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The SI alleged that in the 17th minute of the first episode, characters dressed in an improper way and representing Hindu gods and goddesses were shown speaking in undignified and “low-level” language. This could incite and hurt religious sentiments, the SI said. … [Read more...] about ‘Tandav’ web series controversy | FIR against director, Amazon India head of content

In addition, Covaxin has been greenlighted in a “clinical trial mode” as a matter of “abundant precaution”, with no clarity on whether medical care in case of adverse events and compensation would be provided, and informed consent has to be taken from the recipient before immunisation. There are no such conditions or riders in the case of Covishield. Hence, is it correct to compare the situation in India with other countries using vaccines with interim safety and efficacy levels known? … [Read more...] about Coronavirus | Vaccine dilemma — to take or not to take Covaxin

In addition to the G7 Summit this year, during February, the UK will assume the Presidency of the UN Security Council, and later this year the UK will host COP26 climate summit in Glasgow and a global education conference aimed at getting children in the developing world into school. … [Read more...] about Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Global institutional investors and realty developers with exposure to commercial real estate including office and warehousing projects have approached the government seeking input tax credit for leasing activity. A group of representatives from international funds, private equity players and leading real estate developers will be meeting officials of the finance ministry early this week following the submissions made by them in this matter, said persons with direct knowledge of the development.“The government has invited representatives of global investors and real estate developers to discuss the issue in detail. A couple of meetings have already taken place and the officials are keen to get further feedback on this issue,” said one of the persons mentioned above. These entities are seeking input tax credit on goods or services used for construction of immovable property against leasing services, which is currently restricted under Section 17(5) of the Central Goods & … [Read more...] about Global funds, realtors approach government for input tax credit on commercial leasing

MUMBAI: Amid easy global liquidity and low US bond yields, Bharti Airtel is preparing to raise a billion dollar with an offer of perpetual bonds --- securities with no maturity date for investors.Last week the second largest telecom company sounded out half a dozen MNC banks on the plan to tap offshore institutional investors.While the quasi debt paper, under the proposed offer, would be ‘perpetual’ in character for investors, the issuer Bharti would have a call option -- or, the right to repay its lenders – after five years.This would be Bharti’s second perpetual bond float. Reliance Industries and Bharti are among the few companies that have tapped the international money market with such bonds.The company is likely to enter the market in February, said a person aware of the plan. Bharti Airtel did not immediately respond to ET’s query.The company may use the fund for business expansion and refinance more expensive debt raised few years ago.“The … [Read more...] about Bharti Airtel plans to raise $1 billion through perpetual bonds