Only Indian citizens can vote in India’s elections. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has still worked hard to woo the diaspora – and their endorsement has an impact.
In India, more Jain practitioners give it all up at young age for solitary life of seeking alms
There is a growing trend among India’s Jains to undertake deeksha – in which they give up all possessions and relationships to beg for alms – at a young age.
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr urges delay in ban on light vehicles: ‘we need more time’
The president’s announcement, which follows backlash to the ban, gives hope to advocacy groups who hope for a reconsideration of the ban.
UK minded to introduce umbrella company statutory due diligence requirement
The UK government has said that it is “minded to introduce” a due diligence requirement for businesses that use umbrella companies in an effort to drive out “bad actors” from labour supply chains.
Rising opportunities for agrivoltaic energy projects under France’s regulatory strategy
The solar energy and agricultural industries can expect growing opportunities in France, which has become the first EU country to enforce a legal regime on developing solar power projects on farmlands that also substantively contribute agricultural production.
Extensions of time and liquidated damages
Most contracts for construction works will include an extension of time mechanism, whereby the contractor will be entitled to an extension of time to the agreed completion date – the date by which the works must be completed – in circumstances where there are delays to a project which are not the contractor’s fault or for which the employer has taken the risk.
3 Filipino workers killed during historic United Arab Emirates floods
Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, Philippine officials said.
Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’
The remarks came after some lawmakers expressed alarm over the some 4,000 non-local students in the province that also houses military bases accessed by US troops.
Capital gains tax for individuals on the disposal of UK shares
Capital gains tax (CGT) is a UK tax payable by individuals on gains they make on the disposal of certain chargeable assets. Broadly, an asset is any form of property, whether situated in the UK or overseas, which includes shares.
Sydney mall stabbing: France’s ‘Bollard Man’ gains Australian residency for confronting killer, thanks to PM Albanese
French construction worker Damien Guerot’s work visa was due to expire in July until PM Anthony Albanese intervened with an invitation to settle in Australia.
