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India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam
New Delhi: India received the highest number of regressive tax recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, according to an analysis by Oxfam. The analysis, released ahead of…
- Education and Career
Osmania University plans Australia tie-ups for dual degrees, research
Hyderabad: The Osmania University is set to roll out Australia-focused academic collaborations, including dual-degree programmes, student exchange, and joint research initiatives, as part of its global expansion strategy. The upcoming collaboration with…
- World
30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on reef in Fiji
Melbourne Thirty passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji, the ship’s owner said on Monday, April 6. The MV Fiji Princess, operated by Blue…
- Sports
LSG seek batting revival against confident SRH
Hyderabad: Lucknow Super Giants will need to step up their batting as they seek their first win of the season against an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in a tricky away IPL clash, here…
- World
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
Jakarta: Indonesia on Saturday, March 28, began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to…
- India
Reason why Kerala celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr the same day as Saudi Arabia
Ever wondered why Kerala celebrates Eid the same day as Saudi Arabia? Every year, Kerala celebrates Eid a day before the rest of India. While there are various technical reasons, including geography…
- World
Iran War: Asian shares fall as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps
Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US stocks also sagged due to a report that said…
- Featured News
Remembering VVS Laxman’s 281 on its silver jubilee: A new life to Indian cricket
Some achievements in India’s cricket history have remained etched forever in the minds of all fans. A few examples are Kapil Dev‘s brilliant catch to dismiss Viv Richards in the 1983 World…
- Middle East
2 more from Iranian women’s football team granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s football team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. It brings to…
- Sports
Smriti Mandhana retains top spot in women’s ODI rankings
Dubai: Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana retained the top spot in the latest women’s ODI batting ranking released here on Tuesday. Mandhana was joined by her captain Harmanpreet Kaur who remained static…
- World
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s footballers
Wellington: Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony…
- Sports
T20 WC: Skipper Marsh, Zampa help Australia finish campaign on high
Kandy: Skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 64 off 33 deliveries and Travis Head 32 off 19 deliveries as Australia thrashed Oman by nine wickets in the 40th match of the ICC Men’s T20…
- Featured News
Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC
Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags plenty of medals in the Olympics, produces…
- World
Largest mosque in Australia receives threat on Ramzan eve
The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, the largest in Australia, reportedly received a threat letter on Wednesday, February 18, on the eve of the holy month of Ramzan. According to a report by…
- World
Australia won’t repatriate 34 women and children from Syria
Melbourne: The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday, February 17.…
