Reforms to spur stronger economic performance in 2025: Kenyan President Ruto
Nairobi, Jan 1 (IANS) Kenyan President William Ruto has said that reforms initiated by his government are expected to result in stronger economic performance, increased job opportunities for the youth and higher incomes for farmers and entrepreneurs. Ruto, who delivered his end-of-year address in Kisii, western Kenya, on New Year’s Eve, said the government has […]
UK PM vows to rebuild Britain in new year message
London, Jan 1 (IANS) United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged to rebuild Britain as his government seeks to turn the tide after a challenging first six months in power. In a prerecorded New Year message, Starmer said 2025 would be a year of rebuilding, drawing parallels to the efforts of Labour […]
California enacts new law to reduce homework burden
Sacramento, Jan 1 (IANS) The US state of California enacted a new law on Wednesday, aimed at reducing students’ homework burden statewide. The Healthy Homework Act, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, took effect on the first day of 2025. Its primary goal is to promote evidence-based homework practices to support […]
Norway tightens eco-protection in Svalbard to safeguard Arctic ecosystem
Oslo, Jan 2 (IANS) Norway has introduced new environmental regulations for Svalbard to protect the archipelago’s fragile ecosystem, cultural heritage, and wildlife as climate change accelerates and tourism expands. Svalbard, a remote Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its dramatic glaciers, polar bears, and seabird colonies. Its pristine […]
Tax evasion among self-employed foreigners on rise in Lithuania: Authorities
Vilnius, Jan 2 (IANS) The number of self-employed foreigners avoiding taxes has been on the rise in Lithuania in recent years, according to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). The majority of those failing to meet their tax obligations are taxi drivers and couriers, Xinhua news agency reported quoting local radio broadcaster LRT. According to VMI […]
ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das’ bail hearing in Bangladesh Court
Dhaka, Jan 2 (IANS) Chinmay Krishna Das, a Hindu monk and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, is set to appear before a Chittagong court on Thursday, for a bail hearing in a sedition case. Arrested on November 25 from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Das has remained in jail amid […]
