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Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has introduced a built-up housing scheme in Sector 22D of the Yamuna Expressway. Flats under this scheme are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with booking starting from September 19 and continuing until March 31, 2025. Homebuyers can choose between 1 BHK and 2 BHK flats, priced between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 45 lakh. Under the scheme, a total of 1,239 flats will be offered across three categories. The first category focuses on affordable housing, offering 276 one-BHK flats with a super area of 29.76 square meters and a carpet area of 21.62 square meters.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—In a long history of audacious operations, exploding pagers and walkie-talkies across Lebanon was one of Israel’s boldest feats, delivering a stunning tactical success that threw the militant group Hezbollah into disarray and which could help restore the deterrence Israel lost on Oct. 7.

digital marketing expert, who previously worked in India for over three years, expressed frustration over his current annual salary of CAD 17,500 (approximately ₹10.78 lakhs).He shared his experience in a recent video interview with Piyush Monga, a digital creator, which has since gone viral on Instagram, receiving over 2,000 likes.The young professional, dissatisfied with his pay, voiced concerns about the undervaluation of Indian work experience in Canada. "Obviously, no one is happy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Indian arm of Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which sells spices and food products under the MTR Foods and Eastern Condiments brands in the country, is likely to complete its business restructuring in another 12 months before exploring a public listing, said a top executive. The company announced in October 2023 that its India businesses would be reorganized into one entity, Orkla India.

LIC Mutual Fund has launched LIC MF Manufacturing Fund, an open-ended equity scheme following manufacturing themes. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme is open for subscription and will close on October 4. The units under the scheme would be allotted on October 11. Also Read | US Fed rate cut: Do international mutual funds look attractive now?

Indian professional who previously worked at Google India shared his struggle to survive on his current salary in Canada. The individual, who moved to Canada and is now working as a Process Inventory Associate, spoke candidly about his difficulties in a viral video on the Instagram page ‘Salary Scale,’ run by digital creator Piyush Mongal. In the video shared on Instagram, the professional, who had more than three years of experience working at Google in India, revealed that his current annual income inCanada is $17,500 (Rs 10,77,511). “I can hardly survive on this income,” he said, expressing dissatisfaction with the low wages he now earns in comparison to his previous role in India. The drastic drop in salary has left him frustrated, especially since his work experience from India is not being recognized by Canadian employers. «Ever since I moved here, I've been reducing my experience on my resume because recruiters aren’t counting my work in India,» he explained. He added that the experience he gained while working for a major company like Google is being largely overlooked. «It just doesn’t make any sense,» he said, noting that employers in Canada seem to prioritize local experience over foreign credentials.

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund has launched WhiteOak Capital Digital Bharat Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in technology and technology-related companies. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme is open for subscription and will close on October 4. The primary objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related instruments of technology and technology-related companies.

Assam Police on Friday pushed back two Bangladeshis who attempted to cross the international border at Karimganj district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said on Thursday also Assam Police pushed back four Bangladeshis who attempted to cross the border in Karimganj district. «In line with our zero-tolerance policy toward illegal infiltration, earlier today @assampolice successfully pushed back the following Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to cross the International Border at Karimganj,» Sarma posted on X on Friday. The two illegal immigrants were identified as Dilara Begum and Shoel Hawladar, he said.

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) is set to inaugurate the city's first underground metro line Phase I of the Metro 3 corridor, covering the Aarey-Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) stretch, in the first week of October. The project, which has cost approximately RS 38,000 crore, aims to facilitate easier long-distance travel for commuters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the 12km stretch, which includes 10 stations.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian students seeking a foreign degree will have to scout for new options after top favourite Canada took an axe to its international student permits programme. “We’re granting 35% fewer international student permits this year.

«We feel that the opportunities are large. It is a beginning and we should look at growing from where we start. It is a modest beginning, but hopefully it will be an aggressive growth as we move along,» says Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RPSG Group. Well, the latest announcement coming in wherein Firstsource has deepened its presence when it comes to Australia. Could you talk to me about the strategic intent behind this? Sanjiv Goenka: Well, we have already got a very major presence in US and UK and this is the third big market that we are targeting. It has a presence of large corporates and so there is a business opportunity. The whole administration of the Victoria State and Melbourne City has been extremely supportive and enthusiastic. And we feel that the opportunities are large. It is a beginning and we should look at growing from where we start. It is a modest beginning, but hopefully it will be an aggressive growth as we move along.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine with the promise of 160 million euros in fresh energy funds to get the nation through the winter

Qatar Airways has prohibited all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The airlines said that the restriction applies to checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice. In a post on X, Qatar Airways stated, «Effective immediately: Following the directive received from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice.»

Veronika Rinecker is based in Germany, studied international journalism and media management. She specializes in politics and regulation, energy, blockchain, and fintech. Since 2017, she has been...

Veronika Rinecker is based in Germany, studied international journalism and media management. She specializes in politics and regulation, energy, blockchain, and fintech. Since 2017, she has been...

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Chief Executive Officers (CEO), businessmen and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are part of India's first Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP). As many as 18,400 individuals, frequent global travellers and OCI card holders have been registered in the programme online for availing the service, said a senior home ministry official. Besides Delhi's IGI Airport, the services in the first phase will be made operational at major airports including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Ahmedabad. According to officials, 60% faster immigration clearance to 1,500 passengers have been granted through e-Gates so far. The facility will be expanded to 21 airports. When asked about the personal data of those enrolled for the programme, a senior official said, «the personal data is safe and secure and details are not to be shared.» As per the programme, «Eligible individuals can apply online for the fast-track immigration facility. Those with approved applications are called to submit their biometrics (fingerprint and facial image) at the international airports in India or the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO).»

NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: India’s top telecom operators decried the sector regulator’s suggestion that the government grant service authorisation to companies offering communication services instead of entering into a contractual agreement, warning that such a move would ring in regulatory uncertainty and undermine investor confidence. All three private carriers — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — unanimously stated during a consultation process of the regulator that the current practice of contractual arrangement should continue as it provides regulatory certainty and predictability. But the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has not agreed to the demand of telcos.

JetBlue Airways plans to open its first airport lounges as part of a plan to get more business from premium travelers

Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari Thursday warned Pakistan against interfering in India's internal matters, slamming the country's defence minister for his statement that the Shehbaz Sharif government and the Congress-National Conference alliance were on the same page on the restoration of Article 370.He said that instead of giving such statements, Khawaja Asif should focus on protecting their citizens from «starvation and poverty». The Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha also criticised the BJP for talking about Asif's statement in the election campaign, «It appears that the BJP and Pakistan's establishment are reciprocating each other's interests,» he told reporters here. «We warn Pakistan against interfering in India's internal matters. Instead of giving such statements, ministers of Pakistan should focus on protecting their citizens from starvation and poverty,» Tiwari said.