Commerce ministry provides alternate method for transfer of space by exiting unit in SEZ

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The Commerce Ministry on Monday provided an alternate method for the transfer of space by an exiting unit in a spe cial economic zone (SEZ), a move aimed at promoting ease of doing business. According to an instruction given to all zonal development commissioners of SEZs, the ministry said it has received representations from stakeholders … Read more

Separate rules soon for Vodafone retrospective tax settlement

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India will soon notify a separate set of rules to facilitate settlement of its retrospective tax dispute with British telecom company Vodafone, a senior government official told ET. Vodafone had faced validation of tax demand under Section 119 introduced in the Finance Act 2012, as distinct from the others, and hence, rules also have to … Read more

Despite Scares from COVID Vaccine, Mammograms Still Vital

Sept. 21, 2021 – We’ve known for months now that COVID-19 vaccines can cause a reaction that may give women a breast cancer scare. But, scientists and doctors say, mammograms remain as important as ever. But these changes are temporary, and do not appear to be cause for alarm. “The COVID vaccine creates an immune … Read more

ISIS finance chief captured by Iraqi forces, Iraq PM says

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi did not disclose details of the operation, however in a statement posted to Twitter, he said that Jasim was detained outside of Iraq. He did not disclose the location or date of Jasim’s arrest. “While our [Iraqi Security Forces] heroes focused on securing the elections, their [Iraqi National Intelligence Service] colleagues … Read more

Congress attacks Modi govt over its ‘failure’ on national security front in J&K

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The Congress hit out at the government over its “failure” on the national security front in Jammu and Kashmir after five Army soldiers lost their lives in an operation in Poonch on Monday. The opposition party said the Union territory is burning and terrorists are killing innocent people due to the government’s “weakness”. “This incident … Read more