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Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada needs to invest more in military capabilities amid “evolving” global security threats, and as the federal government attempts to pare down government spending across the board.Blair told an international crowd of military personnel, politicians and civil society leaders at the Halifax International Security Forum Friday that Canada needs to put “resources … behind our aspirations.”“We must step up to address these challenges, and to preserve peace and prosperity for our peoples,” Blair said, referencing Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as heightened tensions with China.“We have a lot of work to do.”Blair’s comment could be read as an understatement.The Liberal government has yet to deliver a promised update to its 2017 defence policy – an update that was thought to be imminent at the last Halifax forum in 2022.The federal government is also looking for as much as $1 billion in savings from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as Treasury Board President Anita Anand – the former defence minister – attempts to rein in spending.At the same time, the CAF has been stretched thin both by domestic deployments in the wake of natural disasters and by Canada shipping equipment to Ukrainian forces trying to push back Russia’s invasion.Speaking to an aerospace industry conference earlier this month, Blair said he told officials that the long-awaited defence policy update needed more clarity in terms of where the Canadian government plans to spend money.Until that update is released, defence experts told Global News, it will be difficult for allies to take the Canadian government at its word when it comes to stepping up.“(Canada) has to show that it can

private members' bills, several of which seek to amend penal provisions and electoral laws, are pending in the Lok Sabha. While several of these bills were introduced in June 2019, when the present Lok Sabha was formed after the parliamentary polls, some were tabled as recently as August this year during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

While trading in stocks and derivatives, many traders face an operational challenge – maintaining the right amount of money in the broking account. Though in the digital world the movement of money has become smooth – be it from bank account to broking account or vice versa, traders need to maintain a fine balance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday moved a resolution in the state Assembly to take up for reconsideration, 10 bills passed earlier by the House and returned by State Governor R N Ravi. Stalin, moving the resolution, said without giving any reasons, Ravi had returned the Bills, mentioning «I withhold Assent» to them.

The federal government is delaying a new rule that could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize after business groups sued

About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year

The manager of the long-troubled water system in Missisisppi’s capital city has proposed a slight rate increase

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. will fund nine projects with $169 million from last year's climate bill to speed manufacturing of heat pumps, systems that can heat and cool homes and businesses more efficiently, the Energy Department said on Friday.

GST) appeals tribunals and to seek permission for changes in its spending plans, two people aware of the plans said. The bill to amend the central GST law will propose to allow advocates with experience in litigation to be appointed as judicial members in GST appellate tribunal benches, a person aware of the plan said on the condition of anonymity. The age criteria will also be more relaxed than when it was originally proposed, in an attempt to ease the process of finding suitable members.

Not long after Russia began bombing Ukraine, Oleksii Martynenko packed his bags and fled Kremenchuk, a once-tranquil but now war-torn city roughly 190 miles (300 kilometres) from Kyiv. He moved to Stockholm and took a job as a line cook. One year later, as his work visa approached expiry, he relocated to Canada’s largest city.

By Moira Warburton and David Morgan

Mumbai, India – Spacenet Enterprises India Limited (NSE: SPCENET), following its strategic investment in BillMart.com, a Mumbai-based bill discounting fintech platform, has boldly positioned itself at the forefront of innovation with a strategic acquisition poised to reshape the landscape of digital entertainment. In a game-changing move, the company has secured a significant stake in String Metaverse Limited, a cutting-edge Web3.0, Esports, Real Money Games, Casual Games platform that promises to redefine the future of interactive entertainment.

₹700 billion, from ₹1.3 trillion in June 2022, when LPS was launched. “We expect receivable days for Fitch-rated gencos to further shorten in the near term, although at a slower rate than the sharp improvement in FY23," it said.

 DISTILL CEO Neely Tamminga reacts to the Supreme Court slashing President Biden's student loan handout plan on 'Making Money.'

The e-commerce industry has suggested the government permit foreign direct investment (FDI) in inventory-based model of online trade only for export purposes, a senior government official said on Friday. 

Slated to be completed by October 2026, the Haryana Government’s ambitious mixed-land-use project — Global City Gurugram — comprising residential and commercial complexes, high-street retail spaces, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), high-tech industrial spaces, plotted developments, and self-sufficient and inclusive social infrastructure is expected to ramp up investments in Dwarka Expressway. It is being built as an integrated township across 1080 acres in Sectors 36B, 37A, and 37B along the suburbs of Dwarka Expressway.

Job loss has become a concern for many salaried individuals — both young and mid-age professionals. The recent job cuts by global giants are some of primary signals of the worsening job market worldwide. Uncertain economic situations do lead to job losses, a fact which can’t be denied. It is already happening and in such a situation, it is important to be financially ready for any financially uncertainty.

Allow yourself time to adapt: Take the necessary time to absorb your new financial situation and decide how you want to manage your money. Avoid feeling pressured to make hasty decisions. Seek advice from a trusted individual: Engage in conversations with a confidant, whether it’s a friend, family member, or financial advisor.

Adani Group for alleged overvaluation of coal imports, according to a report published by the news agency Reuters. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has been attempting to obtain Singaporean authority's transaction documents pertaining to Adani's business dealings since 2016.

home loan. Here is a look at four factors that can act as spoilers for home loan applicants.

financial planning, the choice between debt mutual funds and fixed deposits (FDs) remains a common conundrum for investors. Both instruments serve as repositories of savings, offering varying degrees of risk, returns, and liquidity. A thorough understanding of their nuances is crucial for making informed investment decisions.