Simon Harris is elected leader of Fine Gael, Ireland will have its youngest prime minister ever

Sign up to our Brexit emails for the latest insights Ireland is expected to have its youngest-ever prime minister on Sunday when Simon Harris takes over as Fine Gael leader, replacing Leo Varadkar, who announced his resignation last week. Harris, 37, is the government’s further and higher education minister and is the only candidate nominated … Read more

Country fines tourists Rs 2 lakh for picking up stones from beaches

Authorities issued a warning to tourists to prevent beach resources from being depleted. Visitors to the Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are warned not to bring sand, stones and rocks from the beaches. Doing so can result in hefty fines ranging from £128 (Rs. 13,478) to £2,563 (Rs. 2,69,879), New York Post. This seemingly … Read more

Liberty University pays record fine for failure to report campus crime

Liberty University has agreed to pay an unprecedented $14 million fine for failing to disclose information about crimes on campus and its treatment of sexual assault survivors, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday. The fine is the largest ever imposed under the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to … Read more

Judge refuses to halt Trump’s $454 million fraud fine pending appeal

New York – A New York appeals judge on Wednesday declined to halt a $454 million civil fraud fine pending Donald Trump’s appeal, denying the former president’s request to allow him to post bond to cover a fraction of the debt he owes. Judge Anil Singh of the state’s Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that … Read more

Apple faces EU fine of more than $500 million in Spotify scandal

Apple faces a fine of nearly 500 million euros ($539 million, about Rs 4,475 crore) from the European Union over regulators’ accusations it suppressed music streaming rivals, including Spotify Technology SA, on its platform investigation. According to people familiar with the matter, EU regulators found that Apple violated competition rules by blocking rival music services … Read more

India makes high-security number plates mandatory for all vehicles: Here’s how to get one easily

Last updated: February 14, 2024 12:11 U.S. Standard Time Indian government made changes Vehicle license plate Solving the identification problem a few years ago. These plates, called High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), have special features such as 3D holograms and laser-etched serial numbers to prevent tampering. From July 2022, all new vehicles will automatically receive … Read more

GST update: Tobacco product manufacturers face Rs 1 lakh fine if packaging machines are not registered

From April 1, manufacturers of pan masala, gutka and similar tobacco products will have to pay a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh if ​​they fail to register their packaging machinery with the GST authorities. The move is aimed at curbing revenue leakage in the tobacco manufacturing industry. Also read: GST losses major concern, … Read more

Heavy fine imposed on airlines amid flight delays

Around 170 flights, both domestic and international, are reported to be delayed at Delhi airport due to dense fog. (Photo: PTI file) Air India and IndiGo were fined Rs 1.2 crore each, while a fine of Rs 60 lakh was imposed at Mumbai airport in connection with an incident in which passengers were seen eating … Read more