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RBI Seeks to Boost Bank Deposits Amid Equity Shift Three men in suits sit around a large wooden table in a meeting room, a graph projected on a screen behind them.

Three men in suits sit around a large wooden table in a meeting room, a graph projected on a screen behind them.

RBI Seeks to Boost Bank Deposits Amid Equity Shift

sivam April 15, 2026

The RBI consults with banks on strategies to boost deposit growth as household savings shift to equities,...

Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Reverses Course in Hormuz Amid US Pressure A large red tanker turns in the open ocean with two distant grey naval ships visible on the horizon.

A large red tanker turns in the open ocean with two distant grey naval ships visible on the horizon.

Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Reverses Course in Hormuz Amid US Pressure

sivam April 15, 2026

A U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker reverses course in the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. pressure, impacting global shipping...

Europe’s Hormuz Security Plan Excludes U.S. European defense officials, including a woman in a suit and men in naval uniforms, lean over a map on a large table, discussing.

European defense officials, including a woman in a suit and men in naval uniforms, lean over a map on a large table, discussing.

Europe’s Hormuz Security Plan Excludes U.S.

sivam April 15, 2026

European nations consider a post-war maritime security coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, excluding the U.S., signaling...

India Drug Prices Rise Due to Iran Conflict A man's hands operate a calculator and write on paper, surrounded by pharmaceutical blister packs and an open box on a desk.

A man's hands operate a calculator and write on paper, surrounded by pharmaceutical blister packs and an open box on a desk.

India Drug Prices Rise Due to Iran Conflict

sivam April 15, 2026

Essential drug prices in India to increase 3-5% due to Iran war impact on input costs. Price...

India: Highway Relief Amid West Asia Crisis Three men in a cluttered office, one gesturing at a laptop, another resting his head, and a third holding a pen.

Three men in a cluttered office, one gesturing at a laptop, another resting his head, and a third holding a pen.

India: Highway Relief Amid West Asia Crisis

sivam April 14, 2026

India considers additional relief for highway contractors due to West Asia tensions, addressing rising costs and supply...

Dharavi Redevelopment: 11,000 Rehab Homes Planned A wide shot shows a group of men gathered near the construction site of a new multi-story building, with older informal settlements in the background.

A wide shot shows a group of men gathered near the construction site of a new multi-story building, with older informal settlements in the background.

Dharavi Redevelopment: 11,000 Rehab Homes Planned

sivam April 14, 2026

Dharavi Redevelopment Project gains momentum with plans to build 11,000 rehabilitation homes on railway land. A new...

Labor Unrest: Manesar & Noida – Calls for Action A group of male factory workers, some holding protest signs, listen intently to a speaker in the foreground. An industrial building is behind them.

A group of male factory workers, some holding protest signs, listen intently to a speaker in the foreground. An industrial building is behind them.

Labor Unrest: Manesar & Noida – Calls for Action

sivam April 14, 2026

Labor unrest in Manesar & Noida industrial hubs sparks concerns. BMS urges action on worker conditions, wages,...

University of London Opens Bengaluru Campus An aerial shot of a construction site for a university campus in Bengaluru, India, with partially built white buildings.

An aerial shot of a construction site for a university campus in Bengaluru, India, with partially built white buildings.

University of London Opens Bengaluru Campus

sivam April 14, 2026

University of London to launch a Bengaluru campus after UGC approval, offering UK degrees to Indian students...

India Seizes LPG Cylinders for Energy Security Indian government officials in a dimly lit warehouse filled with stacks of red LPG cylinders, inspecting a group of them.

Indian government officials in a dimly lit warehouse filled with stacks of red LPG cylinders, inspecting a group of them.

India Seizes LPG Cylinders for Energy Security

sivam April 14, 2026

India seizes illegally stored LPG cylinders amid West Asia tensions, reinforcing energy security measures and combating black-marketing...

SIAM Reviews Fuel Efficiency Norms Amidst EV Push Shailesh Chandra, standing at a long conference table, gestures while speaking to seated colleagues in a corporate meeting.