China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday it will take measures against US entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American…
space technology parks: Indian Space Association pitches for incubation centres in space technology parks, flags challenges faced by startups
The Indian Space Association (ISpA) has suggested setting up incubation centres, in a plan outlining its recommendations for setting up Space Technology Parks (STP). ISpA,…
Indian-origin businessman jailed for Covid loan abuse in UK
LONDON: An Indian-origin businessman in south east England has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment after admitting abuse of an interest-free loan offered by the…
Nirmala Sitharaman: FM Sitharaman exhorts exporters to ‘foresee’ impact of global slowdown, engage with govt
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday exhorted exporters to be receptive and ‘foresee’ how the recession or slowing economy abroad will pan out for them,…
UK FTA: Next round of India, UK talks for free trade agreement to be held in March
The next round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is scheduled from March 20-24, commerce secretary Sunil…
UK man, forced to quit over baldness, wins ₹70 lakh after suing firm
A UK man, who was pressured to quit his job for being ‘bald’, has won ₹70 lakh or £71,000 as damages for workplace discrimination. According…
Aadhaar Enrollment: Now separate forms for Aadhaar enrollment and updation for adults, children in different age groups
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced that different forms will be used for Aadhaar enrolment and updating of Adult residents (>18 years) and…
War in Ukraine at 1 year: Pain, resilience in global economy
KYIV: An Egyptian widow is struggling to afford meat and eggs for her five children. An exasperated German laundry owner watches as his energy bill…
G-20 members stressed on increasing climate finance to help farmers take up adaptation measures, says Agriculture Secy
The G-20 members stressed on the need to increase climate finance to help farmers take up adaptation measures in order to mitigate the climate change…
PNB to use Positive Pay System for cheques above Rs 5 lakh from April 5, 2023
Punjab National Bank (PNB), will introduce the Positive Pay System (PPS) for cheque payments above Rs 5 lakh from April 4, 2023. PNB customers recently…