The model treaty provisions require foreign investors to exhaust domestic legal remedies for five years before seeking international arbitration to resolve disputes. NEW DELHI: After years of discussion, government has finally got down to reviewing the model bilateral investment treaty (BIT), often cited as a roadblock to attracting investments.“The BIT is under review, and we…
Safety of Indian mariners remains the government’s top priority, Sonowal said NEW DELHI: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions affecting key global shipping routes and posing risks to Indian sailors, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday directed officials to ensure “no Indian seafarer finds himself caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflict”.Safety of Indian mariners remains govt’s top…
Russian intelligence has been spying on Nato military bases through civilian internet-connected cameras, using hacked devices to monitor the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, Dutch intelligence services said in a joint investigation.The AIVD domestic security and MIVD military intelligence agencies said they uncovered a “large-scale Russian operation” targeting cameras along military transport routes in…
Piers Morgan reignites the Messi-Ronaldo GOAT debate, claiming Messi’s retirement proves Ronaldo is football’s greatest. Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football has given Piers Morgan another opportunity to make his feelings about the greatest player debate unmistakably clear.The Argentine icon announced on Monday that he would no longer represent his country, bringing an…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the registration process for admission to agriculture, agricultural engineering and biotechnology programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, till July 25, 2026.The admission process is open for several undergraduate programmes, including Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture,…
A young graduate moves out of college, with fond hopes and aspirations to secure a prestigious job. She opens a job portal fervently, only to meet disappointment. She wants digital fluency, communication, workplace readiness, and practical experience. She looks for a course. Another problem appears: Which one is actually worth it?This is the paradox that…
The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps The United States has moved a step closer to deep-sea mining after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral…
Anupam Kher has been in the news because of his latest comments on ‘Ram Janmbhoomi’. Amidst that, an old video of Naseeruddin Shah also went viral where he called Kher a ‘clown’. The actor said in this viral clip, “Someone like Anupam Kher is very vocal. I don’t think he needs to be taken seriously….
The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, is expected to declare the Class 10, 11 and 12 supplementary examination results by the end of July. Students will be able to download provisional marksheets online and through DigiLocker. Those who qualify can collect original certificates from schools and proceed with higher education admissions and counselling….
Ex-Met officer jailed seven years for raping fellow police officer. A former Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a fellow officer after a New Year’s eve party in London.Rupert Edwards, 33, was convicted of raping the woman after accompanying her to her home in the early hours of…
