People of Italian descent have for decades been able to dig through their family trees, find an Italian ancestor and apply for citizenship to Italy, securing a powerful passport that allows them to enter more countries without a visa than travelers of almost any other nationality. But so many have tried to claim the benefit…
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi has notified a stricter regulatory framework for small and medium enterprise (SME) IPOs by introducing a profitability requirement and capping a 20% limit on offer-for-sale (OFS). The reforms aim to provide SMEs with a sound track record an opportunity to raise funds from the public while protecting investor interests. This…
Canada tightens immigration rules Canada has announced new regulatory measures granting border and immigration officials broader authority to annul temporary resident documents, including study and work permits. Implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these amendments took effect on January 31, 2025, as documented in Canada Gazette II. The initiative seeks to reinforce border…
Indian Students Abroad Face New Tax Scrutiny Under Budget 2025 Changes. (Representative Image) The Union Budget 2025, while focused on accelerating domestic growth and fiscal consolidation, also signals a more stringent tax regime for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including students and young professionals abroad. As the government moves to strengthen regulatory oversight and clamp down on…
Gukesh Dommaraju (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: Following one of the most highly anticipated clashes of Round 10, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju maintained his lead at the top of the Masters leaderboard at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, defeating Dutchman Max Warmerdam on his home soil in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday.Defending with…
Greece on Friday toughened penalties for domestic violence in an effort to address a surge in reported cases, though critics said the new legislation did not go far enough and left out crucial measures aimed at prevention. During fiery debates in Parliament, opposition legislators said that the conservative government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis,…
Travellers flying from Canada to India will now face heightened security screening measures. Canadian Transport Minister Anita Anand announced the move, citing “an abundance of caution” as the reason for the new protocols, reported CBC News. Canada’s decision to enhance security screening for India-bound flyers comes as both nations are embroiled in a bitter diplomatic…