U.S. Agencies Eye AMLO's Son in Cartel Fuel Smuggling Probe Two U.S. agencies are examining Andy López Beltrán's alleged ties to fuel smuggling and organized crime. No charges filed — yet. Latin Times · Sep 30
Fake experience certificates land man nearly Rs 3 lakh a month Group VP job, police arrest him in Kanpur Police have arrested a Kanpur resident who allegedly landed a Group Vice President job at a Gwalior automobile company by submitting three forged experience certificates. Investigators said the man falsely claimed to have worked for the Landmark Group and later received Rs 2,80,670 a month in salary. Police are now… The Economic Times · Sep 29
MobiKwik expands digital forex retail service to six currencies MobiKwik has expanded its digital foreign exchange service to six currencies, including the UAE dirham and euro. This new multi-currency offering is available through a partnership with NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited. Customers can now digitally book foreign currency and remit money overseas with transparent pricing. Currency notes can be collected… The Economic Times · Sep 10
How to Do EPF Withdrawal Online: 5 Steps That Stop Your EPFO Claim From Being Rejected Step 1: Activate and verify your UAN before anything elseYour Universal Account Number is the single point of failure most people ignore. EPFO's online withdrawal system will not process a claim if the UAN is not activated on the member portal, or if the mobile number linked to it belongs… Times Life · Sep 5
SBI's error in depositing TDS cost landlord Rs 2.7 lakh in TDS credit; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins the case SBI paid Rs 40.62 lakh rent to three landlords but erroneously reported entire TDS against one landlord's PAN, leading to tax dept denying Rs 2.7 lakh TDS credit as landlord only declared 1/3rd rent in ITR; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins case; Know why The Economic Times · Aug 18
Regional parties' declared donations more than triple to over Rs 1,050 crore; DMK tops list: ADR Declared donations above ₹20,000 to regional political parties more than tripled to ₹1,051.56 crore in FY25 from ₹347.69 crore a year earlier, according to an ADR report. The DMK emerged as the biggest recipient, receiving ₹365.78 crore, including ₹300.64 crore from undeclared donors. The Economic Times · Aug 6
ITR filing mistakes to avoid before July 31 deadline: Expert reveals 5 mistakes that can lead to delays, failure of ITR form submission ITR filing : Taxpayers rush to file income tax returns before the July 31 deadline. Common errors include not e-verifying and mismatched personal details. Reconciling income with Form 16 and AIS is crucial for successful submission. The Economic Times · Jul 29
ITR-4 or ITR-3? Know which ITR form to file under presumptive taxation scheme and the documents required Taxpayers using the presumptive taxation scheme must select the correct Income Tax Return form. Generally, ITR-4 is suitable for individuals and HUFs with income up to fifty lakh rupees. However, certain conditions like foreign income or losses necessitate filing ITR-3. Essential documents include PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, and tax payment… The Economic Times · Jul 20
HDFC AMC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 12% to Rs 837 crore, revenue up 14% HDFC Asset Management Company reported a 12% rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹837 crore, supported by higher revenue and asset growth. Quarterly average AUM climbed 13% year-on-year, while shares gained over 2% after the earnings announcement. The Economic Times · Jul 15
Rights group seeks bail for sick activist A rights group has called on a House committee to support bail for detained political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, citing serious health concerns and fears his case could mirror past controversial deaths in custody linked to inadequate medical treatment. Bangkok Post · Jun 17
Two Mayors Gunned Down in 24 Hours as Political Violence Escalates in Oaxaca Oaxaca spirals into a political violence crisis after two mayors are gunned down in 24 hours, renewing outrage over a lack of security for local officials. Latin Times · Jun 16
New PAN norms 2026: Where quoting is relaxed and where it’s now mandatory New Income Tax Rules, 2026 have relaxed PAN quoting for several transactions, including cash deposits and debit card applications. However, PAN is now mandatory for certain property transactions and annual cash withdrawals exceeding Rs 10 lakh. Form 97 replaces Form 60 for declarations without PAN. The Economic Times · May 23
Sebi, CBDT ease PAN rules for foreign investors after onboarding concerns Sebi and CBDT relaxed PAN compliance requirements for foreign portfolio investors after concerns over complex onboarding rules. The clarifications simplify documentation, contact disclosures and taxpayer identification requirements, aiming to maintain seamless foreign investor access and improve ease of doing business in Indian financial markets. The Economic Times · May 15
Sheinbaum Admin Reportedly Bought $12 Million in Cancer Drugs From Company Linked to Cuban Regime Despite Aid Claims Mexican opposition lawmakers argue that the contracts contradict the humanitarian cooperation narrative put forward by the government Latin Times · Apr 6
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14 ‘Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds Bouquets imported to Europe found to be heavily contaminated, often with chemicals banned in EU and UK
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 ‘There’s a dark side to floristry’: are pesticides making workers seriously ill – or worse? Unlike in food, there is no upper limit on the amount of pesticide residue levels in flowers. But after French officials linked the death of a florist’s child to exposure in pregnancy, many in the industry are now raising the alarm
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025 ‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico When a life-size skeleton dressed like the Grim Reaper first appeared on a street altar in Tepito, Mexico City, in 2001, many passersby instinctively crossed themselves. The figure was La Santa Muerte – or Holy Death – a female folk saint cloaked in mystery and controversy that had previously been…
The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2025 Brawl erupts in Mexico’s senate after debate over US military intervention to fight drug cartels Alejandro ‘Alito’ Moreno and Gerardo Fernández Noroña grabbed and shouted at each other over the presence of foreign troops
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025 Half of UK councils still use pesticides in public places, research finds Pesticide-free movement has grown, but many local authorities still spray weedkiller linked to wildlife declines and cancer
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025 How to make perfect cheese arepas – recipe Arepas are Latin American cornbreads of the most delicious kind. But there are so many variations, so let’s start with one that’s soft on the inside, crisp on the outside and oozing melted cheese…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025 Dorothy Myers obituary Other lives: Environmentalist whose research identified pesticides with deadly impacts in the global south and contributed to the Rotterdam Convention
The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2025 ‘Power of music’: steel pan bands foster joy and resilience at Trinidad and Tobago carnival Caribbean country’s steel band competition, held this year amid escalating violence, celebrates an instrument born out of colonial resistance
StockNews.com · Jan 10, 2025 Is RingCentral a Communication Solutions Stock Worth Investing In? RingCentral (RNG) shares have gained nearly 19% over the past six months, driven by expanding AI initiatives, strong demand for its cloud phone system, and a growing customer base. With its future tied to AI-driven solutions and an expanding portfolio, is now the right time to invest in RNG shares?…
Metal Hammer · Dec 19, 2024 “Steve Harris from Iron Maiden said, ‘If any band can carry our torch, it’s them.’ You think, ‘Wow – do we even want that?’” Nightwish’s constant reinvention could be a chain reaction that explodes out of control With close harmonies and a full orchestral suite on Human. :||: Nature. the band proved it was capable of endless expansion. But the experience of being mobbed and drowned out in South America offered pause for thought
Cycling News · Nov 4, 2024 Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships: Lauren Zoerner and Ian Ackert retain U23 titles Jenaya Francis earns silver for Canada in U23 women's race while USA's Jack Spranger takes U23 silver for men