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SBI Life Extends Partnership with Paralympic Committee of India for 2026 Para Sports Season

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: SBI Life Insurance has strengthened its commitment to Indian para sports by extending its partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), reaffirming its support for the country’s para athletes as they prepare for major international competitions in 2026. As part of the renewed association, SBI Life will serve as the Principal Partner of the Indian Paralympic contingent for the 2026 para sports season. The company has also been named the Official Life Insurance Partner for the Indian team competing at the Commonwealth Para Games 2026 in Glasgow…

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Reports Strong Q1 FY2027 Performance on Robust Deposits and Loan Growth

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has reported a strong start to FY2027, posting healthy growth in profits, deposits and lending, reflecting sustained customer confidence and expanding business operations. For the quarter ended June 2026, the bank recorded a net profit of ₹317 crore, supported by a Net Interest Income (NII) of ₹1,186 crore and a Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) of ₹548 crore. The bank’s total deposits rose 24.6% year-on-year to ₹48,129 crore, while its Current Account Savings Account (CASA) deposits grew at a faster pace of 37.8%, reaching ₹12,930 crore.…

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ICICI Prudential Life Reports 27.8% Profit Growth in Q1 FY2027, Pays ₹4,666 Crore in Customer Benefits

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter of FY2027, reporting a 27.8% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹386 crore, alongside robust growth in its retail protection business and continued focus on customer service. The insurer disbursed ₹4,666 crore in total customer benefits during the quarter ended June 2026, including ₹1,306 crore in death claims and ₹3,360 crore towards maturity and survival benefits. The company also maintained an industry-leading claim settlement ratio of 99.3%, with an average turnaround time of just…

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UP RERA Half-Yearly Report Signals Strong Growth in Uttar Pradesh’s Real Estate Sector

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Gautam Buddha Nagar: Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in the first half of 2026, with the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) reporting a rise in project registrations, housing supply, capital investment, and consumer dispute resolution. The authority’s half-yearly report highlights growing investor confidence and strengthening regulatory compliance, reinforcing the state’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing real estate markets. UP RERA registered 143 new real estate projects between January and June 2026, up from 134 projects during the corresponding period in 2025.…

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UP Pays Tribute to Kargil Heroes on 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Ministers Honour Martyrs’ Families

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. At a commemorative programme held at the Kargil Shaheed Smriti Vatika in Lucknow, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid homage to the fallen heroes and honoured the families of martyrs for their supreme sacrifice. Addressing the gathering, A.K. Sharma described Kargil Vijay Diwas as a symbol of the courage, valour and patriotism displayed by India’s armed forces.…

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Bijnor’s ‘Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea’ Wins National Recognition in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has hailed the mention of ‘Vidur Prerna Swadeshi Herbal Tea’, produced by women-led self-help groups in Bijnor district, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme as a landmark recognition of rural women’s entrepreneurship and the growing success of the state’s self-help group movement. Maurya said the Prime Minister’s appreciation of the initiative was a matter of pride for millions of women associated with self-help groups across Uttar Pradesh. He noted that the recognition reflected the success of the Centre’s…

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Inter-State Counterfeit Drug Racket Busted in Joint Raids Across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has uncovered an alleged inter-state counterfeit medicine manufacturing and distribution network following coordinated raids in Meerut, Baghpat and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand. The operation led to the seizure of manufacturing equipment, around 600,000 soft gel capsules, and the registration of an FIR against four accused. According to the FSDA, the action was initiated after a confidential intelligence input received on July 24. A joint enforcement team led by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Meerut Division, along with Drug Inspectors from…

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Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya Launches ₹3.26 Crore Development Projects in Prayagraj Village

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday participated as the chief guest at a village outreach programme in Purushottampur, also known as Garapur, in Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district. During the event, he inaugurated development projects worth ₹3.25 crore under the Viksit Bharat Ji Ram Ji Yojana and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming rural infrastructure and livelihoods. Maurya unveiled statues of Mahatma Buddha, Lord Parashuram, Maharana Pratap, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, along with a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, installed at the…

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Preparations underway for a safe and hassle-free Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan

Arijit Bose

Drinking water, clean toilets and seating arrangements to be available at bus stations on the Kanwar Route Additional UPSRTC buses to operate on major routes, including Haridwar Lucknow: The Yogi Government has begun preparations to ensure a smooth and safe Kanwar Yatra during the month of Shravan, commencing on July 30. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will operate additional buses for Kanwar pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will also be established to monitor operations throughout the yatra. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport Dayashankar Singh has issued…

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UP Launches Cashless Healthcare and Insurance Cover for Higher Education Teachers

Arijit Bose

Agra: Teachers and non-teaching staff associated with Uttar Pradesh’s higher education institutions received a major boost on Sunday as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Facility Scheme and oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Higher Education Department and Punjab National Bank (PNB). The twin initiatives aim to strengthen healthcare access and provide comprehensive financial security to over 1.28 lakh beneficiaries and their dependent family members. The new cashless healthcare scheme will provide eligible teachers and employees from universities, aided colleges…

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