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China Boosts Oil Reserves Amid Global Depletion An expansive view of numerous large, grey crude oil storage tanks stretching into the distance under a uniformly grey, cloudy sky. A complex network of pipes runs between the tanks in the foreground. Patches of standing water reflect the dull light on the concrete ground. A large ship is faintly visible in the far distance on the left.

An expansive view of numerous large, grey crude oil storage tanks stretching into the distance under a uniformly grey, cloudy sky. A complex network of pipes runs between the tanks in the foreground. Patches of standing water reflect the dull light on the concrete ground. A large ship is faintly visible in the far distance on the left.

China Boosts Oil Reserves Amid Global Depletion

sivam May 21, 2026

China defies global trends by expanding strategic crude oil reserves, signaling a long-term energy security strategy despite...

PM Modi’s Melody Toffee Gift Goes Viral, Boosts Sales A busy factory floor shows a long conveyor belt moving individually wrapped Melody toffees towards packaging machines. Workers in blue uniforms and hairnets stand alongside, some smiling and gesturing towards a monitor displaying a "Viral Buzz!" graphic.

A busy factory floor shows a long conveyor belt moving individually wrapped Melody toffees towards packaging machines. Workers in blue uniforms and hairnets stand alongside, some smiling and gesturing towards a monitor displaying a "Viral Buzz!" graphic.

PM Modi’s Melody Toffee Gift Goes Viral, Boosts Sales

sivam May 21, 2026

Italian PM Meloni's praise for PM Modi's Melody toffee gift sparks viral sensation, driving searches and sales...

India Launches National Registry for Medical Implants A medical professional stands centered in a white, sterile room, viewing a large screen displaying data, flanked by glass display cases of medical devices.

A medical professional stands centered in a white, sterile room, viewing a large screen displaying data, flanked by glass display cases of medical devices.

India Launches National Registry for Medical Implants

sivam May 21, 2026

India introduces a national registry for implantable medical devices to boost patient safety, track devices, and ensure...

Gold Loans Hit ₹19 Lakh Crore, Fastest Growing Retail Segment Inside a traditional Indian gold loan establishment, a long wooden counter with staff evaluating gold jewelry, and customers in a queue.

Inside a traditional Indian gold loan establishment, a long wooden counter with staff evaluating gold jewelry, and customers in a queue.

Gold Loans Hit ₹19 Lakh Crore, Fastest Growing Retail Segment

sivam May 20, 2026

Gold loans surged 50% to ₹19 lakh crore in FY26, becoming the fastest-growing retail loan category due...

India’s ₹30,000 Cr Shipbuilding Hub in Andhra Pradesh An aerial photograph captures a vast shipyard under a hazy sky, showing several large ship hulls in various stages of construction and repair within dry docks. Cranes dot the scene.

An aerial photograph captures a vast shipyard under a hazy sky, showing several large ship hulls in various stages of construction and repair within dry docks. Cranes dot the scene.

India’s ₹30,000 Cr Shipbuilding Hub in Andhra Pradesh

sivam May 20, 2026

India plans a massive ₹30,000 crore shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh to boost fleet size and maritime...

Supreme Court Questions Deceptive Alcohol Packaging A hand reaches for one of several small, juice-like tetra pack beverages on a brightly lit supermarket shelf.

A hand reaches for one of several small, juice-like tetra pack beverages on a brightly lit supermarket shelf.

Supreme Court Questions Deceptive Alcohol Packaging

sivam May 20, 2026

The Supreme Court is scrutinizing deceptive alcohol packaging in tetra packs and sachets, seeking the government's stance...

Zee Entertainment Weighs Music Business Strategic Options A wide shot of a modern server room with rows of racks on both sides, a central console with multiple monitors displaying data, and a technician in the background.

A wide shot of a modern server room with rows of racks on both sides, a central console with multiple monitors displaying data, and a technician in the background.

Zee Entertainment Weighs Music Business Strategic Options

sivam May 20, 2026

Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) is exploring strategic options for its music arm, Zee Music Company, including potential...

RPSG, Inox, Hexa Bid for Enel’s $360M Indian Renewables Business Four people in safety vests and hard hats walk across a dry dirt road that bisects a vast solar panel array under an overcast sky.

Four people in safety vests and hard hats walk across a dry dirt road that bisects a vast solar panel array under an overcast sky.

RPSG, Inox, Hexa Bid for Enel’s $360M Indian Renewables Business

sivam May 20, 2026

Three Indian conglomerates, RPSG, Inox, and Hexa, have submitted bids for Enel's Indian renewable energy assets, valued...

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Neysa Networks: CCI Approval A long, wide-angle shot of a data center aisle with tall black server racks on both sides, glowing green lights. A utility cart with tools is in the middle.

A long, wide-angle shot of a data center aisle with tall black server racks on both sides, glowing green lights. A utility cart with tools is in the middle.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Neysa Networks: CCI Approval

sivam May 20, 2026

India's CCI approves Blackstone's majority stake acquisition in AI cloud startup Neysa Networks, marking a significant $1.4B...

Kerala Scraps SilverLine Rail Project Amidst Debate Three men in a naturally lit, lived-in office with papers and maps. Two men are mid-conversation, one gestures, another reads a newspaper.