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FIPB clears Hay House’s proposal to set up a joint venture firm
MUMBAI: Meanwhile, the FIPB has cleared a proposal of Hay House Publications (India) Pvt. Ltd for setting up a joint venture company with a foreign equity of 80 per cent amounting to Rs 6.8 million by Hay House Inc. USA.
The clearance came despite the department of secondary and higher education advising that the proposal needed to be examined and sought deferment for two weeks. I&B ministry had no comments to offer.
The balance 20 per cent equity will be held in the ratio of 10 per cent each amounting to Rs 850,000 each by Indian residents Ravi and Meena Lalwani, the resident shareholders.
Hay House Publications (India), which was incorporated with a paid up capital of Rs 100,000, will be engaged in the printing and distribution in India of foreign books, deck cards and audios on various literary, social, health, agricultural, medical, rural and all non-political subjects.
As per the extant policy, FDI upto 100 per cent is allowed under FIPB route in publishing/printing scientific and technical magazines, periodicals and journals.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
