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Failing to verify the credibility of the seller or developer can expose buyers to fraud or project delays. Issues like past legal disputes, financial instability, or non-delivery of previous projects can signal risk. Conducting background checks and reviewing past performance helps ensure a secure and reliable transaction. Real estate transactions require substantial financial investments, and…
India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement being incorporated into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework, flagging concerns over its systemic implications, PTI reported.The issue was raised at the ongoing 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the WTO in Yaounde, Cameroon, where Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…
Siddaramaiah with DKS (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government’s growing expenditure on welfare schemes has placed pressure on its finances, forcing cuts in some ongoing programmes, the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) said in its report for the 2024-25 fiscal, tabled in the Assembly on Thursday. Guarantee schemes consume significant revenue The CAG noted…
FILE – The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) In what can be termed as a landmark verdict that could reshape the legal landscape for the tech industry, a California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for harms suffered by a young user. After more than…
The rupee weakened by 23 paise to settle at an all-time low of 93.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening greenback and elevated global crude oil prices that dampened investor sentiment.Forex traders said continued foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties linked to the Middle East crisis also weighed on the domestic currency,…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s abrupt exit from ‘The Bachelorette’ has left fans stunned and questioning the show’s casting choices. The TikTok sensation, known for her reality TV flair, was a bold pick for the franchise’s polished image. But her messy breakup with partner Dakota Mortensen turned the spotlight into a scandal. A risky casting gamble The…
Asian markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, following modest losses on Wall Street and a retreat in oil prices after a sharp spike triggered by escalating Iran-Israel tensions.Oil had a volatile session on Thursday, with Brent crude briefly hitting $119 per barrel after Iranian attacks on Gulf energy facilities followed Israel’s strike on a…
Tuberculosis is widely known as a lung disease, but the infection can also affect the male reproductive system. When TB spreads to organs such as the testicles or epididymis, it may cause inflammation, scarring and blockages that interfere with sperm production and transport. Tuberculosis is usually discussed as a disease of the lungs. Cough, fever,…
A week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, US president Donald Trump is facing a growing set of military, economic and political risks that could complicate efforts to convert early battlefield gains into a broader geopolitical victory. Despite major strikes on Iranian forces and the killing of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the crisis…
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, is also emerging as a vulnerable corridor for undersea internet cables as tensions in West Asia escalate.The passage controls about a third of India’s westward internet traffic, and experts say this capacity cannot be easily rerouted because alternate routes have limited supply.The deteriorating security situation has…
