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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…
T20 World Cup trophy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) remains confident that Indian visas for all players, support staff and officials of Pakistani origin or nationality involved in the upcoming T20 World Cup will be arranged in time.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The assurance from the global…
Donald Trump has appointed Mora Namdar as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, placing her in charge of US passport issuance and visa approvals. The role gives Namdar significant authority over who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States, at a time when immigration and travel rules are again a central…
The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved US-based private equity firm Blackstone’s proposal to acquire up to 9.99 per cent stake in Federal Bank through warrants, clearing the way for the global investor’s entry into the private sector lender.In a release, the fair trade regulator said the proposed transaction involves Asia II Topco XIII…
UK work visa approvals decline for Indian applicants For a long time, the UK felt like a predictable choice for Indian nurses, doctors, IT professionals and students looking to work abroad. The rules were clear, the demand was steady, and the pathway — while not easy — was familiar. That certainty is now fading.Immigration changes…
(L) Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra PANAJI: The Goa police investigation into the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora, where 25 people were killed, revealed that over the past 18 months, the nightclub was operating illegally without permissions, and on an expired licence.A senior police officer who is part of the investigation said that…
The strong run in US initial public offerings has lost momentum due to the government shutdown and increased investor caution, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) works through a backlog of regulatory filings, according to market participants.Many IPOs expected in late 2025 are likely to be pushed to 2026 as the SEC clears “hundreds…
India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…
Vedanta Ltd, led by Anil Agarwal, has postponed the completion of its demerger to March 31, 2026 due to pending approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and government authorities.The company made the announcement in a filing this week.“Given that the conditions precedent in the Scheme, including approval of the National Company Law Tribunal,…
Emirates NBD ends OTP codes, makes app approval mandatory for transactions Emirates NBD will replace one-time passwords (OTPs) sent by SMS or email with app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app, starting a phased rollout on 1 November 2025 and extending to debit/credit card alerts soon after. The move follows a wider Central Bank…
