ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance Requirement for Urban Savings Accounts to ₹50,000

ICICI Bank, one of India’s leading private lenders, has announced a significant revision to its savings account policy, increasing the minimum average monthly balance (MAMB) for metro and urban branches to ₹50,000. The change, effective from August 1, 2025, applies to all new savings accounts opened thereafter. This marks a 400% hike from the previous…

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Fisheries Department to Conduct Training on Freshwater Fish Breeding and Seed Production

The Fisheries Department has announced a specialized training program focused on freshwater fish breeding and seed production, aimed at enhancing aquaculture practices and boosting inland fish productivity. The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip fish farmers, entrepreneurs, and fisheries professionals with the latest techniques and scientific knowledge in hatchery management and seed…

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Vivek Agnihotri reignites feud with Anurag Kashyap, blames past alcoholism for ‘Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal’ fallout

In response to Anurag Kashyap’s latest accusation that he called him a “liar,” filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has rekindled a long-standing professional feud that began when they worked together on the 2007 movie “Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.” In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Agnihotri acknowledged Kashyap’s contributions to Indian film while reiterating his previous comments against…

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ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance Requirement For Savings Accounts

Effective August 1, 2025, ICICI Bank has sharply raised the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts across all branch categories. For metro and urban branches, the new MAB is ₹50,000, up from ₹10,000. In semi-urban areas, the requirement has increased to ₹25,000 from ₹5,000, while rural branches now require ₹10,000, compared to…

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The government sets a price cap on four emergency-use medications

The Union government has set a price cap for 37 different prescription formulations, including antibiotics and painkillers, as well as four emergency-use medications. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) set the pricing, and the medications cover everything from diabetes and vitamin deficiencies to infections, heart conditions, and inflammation. The NPPA stated that manufacturers who offer…

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