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LIC Insulates Distribution from Impact of New Irdai Norms

LIC stated it is well-positioned under Irdai's new distribution regulations and has taken measures to protect bancassurance channel performance despite the upcoming sale of IDBI Bank, its largest bank partner. LIC's CEO R Doraiswamy highlighted the insurer's low expense ratio and diversified network as advantages. Executive director Hemant Buch said IDBI Bank's contribution has decreased to about 20% of LIC's bank-driven business, expecting no major impact from the sale.

TOI Business··Mumbai

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Sylvester Stallone Wants Andrew Garfield in 'Tulsa King' Season 4

Sylvester Stallone expressed his desire to have actor Andrew Garfield join the latest season of 'Tulsa King' as a compelling villain. Their previous interview created a unique connection, inspiring Stallone to envision Garfield adding depth to the plot. The fourth season, featuring ten episodes, is now available for streaming on Paramount+ and Prime Video.

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Karnataka Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Doctors

Karnataka's Cabinet has approved recruiting 1,000 doctors to strengthen the state's healthcare system, announced Health Minister UT Khader. So far, 250 doctors have been directly appointed. Until recruitment completes, outsourced hiring of doctors and staff is permitted. The government plans to resolve medicine shortages within two months and purchase 350 new ambulances. All Primary Health Centre staff must be present and on duty.

HT Education··Bengaluru

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Six Die in Muzaffarnagar Car Crash After Hitting Electric Pole

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a speeding car lost control on the Panipat-Khatima National Highway, crashing into an electric pole and breaking a divider before overturning. The car caught fire immediately, trapping six people inside, including a woman, who died in the blaze. The pole broke into two pieces, and the divider was damaged over a 10-meter stretch. The car was reportedly traveling over 100 km/h.

Prabhat Khabar··Muzaffarnagar

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Rape-Murder Accused Killed in West Bengal Police Encounter

Dilip Roy, a prime accused in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old minor in Raiganj, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter while trying to flee to Bihar. The incident occurred early on November 9, 2026, after Roy opened fire on police attempting to arrest him. This marks the fourth such encounter in West Bengal since the BJP government took power in May 2026.

The Hindu··Raiganj

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Rupee Hits 7-Month High at 93.70 Against US Dollar

On November 9, the Indian rupee surged to a seven-month high, trading at 93.70 against the US dollar, up 22 paise from the previous close of 93.98. The rise was driven by early domestic currency buying, a decline in crude oil prices, and over $4 billion foreign inflows into Indian equities last week. Market watchers are monitoring crude prices, foreign investor flows, and global market trends for further cues.

News18 Business·

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