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FDC closer to record-high earnings 

Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is drawing closer to breaking its prepandemic income record as it continued to benefit from gains across its businesses in the nine-month period, mostly due to recovering consumer demand and tourism. The Gotianun-led conglomerate, whose businesses include real estate, banking and power generation, on Wednesday reported a 59-percent surge in net […]...

Keep on reading: FDC closer to record-high earnings 




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Rendezvous with a comet: 10 years to the historic Philae comet landing


On 12 November 2014, after a 10-year journey, the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission's lander Philae made space exploration history.




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Japan approves $18.5m grant for flood management project in Pakistan

The Japanese government on Wednesday approved a grant worth $18.5 million for the construction of three embankments on the Indus River in Haripur district and rain metres at 45 sites along the river in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab for effective flood management.

In 2022, Pakistan witnessed the worst floods in its history, which claimed 1,700 lives, destroyed homes and livestock, washed away swathes of agricultural land, affected 33 million people, and incurred losses worth $30 billion, according to government estimates.

“The Government of Japan has approved a grant amounting to JPY 2.831 billion (US$ 18.5 million) for a Grant-in-Aid project titled ‘Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin’ to the Government of Pakistan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),” a statement from the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Wednesday.

“The project aims to improve the accuracy of flood forecasts and flood control functions, accumulate basic data that contribute to disaster risk reduction measures, and reduce the risk of loss to humans and the economy, including infrastructure.”

The three embankments constructed under the project grant will protect local communities from potential human and economic losses including infrastructure. The data from the water and rain metres, managed by the Federal Flood Commission and Water and Power Development Authority, will be shared with various agencies to help predict and manage potential floods.

“The scope of the project is to develop a hydrological and hydraulic observation network besides rehabilitating the river structures damaged by the 2022 floods in the Indus River and its tributaries,” the statement added.

Economic Affairs Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz and Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Wada Mitsuhiro signed the agreement in Islamabad today.

Ambassador Wada, while speaking at the signing ceremony, expressed the hope that the project would provide reassurance to the people of Pakistan regarding possible future floods.

“Japan remains committed to providing assistance that will directly benefit vulnerable people of Pakistan,” the envoy said.

In Oct, Pakistan and Japan had finalised an agreement for the procurement and installation of 45 telemetry stations and five automatic weather stations for improved flood forecasting and weather monitoring systems.

The project was part of the larger Rs200bn worth of Flood Protection Programme being jointly financed by the federal and provincial governments with the support of international lenders.




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India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report - News18

  1. India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report  News18
  2. Black veil of secrecy: India begin training in privacy in Perth  ESPNcricinfo
  3. 'No request' from BCCI but Australian media report claims India wanted...  The Times of India
  4. Of Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries  NDTV Movies
  5. Batting time: India begin preparations in lockdown mode  Hindustan Times






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Loco Motive Releases November 21 for Switch and PC

Publisher Chucklefish and developer Robust Games announced the point-and-click puzzle game, Loco Motive, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and GOG n November 21 for $17.99 / £14.99 / €17.99.

"Were thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Robust Games creative director and co-founder Adam Riches. "From the humble origins of a simple game jam to a fully fledged adventure in its own right, the last few years have been a whirlwind."

Robust Games technical director and co-founder Joseph Riches added, "My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity. There was an unrelenting drive to make Loco Motive happen, and it’s our hope that players will see our passion and love for the genre reflected in this game."

View the release date trailer below:

Read details on the game below:

Welcome aboard the Reuss Express, a journey of a life-time derailed by an unexpected assassination.

On the eve of a landmark speech by the wealthy heiress Lady Unterwald, a straight-laced lawyer, a crime novelist-turned rookie detective, and an undercover spy find themselves embroiled in a murder, a mystery, and worst of all… an adventure! Now stuck onboard a luxurious steam train, within stabbing distance of a cold-blooded killer, the race is on to prove their innocence once and for all!

Play as Diana, Arthur and Herman to unwrap the mystery and put your point and click puzzle-solving skills to the test...

Features:

  • A comedy adventure that hits like smooth jazz, set onboard a 1930s express train
  • Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure
  • Uncover a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and slapstick humour
  • Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers
  • Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t leave you head-scratching for hours
  • Choose how you play - take direct interactive character control, or opt for a classic point and click experience
  • Beautifully detailed pixel art animations
  • Need a little nudge in the right direction? Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line!
  • With the slinky sounds of composer Paul Zimmermann (Wildfrost, Space Haven)
  • Voice Acting!

