Bhotekoshi flood ‘serious signal’ of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

Nepal PM Balen Shah, in the Parliament Nepal PM Balendra Shah on Wednesday described the catastrophic Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 as a stark warning of escalating climate risks in the Himalayan region, urging the international community to share responsibility for tackling the growing impact of climate change.Addressing Parliament, Shah said experts had identified…

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He got Rs 30 lakh salary but missed ITR filing after changing jobs due to delayed Form 16; Income Tax department imposed Rs 3.74 lakh penalty, how taxpayer won relief from ITAT

Although the Form 16 was not available to him, Aggarwal’s Form 26AS contained the details of the TDS that had been deducted. Switching jobs comes with the need for increased vigilance on the income tax front. But what if your Form 16 is delayed and you are unable to file your tax return in time…

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A couple sold gold for Rs 20 lakh to buy a home, another family got Rs 80 lakh for a US degree and business: How Indians are unlocking value of idle gold sitting in their lockers

For many Indians these days, the real value of gold may lie not in keeping it locked away, but in unlocking it. They say old is gold, and indeed old gold is turning into a golden opportunity for families in India as prices of the yellow metal rise, yielding an asset that is now increasingly…

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India draws record $127 billion through forex deposits: RBI

India mobilised a record $127.23 billion through foreign-currency deposits under a special central bank programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign-exchange liquidity, highlighting the role of the overseas Indian community in supporting the economy during periods of market stress, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits accounted for…

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8 wickets in 4 Innings, Yet former India WK-batter urges team to look beyond Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

India’s Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja has been a mainstay of India’s Test team for more than a decade, but former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes the time has come for the team to start looking beyond the veteran all-rounder in the longest format.Jadeja aged 37, finished India’s recent two-Test tour of Sri Lanka…

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India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy after shift from Sri Lanka; Check teams, dates and venues | Cricket News

India To Host Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 (Image: IANS) India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, with the six-team tournament relocated from its originally designated host Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, marking a significant addition to India’s calendar of major…

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Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine reveals Ben Stokes’ likely BBL role, hails his ‘360-degree’ game | Cricket News

Former captain Ben Stokes (image: IANS) Ben Stokes is set to make his mark in the Big Bash League with the Adelaide Strikers, and coach Tim Paine believes the England all-rounder could be particularly effective if he opens the batting.Stokes’ one-year deal with the Strikers was confirmed on Tuesday, making him available for the entire…

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Uber Job Cuts: Uber lays off 3,300 employees as it restructures for faster growth

File photo: An Uber logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco (Picture credit: AP) Uber Technologies will cut about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating resources towards its core ride-hailing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.The job cuts…

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