial year 2024-25.
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US provides over USD 212 million financial support to Bangladesh in 2023,
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated in a media briefing that Washington has provided over 212 million dollars in bilateral economic development and health assistance to Bangladesh in fiscal year 2023.
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"Waqf properties will be used in better way...": Former Union Minister RK
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Reacting to the media reports that the central government is likely to bring a bill to curb the powers of the Waqf Board over assets, former Union Minister RK Singh on Monday said Waqf properties will be used in a better way.
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Lok Sabha passes appropriation bill for expenditure of central government
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Lok Sabha on Monday passed The Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024' in Lok Sabha after the demands for grants of various ministries were "guillotined"
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Paris Olympics: Simone Biles secures silver in floor exercise competition,
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In the women's floor exercise, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade secured the gold medal with a score of 14.166, with Biles coming in second spot with 14.133 points. The bronze medalist was Jordan Chiles of the USA, with a score of 13.766
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India signs bilateral air services agreements with 116 countries to enhanc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India has executed Bilateral Air Services Agreements (ASAs) with a total of 116 foreign countries. The agreements facilitate the operation of international flights between India and these nations, aiming to boost global connectivity and support economic and tourism growth.
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"Poor and common Muslim women demand transparency in Waqf property managem
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs on Monday stated that there have been persistent demands and appeals from poor and ordinary Muslim women to ensure Waqf property is managed more transparently, efficiently, and beneficially for the Muslim co
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