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Alex Salmond has been described as an "inspiration", "political genius" and a "giant of a man" at a memorial service held for the former Scottish first minister in Edinburgh. Around 500 people, including family, friends and politicians from across the spectrum attended a service on Saturday at St Giles' Cathedral to celebrate his love of Scotland and commitment to the cause of independence . Mr Salmond died suddenly in North Macedonia in October at the age of 69. Former prime minister Gordon Brown , Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar were among those attending, but Mr Salmond's successor Nicola Sturgeon was not. A rift between the pair developed during Ms Sturgeon's term as SNP leader. She instead attended the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley in Glasgow on Saturday morning. Meanwhile, Mr Swinney was met with boos from some in the crowd as he arrived at the service - held on St Andrew's Day - with at least one person in the crowd outside on the Royal Mile shouting "traitor". Mr Salmond stood down as SNP leader and first minister after the 2014 referendum in which Scots voted to stay part of the UK. He went on to lead another pro-independence party, Alba, with Kenny MacAskill. Mr MacAskill, now the acting Alba leader, told the congregation that Mr Salmond had been a "giant of man", "an inspiration, a political genius" and "most of all a man who had the cause of independence burned into his heart and seared in his soul". The cause of independence was Mr Salmond's "guiding light, his north star", the former justice secretary said, adding that "he came so close to achieving it". Scotland correspondent This was the final chapter in Alex Salmond's long goodbye. His supporters lined a stretch of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile with saltire flags flying and posters of the former First Minister plastered along the railings. This was a strict invite-only occasion. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown dodged the crowds and swooped in the side door of the cathedral. The SNP's John Swinney will be wishing he took the same approach. Mr Swinney, who was involved in the bitter feud with Salmond in his latter years, was booed on his arrival and departure. The crowds yelled "traitor to Scotland". Swinney, the current First Minister, kept his head down and looked stoney-faced in this humiliating episode. It was a very public, eyebrow-raising illustration of the complete breakdown in relations and rift in Scotland's independence movement. Most notable on the excluded list from these proceedings was Nicola Sturgeon. The one time closest ally of Alex Salmond. She had another funeral to attend which reduced the awkwardness for all parties involved. The crowd chanted "the dream shall never die" as the congregation filtered out of the church. A nod to Mr Salmond's lifelong mission to deliver an independent Scotland in this moment, his final farewell. Other mourners included Mr Salmond's widow Moira as well as Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay. Among the musical performances, Scottish duo the Proclaimers were applauded for singing Cap In Hand - a pro-independence song which features the line "I can't understand why we let someone else rule our land, cap in hand". Brothers Craig and Charlie Reid said: "We're going to do this for Alex, with love and respect and eternal gratitude for everything you did for our country." Read more from Sky News: What to watch in Ireland's general election Israel claims strike on 7 October 'attacker' CCTV released after fatal e-bike hit-and-run Follow our channel and never miss an update. Christina Hendry described her Uncle Alex as a "political giant, a strong leader, a fearless campaigner" but also remembered him as a "dearly loved husband, brother and uncle". As the service finished the crowd gathered outside applauded and chanted "Alex, Alex" before singing Flower Of Scotland.[Kim Seong-kon] The yo-yo phenomenon in Korea's political climatejili no 。

