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Former Prime Minister passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92, leaving the nation in mourning. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, confirmed the news, marking the end of an era in Indian politics. Dr. Manmohan Singh was not just a policymaker but a symbol of wisdom, integrity and progressive leadership. As India bids farewell to this quiet crusader and transformative leader, his contribution to shaping contemporary India cannot be overstated. As news of his demise reverberates across the nation, many leaders took to social media to pay their tributes to Singh. President Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt condolences and said, "Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy." Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter), and wrote, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives." Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride." Chairman of Mahindra group, Anand Mahindra wrote, "Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation. And your service to it will long be remembered. Om Shanti." The former PM was one of the architects of modern India who believed in India's potential as a thriving democracy and a robust economy. The void left behind feels immense and his legacy will continue to inspire generations.
China's mega hydel project along Brahmaputra serves as wake-up call for India's pending hydroelectric projectPanamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation. Mulino also rejected the possibility of reducing tolls for US vessels in response to Trump's threat to demand control of the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans be returned to Washington. "There's nothing to talk about," Mulino told a press conference. "The canal is Panamanian and belongs to Panamanians. There's no possibility of opening any kind of conversation around this reality, which has cost the country blood, sweat and tears," he added. The canal, inaugurated in 1914, was built by the United States but handed to Panama on December 31, 1999, under treaties signed some two decades earlier by then-US president Jimmy Carter and Panamanian nationalist leader Omar Torrijos. Trump on Saturday slammed what he called "ridiculous" fees for US ships passing through the canal and hinted at China's growing influence. "It was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands!" If Panama could not ensure "the secure, efficient and reliable operation" of the channel, "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question," he said. An estimated five percent of global maritime traffic passes through the Panama Canal, which allows ships traveling between Asia and the US East Coast to avoid the long, hazardous route around the southern tip of South America. The United States is its main user, accounting for 74 percent of cargo, followed by China with 21 percent. Mulino said the canal's usage fees were "not set at the whim of the president or the administrator" of the interoceanic waterway, but under a long-established "public and open process." "There is absolutely no Chinese interference or participation in anything to do with the Panama Canal," Mulino said. On Wednesday, Trump wrote on Truth Social alleged, without evidence, that Chinese soldiers were "lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal." Mulino denied that allegation, too. "There are no Chinese soldiers in the canal, for the love of God," he added. Panama established diplomatic relations with China in 2017, after breaking off ties with Taiwan -- a decision criticized by Trump's first administration. On Tuesday, dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy in Panama City chanting "Trump, animal, leave the canal alone" and burning an image of the incoming US president. jjr/fj/dr/aha
Aide to finance minister outlines tax reforms What lies in the centre of the reform effort is the targeting of high-value non-filers Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. — Linkedin@khurramschehzad/File KARACHI: The government has launched a sweeping set of tax reforms aimed at narrowing the country’s substantial tax gap, estimated at Rs7.1 trillion. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad outlined key measures in a detailed series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) compliance and enforcement strategies. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); What lies in the centre of the reform effort is the targeting of high-value non-filers. With 4.9 million non-filers identified through data from banks, property registries, vehicle records and telecom spending, the government has used algorithms to categorise these individuals into actionable clusters. Of these, the top 5.0 per cent of earners, representing 3.3 million individuals, owe over Rs1.6 trillion in taxes. However, only 0.8 million of these high-income earners file returns, leaving 2.7 million unaccounted for. Notices have already been issued to 169,000 affluent non-filers, with enforcement plans extending into 2025. High-value non-filers include those with annual bank profits exceeding Rs1.3 million, ownership of three or more vehicles, or deposits over Rs28 million. A digital dashboard has been deployed to monitor enforcement progress. To combat systemic tax evasion, the FBR is establishing linkages with major value chains in industries such as sugar, cement, textiles and beverages. Advanced technologies, including video-based production monitoring and track-and-trace systems, are being employed to reconcile sectoral data with tax filings, Schehzad unveiled in his post. The sugar industry, for instance, is already under scrutiny, with data from video analytics and track-and-trace solutions monitored centrally. Similar measures will soon expand to other priority sectors. Automation plays a pivotal role in curbing sales tax evasion. Businesses engaging in fraudulent input tax adjustments have been identified using network analytics tools that trace transactions across sales chains. This innovation reduces auditing time from days to minutes, boosting the FBR’s ability to identify and address fraudulent practices. According to the adviser, a new system of faceless assessments aims to eliminate collusion between importers and appraisers. Goods Declarations (GDs) are now randomly assigned to a centralised pool of sanitised appraisers. Enhanced monitoring, including body cameras, ensures transparency, with 80 per cent of Karachi’s import volume already covered under the system. The initiative will expand nationwide by 2025. The Tax Amendment Bill 2024 introduces stricter penalties for non-compliance. Non-filers will be barred from purchasing vehicles exceeding 800cc, opening bank accounts, buying property beyond specified limits, or acquiring shares. These measures signal the government’s resolve to end the culture of tax evasion. While acknowledging that reforms are a work in progress, Schehzad said that Pakistan is on the “right track” to creating a balanced and effective tax system. By combining targeted enforcement, advanced automation, and legislative changes, the government aims to enhance tax compliance and boost revenue collection.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve prior to their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday because of an ankle injury. Walker hurt his ankle in last week's loss to Minnesota and left that game after sitting out the previous two because of a calf problem. He also missed two weeks in September with an oblique issue. Walker has run for 573 yards and seven touchdowns on 153 carries. A second-round draft pick by Seattle in 2022, he has 2,528 yards rushing and 24 TDs in his career. Walker could, in theory, return if the Seahawks win two playoff games, though their postseason hopes were slim entering the game against Chicago. Seattle (8-7) trailed the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams (9-6) by one game with two to play. The Seahawks' best path to the postseason was to win the final two regular-season games and have Los Angeles lose to Arizona on Saturday. Seattle visits the Rams to close the regular season. With Walker out, Seattle signed rookie running back George Holani off the practice squad. ___ AP NFL:Vincerx Pharma Enters into a Binding Term Sheet for a Strategic Merger with Oqory, Inc.