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463050/loco-motive-releases-november-21-for-switch-and-pc/




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Canada’s first human bird flu case: Teen in critical condition; dangers of H5N1 in kids and young - The Times of India

  1. Canada’s first human bird flu case: Teen in critical condition; dangers of H5N1 in kids and young  The Times of India
  2. Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu  The Guardian
  3. B.C. teen in critical condition in hospital with Canada’s 1st presumptive human case of bird flu  Global News Toronto
  4. Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation  Business Insider India
  5. All you need to know about H5N1 avian influenza  CTV News










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'Congratulations Donald Trump': Gautam Adani says his group will invest $10 billion in US energy, infra p - The Times of India

  1. 'Congratulations Donald Trump': Gautam Adani says his group will invest $10 billion in US energy, infra p  The Times of India
  2. Adani Group commits $10 bn in US energy, infrastructure projects  The Economic Times
  3. Adani commits $10 billion in U.S. energy, infra projects  The Hindu
  4. Gautam Adani pledges USD 10 billion investment in US energy, infrastructure projects  India TV News
  5. Video | Gautam Adani Commits $10 Billion To Energy, Resilient Infra Projects In US  NDTV







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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath remembers Nicholas Roerich with exhibition on till November 18

Roerich was an artist whose life and art bridged Russian and Indian cultural traditions.




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‘The Rana Daggubati Show’: Prime Video announces new unscripted Telugu series with Rana Daggubati 

The unscripted Telugu Original eight-episode series will feature a host of guests, including Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Sree Leela, Nani, S.S. Rajamouli and Ram Gopal Varma




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‘Emilia Pérez’ movie review: Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña’s narco-musical melange is an acquired taste

The feverish Cannes-winning spectacle dazzles with audacity but stumbles under the weight of its own ambition




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Kanguva can be released on November 14, orders Madras High Court

Justices G. Jayachandran and C.V. Karthikeyan clear the decks after the producer deposits ₹6.41 crore on Wednesday




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15 arrested in multi-agency raid on Joo Chiat public entertainment outlets

12 men and three women, aged between 19 and 63, were arrested for various offences during a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Friday (Nov 8) night. The offences include working without a valid work permit, suspected drink driving, driving without a valid license and insurance, suspected consumption and possession of controlled drugs, and the possession of scheduled weapons.  Members of the media, including AsiaOne, were invited to observe the enforcement operations, led by Bedok Police Division, in Joo Chiat on Friday night.  The enforcement operation is part of their ongoing efforts to clamp down on illicit activities and regulatory offences in the area, said the police in a statement on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene just after midnight on Saturday, members of the media were led to the second floor of the first KTV outlet. 




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Headlines for November 13, 2024

“Gravest International Crimes”: U.N. Aid Chief Blasts Israel’s Deadly Siege on Gaza , Biden Won’t Enforce U.S. Law Requiring Halt of Arms to Israel Despite Clear Human Rights Abuses, Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Beirut Suburbs and Mount Lebanon Governorate, National Press Club’s Press Freedom Award Goes to Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza Coverage, Mike Huckabee, Who Declared “There’s No Such Thing as a Palestinian,” Named U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Trump Nominates Fox News TV Personality Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, John Ratcliffe, Who Defended Trump During Impeachment Hearings, Nominated as CIA Director, Trump Picks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Drastic Overhaul of Federal Bureaucracy, Senate GOP Meets to Pick New Leader; House Freedom Caucus May Challenge Speaker Mike Johnson, House Fails to Pass Bill Granting President Sweeping Powers to Target Nonprofits, Jury Orders Military Contractor CACI to Pay $42 Million to Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors, Climate Campaigners Ask Scottish Court to Halt Development of Rosebank Oil Field







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Section 142[1] of IT Act notice

Dept issued notice u/s. 142[1] and we have appointed Partner of one CA Firm ad our Authorised signatory by Power of Attorney. Query is that which letter head is to be used by him- ours/ plain sheet/CA firm letterhead. Please guide




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Capital gain on flat sale by nri, rate is 12.5% wo indexation or 20% with indexation?

what is capital gain tax rate on flat sale by nri? Is it 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation?

my ivew--> only 12.5% wo indexation as per section 115E (b)ii
am i wrong?




