The clarification follows concerns by tax experts over the agreement opening past investments to scrutiny from tax authorities at the time of exit following the protocol, which was inked on March 7. A key concern expressed by experts is about reopening of past cases in view of the amended provision.
Former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat is contesting for the first time in the Haridwar Lok Sabha seat, replacing former CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. He faces competition from Virendra Singh Rawat, son of former CM Harish Rawat, representing Congress. The constituency, with religious significance, attracts BJP and RSS attention.
The Masters is often considered one of the most distinguished and difficult courses in golf - with players posting record-breaking performances at Augusta National
Gandhi said Modi was insulting and attacking the culture, history and language of Tamil people. "Nobody cares if you like dosa or vada, we care if you like the Tamil language," he said. "We care whether you respect Tamil history and we care about what you are doing for the future of this country and Tamil Nadu. My elder brother Stalin said that the biggest scam in the world is the electoral bonds scam... This is the single biggest act of corruption done by anybody in the world. And Mr Modi calls... Читать дальше...
Despite the UK's current 'mini-heatwave', advanced weather modelling maps show temperatures are set to fall off a cliff and make way for surprise snow next week
The authorities said that a person driving a semi truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, in what may have been an intentional act.
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MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo spikers Eya Laure and Ara Galang believe that their stronger bond has been the key to their emergence as the hottest team with four straight wins in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. A two-week break didn’t stop Chery Tiggo from solidifying its semifinal bid as the Crossovers took down the
Visitors have been pretending to be disabled to jump queues.
Sydney (AFP) April 11, 2024
Mining superpower Australia on Thursday announced a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries, joining the global race to build a cleaner and more resilient economy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the "Future Made in Australia Act" to help compete with global partners who are providing massive subsidies to new industries.
The act, to be
Lillestrom, Norway (AFP) April 11, 2024
Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone.
Despite the fact that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the European Union as of 2035, sales of plug-in "zero emission" vehicles have stalled in the region in recent months.
The market share for electric
Langfang, China (AFP) April 11, 2024
At a dusty warehouse in northern China, Liu Wei feeds photos of beaming bridal couples into an industrial shredder - turning stories of heartbreak into a source of electricity.
Wedding photos are big business in China, where parks, temples and historic sites often teem with newlyweds posing for elaborate shots capturing their supposedly unbreakable bond.
But in a country where millions
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2024
President Joe Biden Thursday will host the first-ever trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to strengthen alliances in the Indo-Pacific.
The summit is a strong message of unity as China grows more aggressive in asserting power in the South China Sea.
According to senior administration officials during a White
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Southwest Research Institute has enhanced its investment in space robotics to support the space industry's progress in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). At the 38th Space Symposium from April 8-11 in Colorado Springs, the Intelligent Systems Division of SwRI will showcase their latest ISAM-oriented research at Booth #237.
SwRI is crafting solutions that integrate Eart
London, UK (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
The University of Surrey, leading a collaboration with the University of Bristol and Northumbria University, has received a GBP 1.1 million grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop solar-thermal devices. These devices aim to revolutionize the way we heat homes and generate power, differing from traditional solar cells by converting sunlight into heat f
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Researchers from CIC nanoGUNE's Nanodevices group, along with their international partners, have successfully demonstrated voltage-based magnetization switching in magnetoelectric spin-orbit nanodevices. This achievement marks an important advancement in the use of magnetoelectric spin-orbit (MESO) logic as a potential cornerstone for future low-power technologies surpassing traditional CMOS sys
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced MDA SKYMAKERTM, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of our customers' most ambitious missions. Unveiled at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs, MDA SKYMAKERTM, the world's leading space robotics technology and services, is now available fo
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator manages a high-voltage electricity network spanning from Manitoba to Louisiana, serving 45 million users. This vast operation requires maintaining a balance between the energy generated and the demand across its regions.
The traditional reliance on coal and natural gas power plants is changing. For example, wind farms in Iowa now generate over 6
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
University of Florida engineers have introduced a new method for 3D printing known as vapor-induced phase-separation 3D printing, or VIPS-3DP. This technique allows for the production of both single-material and multi-material objects. The approach is seen as a significant development in the field of additive manufacturing.
Yong Huang, Ph.D., a professor in UF's department of mechanical an
Helsinki (AFP) April 11, 2024
The risk of a large Baltic Sea oil spill has risen since Russia began using a "shadow fleet" of tankers to circumvent curbs on its oil exports, Finland's Border Guard warned Thursday.
Experts say the so-called ghost fleet of tankers with opaque ownership or without proper insurance has allowed the Kremlin to keep exporting despite a Western-imposed embargo and oil price cap on its global sal
Paris (AFP) April 11, 2024
The world's main benchmark for vetting corporate climate action has been accused by its own staff of "greenwashing" after allowing businesses to use carbon credits to offset pollution from their value chains.
The ruling by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) was slammed as a "coup" on Thursday and has sparked a revolt by staff who want the decision reversed and the non-profit's CEO a
London (AFP) April 11, 2024
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda will continue to produce traditional combustion-engine vehicles for as long as legally possible, its boss told UK media this week.
"For as long as we're allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we'll make them. I think there will always be demand, even if it's small," Chairman Lawrence Stroll told reporters on Wednesday in comments c
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday's activities for Expedition 71 aboard the International Space Station centered around biomedical research and space physics, engaging the seven-member crew in a range of scientific tasks and maintenance operations.
Three NASA astronauts, Flight Engineers Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, were involved in ocular examinations to study the impact of microgravity on
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. This critical mission aims to expand our capabilities for future space travel and deepen our understanding of solar dynamics.
The technology utilizes solar sails that ca