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Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: 10 ways the finance minister can ease income tax and financial burden of senior citizens
Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: A notable percentage of taxpayers in India are senior citizens since they receive income, frequently through passive means. ET Wealth Online interviewed three specialists to discuss senior citizens' expectations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2024.
Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers foreign workers over US citizens
The legal landscape shifted with the Section 1981 ruling impacting tech giants like Meta Platforms and Apple. Cases against biased hiring practices signal a push for fair employment. Conservative groups scrutinize diversity initiatives, while calls for federal investigations challenge companies like Tyson Foods. Upholding U.S. citizens' rights in employment remains a focal point in the evolving discourse.
All about China's War Game Exercise that Left the U.S. Air Force Worried
The US is concerned about growing cyber threats from China. The FBI Director has warned that there are multi-pronged threats against the US interest. Analysts have noted that there is a need for joint efforts to tackle this growing menace.
Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
Julian Assange is on his way to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will lead to his release and return home to Australia after a 14-year legal journey. Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, is a U.S. commonwealth near Guam, hosting a U.S. district court. Assange's plea involves a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents, with a sentence of time served.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
IIMB’s Real Estate Research Initiative signs MoU with Bangalore Apartments’ Federation
The Real Estate Research Initiative (RERI) at IIM Bangalore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) – a collaboration which is aimed to benefit home buyers, home owners and resident welfare associations by promoting awareness, knowledge, education and engagement.
Nikhil Gupta will now face justice in American courtroom, says US attorney general
Indian national Nikhil Gupta, 53, is accused of plotting to murder Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic and extradited to the US on June 14. He pleaded not guilty in a federal court. The US Justice Department emphasized its commitment to protecting American citizens and free speech. Gupta, allegedly working with an Indian government employee, faces charges of murder-for-hire and conspiracy. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison for each charge.
Biden to give legal protections to immigrant spouses of US citizens
President Joe Biden will announce new protections for immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens, marking the 12-year anniversary of DACA. The policy will shield them from deportation, provide work permits, and offer a pathway to citizenship.
India plans to examine contracts of 40 workers who died in Kuwait fire
A devastating fire on Wednesday in a multi-storey building housing foreign workers in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area killed 49 people, mostly Indians, and injured over 50 others out of an expected 160 people who were present in the building at the time of the accident.
Ayushman coverage to all over 70 years, roll out of U-WIN in health ministry's 100-day agenda
The new government under Narendra Modi aims to extend Ayushman Bharat coverage to individuals above 70 years and implement the pan-India roll out of the U-WIN portal for digitizing routine vaccinations as part of the 100-day agenda for the Union health ministry.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
NDA leaders formally elect Narendra Modi as alliance leader for third term
NDA leaders have formally elected Narendra Modi as their alliance leader for the third term, following the coalition's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The alliance, comprising parties like TDP, JD(U), Shiv Sena, and LJP, met in New Delhi to discuss government formation under Modi's leadership. While the exact date for the oath-taking ceremony is yet to be confirmed, discussions are underway to allocate key portfolios to alliance members for the new government. Despite the BJP falling short of the magic number for the first time since 2014, the NDA is comfortably above the majority mark.
Election Result 2024: Narendra Modi-led NDA wins world's largest elections, but there's a lot to brood over
Election Result 2024: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is struggling to achieve the 400-seat target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Falling short of the 272-seat majority mark, the BJP will need support from key allies like Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to form the next government. Unemployment, inflation, inequality, farmers' protests, and concerns over a repressive government are major challenges for the new NDA coalition government.
How does US' immigration pre-clearance work and which airports have it?
The United States Border Pre-clearance program allows travelers to undergo immigration, customs, and agricultural inspections before departing from select airports outside the US. Staffed by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, these facilities enforce US immigration and customs laws. Preclearance locations are available at 15 airports across six countries.
Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: When will the sentencing happen and what to expect?
Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in his high-profile hush money trial.
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?
Former U.S. President Trump, convicted but free pending sentencing for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment. Next steps in the legal process outlined. Future implications on the Nov. 5 election discussed.
Why did US warn its citizens against kidnapping, detention in Venezuela weeks before presidential election? Will Nicolas Maduro lose?
The Latin American country of Venezuela will go to Presidential Elections amid US sanctions and its warning to its citizens not to visit the socialist-ruled country due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
White House weighs immigration relief for spouses of US citizens
The United States is exploring temporary legal status for immigrants married to Americans, energizing Democrats before the Nov. elections. Biden faces pressure to protect immigrants amidst executive actions to reduce border crossings and potential U.S.-Mexico border actions.
U.S. embassy warns of imminent extremist attack in Moscow
The U.S. embassy warns U.S. citizens in Russia to avoid large gatherings in Moscow due to reports of an imminent attack by extremists. No details were provided, but people should be cautious in crowds. The warning comes amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and the deepening crisis in Russia's relations with the West.
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