Meet The Parents 4 slammed by fans as Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller reunite for sequel: 'Nobody needs this' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By SAMEER SURI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:04 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 23:08 GMT, 10 December 2024 e-mail 5 View comments Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller are reuniting for a fourth movie in the Meet The Parents franchise - in a development met with groans on social media. The original 2000 movie starred Robert as the grouchy, suspicious CIA veteran Jack Byrnes and Ben as his nervous future son-in-law Gaylord 'Greg' Focker. Blythe Danner featured as Jack's wife Dina, with Teri Polo playing their daughter Pam , whose marriage to Greg sets off a cascade of comedic in-law mishaps. Meet The Parents was a box office hit that spawned two sequels, Meet The Fockers in 2004 and then Little Fockers in 2010. Now it has emerged that a fourth instalment is in the works with Robert, 81, Ben, 59 Blythe, 81, and Teri, 55, all reprising their old roles, via Deadline . Fans reacted with exasperation on X, formerly Twitter , where one user responded to the news by joking: 'Nobody needs Mother Fockers.' Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller are reuniting for a fourth movie in the Meet The Parents franchise - in a development met with groans on social media; pictured in the first film in 2000 The second two movies prominently featured Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman as Greg's parents Roz and Bernie Focker, but it is currently unknown whether either of them has been cast in the fourth film. Owen Wilson had a supporting role in the first three movies as Pam's still besotted ex Kevin Rawley, but there remains no news about if he will return. A director has also yet to be announced, but Jon Hamburg, who worked on the screenplays of all three previous films, is confirmed to be writing part four. News of the fourth movie was greeted with derision online, where one X user wrote: 'Gawd no, i'm still getting over my ptsd from how atrocious Little Fockers was.' 'For the love of god.... Please come up with someone new,' pleaded another as a third quipped: 'The next one will just be a cemetery.' 'If there’s ever a movie, that is a hard pass... It’s this one...,' sneered one commentator as another chimed in: 'There was a third one?' 'I think I speak for everyone when I say "no thanks, we're good,"' an X user wrote, amid such remarks as 'Ugh no' and 'No thanks.' An incredulous social media use wondered: 'isnt De Niro like 82 now?' before urging the Hollywood icon: 'jesus man just retire and spend your millions.' Blythe Danner featured as Jack's wife Dina, and is pictured with him here in the 2010 movie Little Fockers - the third instalment in the franchise Teri Polo, pictured with Ben in Little Fockers, played Jack and Dina's daughter Pam, whose marriage to Greg sets off a cascade of comedic in-law mishaps Robert, 81, is pictured at this year's edition of his Tribeca Film Festival in New York in October Ben is pictured attending the premiere of his Hulu movie Nutcrackers in Los Angeles last month Fans reacted with exasperation on X, formerly Twitter , where one user responded to the news by joking: 'Nobody needs Mother Fockers' Read More Her dad is a hit comedian worth $200M while mom has Brady Bunch connection - can you guess the nepo baby? 'Oh no. This franchise went downhill so fast after the quite funny Meet The Parents,' an X user observed. 'Literally no one asked for this lmao,' another chortled. News of the fourth Meet The Parents movie comes just days after Ben confirmed a cheeky story about the second film in the franchise. Ben revealed that the team behind Meet The Fockers had to find a real person with the last name Focker in order to prevent the MPAA from giving the picture an R rating. 'It was a PG-13 and they thought it was too close to f***er,' Ben recalled while appearing on the smash hit YouTube show Hot Ones . Robert de Niro Blythe Danner Ben Stiller Share or comment on this article: Meet The Parents 4 slammed by fans as Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller reunite for sequel: 'Nobody needs this' e-mail Add comment