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10 Nov

Shriram Life's Retail New Business Premium Up 17% In H1 FY26

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The private industry grew by 8% in New Business Premium in H1 FY26. Renewal premiums increased by 43% YoY in H1 FY26 Individual new business APE grew 8% YoY during the same period Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd. (SLIC) reported a 17% year-on-year growth in Individual New Business Premium (NBP) in H1 FY26, rising from Rs. 542 crore in H1 FY25 to Rs. 635 crore in H1 FY26. In comparison, the private industry grew by 8% during the same period. SLIC's individual new business APE grew 8% year-on-year to Rs. 544 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs. 506…

10 Nov

Amritpal Singh Petitions Supreme Court Over NSA Detention, Seeks Access to Parliament

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament from Punjab currently held in Dibrugarh Jail, has filed a plea before the Supreme Court contesting his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Alongside challenging the legality of his confinement, Singh has urged the court to allow him to participate in the upcoming session of Parliament, citing his constitutional duty as a representative of the people. The matter is expected to be taken up by the Supreme Court today, with the bench likely to assess both the legitimacy of the NSA order and the feasibility of granting Singh permission…

10 Nov

Security Tightened at Panjab University Amid Rising Unrest Over Senate Election Row

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A heavy security blanket covered Panjab University on Monday morning as law enforcement prepared for a campus-wide shutdown called by multiple student and political organisations. The ‘PU Bandh’ was announced to press for the immediate notification of the university’s Senate elections — a demand that has ignited fresh political tensions in the region. Police set up strict checkpoints at all entry and exit routes leading to the university. Gate No. 1, the primary access point, was opened only partially for controlled movement, while other gates were sealed off completely. Dozens of police vehicles and reserve force units…

10 Nov

India Expands DigiLocker into a Unified Digital ID Wallet with AI-Powered Verification Capabilities

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant stride toward establishing a comprehensive digital identity ecosystem, the Government of India has unveiled a substantial enhancement to its flagship DigiLocker platform, effectively transforming it into a unified digital ID wallet for all citizens.This strategic move seeks to integrate all pivotal identification documents, including Aadhaar, PAN, driving license, voter ID, ration card, and health ID, into a single secure digital space. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has confirmed that DigiLocker will soon incorporate AI-driven eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) and global credential verification capabilities. This upgrade will empower citizens to…

09 Nov

The Future of Indian Cities

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At the ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards, South India Edition, Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder & CEO of ASBL, delivered a keynote on “The Future of Indian Cities.” His presentation outlined how real estate is shaping India’s economic growth, how planned development can transform urban life, and why Hyderabad stands out as a model city for the future. Ajitesh Korupolu - Founder & CEO, The ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards 2025 - South Edition Real Estate: India’s Growth Engine Ajitesh Korupolu emphasized that real estate is far more than a sector, it is India’s economic engine. Today, it…

09 Nov

RV University to host 4th Teen Indie Film Awards 2025 from Nov 10-14

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With 300+ submissions from 40 countries & six continents, TIFA is India’s largest student-led global film festival TIFA 2025 Poised to Elevate Young Filmmakers and Content Creators The fourth annual Teen Indie Film Awards (TIFA) 2025, hosted by RV University’s School of Film, Media & Creative Arts in Bengaluru from Nov 10-14, is set to become an even more powerful stage for young filmmakers and content creators aged 13 to 25. Building on its recent growth, TIFA has quickly established itself as the city’s third-largest film festival after BIFFES and BISFF. Teen Indie Film Awards 2025 organising team…

09 Nov

The Trident Group and PGTI Jointly Announce the Inaugural 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament

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Prize Purse of INR 1 crore Field to feature leading names such as PGTI Ranking leader Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, N Thangaraja, Shaurya Bhattacharya & Angad Cheema The Trident Group and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, today jointly announced the inaugural edition of the Trident Open golf tournament which will be held at the esteemed Chandigarh Golf Club from November 11 – 14, 2025. The tournament carries a prize purse of INR 1 crore. Rajya Sabha MP & Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta with…

09 Nov

MAHE Bengaluru Open House 3.0: From Legacy to the Frontiers of Futuristic Learning

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The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru, came alive with energy, colour, and curiosity as it hosted the third edition of its flagship event, Open House 3.0, at the Yelahanka campus. The day-long event reimagined the university space as a living, breathing roadmap to the future, where classrooms turned into labs of discovery and corridors echoed with creativity and collaboration. Participants engage in hands-on experiences bringing learnings to life at MAHE BLRU Open House 3.0 This edition of Open House recorded a remarkable turnout, including both students & parents. It went beyond an institutional showcase; it was…

09 Nov

Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

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Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) of engineering large-scale “vote theft” across several states, claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to conceal and formalize such irregularities. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing journalists in Pachmarhi, where he was attending a district-level training camp for Congress leaders. Describing the revision exercise as a “mechanism to hide electoral fraud,” Gandhi alleged, “The SIR is not about cleaning voter rolls — it’s…

09 Nov

Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s skyline disappeared once again behind a blanket of smog on Sunday morning as air quality across the capital deteriorated sharply, reaching the ‘severe’ category for the first time this month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 a.m., with several parts of the capital registering levels beyond 400 — an indication of dangerously high pollution. The city’s outer and industrial areas were hit the hardest. Bawana topped the pollution chart with an AQI of 436, followed closely by Patparganj (425), RK…