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After Noida techie death, CBI lens on Wiztown; how it entered Sports City framework | Lucknow News

A techie’s tragic death has intensified the CBI’s probe into Noida’s Sports City project LUCKNOW: The tragic death of 25-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta has pushed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) deeper into the tangled web of alleged irregularities surrounding Noida’s ambitious Sports City project, with Wiztown Planners Pvt Ltd emerging as a key focus…

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‘Very productive meeting’: Trump backs off on Greenland tariff threat; claims to have reached ‘framework’ for deal with European allies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday waived tariffs scheduled to hit European allies after claiming that he had reached a framework for a deal over Greenland. In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs that had been scheduled to take effect on February 1 would no longer go ahead. “Based upon…

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Markets regulation: Sebi proposes ‘Significant Indices’ framework; aims to tighten governance of index providers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday floated a proposal to introduce a regulatory framework for ‘Significant Indices’, a move aimed at strengthening governance standards and improving transparency among index providers in the securities market, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi defined ‘Significant Indices’ as those administered by an index provider and used…

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Budget 2026 expectations: India’s cryptocurrency tax framework deserves a timely recalibration

The upcoming Union Budget offers a moment to consider how crypto taxation can better align incentives with outcomes. By Nischal ShettyCrypto taxation in India was introduced at a moment when digital assets were gaining rapid adoption, but regulatory clarity was still evolving globally. In the Union Budget of 2022, the government implemented a flat 30…

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Trade ties: India, Netherlands set up joint trade and investment committee; institutional framework takes shape

India and the Netherlands have established a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to deepen bilateral economic engagement and address barriers to trade and investment, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday, PTI reported.An MoU to this effect has been signed between the two countries, creating a formal institutional mechanism to review trade relations,…

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FPI rulebook revamp: Sebi proposes simplified registrations; clearer KYC rules, unified framework on cards

Sebi on Friday proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) framework, aiming to streamline registrations and introduce an abridged application option for related funds, even as the regulator seeks to ease compliance for global investors.In a consultation paper, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said the move is intended to enhance…

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SWAGAT-FI: Sebi unveils single-window gateway for low risk foreign investors; framework aims to cut compliance load

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a single-window access framework for low-risk foreign investors, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and make India a more attractive investment destination, according to PTI. The new system is designed to streamline compliance, ease multiple registrations and reduce repetitive documentation across investment routes.Called the Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for…

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