Category: India

Anil Bedag Mumbai : India’s largest life insurance company, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the MyLIC (customer app) and Super Sales Saathi (intermediary app). The advanced applications were inaugurated on April 15, 2026, at an event held in Mumbai by M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services. LIC’s CEO & MD R. Doraiswamy, along with senior management, was also present on the occasion. The MyLIC app enables policyholders to manage their insurance policies on a…

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Anil Bedag Mumbai: ASSOCHAM has appointed Milind Hardikar as the Chairman of its Maharashtra State Council, giving a fresh impetus to the state’s industrial direction. Currently leading Group Strategic Initiatives at Welspun Group, Hardikar is known for driving innovation, investments, and sustainable development. With his experience and vision, Maharashtra’s economy is expected to scale new heights. Estimates suggest that the state’s GSDP could surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2030, positioning it as one of India’s most powerful economic engines. —————————————————————————————————

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Anil Bedag Mumbai: In today’s fast-paced life, where everything is becoming quicker and more convenient, the purity and freshness of food often seem to be fading away. There was a time when the aroma of freshly ground flour and spices defined every household kitchen—bringing with it not just taste, but also health and trust. However, the growing trend of packaged food and ready-made products has gradually diminished this experience. In this changing landscape, Softel has introduced a solution that beautifully balances tradition with modernity. Their compact home flour mill fits…

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New Delhi: In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) have successfully cultivated rare and highly prized morel mushrooms under controlled conditions, paving the way for farmers to grow the expensive delicacy commercially. Known as morels or Morchella—locally referred to as “Gucchi”—these mushrooms typically grow naturally in high-altitude forests for a brief seasonal window. Due to their rarity, unique flavor, nutritional value, and medicinal properties, morels command premium prices ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per kilogram in domestic and international markets. According to…

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Bareilly: The Children and Youth Festival 2026 commenced at SRMS Riddhima with the inaugural event, a solo singing competition titled ‘Swaranjali’. The opening day witnessed enthusiastic participation from 10 schools across the Bareilly division. In the junior category, Swaritt Tiwari from Hartmann College secured the first position, while in the senior category, Shalini Pandey from SRMS Riddhima emerged as the winner. The winners were felicitated by Dev Murti, Founder and Chairman of the SRMS Trust, who extended his best wishes for their future. Providing details about the festival, Centre Head…

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Lucknow: India is well-known for its ancient traditions of poetic composition. Literary works such as songs and poems as well as technical treatises were composed in metrical verse, which was preferred to prose. This was because reciting long cantos in verse was much easier than reading prose, thus aiding understanding and memorisation. Hence ours is known as an oral tradition; knowledge was transmitted more through conversation and memorising verse which conveyed important concepts although written scripts were also known. Considering treatises in mathematics, frequent mention of numerals is required. Let…

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Lucknow: The All India People’s Front (AIPF) has strongly condemned the reported arrest of around 400 workers during the ongoing labour protest in Noida and the police administration’s move to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against them, terming it “unfortunate and detrimental to democracy.” In a statement, the AIPF national executive committee criticised what it described as “brutal repression” of workers, alleging that instead of engaging in dialogue, authorities were resorting to coercive measures. The organisation urged the government to abandon what it called “repressive policies” and address the…

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Chandigarh: The Women Entrepreneurs Conclave 2026, organised by the Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), was successfully held at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in Chandigarh, bringing together aspiring and established women entrepreneurs from across sectors. The event commenced with the arrival and registration of delegates in the afternoon, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp—symbolising knowledge, empowerment, and new beginnings. The conclave set the stage for meaningful dialogue on strengthening women-led enterprises and fostering inclusive growth. Welcome Address and Vision for the…

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Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh chaired a crucial review meeting on the implementation of the e-Office system at the Collectorate auditorium, emphasising the need to accelerate the transition toward paperless governance across all departments. During the meeting, the District Magistrate issued strict instructions stating that salaries may be withheld in offices or sections where work is not being carried out through the e-Office platform. He directed officials facing technical or operational issues to resolve them at the earliest and ensure that all government work is processed digitally without delay. Highlighting…

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Bareilly: A special lecture focusing on the diverse dimensions of personality development was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University under the aegis of its Department of Education, aimed at encouraging holistic growth among students. The session, conducted at the departmental auditorium, was organised under the inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh. The keynote speaker, Dr. Anoop Agrawal, shared insights drawn from his extensive experience in the Indian Air Force, banking sector, and over two decades of social service. In his address, Dr. Agrawal emphasised the importance of self-awareness,…

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