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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Saturday said its investments in Adani group companies have been made independently and in accordance with its board-approved policies, following detailed due diligence.“Department of Financial Services (in the Union Finance Ministry) or any other body does not have any role in such (investment) decisions,” LIC said in a statement posted on X. India’s largest insurer has, over the years, made investment decisions across companies based on fundamentals and detailed due diligence. Its investment value in India’s top 500 companies has grown 10-fold since 2014 — from Rs 1.56 lakh crore to Rs 15.6…

Polls open in the West African nation in a heated election set to deliver a fourth term to 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara.Voters in the Ivory Coast are casting ballots for president with incumbent Alassane Ouattara the overwhelming favourite as he runs for a fourth term.Nearly nine million Ivorians will vote on Saturday from 8am to 6pm (08:00 to 18:00 GMT), choosing from a field of five contenders.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOpposition heavyweights, however, aren’t running for the post. Former President Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam have been barred from standing, the former for a…

The Congress in Kerala has surrendered itself to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and it has no existence of its own and is bereft of any loyal community-based support, said prominent Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan.“The Congress has many leaders in Kerala. But the problem is that its existence is linked to the Muslim League. That’s their failure. They have surrendered themselves to the League (IUML). They dance to the tunes of the League,” Natesan said in the latest episode of the Varthamanam podcast of The Indian Express Malayalam that will be streamed on Sunday. “The Congress today cannot…

A souvenir passport stamp can be seen as an unauthorized alteration and may lead to denied boarding or entry.Border officials and airlines often interpret passport damage differently, which makes any unofficial mark a travel risk.To avoid any issues but keep the memories, place any souvenir stamps in a travel journal. Of all the travel mistakes you can make, few feel more harmless than a souvenir stamp. It’s not a fake visa or a forged seal—just a little ink from a gift shop. Yet that same “fun” stamp can be the difference between boarding your flight home and being stranded in…

It is common knowledge that poliomyelitis or polio for short, can cause acute paralysis, and fortunately, global vaccination efforts have made the disease vanishingly rare in many places. But what is less talked about is what happens years or even decades after recovery from polio. Survivors of polio may develop an insidious condition known as Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS). A light must be shone on this “long tail” of polio, because for many, the story doesn’t end after the immediate recovery.Long-term consequencesThe poliovirus attacks motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness or paralysis in some victims. Many survivors…

President Trump, pictured in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct. 13, is headed to Asia for a nearly weeklong trip to meet with regional leaders. Yoan Valat/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Yoan Valat/Pool/AFP via Getty Images President Trump is headed to Asia for a nearly week-long trip that is scheduled to include a high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Korea. The trip will also include visits to Malaysia and Japan; Trump is expected to meet with leaders of those countries, as well. Trump’s visit comes during an uncertain time…

Whether you’re the bride-to-be or a bridesmaid planning her getaway, a well-considered bachelorette packing list sets the tone for a celebration of style and ease. Today’s bridal wardrobe calls for a mix of playful and modern elegance—with pieces that feel intentional, versatile, and tastefully understated. Our edit of bachelorette outfit ideas spans fluid ivory dresses, chic white matching sets, and fun yet necessary accessories.This year-round bridal packing list is designed for every bachelorette destination—whether that’s a glitzy city weekend, a countryside retreat, or a quiet seaside escape. Each piece, from going-out staples to loungewear (and everything in between), was chosen…

Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Government of India, Kamlesh Paswan, inaugurated the 7th Employment Fair held at the Shatabdi Krishi Auditorium of Banaras Hindu University on Friday by lighting a lamp.File photo of Banaras Hindu University. (IIT-BHU official website)On this occasion, he presented appointment letters to the newly selected candidates present in Varanasi as part of the appointment letter distribution program being provided to over 51,000 selected candidates across the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Addressing the program via video conference, the Prime Minister mentioned the ‘Pratibhasetu portal’ and said, “The hard work of those…

Forensic personnel and police at the accident site for investigation after a private sleeper bus bound for Bengaluru from Hyderabad caught fire at Chinna Tekuru village in Kalluru mandal of Kurnool district on October 24, 2025, killing at least 19 people. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Investigators have found that the motorcycle involved in the Kurnool bus tragedy had a pillion rider, who survived. The survivor also confirmed that their motorcycle skid off and the rider succumbed to injuries much before the private sleeper bus ran over it.At least 19 people aboard the Bengaluru-bound private sleeper bus operated by V.…

Pramod Bhagat. File | Photo Credit: Pallavi Hari Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat bagged two gold medals while Sukant Kadam returned with a gold and a silver as India dominated the Australian Para Badminton International 2025, finishing on top of the medals tally.Bhagat clinched the men’s singles SL3 title after defeating compatriot Manoj Sarkar 21–15, 21–17 in the final, before pairing up with Kadam to win the men’s doubles SL3–SL4 crown, beating the Indian duo of Umesh Vikram Kumar and Surya Kant Yadav 21–11, 19–21, 21–18.”I’m really happy to win two gold medals here in Australia. The match against Manoj was…