Government of Pakistan Sets up “Holding Centres” to Deport Illegal Immigrants by October 31 Deadline Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistan government has made preparations to deport illegal immigrants, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghan nationals, by the October 31 deadline. The government issued an ultimatum earlier this month for all undocumented immigrants to leave Pakistan…
Turkey’s central bank has increased its key interest rate from 30% to 35% as a measure to control inflation. This move was expected by economists and is aimed at anchoring inflation expectations and managing pricing behavior. The central bank stated that the effects of tax changes, wage growth, and exchange rates have mostly been resolved….
Institutional investments in the Indian real estate sector have undergone a significant shift in the third quarter of 2023, according to Vestian, an occupier-focused workplace solutions firm. Domestic investors have taken the lead, accounting for 71% of total institutional investments, while foreign investors’ share has dropped from 55% in Q3 2022 to 27% in Q3…
India’s Taxpayer Population Grows, but Compliance Still Low India, known for its massive population, has a surprisingly small number of individuals who pay taxes. Recent data reveals that only 4.8% of the total population and 6.3% of the adult population in India are personal income taxpayers. Among this group, a mere 0.3% of adults, or…
Equity benchmark Sensex faced a sharp decline on Thursday, dropping almost 900 points and falling below the 64,000 mark. The market experienced a widespread selloff amid increased tensions in the Middle East, combined with sluggish global market trends. Additionally, auto, financial, and energy stocks incurred significant losses, and foreign investors engaged in fresh selling, further…
Title: K Suganthi Honored with the Florence Nightingale Award for Her Dedicated Service Date: September 20, 2023, 15:37 IST Image Source: News18 Renowned English reformist and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, continues to inspire generations even a century after her passing. In a rural area of the Srivilliputhur region in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu,…
Dating App Horror Stories: The Nightmare of Exes and Ghosting In the world of online dating, nightmares often lurk. Whether it’s being ghosted after the first date or encountering a zombie match, the challenges of finding love can sometimes turn into a horror story. A recent survey conducted by QuackQuack, India’s own dating app, sheds…
Mamaearth’s parent company, Honasa Consumer, is planning to raise a significant amount of ₹1,701 crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is set to open on October 31 and close on November 4. The price band for the issue has been fixed at ₹308-324. Investors participating in the IPO can bid for a…
Cryptocurrency Used by Terror Groups for Instant Money Transfers, Says Intelligence Report October 25, 2023, 20:41 IST Various terror groups are utilizing cryptocurrency exchanges to facilitate easy and instant money transfers, according to top intelligence sources. The survey of the dark net has revealed that cryptocurrency is being used to fund terror activities. However, these…
Title: The Battle for FinTech Supremacy: U.S. Leads, China Nipping at Its Heels Date: [Insert Date] With the rise of digital technology, financial technology (FinTech) has emerged as a highly lucrative industry that has transformed various sectors, from retail banking to wealth management, across countries worldwide. In the quest for dominance, two global powerhouses, the…
