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Already bracing for funding cuts under a new Trump administration, U.S. Treasury officials are calling on Congress to unlock $20 billion in IRS enforcement money that is tied up in legislative language that has effectively rendered the money frozen

loonie is shaping up as an early casualty of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s latest trade threats against Canada, with knock-on impacts expected elsewhere in Canadian pocketbooks.The value of the Canadian dollar dropped to a four-and-a-half-year low of 70.53 cents to the U.S.

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Tuesday said there was no new financial commitment under discussion with TotalEnergies. In a press statement, AGEL said, «We wish to clarify that there is no new financial commitment under discussion with TotalEnergies,» adding that it will not have any material impact on the company's operations or its growth plan. The comments come a day after French energy major Total Energies said it will not make any new financial contribution as part of its investments in the Adani group of companies until the accusations against the Adani Group individuals and their consequences were clarified. Adani Green Energy's scrip ended at ₹899.40, down 7.05% on BSE Tuesday. Adani Total Gas ended 3.50% lower at ₹579.70.

TotalEnergies on Monday said it won't make any fresh financial contribution as part of its investments in companies of the Adani Group till it gets clarity on accusations against certain officials in the Indian conglomerate and their consequences. «Until such time when the accusations against the Adani Group individuals and their consequences have been clarified, TotalEnergies will not make any new financial contribution as part of its investments in the Adani Group of companies,» TotalEnergies said in a statement. The French energy company added that it was through public announcements made by US authorities that it learnt of the indictment of certain individual Adani Group executives in relation to an alleged corruption scheme linked to the business of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). «This indictment does not target AGEL itself, nor any AGEL-related companies,» it said.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Any discussion on corporate leadership is incomplete without mentioning its three core pillars: strategy, competitiveness and achievement orientation. These essentials become convoluted in the age of social media, where self-promotion often borders on narcissism and overshadows the interests of others and society.

Anurag Agrawal, dean, biosciences and health research at Ashoka University, said haze of smog is eating into our health. Every resident of Delhi is developing some degree of lung damage, he told ET's Teena Thacker. Edited Excerpts: Going by the AQI right now, how many people would you think will have lung disease in years to come? At this level of pollution, every resident of Delhi is developing some degree of lung damage. Those with pre-existing disease or sensitivity are suffering more, but no one is immune. I do want to point out one thing we forget-for many people, especially women, without access to clean fuel, indoor air pollution has always been around and to an even higher degree. We should not forget them while speaking of outdoor air pollution that affects us.

Income Tax Department is actively urging taxpayers to voluntarily declare any missed reporting of foreign assets or income by December 31, 2024, otherwise the consequences can be very serious like Rs 10 lakh fine or even jail in some cases. The income tax department has also revealed that India receives detailed information about financial accounts held by its residents in several foreign jurisdictions so there is no point in hiding wealth abroad. Experts warn that in specified cases like this the tax department may also use the full extent of the law, and this includes imposing the Black Money Act also.

Dubai, founded by Radha Stirling, highlights the case's uniqueness due to the small age difference and the fact that both teenagers are now of legal age. The group stated that the couple began a relationship while on holiday with their families in September. The girl's mother reportedly discovered the relationship after they returned home and contacted Dubai police. The girl’s mother found their chats and pictures back in the UK. Consequently, Fakana was detained by Dubai police. According to reports, the girl was only a few months younger than Marcus, a fact he was unaware of at the time. Since his arrest, the girl has turned 18. Although Fakana is no longer detained in a police cell, he remains unable to leave the UAE. Meanwhile, his family is incurring expenses of £2,000 for Airbnb accommodation while awaiting the resolution of his case.

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin issued a warning against the steep tariffs President-elect Donald Trump vowed to implement, saying crony capitalism could be a consequence.

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The report alleged that PM Modi was aware of the plot to kill Nijjar in British Columbia. MEA said, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. «Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties,» MEA added.

