Category: India

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma reviewed public grievances from different districts through the Sambhav grievance redressal portal on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure timely and effective resolution of complaints. During the online public hearing, Sharma ordered immediate action in several cases and called for inquiries in serious or pending matters, including action against officials found responsible for negligence. Several complainants expressed their gratitude after their cases were resolved. In a case from Ghazipur, Ram Pratap Singh complained that work had not begun despite payment…

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“In India, affordabl drug is still a challenge – Prof. (Dr.) Shubhini A. Saraf” Lucknow: Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, inaugurated a two-day International Conference on “Next-Generation Therapeutics: Integrating Nanotechnology with Advanced Drug Discovery Platforms” on Tuesday. The conference brings together scientists, academicians, clinicians, pharmaceutical researchers, industry professionals, regulatory experts and young investigators from across the globe to deliberate on recent advances and emerging trends in innovative drug discovery and therapeutic development. The conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Shubhini A. Saraf, Director,…

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Mumbai: The Company has registered an industry leading claim settlement ratio of 100% in Madhya Pradesh in FY2026, providing timely financial relief when families need it the most. The Company also witnessed a robust 72.10% year-on-year growth in Q1-FY2027 for the term plan (retail protection) business in the state. The Company covered 11,93,966 lives in the State as on March 31, 2026. The Company is also receiving strong demand in its savings business that includes linked, non-linked and annuity business in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The Company’s Assets under…

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Mumbai: IDFC FIRST Bank has announced an unconditional zero forex markup facility across all its existing and new credit cards, allowing customers to make international transactions without paying a foreign currency markup fee. According to the bank, the benefit will be automatically available to all eligible cardholders, with no requirement to apply for a new card, upgrade an existing card or meet any minimum spending threshold. Customers can therefore use their existing IDFC FIRST Bank credit cards for international payments without a forex markup charge. The initiative is expected to…

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Bhopal: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has reported a claim settlement ratio of 99.31% for the first quarter of FY2027, described by the company as the highest among India’s leading life insurers based on official data reported through Forms L-39 and L-40. During the quarter, the insurer settled individual death claims worth ₹414.08 crore. The company also reported an average claim amount of around ₹15 lakh, which it said was the highest among major life insurers during Q1 FY2027. Sarang Gokhale, Chief – Underwriting and Retail Claims, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance,…

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New Delhi/Bhopal: Political strategist, author, and social activist Dr. Atul Malikram has been honored with the ‘Bharatiya Padma Vibhushan Samman 2026-27’ in New Delhi. The award, presented by the World Culture and Environment Protection Commission, recognizes his work in social causes, public service, and driving positive societal change. He received this honor for his contributions across various sectors, including society, education, literature, health, social welfare, environmental conservation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. Upon receiving the award, Dr. Malikram expressed a sense of pride and gratitude, stating that the honor further strengthens his…

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MP/UP: For television actors who spend long hours on set, a day off is usually an opportunity to relax. However, during Ganesh Chaturthi, Thodi Si Umeed, Thoda Sa Aasman actors Aarti Birajdar, Ankita Bahuguna and Gaurav Bajpai chose to make their break more meaningful by visiting a Ganpati pandal in Kolhapur. The actors, who are currently staying in a hostel for their shoot, visited the Shri Margai Gali Mandal to seek blessings and experience the festive celebrations. For Aarti, who plays Vaidehi, the visit became memorable after she noticed an…

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Bareilly: A one-day mega employment fair was organised at Rajshree Group of Institutions on Pilibhit Road in the Nawabganj Assembly constituency, as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The event was jointly organised by the Rajshree Group of Institutions and the Regional Employment Office, Bareilly. Around 55 reputed private-sector companies, offering technical and non-technical positions, participated in the recruitment drive. A total of 2,150 candidates registered for the fair, while 684 candidates were selected for employment opportunities. The fair was inaugurated by MLC Bahoran Lal Maurya, District Magistrate Avinash Singh,…

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Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organised at the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda following the transfer of Additional Superintendent of Police (Western) Radheshyam Rai to Ayodhya district. The ceremony was held at the auditorium of the Reserve Police Lines, where police officers and personnel recalled their experiences of working with Rai and appreciated his contribution during his tenure in Gonda. They extended their best wishes for his new assignment and future responsibilities. Superintendent of Police Abhishek honoured Rai by presenting him with a memento and a floral garland. The SP…

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Bareilly: Mahima Chand, a resident of Gorakhpur, assumed charge as the new Finance Officer of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, on Tuesday. She succeeds Vinod Kumar, who had been handling the responsibilities of Finance Officer. After taking charge, Chand paid a formal courtesy visit to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar Rai and also met Registrar Mahendra Kumar Singh. The Vice-Chancellor welcomed her to the university and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. Speaking about her priorities, Chand said financial transparency, timely budgeting and efficient utilisation of resources would…

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