NEW DELHI: The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reform agenda, which may include proposals such as further liberalising the FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an official said. The proposals may also include easing certain environmental norms for the leather and footwear industry, expediting…
Federal childcare funding delays threaten parenting students: What you need to know about CCAMPIS grant. (Getty Images) Parenting college students across the US are facing significant challenges due to delays in federal child care funding, jeopardising their ability to continue their education. The US Department of Education has postponed grant applications for several federal programmes,…
Iga Swiatek filled in a piece of her career tennis puzzle on Monday as she won the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time with a 7-5, 6-4 defeat of Jasmine Paolini. The final lasting for just under two hours featured 16 break-point chances, with the Polish winner converting on six of 10 while Paolini…
In a move to curb rising pedestrian accidents, Sharjah Police have released a striking video that captures a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian crossing recklessly. This comes as the UAE enforces stricter penalties for jaywalking under a new federal traffic law effective March 29, 2025. The authorities emphasize that unsafe crossing habits…
NEW DELHI: To boost domestic supply of resources considered essential for clean energy and advanced technologies, environment ministry has set up a separate category on its online clearance portal to speed up approvals for mining projects involving critical minerals, govt told Lok Sabha on Monday.In response to a Parliament question, MoS for environment Kirti Vardhan…
MUMBAI: Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) bought a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages, marking its foray into the healthy functional beverages space. Naturedge Beverages is from the house of the 108year-old Baidyanath Group, which has a legacy of making Ayurvedic products.The acquisition comes at a time when there is a shift among…
NEW DELHI: The unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group slowed in July compared to June while the worker participation rate (WPR) and labour force participation rate (LFPR) improved a tad during the month.The monthly bulletin for Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed the unemployment rate slowed to 5.2% in…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Aiming to set off a “cracker of a Diwali”, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi put it, the proposed rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates could provide a lift to the struggling packaged foods sector by boosting consumption and reviving urban demand. Diwali, traditionally the peak season for household and discretionary spending…
MUMBAI : The markets regulator is seeking to make it easier for India’s largest firms to go public. Sebi has proposed easing minimum public offer (MPO) norms and extending timelines for meeting minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements. The proposals have been submitted to the govt for amending the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules.Currently, firms with a…
Sisters Kylan Darnell, 21, left, and Izzy Darnell, 19, pose for a photo on Aug. 14, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo) Sororities across the US are implementing strict social media bans during recruitment week, marking a significant shift from the viral TikTok phenomenon that once celebrated Greek life culture. Sororities are exclusive women’s social…
