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Sports.inquirer.net 

UAAP: With Padrigao, UST Tigers growl to hot Season 87 start

Pido Jarencio is on a mission to bring University of Santo Tomas (UST) out of the doldrums of the UAAP. And after an offseason spent assembling a crack pack that seems capable of doing that, the Growling Tigers’ bid rests a lot on a point guard that has embraced the challenge of taking the title

Scoop 

KiwiRail fined $432,000 for Interislander breakdown off South Coast

Report from RNZ KiwiRail has been ordered to pay a fine of hundreds of thousands after its Kaitaki ferry lost power last year. The company has to pay $432,500, including costs associated with the case. KiwiRail was sentenced this afternoon in the Wellington District Court after pleading guilty to exposing passengers to risk when its […]

Newsinfo.inquirer.net 

Suspected mpox cases monitored in Visayas, Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — At least 11 suspected cases of monkeypox or mpox were being closely monitored by health authorities in Eastern Visayas, Cebu and Mindanao. In Eastern Visayas, Chona Ruizo, chief of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, said the region has three suspected mpox cases—one each in the towns of

Business Standard 

FMCG shares gain

FMCG stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods index rising 57.33 points or 0.25% at 23154.96 at 09:42 IST.

Business Standard 

Real Estate shares gain

Real Estate stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the BSE Realty index rising 6.25 points or 0.08% at 8073.16 at 09:42 IST.

Business Standard 

Consumer Durables shares gain

Consumer Durables stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the BSE Consumer Durables index rising 34.61 points or 0.05% at 63908.29 at 09:42 IST.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gadkari's grievances might push GST Council into reconsidering levy on insurance premiums

A leaked letter from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked discussions on removing GST from insurance premiums. The GST Council, chaired by Sitharaman, will meet today to discuss this and other topics like rate rationalisation and online gaming. Gadkari argues that taxing life insurance premiums is unfair and deters growth in the sector. However, several states oppose the proposal due to potential revenue losses. The meeting will explore options to balance consumer benefits and state revenues.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

WTW’s India Global Delivery Centre marks successful growth and expansion through strategic Global Transformation Programme

WTW has streamlined its global operations, focusing on India for growth and transformation. With a workforce increase from 3,100 to over 4,700 in two and a half years, WTW emphasizes innovation and collaboration. The company aims to leverage India's skilled professionals to enhance client experiences and drive productivity.

Telecompaper.com 

Apple's Find My feature comes to South Korea

(Telecompaper) The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) said it welcomed Apple's announcement that the Find My service will be available in Korea starting May 2025...

CBC 

Mediation underway to resolve Metro Vancouver accessible transit strike

Mediated negotiations between the union representing striking HandyDART transit workers in Metro Vancouver and their employer is now underway, six days into the stoppage. About 600 employees of the door-to-door service for people unable to navigate the conventional transit system have been on strike since Tuesday.