POLICY

Indian tax authorities have ordered Samsung to pay up more than Rs5,100 crore ($601 million) in back taxes and penalties, alleging it evaded duties on telecom equipment imports, Reuters reported on Tuesday citing an 8 January confidential order issued by the customs department.

Seth is often recognized for his contributions to Karnataka’s commercial tax administration, for which he received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in 2013.

Apart from being a professional swimmer, Coventry has been actively involved in sports administration. She has served as a member and vice president of the Zimbabwe National Olympic Committee, an athlete representative on the World Anti-Doping Agency, and vice president of the International Surfing Association