News for 'european-economic-area'

Italy becomes first EU country to ban ChatGPT, to probe privacy breach

Italy becomes first EU country to ban ChatGPT, to probe privacy breach

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

With this, Italy becomes the first European country to block the advanced Artificial Intelligence software, which is capable of emulating and elaborate human conversations among other actions.

Google announces third-party 'in app' billing pilot in India

Google announces third-party 'in app' billing pilot in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Google on Friday announced that third-party 'in app' billing system pilot will be extended to India and some other markets, allowing non-gaming developers to offer users the choice of an alternative billing mechanism alongside that of Google Play. A reasonable service fees will continue to apply in order to support investments in Android and Play, according to Google. However, specifics of what the reasonable service fees will be, have not been disclosed.

UK PM suffers parliamentary defeat on Brexit procedure

UK PM suffers parliamentary defeat on Brexit procedure

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Over 20 MPs from across political parties on Wednesday tabled an amendment that would give the prime minister three days to set out a 'Plan B' if the House voted against her Brexit deal next Tuesday.

Indian immigrants 'treated like criminals' in UK

Indian immigrants 'treated like criminals' in UK

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Indian immigrants, with permanent residency rights in the United Kingdom, have complained of harassment and 'treatment like criminals' by British immigration officers on returning to the country from trips abroad, a forum representing highly-skilled workers has claimed.

New UK work visas decoded

New UK work visas decoded

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

There has been a lot of confusion over the newly introduced points-based system for individuals applying to work in the UK. Here we look at the main facets of the new system.

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of the German speciality polyester manufacturer Trevira by Reliance Industries Ltd, the largest Indian private sector company.

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

FA rules prohibit players and coaches from betting on any football activity or providing non-public information to any other person that is then used for betting.

UK visa rules breaking families apart: MPs

UK visa rules breaking families apart: MPs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Under the new rules, a British citizen who wants to bring in their spouse or dependent from India or any other country outside the 30-member European Economic Area has to earn a minimum 18,600 British pounds a year.

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

SBI, which has been operating in the UK for 95 years, said it is prepared to set aside 100 million pounds in ring-fenced capital and restructure its operations if that is necessary to keep operating on the high streets.

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The UK has relaxed its immigration rules giving greater flexibility to students and businesses that employ and sponsor international migrants.

UK court clears new stringent visa rules for foreign spouses

UK court clears new stringent visa rules for foreign spouses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

The UK Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a minimum income threshold of 18,600 Pounds for British citizens bringing foreign spouses to live with them in the country, a move likely to affect thousands of visa applicants, including Indian-origin people.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.