Government of India

Pappas: Cook County Board passes ordinance to bring transparency to TIF spending

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Government of India, Law in India, Ordinance, Parliament of India, Tax increment financing, India, Government, Countries

The Board approved an amendment to the Debt Disclosure Ordinance, which allows the Treasurer's Office to gather vital financial data for the county's 547 primary taxing districts and publish it on cookcountytreasurer.com.

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  • The Board approved an amendment to the Debt Disclosure Ordinance, which allows the Treasurer's Office to gather vital financial data for the county's 547 primary taxing districts and publish it on cookcountytreasurer.com.
  • The amendment would give taxpayers the opportunity to examine how TIF dollars have been spent and to whom.
  • "The County Board took ground-breaking action regarding transparency when it passed the Debt Disclosure Ordinance in 2009 at my request," Pappas said.
  • In Cook County, 444 TIF Districts across 96 municipalities accounted for more than $1.3 billion in property tax revenue last year or 8.4% of the entire $15.6 billion billed.

Ipsidy Announces Results for Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Identification, Access control, Aadhaar, Government of India, Biometrics, Identity document, Authentication, Government

LONG BEACH, N.Y., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ipsidy Inc. (www.ipsidy.com) [OTCQB:IDTY] a leading provider of secure, mobile biometric identity solutions, including Identity as a Service (IDaaS) ,today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

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  • LONG BEACH, N.Y., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ipsidy Inc. (www.ipsidy.com) [OTCQB:IDTY] a leading provider of secure, mobile biometric identity solutions, including Identity as a Service (IDaaS) ,today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.
  • The last quarter has seen continued progress for Ipsidy, said Phillip Kumnick, CEO & Chairman of Ipsidy.
  • Appointed Phillip L. Kumnick as CEO in May 2020 and he became Chairman of the Board in October 2020.
  • Ipsidy is headquartered in New York and has operating subsidiaries: MultiPay in Colombia, www.multipay.com.co; Cards Plus in South Africa, www.cardsplus.co.za ; Ipsidy Enterprises in the U.K. and Ipsidy Per S.A.C.

VFS Global Expands India Passport and Consular Services Network to Its 12th Country - United States

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Data management, Security, Other Consumer, Consumer, Technology, Other Travel, Travel, VFS Global, Government of India, Overseas Citizenship of India, Indian nationality law, Passport, Travel visa, VFS, Trade, Articles

Effective 04 November 2020, VFS Global has commenced the following services in these cities for Indian or US citizens, and for third-country nationals: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) application, passport application, renunciation of Indian citizenship and Global Entry Programme (GEP) verification services.

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  • Effective 04 November 2020, VFS Global has commenced the following services in these cities for Indian or US citizens, and for third-country nationals: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) application, passport application, renunciation of Indian citizenship and Global Entry Programme (GEP) verification services.
  • VFS Global has been serving the Government of India since 2008.
  • The United States is the 12th country in which VFS Global will provide passport, visa and consular services for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
  • With a vast global network of visa and consular application centres, VFS Global provides Passport and Consular Services to 10 governments through 95 appplication centres in 30 countries worldwide.

Godrej Aerospace Develops and Delivers to DRDO the First Batch of 1,000 Proportional Solenoid Valves, a Critical Component for COVID-19 Ventilators

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Defence Research and Development Organisation, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Solenoid, Medical ventilator, Godrej, India, Mechanical engineering

MUMBAI, India, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Aerospace has delivered 1,000 Proportional Solenoid Valves, a critical ventilator component for COVID-19 ventilators, tothe Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

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  • MUMBAI, India, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Aerospace has delivered 1,000 Proportional Solenoid Valves, a critical ventilator component for COVID-19 ventilators, tothe Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
  • Based on DRDO design, the Proportional Solenoid Valves were developed and manufactured in 10 days.
  • Myheartfelt thanks to DRDO, ADA and BEL for their constant faith in us and India's self-reliance in manufacturing of such critical components."
  • Godrej is one of India's most trusted brands serving over 1.15 billion consumers worldwide every day.

Insights into the Digital Healthcare Market in India (2019 to 2024) - CAGR of 27.41% Expected - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Technology, General Health, Health, Other Technology, Biometrics, Government of India, National identification numbers, India, Aadhaar, Identification, Digital India, Government

The robust digital footprint of India, coupled with supportive government policies, has played an instrumental role in driving the growth of the digital healthcare market.

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  • The robust digital footprint of India, coupled with supportive government policies, has played an instrumental role in driving the growth of the digital healthcare market.
  • The Digital India program, initiated in 2015, has strengthened the digital infrastructure required in the healthcare industry.
  • The digitization initiatives undertaken by the Indian government, including the digital biometric identification program (Aadhaar), have created a favorable ecosystem for the digital healthcare market.
  • Factors like inferior technology infrastructure and lack of structured regulations pose as challenges to the digital healthcare market.

