UK firms can offer telecom, construction services in India without local setup under FTA

UK firms can offer telecom, construction services in India without local setup under FTA

In a landmark move to boost bilateral trade and services, India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24 in London. The deal allows British companies to offer services in India, including telecom, construction, and related sectors, without the need to establish a local presence, a significant shift…

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Head monk under criminal investigation in China

Head monk under criminal investigation in China

Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, is being investigated for offences including embezzlement, “improper relationships with multiple women” and “having illegitimate children”, the temple said. In a statement on Sunday, Shaolin temple said multiple departments were jointly investigating Mr Shi and more information would be made public in due course. The 1,500-year-old…

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