Bengaluru: ICAI to host 5th GCC Summit on Dec 12, 13
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru branch of the ICAI will host the 5th edition of the GCC Summit 2025 on December 12 and 13.
Organised to promote India as a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) under the Directorate for International Trade & Services (DITS) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the summit is themed 'From Ledgers to Global Leadership–Chartered Accountants Shaping GCCs'.
The event is supported by WOFA 2026 – World Forum of Accountants – as the ecosystem partner.
According to a statement by the Bengaluru branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the first day of the summit will feature expert sessions on the evolution of GCCs from cost centres to innovation hubs, the role of GCCs in redefining global business, and the expanding leadership role of chartered accountants.
The second day, December 13, will focus on emerging areas such as AI, automation, cyber resilience, talent transformation, and leadership pathways in GCCs.
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Himachal: Three killed, two injured as speeding car dashes against parked truck
Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.
There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.
The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.
A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.
He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.