Bjork is 'absolutely' confident that Day will return next year at Ohio StateTeddy Roosevelt was hardly a shrinking violet. The Rough Rider, outdoorsman and survivor of an assassination attempt in 1912 (he famously continued delivering a speech being shot), was a contradiction; the man who never met an animal he didn’t wish to shoot was also an intellectual. Equal parts thoughtful and heedless, Roosevelt was a president for a nation rising to take its place among the leaders of the nascent 20th century. It was Roosevelt who fulfilled the long-held industrialist dream of shortening the shipping routes for goods flowing between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts by overseeing the construction of a 51-mile-long engineering impossibility known as the Panama Canal. In 1999, the Canal reverted to the Panamanian people. Now, another American president . Oh, and apparently he also wants and . It’s a surprising Christmas list for a landlord who will soon, once again, oversee a nation that has enough trouble managing the real estate portfolio already in its possession. While seeking consent has never been ’s strong suit, I find it galling that he’s making noises about violating even more boundaries. Trump possesses all of Roosevelt’s bluster but none of his subtlety. One president advised the nation to “speak softly and carry a big stick.” The other told Billy Bush that when you’re a star, . I don’t expect Panama, Greenland, or Canada will allow Donald to grab what isn’t his. (Nor do I think to the man in the long red tie.) But while his territorial ambitions may be mystifying to many of us, I’m more concerned by what it says about the man, and the nation he’s just been elected to lead, that he would even make these threats. It’s one thing for loud Americans to traipse across the world in brash slogan T-shirts demanding . It’s quite another for that country’s leader to behave in a similarly boorish fashion. We are a powerful nation; the idea that we are the “leader of the so-called ‘Free World’” has never been quite apt. We are, and have been for the better part of a hundred years, the leader of the entire world. As such, it’s mortifying to watch this ham-fisted grotesquerie flap his tongue in ways unbefitting the leader of the “indispensable nation.” Teddy Roosevelt understood this. The “big stick” he carried was only ever a last resort. Roosevelt deployed America’s assets strategically and diplomatically. He had no need of a Truth Social account. With Trump, though, there is no speaking softly. There is hardly coherent thought at all. It’s a jumble of bizarre and outlandish threats; the whipsaw nature of his demands insults the world, though I worry it insults our nation more. Not because we should not compete to achieve our ends, but because we are more likely to achieve those ends through cooperation and mutual understanding than through threat, particularly because Trump’s threats are so often utterly devoid of substance. I do not subscribe to America First if it means America Only. I do not subscribe to threatening to punch one’s neighbor in the nose if they do not give me their garage. Our might is, well, mighty. But it is limited. And it is often ineffective when operating against the wishes of those in its sights. Foreign leaders do not have the luxury of ignoring the United States. We are too big. Too disruptive. Our influence is too great for them to simply turn a blind eye to any single president’s ambitions. Instead, they must suffer the indignity of dealing with, as our former president’s former favorite North Korean once called him, . There’s a reason Teddy Roosevelt’s face is on Mt. Rushmore while Trump’s is on . The reason is that we are at our best when we are at our most humble. When we bumble and wave our arms around like madmen, we are more apt to get the world’s attention but less apt to be taken seriously. Perhaps it’s not credibility Trump craves at all, only headlines. If that’s the case, hopefully the leaders of Canada, Panama, and Greenland give him all the attention he wishes and none of the land. At best, perhaps they’ll give him some souvenir candy. It’s more than he deserves, but what he deserves cannot be printed here. Instead, I choose to speak softly.

