Justin Trudeau has resigned as Canada’s Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader after nearly a decade. His departure follows internal party discontent and declining public support. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and others may contend for leadership. The party faces economic issues and opposition pressure as it prepares for a 2025 election.
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Luxury goods exceeding Rs 10 lakh, including handbags, watches, art, and yachts, will now incur a 1% tax collected at source (TCS), effective from April 22. This measure, introduced in the Finance Act 2024, aims to enhance the income tax department's ability to track high-value purchases by mandating PAN details.
As the campaign for Delhi's assembly elections concludes, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fights to retain power against a determined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a resurgent Congress. With heated exchanges and innovative campaign strategies, the city's voters prepare to decide on February 8.
Elon Musk, backed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, has decided to rehire Marko Elez, a young staffer who resigned after being outed for racist social media posts. Despite controversy, Vance argued that social media mistakes should not ruin a young person's life. The move has sparked online disputes, notably between Vance and Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna.
Elon Musk has issued a directive for federal employees to report their weekly productivity via email, following President Donald Trump's orders. Non-compliance will be considered as resignation. The move aims to enhance government efficiency, but has faced criticism from the American Federation of Government Employees for being disrespectful and harsh.
After months of setbacks following a collapse in November 2023, the Silkyara tunnel project in Uttarakhand is set to achieve a breakthrough on Wednesday. Excavation will be completed, paving the way for the 4.5 km tunnel to be operational within a year. Despite a probe revealing negligence, the government has decided to proceed with the Char Dham Road connectivity project.
Elon Musk has offered to withdraw his bid to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit arm if the organization stops its conversion to a for-profit entity. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected the proposal, leading to a heated exchange between Musk and Altman on social media.
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