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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

View: India’s remittance tax under LRS is a regressive step that threatens liberalisation gains

Recent introduction of a transfer tax on remittances complicates the legacy of liberalisation. The tax, potentially an attempt to conserve forex or curb tax evasion, may inadvertently fuel economic distortions and undermine investor confidence. Critics argue the measure could discourage legal forex transactions and foster a dual exchange rate market. The author calls for reevaluating the tax to sustain confidence in India's liberal economic policies.

TheHill.com 

More than 1,200 workers go on strike at Cornell 

Workers at Cornell University have gone on strike on the first day of college move-in after talks on a new contract broke down. Those going on strike include maintenance and facilities workers, dining workers, gardeners, custodians, and agriculture and horticulture workers. “Workers at Cornell are fed up with being exploited and used. The university would...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Im the Dim the next Oxford chancellor?

Imran Khan, former Pakistani Prime Minister, has applied to run for Oxford University's next chancellor. The university has adapted its rules for him, allowing online nominations and voting. The role, previously held by Chris Patten, involves fundraising and oversight. Khan's potential handling of these duties remains uncertain, drawing public interest.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Maintain highways, not just 'my way'

The focus of NHAI shifted from building new highways to maintaining existing ones after a decade. This change aimed to bring quicker economic benefits by cutting congestion and reducing logistics costs. Enhancing the efficiency of road, rail, and air transport, the strategy highlighted the need for better rail networks to alleviate highway congestion and support emission reduction goals.

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Man, 58, thought this pain was a sign of 'getting older' but it was deadly cancer - Express

  1. Man, 58, thought this pain was a sign of 'getting older' but it was deadly cancer  Express
  2. Newcastle man, 58, thought tummy pain was a sign of 'getting older' - in fact, it was deadly pancreatic cancer  Daily Mail
  3. Newcastle woman who lost husband to cancer says his 'blasé attitude' to symptoms cost him his life  Chronicle Live
  4. 'My husband's blasé attitude to his minor symptoms cost him his life'  Manchester Evening News
  5. 'My husband's symptom made me feel sick... Читать дальше...

TheHill.com 

DC appeals court tosses Biden administration pipeline safety rules

A Washington appeals court on Friday ordered the Biden administration to rewrite sweeping new pipeline safety rules issued in 2022. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against the most recent standards finalized by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. In...

Boing Boing 

Trump shared fake image falsely suggesting Taylor Swift endorses him

On Sunday, convicted felon Donald Trump shared doctored images on his Truth Social account suggesting that Taylor Swift endorses him for president. She didn't. Along with photo that appeared to be doctored depicting fans wearing "Swifties for Trump" t-shirts, another image depicts Swift dressed as Uncle Sam and the message "Taylor wants YOU to VOTE for Donald Trump." — Read the rest

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