On premium basis, the persistency was 75.3% and 61.1%, respectively and 75.6% and 63.9%, for the comparable period last year. MUMBAI: Economic and geopolitical uncertainty is beginning to weigh on household savings and insurance demand, with LIC reporting pressure on long-term policy persistency and caution in premium growth even as its first-quarter profit and value…
Quote of the day by Zendaya: ‘You don’t have to be older to live your dreams; you can do it at any age,’ when the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New’ star highlighted that you don’t need to wait for the perfect time to chase your aspirations. (Instagram) Zendaya has always been quite vocal and encouraging when talking…
On August 10, 2026, ideas are set to surge, shaping key choices through concise communications and strategic meetings. Instead of lengthy discussions, focus on clear notes and well-timed decisions. Each zodiac will benefit from guidance on adaptable communication and reliable information. Taurus should prioritize checking storage and expiration dates when making bulk purchases, while Scorpio…
Thane: A 60-year-old security guard was found dead on Sunday in the open basement area of an under-construction project in Thane, police said.The deceased has been identified as Ashok Salunkhe who was working as a contract security guard at SATIS-2 project site.Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS-2) project in Thane (East) is a multimodal transit…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami Chennai: Rebel AIADMK leaders S P Velumani and Natham R Vishwanathan upped the ante on Sunday accusing party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of taking unilateral decisions that cost the party crucial alliance opportunities and contributed to its defeats in successive elections since 2021. The two also accused Palaniswami…
Woman dies after assault by husband’s second wife; accused ends life Hyderabad: A 60-year-old woman died after allegedly being attacked by her husband’s first wife during a quarrel at Sonapur village of Wankhidi mandal in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district on Friday. The woman accused of the attack later died by suicide, police said.According to Wankhidi…
RG Kar Medical College and Hospital RG Kar campus on Saturday ——- Photo by Indranil Das Kolkata: Two years after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a multi-agency probe — with the West Bengal Police and state health dept joining the Central Bureau of Investigation…
Panaji: Panaji crossed the 1,000 mm seasonal rainfall mark on Sunday, recording 1,001.4 mm since June 1, according to the data of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This monsoon, the state’s driest station received 17.8 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending 8.30am on Aug 9.All 14 rain gauge stations across Goa have now…
A security guard allegedly raped a 22-year-old student on a society terrace late Saturday AHMEDABAD: A security guard allegedly restrained a 22-year-old student using a wire around her neck and raped her on the terrace of a society in Jodhpur late on Saturday night.Anandnagar police said the accused, Dharm Singh, 27, a native of Uttar…
Gurjot Singh and Ranvir Singh felicitated by community members at Gurdwara Panjokhra Sahib Police picked up Gurjot Singh and Ranvir Singh from Kalarheri village in Ambala district for investigation into the assault on Gursimran Mand Gurjot Singh and Ranvir Singh felicitated by community members at Gurdwara Panjokhra Sahib Police picked up Gurjot Singh and Ranvir…