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REQUIREMENT OF 15CB

we are paying stall rent in exhibition to be held out of india, whether 15CB required




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Indian-American Women Making Mark In 2016 General Elections

Indian-American women politicians are making a mark in this year's general elections in the US with Democrat Kamala Harris all set to be elected as the first Senator from the community.




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12 Prominent Presidents of United States

As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton slug it out for the most coveted and powerful seat, the entire world waits with abated breath to see who becomes the next US president on November 9th 2016 and gets their name inked among the pantheon.




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Will Take $1 As Salary With No Vacations, Says Donald Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would take $1 as his salary a year and not the $400,000 that comes with the US president's job and will refrain from going on any vacation.




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Vintage 1870 Ballroom Shoes for Women

My mouth was open when i saw this shoe. It is nice to know about the 150 year old fashion. 




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Ex-College Lecturer Helps Create 15,000 Jobs in NE, Wins Award

A former college lecturer who helped create over 15,000 jobs across the north-east by training youths to become entrepreneurs has won an award from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.




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eBbay India Lays Off 100 Workers At Bengaluru Centre

E-commerce major eBay has laid off about 100 employees at its technology centre in Bengaluru and is shifting work to other global centres.




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Intel Mentors 17 Start-Ups To Innovate Products In India

"Of the 17 start-ups which utilised our laboratory facilities here, nine have launched products in the market and five have products ready for customer trials, while three are at the design stage."




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IIM Calcutta To Incubate 100 Start-Ups By 2020

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park has chalked out plans to incubate 100 start-ups by 2020, of which 40 would be funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and DFID.




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India Will Be Home To 10,500 Startups By 2020: Nasscom

India has emerged as the third largest start-up base and such ventures are poised to grow 2.2 times to reach 10,500 by 2020 despite a perception that the ecosystem in the country has slowed down in the last year, says a report.




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Education India 2016 Prog To Identify Innovative Startups

Village Capital and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation today said they have concluded a mentoring programme aimed at making early-stage Indian education start-ups more investment ready.




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Tottenham lost Higuain and bought 18 million 40 million hit to kill STAR Arsenal last superstar

Arsenal desperate steering Suarez
Tottenham Baldini broker a secret meeting with Roberto Soldado

Higuain fly, as quoted in the £ 23 million increase on the unwilling, Real Madrid halt the...




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Beauty and Hygiene Promises e-Com, a $11 Bn Market

With the population deriving constant awareness about the aspects of living like sanitation and personal grooming in India, beauty and hygiene segment of online market is going to be the next big thing in the coming future.




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Universal GmbH Awards ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Certificate to MRSS

Universal GmbH (UNICERT) has certified MRSS, a leading digital market research company to DIN EN ISO 9001 - 2008 for successful application of quality management throughout its entire organization.




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Lenovo Launches Phab 2 Plus At Rs.14,999 In India

Chinese smartphone major Lenovo on Tuesday launched Phab 2 Plus -- a 6.4-inch full-HD IPS display device designed for those who look for heavy data consumption.




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Hyve Launches New Smartphone At Rs.17,999

Domestic start-up Hyve Mobility in collaboration with MediaTek on Wednesday launched a new smartphone 'Pryme' at Rs.17,999.




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Best Smartphones Launched in October 2016

October turned out to be the best month for the Indian smartphone market because of the festivals. With the launch of some amazing and most anticipated smartphones




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Vivo V5 With Huge 20MP Front Camera Launched At Rs.17,980

In a bid to grab a bigger pie of the selfie craze, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Tuesday




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Some of the Most Awaited Smartphones Expected to be launched in 2017

2016 witnessed the launch of various smartphones built with new technologies and features.




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Winston Park Plots @ +91-9811848444 # Greater Noida West

91-9811848444||Winsten Park, Winsten Park New Projects, Winsten Park Plots, VHR Group, Commercial Office Spaces, Winsten Park Noida Extension, Winsten Park Greater Noida...




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Facebook Powers 1.2 Bn Daily Users To Launch 'Safety Check'

Giving more power to its 1.2 billion daily users, Facebookwill now allow them to automatically launch its crisis response tool "Safety Check" in case of an earthquake, terror attack, tsunami and so on.