A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Wednesday (22 January), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you..
Tax hikes revised for mobile talk time, internet, restaurants among 6 others
For mobile, the hikes brought SD to 23% from 20%. The NBR has now reverted it to 20%. For ISPs, there was no SD, but a 10% tax was imposed. This has also been withdrawn
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ACC to investigate 'midnight voting' in 2018 election
ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed the decision today (22 January) saying, "Those found to have been involved in the election process will be investigated"
How Trump's tariffs can become a curse for US
The tariffs, which could reach as high as 25%, are viewed as a threat to North American trade, with many experts fearing the bulk will be borne by the US itself
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
The moves follow an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government's diversity and inclusion programmes
Gazans' joy at ceasefire dims as they visit ruined homes, dig for the dead
The truce took effect on Sunday after 15 months of conflict with the handover of the first three hostages held by Hamas and the release of 90 Palestinians from Israeli jails
