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Tina Hamlin, who runs a home decor company in Vancouver, was initially elated when she heard the federal government will allow small businesses an extra year to repay a loan given to them during the pandemic.

A CIBC Capital Markets Inc. report released last month suggested there are about a million more non-permanent residents in Canada than the official number, 925,000, that is widely quoted and used for planning purposes by various government authorities.

Saxena has instructed officials to install statues and fountains in Dwarka sub-city as part of efforts to spruce up areas in Delhi that did not get a facelift ahead of the G20 Summit, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. Saxena gave the instructions during a visit to Dwarka on Saturday.

Vodafone Idea has made a requisite payment of Rs 1,701 crore to the Department of Telecommunications telecom department towards 2022 Spectrum Auction Instalment. In a regulatory filing, Vodafone Idea said the payment is in accordance with the terms of Notice Inviting Applications dated June 15, 2022. In an earlier filing on August 14, Vodafone Idea had said that the company has received a communication from a promoter group entity confirming that in the event of any fund requirement for meeting its impending payment obligations by the Company, it shall provide direct or indirect financial support to the extent of Rs.

Narendra Modi is regarded as a great leader globally, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday asserted that developed nations' outlook towards India has changed significantly after the BJP-led government came to power in 2014. He was addressing a function here on the occasion of the launch of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, which envisages providing support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. «Earlier, leaders from India were not given importance during their visits to foreign countries.

Narendra Modi's achievements since 2014. In «Modi: The Challenge of 2024 — The Battle for India», author Minhaz Merchant draws on his meetings with Modi since 2012 to decode the prime minister's thinking on economic reforms, geopolitics, secularism and democracy ahead of what could be a historic 2024 Lok Sabha election. The book, published by Amaryllis, also examines whether the Opposition's strategy to present a united front can derail the BJP's juggernaut. Merchant insists this book is not a biography of Modi. «It focuses on Modi's first two five-year terms as prime minister.

Travis Hunter, was rushed to a local hospital after a brutal late hit during Saturday night's intense double-overtime clash against Colorado State. The shocking incident left football enthusiasts in awe and raised concerns about Hunter's health.

Kim Jong Un left Russia on Sunday, ending a visit affirming close ties with Vladimir Putin and fuelling Western fears that Pyongyang might provide Moscow with arms for its assault on Ukraine. Kim's extended tour of Russia's far eastern region, which began Tuesday, has focused extensively on military matters, with his own entourage dominated by officers, a symbolic exchange of rifles with Putin and a tour of a fighter jet factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Before departing, TASS said Kim had been given five explosive drones, a reconnaissance drone and a bulletproof vest as gifts from a regional governor. The Russian agency said the «leader of the DPRK received five kamikaze drones and a 'Geran-25' reconnaissance drone with vertical takeoff», using the official name of North Korea. TASS said the governor of the Primorye region, which borders China and North Korea, also «offered Kim Jong Un a set of bulletproof protection» and «special clothing not detectable by thermal cameras». Later on Sunday the Ria Novosti agency published a video of Kim's departure, and said a «departure ceremony» was held at the Artyom-Primorsky-1 station. Footage shows Kim waving goodbye from his train to a Russian delegation led by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov, before the Russian march «Farewell of Slavianka» is played as the train departs. The official TASS news agency said that Kim's train was headed around 250 kilometres (155 miles) towards the border. Historic allies, Russia and North Korea are both under rafts of global sanctions — Moscow for its Ukraine assault, Pyongyang for its nuclear tests. The first official visit abroad for the North Korean leader since the coronavirus pandemic has fanned Western fears that Moscow and

₹13,000 crores on the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 September at the launch of the scheme, calling this a ray of hope for artists and craftspersons. Addressing the gathering at the launch of the scheme, PM Modi said, "Today, it is the need of the hour to recognise our Vishwakarma partners and support them in every possible way.

The chief executive officer of a firm hired by New York City to house and care for hundreds of migrants has resigned abruptly

The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive

Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, will be opened to passengers later in the day. Delhi Metro has increased the operational speed of metro trains on the Airport Express Line to 120 kmph starting Sunday, a senior official said. The journey from New Delhi Metro Station to the newly-built YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station will take about 21 minutes, he said. Modi on Sunday morning inaugurated the extension and YashoBhoomi, the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC). The metro station is located near the brand new complex, and is connected to it via a subway link. «Passenger operations on this new extension will be started from 3 pm onwards today.

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals will debut on the exchanges on Monday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares are commanding a premium of Rs 233 in the unlisted market. The IPO was priced in the range of Rs 695-735. Considering the upper price band, the stock is expected to list at a premium of about 32%. The Rs 869-crore IPO of Jupiter Life Line Hospitals was subscribed 63.72 times on the last day of bidding, led by massive demand from QIB whose category was subscribed 187 times. The company aims to be debt-free post the IPO.

BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, is set to commence his mandatory military service on September 22, according to an announcement made by BigHit Music, the management agency for the popular South Korean septet. On this day, and during his entry into the training camp, no official events will take place. BigHit Music issued a statement on the fan community platform Weverse, urging fans to show their support in their hearts while refraining from visiting Suga at his workplace during his service period. «SUGA will be beginning his required service on September 22.

India and Brazil have started talks to mutually resolve a sugar related trade dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and as part of the solution the South American nation may share ethanol production technology with New Delhi, an official said. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane and ethanol in the world. It is also a leader in the technology used for ethanol production. «Few rounds of talks have been held as part of our efforts to resolve the dispute.

Also read: Yashobhoomi Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi to inaugurate Convention Centre in Delhi today, cops issue traffic advisory Currently, services on the Airport Express line are available till Dwarka Sector 21, which is also the interchange point with Delhi Metro's Blue Line. The new station will provide metro connectivity to residents around Dwarka Sector 25 and the new sectors along the Dwarka Expressway in neighbouring Gurugram. Also read: PM Narendra Modi's birthday today, here's how you can wish the Prime Minister directly The new section will expand Delhi Metro's network to 393 kilometres with 288 stations, including the Noida-Greater Noida corridor and the Rapid Metro in Gurugram.

Jaguar Land Rover is closely monitoring the demand for battery electric vehicles in India and depending upon the emerging scenario will «strategise» the entry of more models into the country, according to a top company executive. In an interaction with PTI, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India Managing Director Rajan Amba said the domestic market is distinct in its demands for a variety of factors. «And as such we are closely monitoring demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). As luxury consumers become more discerning in their choices and adoption of new technology, we are committed to delivering exceptional vehicles that exceed their expectations along these lines,» he noted. The company currently sells just one electric model — Jaguar I-Pace — in the country.

Also Read: Who was Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was killed by US cop in Seattle Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz also extended his condolences for the tragic passing of the 23-year-old individual. "We are here to continue to listen. We had these insensitive comments, we will ensure that it never ever occurs.

The ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape has lately been abuzz with talk surrounding Ripple (XRP), currently the fifth-largest crypto by market capitalization. 

The Albanese government says that it is “concerned” about plans detailed by Amazon to demand a 30 per cent cut of advertising when major broadcasters provide programming through its Fire TV streaming device.

High-profile accountant Gerry Incollingo has lost his appeal against his suspension as a tax agent over his role in backdating documents for colourful Sydney property developer Charbel Demian in a $34 million tax case.