The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals introducing a defined 12-week timeline and a fully paperless application system, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, decisions on FDI proposals will be taken within 12 weeks, excluding the time taken…
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
New research indicates early Australians were not just hunters but possibly the world’s first palaeontologists, collecting and valuing fossilized bones, transforming the cave from an ‘abattoir’ into a source of ancient narratives. Image Credits: Via Wikimedia Commons Buried within the limestone formations in the far south-western reaches of Western Australia is a place where one…
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology has declared the SRMJEEE 2026 Phase 1 results. Candidates can now check their scorecards on the official website.Soon after the results were announced, the website experienced heavy traffic and was temporarily slow or inaccessible for some users. Students are advised to remain patient and try again after some…
Vijay Varma’s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his ‘METka King’ twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire. The Met Gala 2026 delivered yet another night of glamour and viral moments,…
Something shifts in your favour today, quietly but clearly. Venus provides support while the Moon brings social warmth – meaning conversations flow easily and people respond faster than expected. Unmarried people may receive a marriage proposal, or at least a serious hint through family talk. Even if it comes through elders on a phone call,…
Mini India will soon launch the made-in-India Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. Pre-bookings have started. Interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The new Countryman C is expected to be launched by…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attack on UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.”“India stands in firm solidarity…
The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…
