Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ a blow to Indian students in US? $170 billion funds allocated for ICE; 1% remittance tax adds to burden

[ad_1] The recently enacted Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is potentially turning out to another blow to Indian students in the United States by allocating approximately $170 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for expanding deportation operations.This legislation strengthens enforcement agencies’ authority to monitor local communities and track visa violations, according to study…

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Codex recognition: India’s millet standards praised at Rome meet; fresh date, turmeric norms also advanced

[ad_1] India’s global leadership in food safety and standard-setting received a boost at the 88th Executive Committee meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), with its millet grain standards earning praise at the high-level gathering held in Rome from July 14 to 18.According to an official statement, the international forum acknowledged India’s efforts in spearheading…

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Explained: What are EU’s fresh sanctions on Russia? Here’s what they mean

[ad_1] The European Union unveiled its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, aiming to further squeeze Moscow’s oil revenues and financial networks over its ongoing war in Ukraine. Approved on Friday, the new measures include a series of toughened restrictions focused largely on the energy sector, shipping, and financial dealings.Here’s a what the latest sanctions…

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HDFC Bank first-ever 1:1 bonus issue: Bank announces Rs 5 special dividend; here’s what it means for investors

[ad_1] HDFC Bank on Saturday declared its first-ever bonus issue, approving a 1:1 allotment ratio under which shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one equity share held. This marks a historic first for India’s largest private sector lender since its inception.The bank’s board has fixed Wednesday,…

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MRPL Q1 results: MRPL reports Rs 272 crore loss as revenue and refining margins dip, crude throughput falls YoY

[ad_1] Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC and a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I company, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 272 crore for the first quarter of FY26, reversing from a Rs 66 crore profit in the same period last year.The company’s board approved the Q1 results…

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