LIC officers, employees oppose IPO, hike in FDI
The Hindu
Opposing the Union government’s decision to list Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in the stock market through an IPO, the decision to increase FDI limits in the insurance sector to 74% from 49% and privatise one public sector general insurance company, the employees and officers of LIC observed a one-day strike in Dharwad on Thursday in response to a nation-wide strike call.
LIC employees, officials and also former employees staged a demonstration in front of the divisional office of LIC in Dhawad and vehemently opposed the Union government’s move. Raising slogans against the Centre, they said that selling shares of LIC was nothing but snatching savings of commoners and filling the coffers of a few. The speakers addressing the protestors said that LIC belonged to the people of India and hence, the sale of its shares would mean depriving the people of “their jewel”.
PM Modi announces Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue on Jan 11-12 in Delhi to connect youth with politics.
Maharashtra Assembly lacks Leader of Opposition due to BJP's landslide victory, opposition parties fail to meet required mandate.
Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in Delhi riot case, including murder, arson, and dacoity.
Prithviraj Chavan reflects on Congress' shocking defeat in Maharashtra assembly polls, discusses results with party leadership in Delhi.
Delhi's air quality crisis blamed on farm fires, NASA satellites track stubble burning, CAQM under scrutiny.
Director Jon Watts walks away from planned Wolfs sequel due to Apple's unexpected shift to streaming, despite initial greenlight.
Maharashtra government formation LIVE: Mahayuti is slated to form the government within the next three days, with winning MLAs being asked to gather in Mumbai immediately. Follow The Hindu’s live updates
After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
Yashaswi Jaiswal shines with century as India takes strong lead against Australia in Border-Gavaskar trophy.
After contentious climate finance pact, developing nations criticize $300 billion pledge as inadequate in global climate deal.
Ph.D. students in Indian universities express angst over exploitation by guides, leading to a call for reform.