ICICI Prudential Life cuts savings cost ratio through technology-led efficiencies
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has reduced its savings cost-to-premium ratio to 13.6 per cent in…
ICICI Prudential Life cuts savings cost ratio through technology-led efficiencies
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has reduced its savings cost-to-premium ratio to 13.6 per cent in the first quarter of FY2027, marking a 50-basis-point decline from a year earlier, as the insurer intensified its focus on technology, automation and cost optimisation while continuing to expand its business. The insurer said sustained investments in digital infrastructure, artificial…
Swami Vigyananand Ji Addresses Business, Education, Thinkers and Activists in Guwahati, Giving Fresh Momentum to World Hindu Congress 2026 Preparations
Swami Vigyananand Ji addressed a special meeting of eminent personalities from business, education, media, and politics, along with thinkers and social activists in Guwahati, where the framework and significance of the upcoming World Hindu Congress 2026, Mumbai were discussed in detail. The event is scheduled to be held in Mumbai, India, from December 18–20, 2026.Speaking…
“Digital Manipur”: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Launches AI, Cyber Security And Skilling Workshop
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the 1st State-Level Digital Governance, AI, Cyber Security and Skilling Workshop at the Main Conference Hall of Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri in Imphal on Wednesday. The workshop was organised by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with Microsoft India. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister stated…
Flash Floods Damage Paddy Fields, Disrupt Connectivity in Manipur’s Ukhrul
Incessant rainfall has triggered flash flooding along the Ngaorei, locally known as the Laini River, causing extensive damage to newly planted paddy fields and disrupting connectivity in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. The river, which originates in Ukhrul town and flows along the Ukhrul-Senapati border, crossed the danger mark following continuous rainfall. The sudden rise in water…
Manipur High Court Upholds Candidates’ Right to Inspect Evaluated Answer Scripts
The Manipur High Court has upheld the right of candidates appearing in the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (MCSCCE), 2016 (2022), to inspect their evaluated answer scripts, dismissing three writ petitions filed by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) against the Manipur Information Commission (MIC). Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma ruled that although MPSC policies…
Netflix Celebrates 10 Years in India, Highlights NextGen Writers’ Programme
Netflix has marked its 10th anniversary in India by reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the country’s creative talent and storytelling ecosystem. As part of the celebrations, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met a group of Indian writers for an interactive session focused on the future of storytelling and the evolving entertainment landscape. The discussion,…
RPF/PLA cadre arrested in Imphal with two grenades, police probe alleged role in attacks
Manipur Police have arrested an alleged active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), who is suspected of being involved in planting grenades at different locations in the Imphal area. Police identified the arrested person as Thokchom Sanju Meitei alias Luwang (26), a resident of Langmeidong Mamang Leikai in Kakching district. According…
Farewell Ashwatthama: Pradeep Rawat Dies At 74, Bollywood Mourns
Actor Pradeep Rawat, who became a household name for his role as Ashwatthama in the TV serial Mahabharat , passed away at the age of 74. The actor, who had been active in Indian cinema and television for over three decades, died on Tuesday. It was his portrayal of Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra’s popular serial…
ICICI Prudential expands affordable protection as insurance sector aligns with evolving financial needs
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched a 10-year life cover option under its ICICI PruiProtect Smart Plus plan, reflecting the broader policy emphasis on expanding financial protection and insurance penetration in India. The new offering is aimed at customers with defined financial obligations such as home loans, children’s education goals and business loans, enabling them…
Trafficked To Bihar Brick Kiln, 7 Dhubri Girls Return Home After Months In Shelter
Seven minor girls from Assam’s Dhubri district, who were rescued from a brick kiln in Bihar after allegedly being sexually and physically abused, were brought back to the district on Tuesday under a Bihar Police escort. They were handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) following the completion of all legal formalities. According to…
