The Taliban has enacted stringent new laws in Afghanistan, significantly restricting women's public lives. Under these laws, women must cover their entire bodies, including their faces, and are banned from singing, reciting, or reading aloud in public. They are also prohibited from looking a
The ranking of Mumbai has improved significantly on 'Prime Global Cities Index Q2 2024', in an international index by Knight Frank, a property consultancy firm.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Manufacturing, stood at 58.1 in July 2024. This figure is not only significantly above the long-term average but also among the highest recorded in recent years. The sector's expansion has been primarily driven by strong demand and a surge in producti
In the Budget for 2020-21, the government, in order to provide relief to individual taxpayers and to simplify the income-tax law, had proposed to bring a new and simplified personal income tax regime wherein income tax rates were significantly reduced for those who forgo certain deductions a
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Individuals looking for car insurance from some of the popular insurers in the market, can find it on Bajaj Markets, a leading digital financial marketplace. With heavy rainfall and reduced visibility, the risk of accidents and car damage significant
Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 21: Marwari Catalysts (MCats), a leading startup accelerator based in Jodhpur, and TiE Udaipur Society, a prominent entrepreneurial network, have formalised a strategic alliance through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership is designed t
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 21: The runway expansion at Coimbatore International Airport is nearing its final stages, with the land acquisition process almost complete. The ambitious project, spanning 627.89 acres is reported to include development works that includes extendin
"This is a game-changer for us," said Naseeb Chand, a taxi driver at Shimla Railway Station. "The Vista Dome train is a major draw, and we expect it to increase our business significantly. This train is expected to run at a high speed. We urge Indian Railways to also start special night trai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: A recent survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in India, conducted by Dun & Bradstreet India, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, found that CFOs' confidence in financial conditions and macro-economic condi
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled that states can levy taxes on mining retrospectively from April 1, 2005, experts have been arguing that operating costs of Indian mining companies are likely to rise significantly post the apex court ruling.
As digitization rapidly transforming the education sector in India, online education has significantly expanded, especially in tier-2 cities. This shift is making quality education more accessible to people at the grassroots level, according to a study by Classplus, a startup specializing in
Kota Kinabalu [Malaysia], August 17: The Miss World Beauty With A Purpose Tour has concluded its impactful visit to Sabah, leaving an indelible mark on the community and significantly promoting Sabah tourism. This extraordinary initiative, led by Mrs Julia Morley CBE, CEO and Chairman of