A Boston Consulting Group report — Competence over Credentials: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring — says that focus on traditional hiring parameters create a “paper ceiling” (professional barriers for those without a formal degree) and does not give much value to skills. With the advent of more fast-paced technology, the report argues, skills trumps degrees in many cases; it also has additional benefits such as creating a more diverse workforce and ensuring higher retention rate. What does this mean for hiring for leadership roles? Competency mapping is a crucial process for organisations. But it becomes especially important when filling leadership positions, says Radhika Vivek, Senior Partner, TRANSEARCH India. These roles significantly impact a company's success, and a poor hire can have detrimental consequences.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. City gas distributors Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) and Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) have suffered two consecutive blows in a month. The government has reduced the supply of cheaper natural gas by 20% for IGL and 18% for MGL, effective 16 November.

Many schools have shifted classes online while offices have implemented work-from-home arrangements due to pollution. Consequently, consumers are increasingly opting for online orders to reduce the need to step outside. «Earlier, I used to deliver 30-35 orders a day, but now it's gone up to 45-50,» said a delivery partner working at Zepto. At night, deliveries take 5 to 10 minutes longer than usual because of the smog, he added.

Remote work was a novelty before Covid-19 broke out, with less than one in three companies (30%) in India offering the option, but stringent restrictions during the pandemic made almost all companies adopt WFH policies. And 68% companies continue with these policies, said a joint report by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and business school Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), titled ‘Work-from-home: Benefits and costs’. While about 5% of companies allow fully remote work, almost half of them expect employees to be present in the office for two-three days a week.

This troubling incident began when the doctor gave in to her daughter’s request to be involved in the procedure. The patient, a 39-year-old man, had suffered critical head injuries after a tree fell on him, fracturing his skull. Rushed to LKH Hospital in January, he required urgent surgery to save his life. During the operation, the girl drilled a hole in his skull under her mother’s supervision. While the surgery was ultimately successful, the truth of the daughter’s involvement came to light months later in April, triggering public outrage and immediate consequences.

Canada Post and the union representing striking postal workers will head back to the bargaining table on Monday, this time with a special mediator appointed by the federal government.Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) took to the picket lines Friday in a nationwide strike that has halted all mail and parcel service by the Crown corporation.Jan Simpson, president of CUPW, told Global News’s Amandalina Letterio on Sunday that talks between the union and employer are set to resume on Monday.Peter Simpson, a special mediator appointed by the federal government on Thursday, will guide the renewed negotiations.Jan Simpson said the union “looks forward to working with the new mediator,” adding that “the best collective agreements are those negotiated at the bargaining table.”A spokesperson for Canada Post told Global News on Sunday that the Crown corporation also supports the appointment of a special mediator, but added that “the parties remain far apart at the table.”“We remain committed to reaching new agreements at the bargaining table, and not through arbitration and discussions continue,” the spokesperson said.Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon said on Friday he “is not looking at any other solution other than negotiation” to end the Canada Post strike, which business groups have charged will have damaging consequences for the Canadian economy and small businesses.MacKinnon intervened this past week in port shutdowns across British Columbia and Quebec, ordering binding arbitration to get goods flowing again through maritime channels.Postal workers are seeking improvements in wages, benefits and health and safety conditions after years of stagnant pay through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.Canada Post

Dr Reddy's Laboratories and FDC Ltd are recalling generic medications in the US market due to manufacturing issues, according to the US health regulator. As per the latest Enforcement Report by Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), the US-based subsidiary of Dr Reddy's Laboratories is recalling multiple strengths of Morphine Sulfate extended-release tablets in the US. The medication is used to relieve severe and persistent pain. As per the USFDA, Princeton-based Dr Reddy's Laboratories Inc is recalling 2,040 bottles of 15 mg Morphine Sulfate extended-release tablets due to «Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification».

know thyself', is an endless endeavour full of riches, for he who knows himself knows all. We are shaped by various experiences, and in moments of heightened introspection, we begin to understand our reactions to stimuli in our lives. We understand the sum of ourselves. The birdsong and the regeneration of leaves are a testament to the overwhelming beauty of life and our response to it. Tragedies we endure are pointers to the resilience of the human mind, whose purity is enhanced by suffering — while joyful events warn us that life is transient.

Speaking at the Mansion House Financial and Professional Services dinner on Thursday (15 November), the governor urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to «welcome opportunities to rebuild» post-Brexit relations with the continent. «Now, as I have said many times, as a public official I take no position on Brexit per se. That is important. But I do have to point out consequences. The changing trading relationship with the EU has weighed on the level of potential supply,» he said.  «The impact on trade seems to be more in goods than services, that is not particularly surprising to my mind. But...