US Aims To Complete Evacuation From Afghanistan By Aug. 31
The last day of August was declared a deadline by the Taliban for the US troops to leave the country.
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Leave Afghanistan By Aug. 31: Taliban Hands Ultimatum To United States
The United States has facilitated the evacuation of around 70,700 people, according to the White House.
Indian Supreme Court Holds Off Bharti Airtel’s AGR Dues To The Government For Three Weeks
Bharti Airtel had more than $1.74 billion in dues payable to the government for a spectrum it bought from now-bankrupt Videocon.
Indian Carmaker Maruti Suzuki Fined $26.97 Million For Restricting Discounts By Dealers
Maruti Suzuki hired agencies to snitch on its own dealers offering discretionary discounts.
India Working On A Standalone Pan-Corona Vaccine
The government is working out a modification in the vaccine that works across variants and strains.
Asia Pacific Sovereign Ratings Can Withstand Covid-19 Waves: Rating Agency
Government measures to suppress new infections will weaken economic growth and fiscal metrics further.
HCL To Transform Munich Re Workplace Services In 40 Countries
The firm said that it will modernize and standardize workplace services for more than 16,000 employees in 40 countries.
Leading Global Investors Buy Minority Stakes In Indian Firm
International firms have invested $150 million to purchase minority stakes in QuEST Global.
Passenger Vehicle Segment To Lead Sales Recovery To Pre-pandemic Levels: Rating Agency
Revenues for commercial vehicles dealers will remain below pre-pandemic levels this fiscal.