Delhi (Agencies): India is committed to further improving its people-friendly tax regime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, as Asia’s third-largest economy seeks to attract more overseas investment to spur growth. ### The government has cut corporate tax rates and introduced a nationwide goods-and-services charge (GST) to integrate the nation’s economy, Modi said in a speech…
Dubai: After 36 years of separation, an Emirati woman finally found her mother. ### The breakthrough came after a search of a lifetime done by Mariam Abdul Rahman Al Shehi, 36. ### She described her experience as the “Journey of Hope”, which started when Mariam’s parents were separated after divorcing in the 80’s following a short marriage. ###…
After weeks of damaging testimony from current and former White House advisers and career diplomats, the House of Representatives voted on Thursday to publicly endorse the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. ### On the same day, Tim Morrison, Trump’s former top adviser for Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council, met with…
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates said it’s “studying” possible aid to Lebanon, raising the prospect of a lifeline to the beleaguered country as it tries to get public finances in order after two weeks of anti-government protests. ### While the UAE central bank hasn’t agreed on specific details, it will “study and make recommendations in…
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has had a fan-filled happy birthday this year. The ‘Raees’ actor’s house was surrounded by fans and his social media was tagged by various celebrities. He was seen, in the morning, waving to his well-wishers and expressing his gratitude. What he didn’t know was come evening, Dubai – a place…
UK: Prince Charles, heir apparent to the British throne, has become ensnared in a fraudulent art scandal that saw paintings worth 105 million pounds ($136 million; Dh499 million) returned to their owners, the Mail on Sunday reported. ### One of the works, a supposed Monet worth 50 million pounds, was instead painted by an American…
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, proudly stood on Sunday at 11am to mark Flag Day in the UAE. ######### On his official Twitter account, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said: “We hoisted the UAE flag today along with thousands of Emiratis…
A man in India allegedly decided to film his wife while she committed suicide instead of stopping her. ### The Incident took place in the district of Budaun in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, October 29, according to an international news website. ### The matter came to light after the maid filed a police complaint against…
Beirut: Thousands of protesters rallied outside Lebanon’s presidential palace on Sunday in a show of support for President Michel Aoun after protests calling for the ouster of the country’s elite that have toppled the government. ### Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned on Tuesday following unprecedented nationwide protests, deepening a political crisis and complicating efforts to…
Wellington: The safe hands of Colin de Grandhomme proved crucial as New Zealand drew level with England 1-1 in their Twenty20 international series in Wellington on Sunday. ### While de Grandhomme was pouching all four skied balls that went his way, England were left to rue an uncomfortable day in the field with six spilled…