<h1>Government Approves Rs. 696.23 Crore in Foreign Investments for Solar, Defense, and More; Defers and Rejects Others.</h1> The government has approved eight foreign direct investment proposals totaling approximately Rs. 696.23 crore. These include investments in management consultancy, solar energy, courier services, and the defense sector. Notable approvals include a Rs. 275 crore investment in solar power and a Rs. 216 crore increase in publishing equity. Eight proposals were deferred, including those in the pharmaceutical and telecom sectors. Three proposals were rejected, involving sectors like power and hospitality. One proposal was advised as outside the FIPB's purview, and decisions on two proposals, including a Rs. 100 crore investment in infrastructure, are pending.