Policy

Karnataka to Deregulate Alcohol Prices by 2026: Revenue Boost A professional image showing a golden rupee symbol and an upward arrow over a map of Karnataka, with city background.

sivam March 6, 2026

Karnataka plans to deregulate alcohol prices by April 2026, ending price controls. This policy shift aims to...

IIM Calcutta Gets New Chairman: Jagadesh Kumar Appointed Two professional men shaking hands with a blue upward arrow, symbolizing progress, against a backdrop of a university campus.

sivam March 6, 2026

M Jagadesh Kumar, former UGC chairman, is appointed Chairman of IIM Calcutta's Board of Governors. This strategic...

Obesity & Diabetes Crisis: A Global Health Tsunami An impactful visual representing the global health crisis of obesity and diabetes with relevant medical and policy icons.

sivam March 6, 2026

Peter Piot warns of a global 'health tsunami' due to rising obesity and diabetes, especially impacting India....

Karnataka Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s A shield with a padlock over a map of India and social media icons, symbolizing the Karnataka social media ban for under-16s.

sivam March 6, 2026

Karnataka is considering a ban on social media for children under 16 to combat digital addiction and...

India’s LPG Push: Policy Ensures Domestic Supply A woman cooking with an LPG stove and cylinder, overlaid with a map of India and an upward trend arrow.

sivam March 6, 2026

India's new policy prioritizes LPG production and distribution, directing oil refiners to maximize output and streamline supply...

India’s $4 Trillion Economy: A Complex Landscape for Global Banks A professional visual representing India's economic growth and global banking landscape.

sivam March 6, 2026

Global banks are eyeing India's $4 trillion economy, but face strict regulations, limited control, and long timelines....

Vietnam’s 5G Ambitions: US Security Concerns & Chinese Tech An image representing Vietnam's 5G ambitions, with a handshake between US and Chinese flags over a map of Vietnam.

sivam March 6, 2026

Vietnam is pushing forward with 5G, but US warnings about Chinese tech firms like Huawei and ZTE...

Russia Ready to Boost Oil Exports to India Amidst Middle East Tensions An oil tanker, Russian and Indian flags, a handshake, oil barrels, and maps of Russia and India, symbolizing oil trade.

sivam March 6, 2026

As the Middle East conflict intensifies, Russia signals its willingness to increase oil exports to India. The...

China Secures Oil & Gas Passage in Hormuz Amidst Conflict An oil tanker escorted by naval ships at sunset, symbolizing China's navigation of geopolitical challenges in Hormuz.

sivam March 6, 2026

China negotiates with Iran to ensure safe passage for oil and LNG vessels through the Strait of...

US Grants India Waiver for Russian Oil Amidst Middle East Disruptions An infographic showing the US and Indian flags, a scroll granting a waiver for Russian oil, and cracked oil barrels.