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Fake diplomat arrested from Ghaziabad: Multiple shell companies, 11 bank accounts in 4 countries — ‘Ambassador of Westarctica’s’ ops dates back to 2 decades
After the Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force (STF) busted a fake embassy operating from a rented house in Ghaziabad’s Kavi Nagar, and arrested a man who claimed to be the “Ambassador of Westarctica”, the police on Thursday said that they...

Kipre, Bru, El Mizouni - A look at Parisian-born players to feature for Ipswich Town
Kevin Bru celebrates one of his Ipswich Town goals. (Image: Pagepix) KEVIN BRU The midfielder made more than 100 appearances for the Blues during his four year spell at Portman Road after joining the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2014....

Gautam Adani’s BIG move, this company to divest 50% of its business of…, and acquire 50% stake in…
Home Business Gautam Adani’s BIG move, this company to divest 50% of its business of…, and acquire 50% stake in… The Adani group formed a new alliance to reduce India's dependence on imported copper tubes and build a robust domestic ecosystem for...

Business News | India Tops Global Fast Payments with UPI Processing 18 Billion Transactions Monthly
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India has emerged as the global leader in fast payments, according to a recent note by the International Monetary Fund titled Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability. At the heart of this...

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal
India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. Photograph:...

Latest News | Adani to Partner with MetTube for Copper Tubes Business
New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Adani group flagship company will divest 50 per cent of its copper tubes business to MetTube, while simultaneously acquiring a 50 per cent stake in MetTube's Indian unit, the company said on Thursday. The two firms will...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Met the Mauritius Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare to Share
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met Hon'ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare...

What is a Free Trade Agreement? What are the benefits? How many has India signed so far?
India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other regions...
Govt prioritizes youth skills development to boost economic growth
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Government has emphasized the importance of investing in skills development for young people, equipping them to actively participate in shaping the country’s economy. This initiative aims to modernize and fuel sustainable...

Explainer: India’s free trade agreements & its impact
New Delhi: India Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other...

Adani Enterprises To Partner Mettube For Copper Tubes Business
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, 24 July (IANS) Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) announced on Thursday that it is divesting a 50 per cent share in its Kutch Copper Tubes Ltd. subsidiary to MetTube and concurrently acquiring a 50 per cent stake in MetTube...

AEL to partner MetTube for copper tubes business
New Delhi, 24 July: Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) announced on Thursday that it is divesting a 50 per cent share in its Kutch Copper Tubes Ltd. subsidiary to MetTube and concurrently acquiring a 50 per cent stake in MetTube Copper India Pvt....

IMF Country Focus: Mauritius' economy depends on sustainable public finances (By Mariana Colacelli, IMF Mission Chief to Mauritius and Felix Simione, Senior Economist in IMF’s African Department)

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Met the Mauritius Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare to Share the Impact of Their Programs to Address Critical Social Issues like Supporting Girl Education and Ending Gender Based Violence in the Country
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India • During the visit to the country, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Mauritius President to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health. •...

GIFT City regulator may soon roll out framework for variable capital companies
A general view of office buildings at the GIFT City. | Credit: Reuters/Amit Dave The International Financial Services Centres Authority, which oversees the GIFT City in Gujarat, is likely to come out with a regulatory framework for variable...

Emirates will introduce a third daily flight to Mauritius
The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular destination from across its network of more than 140...

Nisus Finance bets $13 mn on Mumbai real estate developer
Credit: Thinkstock Kumar Vibe Properties, a 50:50 joint venture between Kumar Properties & Infrastructure and Vibe Realty, has raised Rs 115 crore (around $13.3 million) from public listed financial services firm Nisus Finance, the developer said...

Geo-Economic Gamechanger: Washington’s New Strategy for Africa
Geoeconomics, defined as the use of economic instruments to achieve geopolitical goals, has become a central element of states’ foreign policy. States use a wide range of geo-economic tools, from trade policy to sanctions, investment, cyberspace,...

Ugandan financier builds global consultancy spanning six countries
Photo courtesy of Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi stands in his Singapore office, reviewing financial reports from operations across six countries. The founder...

New African trade finance fund aims to boost SME lending
Nigerian investment manager ARM is set to launch a trade finance fund that seeks to expand trade finance lending to African SMEs by providing loans to the continent’s banks. ARM African Trade Finance Fund (AATFF) is being led by chief executive...