MUMBAI: R Doraiswamy, who took over as MD & CEO of LIC less than a month ago, wants the corporation to retain its position as the largest insurer. He speaks to TOI about LIC’s strategies.With both markets and interest rates down, how will you increase returns? Have you repriced any products because of the fall…
Lucknow: In the run-up to Independence Day, security agencies have intensified the vigilance along the India–Nepal border, placing all seven bordering districts —Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj — under heightened watch.A high alert came in effect on Monday, with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) tightening patrols across all entry points from…
DEHRADUN: BJP on Monday called the large number of its candidates winning unopposed in the posts of district panchayat chairperson and block pramukh, a clear endorsement of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s development policy, and a step towards accelerating the pace of development.State BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Shri Mahendra Bhatt described this as the…
MUMBAI: Tata Group‘s flagship hospitality arm, The Indian Hotels Company, (IHCL) is set to acquire a controlling stake in midscale chain Clarks, strengthening its play in the country where tourism and business travel are rapidly growing. IHCL, known for the Taj chain, will buy 51% each in ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality for a total…
Lucknow: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Delhi-NCR to start removing stray dogs from all localities within eight weeks and house them in dedicated dog shelters. In Lucknow too, stray dog attacks are rising — biting one person every four minutes. The city is also witnessing rise in animal bite cases, with one person…
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) MUMBAI: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said that the regulator has left it to individual banks to decide on the extent of minimum balance required and there was no regulatory restriction on that.“What kind of minimum balance required is left to the banks. Some of them have kept Rs…
Lucknow: Ahead of Independence Day, the state govt has set a target of distributing 60 lakh flags to households across the state. A total of 388 self-help groups across 177 towns are going to be roped in for the statewide campaign. Officials said the rural women are going to benefit the most as money is…
NEW DELHI: The Adani Group has further expanded its presence in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) space. After acquiring Air Works, it has now bought another major MRO player in Nagpur.Adani Defence Systems and Technologies (ADSTL), through its joint venture Horizon Aero Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in…
Lucknow: In a step to improve early education, over 3,000 newly established Balvatikas will become fully functional across the state on Aug 15. The inaugural events will coincide with Independence Day celebrations, where public representatives, officials, and parents will join to encourage children. Programmes will highlight the importance of early learning, its benefits, and key…
NEW DELHI: William Grant & Sons, the maker of top Scottish whisky brands, such as Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, and Balvenie, apart from Hendrick’s Gin, has called the India-UK trade deal a “landmark” agreement. This deal will lead to the entry of new higher-end editions in the country, apart from giving a fillip to the sale…
