BCCI cracks whip, makes domestic matches mandatory for players, limits families’ stay on tours | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a major development in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made players’ participation in domestic matches mandatory for selection in the national team.The board also announced a slew of restrictions, including cuts on personal staff and families’ stay during tours.The whip comes after India’s…

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India’s Pranav Venkatesh wins World Junior Chess Championship | Chess News

[ad_1] Pranav Venkatesh (Pic credit: FIDE Chess) NEW DELHI: India’s Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship (Under-20) following a draw against Slovenia’s Matic Levrencic in the final round at Petrovac, Montenegro on Friday. The day proved exceptional for Indian chess as Aravindh Chithamabaram secured victory at the Prague Masters, surpassing several favoured competitors.Venkatesh,…

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CBDT grandfathers treaty benefits with Mauritius, Cyprus, Singapore | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The income tax department has come out with a fresh guidance note on applicability of Principal Purpose Test (PPT) for claiming tax treaty benefits, which will apply prospectively.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in its note on principal purpose test also clarified that the grandfathering provisions under the India-Cyprus DTAA, India-Mauritius…

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Skipping the H-1B hassle? Indian professionals bet big on EB-5 for a green card: Cost, benefit, requirements, and more

[ad_1] In recent years, the Indian American community’s growing influence in US leadership positions has prompted many Indian professionals to explore alternative immigration pathways beyond the traditional H-1B visa. One such pathway gaining attention is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which offers a direct route to US permanent residency through investment.This shift comes as prominent…

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