Hey everyone!
I got an email (Passport request letter) from Visa office New Delhi today morning (09:31 AM Indian standard time). My case timeline is as follows:
ITA: March 4, 2020, FSW outland
AOR: May 27, 2020
MEP: July 27, 2020
Biometrics update: October 16, 2020 (exempted; got biometrics updated which were given last year, for tourist visa)
PPR: November 21, 2020
Although the online account doesn't show any change in status.
It seems that the things are finally moving, good luck everyone!