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IRDAI to Review LIC Agents' Demands Before October 25 Deadline

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will review demands from LIC agents regarding commission levels, disclosure rules, and clawback provisions. The feedback window closes on October 25, and the regulator's willingness to adjust these key distribution reforms will impact LIC agents' livelihoods. The Life Insurance Agents Federation of India (LIAFI) opposes some proposed changes.

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Mallika Sherawat's Bollywood Journey Defied Family Opposition

Mallika Sherawat, known for her bold and outspoken style, celebrates her birthday today. Coming from a conservative family in Haryana, her entry into Bollywood was challenging. Despite family opposition, she achieved success on her own terms, changing her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat. Her journey highlights determination in the glamorous film industry.

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American Express to Cut 5% of Global Workforce Amid AI Shift

American Express announced it will cut 5% of its global workforce, about 3,800 jobs, as part of a restructuring to become more agile and efficient. CEO Stephen Squeri said the move will help the company invest in priorities amid AI-driven changes in the payment industry. The cuts caused $336 million in one-time costs, but profits rose 28% to $3.7 billion in Q3. AmEx had 76,800 employees at the end of 2025.

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Karnataka Teachers to Be Deployed for Census After SIR Ends

In Karnataka, after the five-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ends, the Directorate of Census Operations plans to deploy 1.5 lakh teachers for the second phase of Census enumeration from January 25 to February 27, 2027. Teachers will also be engaged for Census work for a week in March. This deployment disrupts their academic schedule, as many have not conducted classes this year.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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CBI Arrests Two ED Officials in Rs 5 Lakh Bribery Case

The CBI arrested two Enforcement Directorate officials, including Manoj Dwivedi, after laying a trap. Dwivedi was caught red-handed demanding and accepting Rs 5 lakh to extend favors to the complainant's father in an ongoing case. This operation exposed corruption within the ED involving bribery for case-related favors.

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Students Protest at Mumbai University Demanding Arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Students from Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra protested at Mumbai University. They demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners. The demonstration highlighted concerns over the new election appointment law.

The Hindu··Mumbai

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