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Colombia announces cease-fire with a group that split off from the FARC rebels

by on September 19, 2023 0

Colombia’s government and one of the nation’s last remaining rebel groups announced Tuesday that they will start peace talks next month, and enter a 10-month cease-fire that is expected to decrease violence against civilians.

Hurricane Nigel strengthens, gaining Category 2 status far from land out in the Atlantic

by on September 19, 2023 0

Hurricane Nigel reached Category 2 status with sustained winds of 100 mph, though it may intensify further before weakening over the Atlantic Ocean. Located 590 miles east of Bermuda, it poses a potential threat of swells and dangerous surf conditions to the island. However, no coastal warnings are currently in effect. The storm is...

200 taxmen, 28 locations: I-T raids 5 realtors, finds ‘Rs 400cr tax evasion’

by on September 19, 2023 0

Two hundred I-T officials raiding 28 locations for the past five days have detected alleged tax evasion of Rs 400 crore by five real estate developers, some of whom own hotel chains and schools in the city.

Surge in crude prices stokes fears of increase in inflation

by on September 19, 2023 0

State-run fuel retailers are likely to bear the cross for saving consumers from the impact of benchmark oil prices rising to their highest in 10 months. But at $95 a barrel, crude is bound to delay possible cuts in interest rates and test the government’s management of inflation in the run-up to elections in...

RBI approves HDFC Bk MD’s 3-yr extension

by on September 19, 2023 0

The country’s biggest private sector lender HDFC Bank on Tuesday said the Reserve Bank has approved the re-appointment of its managing director Sashidhar Jagdishan for a period of three years with effect from October 27.

Iran demands US show goodwill after quitting nuclear deal

by on September 19, 2023 0

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on the United States to prove its “goodwill and determination” to revive the 2015 nuclear pact, known as the JCPOA, during his speech at the UN General Assembly. He criticized the US for withdrawing from the agreement under the Trump administration and stated that America must build trust and...