The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday notified changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to permit overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10 per cent to invest in India through the automatic route, subject to sectoral limits and conditions, PTI reported.However, the relaxation will not apply…
South Africa players during the first T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal in Kolkata. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s dream run at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to a crashing halt on Wednesday night as New Zealand handed them a crushing nine-wicket defeat in the semifinal. And head coach Shukri Conrad did…
With Nitin Nabin taking charge as the BJP’s national president on Tuesday, the ruling party has formally closed the chapter on J P Nadda’s extended tenure and brought itself back in line with its long-standing “one person, one post” principle. Nadda’s induction into the Narendra Modi Cabinet after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections had already…
Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East crisis has other implications for the Indian economy, especially if the US-Israel-Iran war continues for a long duration leading to major supply disruptions. In recent…
Saaniya Chandhok’s Mumbai wedding, while star-studded, revealed relatable pre-wedding moments through “unseen” photos. Her style choices, from a vibrant fuchsia mehendi outfit to a pastel pink chooda sari with emerald accents, and a classic red heritage bridal sari, showcased intentionality and a rootedness in tradition, making her bridal mood board a hit. While the massive…
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Government of India has issued an important warning with a severity rating set to ‘High’ for Android users. According to the report, several security flaws have been found within the multiple versions of the Android operating system. The government body has…
Rejection lights up the same neural pathways as physical pain, sharpening attention to others’ cues and eroding self-worth. This can leave people hypervigilant or avoidant in relationships, push them toward perfectionism, and fuel anxiety and depressive spirals. Understanding these deep effects is essential for healing and rebuilding internal security. Rejection isn’t “just emotional.” Research shows…
Oil markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders try to interpret conflicting signals about the impact of the escalating United States-Israel war with Iran on global energy supplies, with the turbulence already rippling through the aviation industry.Airlines across Asia and the Pacific are raising ticket prices and introducing or increasing fuel surcharges as jet fuel…
State Bank of India (SBI) is in talks with some Japanese lenders to partner with them for merger and acquisition (M&A) financing in light of the new norms in that regard, SBI chairman CS Setty told reporters at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) annual general meeting. SBI will soon get a board approval to form…
4 min readKolkataFeb 10, 2026 03:18 PM IST First published on: Feb 10, 2026 at 07:33 AM IST Controversy erupted within the Congress in poll-bound West Bengal after its Pradesh Mahila Congress chief Shrabanti Singh accused state party president Subhankar Sarkar of harassing and insulting Mahila Congress functionaries. Sarkar, however, said it was a “conspiracy”…