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Government officials say Dollar Tree stores failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to illness in more than 500 U.S. children

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to impose anti-dumping duty on printed circuit boards (PCBs) imported from China and Hong Kong. PCBs form the base of the many integrated circuits that control electronic functions in modern automobiles.

Long-term capital gains (LTCG): Profits from the sale of equity shares held for more than 12 months are classified as LTCG. But the same for land or real estate transactions are considered LTCG if the holding period is 24 months. LTCG, from the sale of equity exceeding ₹1 lakh in a fiscal year, is taxed at 10% without indexation benefit.

options trading. The new rules could include higher margins for options contracts and more detailed disclosures, and are being considered after a series of meetings with exchanges, brokers, and fund houses over the past four months, the sources, with direct knowledge of the matter, said.

In a shareholder notice issued on Friday (14 June), the NAIT board said it plans to take further action to prevent the trust's shares from trading at a significant discount to their prevailing net asset value. According to data from the Association of Investment Companies, the trust is running on an 11.5% discount. abrdn manager departs for Janus Henderson as North American Income swaps investment manager Under the conditional tender mechanism, NAIT's board will buy back up to 15% of its shares provided that, by 30 September 2027, either the NAV total return has not exceeded the to...

Germany’s biggest industrial union says it will seek a 7% pay increase for millions of workers in negotiations starting later this year

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A cleanup was underway after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of alerts, indicating the severity of the situation. Here's a comprehensive look at the factors contributing to Delhi's scorching heat and its impact on residents. Heatwave Alerts and Conditions The IMD has issued an orange alert for Monday and yellow alerts for Tuesday and Wednesday. The city has already endured eight consecutive days of heatwave conditions, including three particularly warm nights. A heatwave is officially declared when the maximum temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and is at least 4.5 degrees above normal. A severe heatwave occurs if the maximum temperature exceeds 45 degrees Celsius or is 6.5 degrees or more above normal.

Air India reportedly found a piece of metal blade in his meal. Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the airline later blamed a vegetable processing machine for the same. Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer of Air India, said, «Air India confirms that a foreign object was found in the meal of a guest aboard one of our flights. After investigation, it has been identified as coming from the vegetable processing machine used at the facilities of our catering partner. We have worked with our catering partner to strengthen measures to prevent any recurrence, including more frequent checking of the processor, especially after chopping any hard vegetables.» The airline has come under scrutiny for poor services in recent times.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar should be stopped from taking oath as the Lok Sabha member, amid a controversy after he won the Mumbai North West seat by a thin margin of 48 votes. The Vanrai police in Mumbai have registered a case against Waikar's brother-in-law for allegedly using a mobile phone at a counting centre in Goregaon (which is part of Waikar's constituency) on June 4, when results of the general elections were announced. Speaking to reporters here, Raut said, «Waikar's electoral victory is under suspicion, and a complaint has already been filed at the Vanrai police station in Mumbai. Due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the poll outcome, Waikar should be prevented from taking oath as a member of the Lok Sabha.»

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₹5,000 crore mega tender to accelerate the adoption of the Kavach automatic train protection (ATP) technology across 10,000 km of its busy networks. This initiative is aimed at reducing accidents such as the one near Balasore in Odisha last yearthat left nearly 296 people dead and over 1,200 injured. According to two people aware of the development, Indian Railways plans to release two separate tenders, each covering approximately 5,000 km, in the next few months, according to two persons aware of the development.

C V Ananda Bose on Monday morning ordered Kolkata Police personnel deployed at the Raj Bhavan to immediately vacate the premises, an official said. Bose is planning to convert the police outpost near the North Gate of the Raj Bhavan into a 'Jan Manch' (public platform), he said.

presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is set to air live on Thursday, June 27 at 9/8c. Hosted by CNN, the event will take place in Atlanta studios without a studio audience, ensuring a focused exchange between the candidates.

UN on Sunday welcomed an Israeli decision to «pause» fighting around a south Gaza route daily for aid deliveries, but urged more «concrete measures» to unblock the humanitarian response. Israel's military announced Sunday a «local, tactical pause of military activity» during daylight hours in an area of Rafah to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the war-torn Palestinian territory.

Nifty is stuck in a narrow range between 23300-23500, and a break on either side will lead to trending moves, says Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities. “The underperformance of BankNifty is preventing Nifty from moving higher; for Nifty to break on the higher side, BankNifty must start performing. The undertone remains bullish, and one should adopt a buy approach on a breakout above 23500, targeting 23,800-24,000,” he says.

National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against four individuals accused of throwing a severed cow head onto a temple premises in Jaora town, Madhya Pradesh. The incident, which occurred early Friday morning, led to heightened tensions and increased security measures in the town located in Ratlam district. Details of the Incident In the early hours of Friday, two individuals on motorcycles allegedly threw cow body parts onto the temple premises, leading to unrest in the community. Authorities swiftly acted, arresting four persons under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for hurting religious sentiments and other offences. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Manoj Kumar Singh confirmed these details to reporters.

Bakrid and Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra, the police in Noida and Greater Noida have announced the implementation of restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC from Sunday to Wednesday. These measures are aimed at ensuring peace and harmony during the festive period. Ganga Dussehra is set to be celebrated on Sunday, while Bakrid will be observed on both Sunday and Monday. The police order prohibits public prayers, worship, processions, and other religious events in public spaces without special permission. Additional DCP Hirdesh Katheriya emphasized the need for these measures due to the potential threat posed by anti-social elements disrupting peace. The order also highlights the risks of protests from various groups and emphasizes preventing any activities that could create an adverse environment.

infection are spreading rapidly across Japan, raising alarm among health officials. The disease, known as Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), is causing severe illness and has fatal outcomes within a startlingly short period. Surge in STSS Cases