Patriot Ordnance Factory Announces New Rebel .22LR Sub Gun

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Monday, December 30, 2019
Patriot Ordnance Factory, POF, Ordnance Factory Board, Industries, Government of India, Companies

PHOENIX, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The new POF-USA Rebel was designed to defy what the world believes a .22 LR can be.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The new POF-USA Rebel was designed to defy what the world believes a .22 LR can be.
  • Designed from the ground up around the 10/22 magazine by our Award-Winning engineering team at Patriot Ordnance Factory.
  • The new Rebel provides an affordable package for customers never before seen in the firearms industry.
  • Chambered in .22 LR and measuring in at 21.5" long, the Rebel weighs a mere 3.25lbs.

Michael R. Bloomberg and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Announce Partnership to Strengthen Global Investment in India

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Foreign relations of India, Government of India, Members of the Lok Sabha, India, Narendra Modi, Gujarati people, Narendra, Modi, Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government, Middle Eastern foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the third annual Global Business Forum, Michael R. Bloomberg welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced two new initiatives in partnership with the Government of India, focused on strengthening international investment.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the third annual Global Business Forum, Michael R. Bloomberg welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced two new initiatives in partnership with the Government of India, focused on strengthening international investment.
  • "India has raised the limits on foreign exposure to its debt, which means there is room to stimulate and attract more foreign investment.
  • India has set an ambitious target for itself of 5 trillion," said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • These included opportunities to strengthen global economic stability, tackle climate change, promote economic growth, and advance technologies that can improve society.

CAIR: 52 Groups Urge Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Rescind Award to Indian PM Modi

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Indian Hindus, Members of the Lok Sabha, States and union territories of India, Government of India, Modi, Narendra, Modi administration

Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

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  • Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
  • CONTACT:CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected] ; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]
    RE: Request to Rescind Award Offer to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Citing Human Rights Abuses
    Dear Bill and Melinda Gates:
    We, the undersigned 52 state, national and international organizations, write to request that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation not award its premier Global Goalkeeper Award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at your Goalkeepers event this month.
  • Modi and his government's silence during the rioting earning him the shameful title "Butcher of Gujrat."
  • Again, we request that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation not offer the Global Goalkeeper Award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he will use this prize to deflect criticism of his government's egregious human rights violations in Kashmir, Assam, and throughout all of India.

Historic response as Texas hosts Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for "Howdy, Modi!" event at Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 22

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Government of India, Foreign relations of India, Members of the Lok Sabha, India–United States relations, Narendra Modi, Politics by country, Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government

Attendees will celebrate a vibrant India and a strong U.S.-India relationship based on mutual respect and strong commercial and diplomatic ties.

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  • Attendees will celebrate a vibrant India and a strong U.S.-India relationship based on mutual respect and strong commercial and diplomatic ties.
  • "On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Indian-Americans in Texas, and as co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, I welcome Prime Minister Modi to Houston," said U.S.
  • The Texas India Forum will have busing available for certain far-out Houston suburbs and those unable to drive themselves to the event.
  • TIF brings together Indian-American organizations and institutions to encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for engagement with India.

POS Manufacturer Wiseasy to Build Aadhaar Payment Solutions Based on NEXT Fingerprint Sensor Technology

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Economy, Biometrics, Identification, Financial services, Money, Identity documents of India, E-commerce, Aadhaar, Government of India, AEPS, Payment terminal, Fingerprint

OSLO, Norway, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXT Biometrics (Oslo Bors: NEXT), a global leader in fingerprint sensor technology, announces that Beijing Wiseasy Technology Co., Ltd. (Wiseasy) has selected NEXT`s certified sensor technology for the production of POS terminals for sales in the Indian market.

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  • OSLO, Norway, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXT Biometrics (Oslo Bors: NEXT), a global leader in fingerprint sensor technology, announces that Beijing Wiseasy Technology Co., Ltd. (Wiseasy) has selected NEXT`s certified sensor technology for the production of POS terminals for sales in the Indian market.
  • Wiseasy manufactures intelligent payment terminals and offers innovative payment systems for embedded transactions in various industries, including retail, food and beverage, parking, insurance, banking and telecommunications.
  • Wiseasy will integrate the NEXT STQC and UIDAI certified sensor technology into POS terminals for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) applications.
  • "We welcome Wiseasy as new partner for Aadhaar-enabled solutions and are certain that our certified fingerprint sensor technology delivers substantial added value to Wiseasy`s customers and end users."