State Bank of India (SBI) said the proposed strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation, scheduled for May 25-26, has been deferred. In a customer advisory, the bank said all branches and banking services will function without disruption during the period. The strike had been announced over staff shortages, outsourcing, pension concerns, and wage parity issues.

India's electric vehicle revolution is accelerating beyond vehicle sales, with EV insurance policies witnessing a massive 670% surge between 2025 and 2026, according to new data released by Policybazaar. The sharp increase highlights rising consumer confidence in electric mobility and growing awareness around specialised insurance products designed specifically for EV owners.

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerged as the highest profit-making firm in India's financial sector in the January-March quarter. Last week, LIC reported a 23% rise in net profit to ₹23,420 crore in the March quarter from ₹19,013 crore in the year-ago period. It was followed by State Bank of India, which reported a profit of ₹19,684 crore.

The Department of Posts and Flipkart have signed an agreement for last-mile parcel delivery services across India. The partnership will leverage India Post's network of over 1.6 lakh post offices to improve delivery reach in urban, rural and remote areas. This will strengthen the logistics infrastructure and support India's fast-growing e-commerce sector.

US State Secretary Marco Rubio announced a new "America First" visa scheduling tool in Delhi that will prioritise business professionals. It's built around a prioritisation principle that applicants who strengthen ties with US get earlier access to scheduling. This includes people flying in to close deals, sign agreements, expand operations, or represent Indian companies investing in America.

Uttar Pradesh is preparing a major regional mobility upgrade as plans emerge for a high-speed Namo Bharat corridor connecting six districts including Lucknow, Kanpur, and Unnao. The proposed RRTS-style network aims to dramatically reduce travel time, improve regional connectivity, and strengthen economic integration across central Uttar Pradesh through rapid rail infrastructure.

A major stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway in Maharashtra is set to be expanded to 10 lanes under a new infrastructure proposal approved by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The upgrade aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve freight movement, and strengthen industrial connectivity between two of Maharashtra's fastest-growing economic corridors.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department has proposed a massive ₹256 crore road strengthening and widening plan for Gautam Budh Nagar for 2026-27. The project includes nearly 79 km of road upgrades, rural road construction, bridge development, and safety improvements. The move is expected to improve connectivity across Noida and Greater Noida amid rapid urban and industrial expansion.

Fresh leaks around the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro XL suggest major upgrades in AI processing, display brightness, camera hardware, and battery technology. Powered by Google's next-generation Tensor G6 chip, the flagship smartphone is expected to compete directly against Samsung, Apple, Vivo, and Xiaomi in the ultra-premium segment when it launches later this year.

Thousands of TCS employees reportedly received lower variable pay in their April salaries after the company linked payouts more aggressively to office attendance and business performance metrics. Some workers claimed they received only 50% of eligible payouts due to not meeting attendance thresholds. The issue has intensified employee frustration amid salary restructuring.