No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused By Cloud Seeding

Dubai is underwater. Heavy storms have caused flash flooding across the United Arab Emirates, leading to shocking scenes circulating on social media: Cars abandoned by the roadside, planes sloshing through flooded runways. Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Dubai’s busy international airport, and at least 18 people have died in neighboring Oman. News reports …

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Will opening a firm in Dubai have tax impact?

If an Indian individual incorporates a company in Dubai for merchanting trade, will it have any tax implications in India? Will it have any foreign exchange restrictions as happens in India? —Name withheld on request Typically, a company incorporated outside India is not considered to be a resident of India under the Indian tax law. …

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Does paying law firm in Dubai attract TDS?

I have to make a payment to a law firm in Dubai for advising me on Golden Visa eligibility. Would such payment require TDS (tax deducted at source) and do I have to file Form 15CB while making the payment? Are there any other tax rules that I should keep in mind while making the …

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Champions Trophy: Champions Trophy in Pakistan: ICC will never ask BCCI to go against its own government’s policy

A ‘hybrid model’ to host next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India’s participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body’s all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday. The ICC board meeting is currently underway in Dubai. The Champions …

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Hong Kong sevens head coach Vilk targets Challenger Series quarter-finals, with promotion to elite top tier unlikely

While promotion from the second-tier competition into the elite World Rugby Sevens Series is out of Hong Kong’s reach this year, Vilk is eyeing a quarter-final run in the Middle East. Hong Kong are in a group with Poland, Paraguay and Argentina, in the 12-team tournament, all potential Olympic repechage opponents in June. Head coach …

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A Brilliant COP Agreement? It Depends Who You Ask

After tense and protracted negotiations, delegates at the United Nations climate conference COP28 have agreed on a deal that calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels. It is the first time that nations have agreed to such a transition, and marks a major step forward in climate ambitions. But delegates have warned that …

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IPL Auction 2024: ‘Shock and excitement’, Mitchell Starc reacts on record ₹24.75-crore deal with KKR

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Mitchell Starc’s record $2.98 million deal at the Indian Premier League auctions was the ideal Christmas present for the match-winning paceman as he prepares to spend the holidays apart from his cricketing wife Alyssa Healy. Australia’s all-formats hero became the most expensive player in the history of the league after attracting the …

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IPL Auction 2024 Live Updates: Franchises have 262.95 crore in purse to bid for 833 cricket players

IPL Auction 2024 Live Updates: The much-anticipated IPL Auction 2024 promises to be a spectacle, with 333 players registered for the event. Initially, a staggering 1,166 names were submitted. However, the 10 franchises narrowed it down, reducing the count by 833. This year, the auction includes 214 Indian and 119 international players. The list comprises …

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