LIC sets Guinness World Record for most life insurance policies sold in a day

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a prestigious title from Guinness World Records for the “Most Life Insurance Policies Sold in 24 Hours.” According to an official confirmation from Guinness World Records, LIC secured this global recognition on January 20, 2025, after an extraordinary nationwide effort by its…

Big Weather Update: Monsoon sets in over Kerala 8 days before normal, earliest arrival since 2009–Latest news

Monsoon Arrival Update: The Southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on Saturday, May 24, marking the earliest arrival of the crucial rainy season in 16 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national weather-forecasting agency.  The arrival of monsoon is eight days ahead of its normal pattern, according to the IMD.  Normally, the…

NITI Aayog’s 10th Governing Council meet kicks off—‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ takes centre stage, 6 topics on agenda

A high-level meeting of government policy think-tank NITI Aayog began in the national capital on Saturday morning. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comprises a day-long session scheduled from 10 AM to 4 PM. The meeting brings together state and UT Chief Ministers, besides their respective Lieutenant Governors. The Modi administration’s ’Viksit Bharat @…

RBI’s Record Rs 2.7 trillion dividend to Government fueled by dollar sales and interest gains: SBI Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transferred a record dividend of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion for the fiscal year, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The bumper payout—well above the Union Budget’s estimate of ₹2.56 lakh crore—was driven by strong foreign exchange market interventions, robust dollar sales, and rising…