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India Cuts Dividend Tax For Large French Investors

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions. The changes could benefit major companies such as Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal, which have expanded their investments in India over the past few years. The agreement also gives Delhi the right to tax capital gains arising from the sale of shares, including transactions where a French […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026

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Monsoon Lightning Kills 33 In Eastern India

Lightning strikes during monsoon storms in eastern India this week killed at least 33 people and injured dozens, officials said Friday. The deaths in Bihar occurred during fierce storms between Wednesday and Thursday, a state disaster management department statement said, with the victims mostly farmers and labourers working in the open. More heavy rain and lightning are forecast for parts of the state. Bihar state’s disaster management minister, Vijay Kumar […]

todayJuly 18, 2025

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India To Train 1000 FRSC Personnel On Stress Mgt

    The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs is to train One Thousand Officers and Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC on Stress Management and Emotional Well Being. The move is to enhance the mental resilience and professional effectiveness of FRSC in Road management. Speaking on the initiative in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed said training underscores the Corps determination to safeguarding not only the lives […]

todayJune 28, 2025

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India In Fear After Ship Carrying Hazardous Cargo Capsizes

Authorities in India's southern Kerala state have issued an alert after a ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo leaked and sank off the state's coast in the Arabian Sea. The spill occurred in a Liberian-flagged vessel that capsized near Kochi city on Sunday. The coastal stretch is rich in biodiversity and is also an important tourist destination. All 24 crew members on board the ship have been rescued but some […]

todayMay 26, 2025

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India: Heat Kills Over 50 In Three Days

More than 50 people have died in India over the past three days as a brutal heat spell continues to grip parts of the country. Around 33 people died in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh over the weekend due to the heat These included people involved in the general election, including polling officials, security guards and sanitation staff - Saturday was the last phase of voting. In Odisha (Orissa) […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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Top India Airline To Reduce Flights Amidst Protests By Pilots

A major Indian airline is scaling back operations this month amid widespread flight cancellations and delays due to unavailability of its pilots. Since 31 March, Vistara has seen nearly 150 flight cancellations and 200 flight delays. Media reports said the disruption was caused by pilots going on mass sick leave to protest against changes post the airline's merger with Air India. Vistara says it is looking into better work-life balance […]

todayApril 4, 2024

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India Study: Extreme Heat At Work Can Double Stillbirth Risk

Working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women, according to new research from India. The study found that the risks to mothers-to-be are significantly higher than previously thought. Researchers say hotter summers can affect not only women in tropical climates, but also in countries such as the UK. Look They want specific health advice for working pregnant women globally. Eight hundred pregnant women […]

todayMarch 21, 2024

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Indian Troops To Exit Maldives As China Gains Foothold

India is set to pull its first batch of military personnel from the Maldives on Sunday as the island nation moves closer to China. The phased withdrawal of about 80 Indian troops must meet a May deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu, who is widely seen to be pro-China. India has said its military personnel were stationed in the Maldives to maintain and operate two rescue and reconnaissance helicopters and […]

todayMarch 8, 2024

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India: Protesters To Resume Delhi March over crop prices

Protesting Indian farmers say they will resume marching to capital Delhi this week after rejecting a government proposal to buy some crops at assured prices on a five-year contract. The protesters began marching last week but were stopped around 200km (125 miles) from Delhi. Since then, farmer leaders were in talks with the government on their demands. But on Monday night, they said the offer was "not in their interest". […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024