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MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned IPL franchises about the dangers of ‘targeted compromise and honey-trapping’ during the league, while simultaneously tightening security, access and behavioural protocols around players, support staff and franchise owners. In a detailed seven-page advisory sent to franchises on Thursday night, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…
NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on assembly poll results, BJP-led NDA’s dominance of India’s political landscape has become crystal clear.Of six heavyweight states with 278 Lok Sabha seats among them, which account for over half of Parliament’s 543 seats, the governing alliance is now in office in five of them that have a combined…
The United States has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants, asking them to declare that they do not fear persecution in their home countries, as part of the Donald Trump administration’s broader effort to tighten immigration and restrict potential asylum seekers.The directive was issued in a diplomatic cable sent this week to all US…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened rules for foreign airlines operating to and from the country. Now, the DGCA can “revoke or suspend” a foreign airline’s authorisation for lapses like not meeting safety standards. In one of his first orders, DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav said foreign airlines “shall nominate or appoint a local representative” to…
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and around 40 shipping companies and tankers linked to Iranian oil transport, escalating its campaign to choke Tehran’s key revenue stream.The move, announced on Friday, targets what Washington describes as an extensive “shadow network” used to move Iranian crude to global markets.It…
For Indian tech and medical professionals, researchers and even global achievers eyeing to work in the US, the path is becoming increasingly uncertain. New data shows that even the most elite immigration routes, once seen as relatively stable, are now facing sharply higher rejection rates, signalling a broader tightening of legal migration pathways.The US has…
The Delhi government has introduced new conditions for the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, making eligibility contingent on steps taken towards adopting piped natural gas (PNG) in areas where the network is available. The changes were notified through an order issued by the Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, which amends a provision of the…
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced fresh restrictions on authorised dealers (ADs) in the foreign exchange market following a “review of evolving market conditions”, as the rupee remains under pressure, according to PTI.In a late-evening notification, the central bank said ADs — banks authorised to deal in foreign exchange — will not be…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on the use, risks and regulation of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, as their popularity grows for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.According to PIB, these drugs, commonly prescribed to regulate blood sugar and aid weight loss—must be used strictly under medical supervision due to potential side…
NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller of India is intensifying its regulatory surveillance against the illegal sale and promotion of weight loss drugs (GLP-1), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, the move aims to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices across the drug supply chain.“With the recent introduction of multiple generic…