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), through its Continuing and Professional Education Directorate (CPE), conducted a complimentary first-aid training course for employees and representatives of local non-governmental organisations (NGOs). This initiative is part of UDST’s ongoing commitment to community engagement, aimed at equipping individuals and organisations with essential life-saving skills, a statement said. The training brought together participants from Qatar News Agency (QNA), Ehsan, Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), and Al Noor—reflecting UDST's dedication to building partnerships and initiatives that promote community well-being and safety. The course covered fundamental first aid techniques, empowering NGO employees to respond effectively to emergencies and support their missions to serve society. Hamad al-Kuwari, director of the CPE Directorate, stated: “This first-aid training course exemplifies our efforts to enhance community safety. By equipping NGO employees with practical skills, we contribute to building a safer and more resilient society.” This initiative highlights CPE Directorate's role in empowering local organizations through practical, skill-based training and highlights UDST’s commitment to strengthening community engagement. By offering these trainings, UDST reaffirms its dedication to lifelong learning and its mission to support the broader community in achieving growth and development, the statement added.Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home Personal Finance New Tax Regime 2025: New tax exemption can be available in the... Personal Finance New Tax Regime 2025: New tax exemption can be available in the New Tax Regime, check the updates By Shyamu Maurya December 18, 2024 0 7 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram New Tax Regime 2025: New tax exemption can be available in the New Tax Regime, check the updates Budget 2025 New Tax Regime Changes EPF Mandatory Plans: If sources are to be believed, there is a consideration to make EPF (Employees Provident Fund) mandatory for all slabs. The government’s focus is on promoting the New Tax Regime so that more and more people adopt it. Budget 2025 New Tax Regime Changes: The budget of the year 2025 can be focused on the middle class. It can bring great relief especially for the employed and taxpayers. The central government can announce new tax exemptions to make the New Tax Regime more attractive. If sources are to be believed, then there is a consideration to make EPF (Employees Provident Fund) mandatory for all slabs. The focus of the government is on encouraging the New Tax Regime so that more and more people adopt it. Let us tell you, from the year 2023, the government had made the New Tax Regime the default. EPF can be included If sources are to be believed, in the upcoming budget, to make the new tax regime more attractive, there may be an announcement of giving exemption on Employee Provident Fund (EPF) to the employed. It can be made mandatory in the new tax regime. Till now, in the old tax regime, EPF is included in tax exemption under section 80C. It is also included as a deduction in Form 16 by the employer. A total tax exemption of up to Rs 1.5 lakh is included. According to experts, the inclusion of EPF in the new tax regime is likely to open the window of 80C. However, it is not yet confirmed on the basis of which section it will be included or whether it will be separately benefited as an additional tax exemption. New Tax Regime – What changes can be made? The New Tax Regime was introduced in Budget 2020, where it was introduced simpler and without many deductions compared to the old tax system. However, there has been a mixed response from taxpayers since the beginning. The government is now planning to make it more attractive. New exemptions are likely in Budget 2025 so that taxpayers get more disposable income along with savings. What are the exemption provisions in the new tax system? Some changes were made in the new tax regime in the year 2023. The basic exemption limit was increased from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. At the same time, the tax exemption limit with rebate has now increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Tax rebate was increased for this structure. Apart from this, there is a tax exemption of Rs 50,000 as standard deduction. In such a situation, there is no tax on income up to Rs 7.5 lakh in the new tax regime. Existing New Tax Regime slabs Income Tax Rate ₹0 to ₹3 Lakh Zero (0%) ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh 5% ₹6 lakh to ₹9 lakh 10% ₹9 lakh to ₹12 lakh 15% ₹12 lakh to ₹15 lakh 20% Above ₹15 lakh 30% Note: This is the current tax slab, but some relaxation or changes are expected in Budget 2025. EPF Mandatory- New facility for salaried people? The government is considering making Employees Provident Fund (EPF) mandatory for all. This will make it mandatory for employed people to save a part of their salary every month as PF. Its purpose is to make the retirement planning of employees secure. EPF fulfills your financial needs after retirement. Investment in it is guaranteed and returns are secure. EPF also provides tax benefits from the government in the old tax system. If the government makes EPF mandatory in the new tax system as well, then it will be a big benefit for employed people. What are the challenges in the New Tax Regime? Tax exemption options like 80C, HRA, and 80D are not available in the New Tax Regime. The government can include exemptions like 80C in the New Tax Regime. Taxpayers focus on spending rather than saving. It can be made attractive by adding EPF and other safe investments. Currently, most taxpayers choose the old system. The government can make it popular by changing the tax slab and giving new exemptions. Join Informal Newz Tags New Tax Regime 2025 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Previous article Best investment plans: Invest here for children’s education expenses, these are the 4 best investment plans Shyamu Maurya Shyamu has done Degree in Fine Arts and has knowledge about bollywood industry. He started writing in 2018. Since then he has been associated with Informalnewz. 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