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India will push its Group of 20 partners at a meeting it is hosting to support its proposal to raise the share of taxes multinational companies pay to countries where they earn «excess profits», government officials said. India's proposal, which has not been previously reported, could temper optimism among G20 members such as Australia and Japan that the meeting of finance ministers and central bankers in Gujarat would make progress on a long-awaited overhaul of global corporate taxation. More than 140 countries were supposed to start implementing next year a 2021 deal overhauling decades-old rules on how governments tax multinationals.

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In recent times, the progress in developing physical and digital infrastructure in the country has been much written about and discussed.

(Reuters) — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Ukrainians that Russia was throwing all its resources into a campaign to stop Kyiv's troops from pressing their counter offensive and a top general reported new progress on the southern front.

NBA star Jimmy Butler and singer Shakira have been romantically involved, as per a report. The news was confirmed by multiple media outlets’ citing sources, revealing that the couple has been taking their relationship slowly. Although they have gone out together a few times, it is still too early to determine if their connection has long-term potential.

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Odisha and all of this seems to have been addressed. As the car turns into the Kalinga stadium compound, it marks the start of what is now being talked about by many as the “Odisha model”. “I am from Australia and have worked across the world but in no other country do you see this level of infrastructure in one precinct, not even in Australia,” says David John, who’s credited for India’s hockey success in Tokyo and is now the high performance director in Odisha.

G20 countries have engaged constructively with India's draft and have strong praise for India's ambition for delivering strong and action-oriented outcomes, Amitabh Kant, India's G20 sherpa, told ET's Deepshikha Sikarwar on the sidelines of the third sherpa meeting in Hampi, Karnataka. Edited excerpts:This is the third sherpa meeting and the drafting exercise for the declaration has begun. What are the key items on the table for India that you are hopeful of pushing through in the leaders' declaration? PM Modi was clear that India's G20 presidency must be inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented.

Supreme Court's decision in June, which prevented Biden from implementing a more extensive plan to forgive $441 billion in loans. The program introduced by the Department of Education specifically targets borrowers who are enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans for their federal student loans. Under an IDR plan, borrowers are required to make consistent payments for a period of either 20 or 25 years. Once this payment period is completed, the government forgives any remaining balance. The Education Department aims to address the issue of inaccurate accounting that caused many borrowers to lose progress towards loan forgiveness. It also alleges that some loans were mistakenly placed in forbearance by loan servicers. As part of the new program, past payments made by IDR borrowers will be acknowledged and credited towards their progress towards loan forgiveness, which should have been achieved by now.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to refrain from «violence and harsh rhetoric» on Saturday at the latest round of talks in a tortuous peace process in which Russia is also pushing to retain a leading role.

Vondrousova made history as the first unseeded woman in the Open era to clinch the Wimbledon title. Facing the formidable sixth-ranked Ons Jabeur in the 2023 Wimbledon final, Vondrousova, a heavy underdog, triumphed with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory on Centre Court. This momentous achievement comes as Vondrousova's second attempt at winning a Grand Slam title, having previously finished as the runner-up to Ash Barty in the 2019 French Open final. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, Vondrousova expressed disbelief and gratitude, especially considering the wrist injury that had sidelined her just a year prior. «After everything I've been through — I had a cast on this time last year — and now I can't believe I'm holding this trophy,» she remarked.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams has fans eagerly awaiting the second season of 'Wednesday.' However, the production of Season 2 is currently hanging in the balance due to the unresolved Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the potential Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike. Here are the latest updates on the cast, production, and potential release date of 'Wednesday' Season 2.

Wang Yi in his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Jakarta has said that both countries should find a mutually acceptable solution to the border problem without letting «specific issues» define the overall relationship. India has been locked in a military standoff with China at eastern Ladakh for more than three years, with Jaishankar saying it to be the most complex challenge in his long diplomatic career.

Aston Villa will start at 1 pm on Saturday, July 15 at Bescot Stadium. You can purchase a match pass or sign up with Villa TV to watch the game live. The Villa TV website contains additional details. Aston Villa will utilize the Poundland Bescot Stadium as their home ground for pre-season matches this summer, as Villa Park has been hosting concerts recently. Two new players, Pau Torres, and Youri Tielemans, will make their official debuts in front of the crowd. After his contract expired, Tielemans joined for free, and Torres came from Villarreal. Aston Villa will go to the United States after their match against Walsall to compete in the Premier League Summer Series against Newcastle, Fulham, and Brentford. They will then return home to face Lazio at Walsall's Poundland Bescot Stadium.

global challenges such as addressing financing gaps, pushing economic growth and ensuring sustainable development, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Saturday. He also described the ongoing discussions at the third Sherpas' meeting in this heritage city as a «very huge success» and that the negotiators were supportive of priorities of the Indian presidency of the G20.

K-pop sensation Jennie Kim, a prominent member of the renowned group Blackpink, recently shed light on the challenges she faced as a K-pop idol and her personal struggle with burnout. During a recent appearance on Dua Lipa's 'At Your Service' podcast, Jennie candidly shared her journey in the K-pop industry, navigating the highs and lows while dealing with the demanding schedule of back-to-back concerts. She touched upon the physical toll of performing in concerts, admitting that compared to her fellow group members, she often faced more injuries. This aspect of her career became a significant source of stress and concern for her. Reflecting on her journey, she expressed feelings of disappointment, stating, «I’ve constantly hurt myself during performances and lives compared to other girls, and it was just a stressful thing in my life.» The pressures Jennie faced extended beyond physical strain. She disclosed that early on in her career, she was pushed into a rap-focused role, which ultimately contributed to her burnout.

₹ 14,925 crore. The Return on Assets (ROA) at the consolidated level was 2.62% for FY 2022-23 (2.36% for FY 2021-22). Our Bank Standalone Net Interest Margin (NIM) stood at 5.33% (up 72 bps against FY 2021-22) and our Net Profit witnessed a 28% YoY growth to ₹ 10,939 crore.

New Delhi: Competition should be fostered among states to improve ease of farming activities and allied businesses so that agriculture can play a key role in India's journey to becoming a developed nation and achieve inclusive development, green growth and gainful employment, the Aayog has said in a report. In a working paper published by the federal policy think tank under the title, 'From Green Revolution to Amrit Kaal: lessons and way forward for Indian agriculture,' the authors--NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand and consultant Jaspal Singh--listed out measures to be taken to promote the farm sector.

The government is considering a comprehensive scheme to promote coal gasification projects for both government public sector undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector with an outlay of Rs 6000 crore. The Ministry of Coal has set a target to achieve coal gasification of 100 Million Tonne (MT) coal by FY 2030 reflecting the government’s commitment to harnessing the power of coal gasification. “The proposal incorporates a comprehensive set of measures that capitalize on natural resources and demonstrate financial and technical feasibility of coal gasification. This initiative is set to meet the future energy needs of the country while stimulating other sectors,” said the Ministry of Coal in a release. 

France have stepped up their collaboration in combating climate change and in environmental protection, and announced that they will constructively engage other like-minded countries to strengthen the negotiations for an international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. After talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron here on Friday, the two countries made a joint commitment to eliminate single-use plastic products pollution, including a ban on single-use plastic products which have low utility and high littering potential.