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Laudable progress in direct taxes but scope for betterment remains

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Laudable progress in direct taxes but scope for betterment remains

The Indian middle class may be disappointed with the Narendra Modi-led government’s lack of adjustments to tax rates and slabs. Personal tax collections have increased significantly, with the share of personal tax in overall collections rising from 38% to 52% in the last decade. Efforts have been made to improve tax compliance through technology and widening the tax base. Corporate tax collections have not grown as much as personal taxes, indicating room for improvement in the tax system.

DISY and ELAM clash over Pelekanos

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DISY and ELAM clash over Pelekanos

The far-right party ELAM has included Marios Pelekanos on their ballot for the European elections, prompting strong reactions from the ruling party DISY. DISY’s president emphasized that there is no political identity with ELAM and that the party is rooted in principles and values. ELAM’s spokesperson stated that the people will judge the inclusion of Pelekanos and that any move made on the ELAM ballot is considered suitable to strengthen the party’s list. Another name is yet to be announced to complete the ELAM ballot list, which is expected to be a woman within the ELAM sphere.

EXPLAINER-Who is Julian Assange?

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EXPLAINER-Who is Julian Assange?

Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act.

Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition

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Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition

Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States.

Methane to become key criteria for future EU energy imports, official says

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Methane to become key criteria for future EU energy imports, official says

– The European Union plans to use methane emissions as a criterion for deciding its energy suppliers in the future.
– A U.N. methane conference took place in Geneva from March 18-21, with over 1,000 participants from 100 countries.
– Methane is the second-biggest cause of climate change after carbon dioxide and has a higher warming effect in the short term.
– The EU will focus on the environmental impact and carbon intensity of its energy purchases.
– In November, the EU agreed to impose methane emissions limits on its oil and gas imports from 2030.
– The EU will create “methane performance profiles” for countries and companies, favoring those that reduce emissions.
– The Geneva forum aims to advance methane emissions reduction efforts ahead of the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan.

Archbishop appeals to everyone to stop leaks about St. Habakkuk

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Archbishop appeals to everyone to stop leaks about St. Habakkuk

Archbishop Georgios called for an end to leaks related to the scandal at the Holy Monastery of St. Habakkuk, expressing concern over unrest among the faithful. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation of issues concerning not only the Holy Monastery of St. Habakkuk but also other monasteries, dioceses, and the broader Church of Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios stressed the importance of clarity on these matters for the Church to continue its spiritual work and advocated for both ecclesiastical and state justice to address the situation.