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…
England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Liam Livingstone has strongly criticised England’s team management, saying he felt a lack of respect and communication after being dropped from the national side in 2025. The England all-rounder revealed that he has not been part of the setup since March last year and now doubts…
Filmmaker Alexandre Singh won an Oscar in the category of best live action short film for the French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.His film, co-directed with long-time creative partner Natalie Musteata, shared the honour in a rare tie with ‘The Singers’ by Sam A. Davis and Jack…
Washington, D.C.-area schools shift to early dismissal and remote learning amid severe storm threat. (Getty Images) A looming severe weather system forced several school districts in and around Washington, D.C., to alter their schedules on Monday, with many opting for early dismissals, remote learning, or complete closures to ensure student safety. The decision comes as…
Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty Images The Oscars 2026 delivered red-carpet magic, emotional speeches, and powerhouse wins, but eagle-eyed fans zeroed in on one glittering detail: Zendaya’s left hand! As the Euphoria star presented Best Director with The Drama co-star Robert Pattinson, rocking a sleek one-shoulder brown gown, diamond earrings, and a Rolex watch, it was…
Astrology talks about some things that are true for all zodiac signs, but being kind and caring is not just for one sign. Everyone can be nice and giving, no matter what their birth chart says. Astrology groups still honor these zodiac signs for the warmth and honesty they bring to the lives of those…
South cinema buzzes with Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ teaser, hinting at an emotional drama and unusual romance. Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces a censor review reschedule. Mohanlal shared heartfelt emotions at Blessy’s son’s wedding. Pawan Kalyan lauded Chiranjeevi as his ‘real hero,’ while Naga Chaitanya credited Sobhita Dhulipala as his lucky charm for professional success. Several…
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has recommended strengthening institutional capacity in cybersecurity, data protection and digital infrastructure while examining the government’s spending plans for the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) for 2026-27. The panel also cautioned that inadequate funding could affect the expansion of digital governance systems, cybersecurity capacity and emerging initiatives such…
Mumbai: Walmart-backed PhonePe has paused its IPO amid volatility in the markets which have fallen by about 7% since the start of the West Asia conflict. In a statement on Monday, the fintech firm said that it will resume the listing process once there is some stability in global capital markets. “We sincerely hope for…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, recently spoke about his journey after India’s historic title win. The wicketkeeper-batter played a crucial role in the tournament, scoring 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate close to…
