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LIC Launches Three New Insurance Plans Including Health Shield

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched three new individual, non-linked, non-par plans: New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield, and New Cancer Cover (Plan 908). Available from October 19, New Jeevan Dhara-II offers guaranteed retirement income, Health Shield provides fixed health risk coverage with hospital cash benefits, and New Cancer Cover focuses on cancer-related health risks. LIC CEO R. Doraiswamy unveiled the plans.

Hindu Business··Hyderabad

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Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal Highlights Credit as Next Big Frontier

Vikas Bansal, CEO of Amazon Pay India, stated that credit is the company's next major focus. Amazon Pay aims to make payments more convenient and trusted by introducing biometric authentication like face scans as OTP. They are also developing a smart wallet that recommends the best payment instruments to maximize savings. The company plans to deepen credit penetration for consumers and small businesses while expanding financial services.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Opposition Plans Next Phase Against Chief Election Commissioner

Rahul Gandhi held a high tea meeting in Delhi with opposition parties, civil society, and youth representatives to strategize the next phase of the movement against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting focused on political unity, reclaiming Jantar Mantar, and intensifying protest demonstrations.

Aaj Tak··Delhi

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Anti-Drug Operation Seizes Drone-Dropped Arms at Rajasthan Border

A major security operation near the India-Pakistan border in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, led by BSF, ANTF, and local police, uncovered weapons, ammunition, and suspected explosives dropped by a drone from Pakistan. The seizure included two Turkish Zigana pistols, 650 cartridges, four magazines, electronic equipment, and suspected RDX explosives. Two young men from Punjab were arrested in connection with the case.

News18··Sri Ganganagar

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Niti Taylor Reveals Casting Couch; Shriya Saran Condemns AI Misuse

Niti Taylor revealed in an interview that a director once asked her to sleep with him for a film role, which she refused and subsequently blocked him. Meanwhile, actress Shriya Saran criticized the misuse of AI to create explicit morphed images, highlighting how women often suffer from such online abuses. She called the practice annoying but said it must be dealt with.

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Modi and Carney Discuss India-Canada Trade and Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke on October 13, 2026, highlighting India and Canada's joint efforts toward a stable and prosperous world. They agreed to finalize a trade agreement soon. The call coincided with Canadian ministers' visit to Delhi for talks on bilateral cooperation and preparations for Modi's December visit to Ottawa.

Hindu World··New Delhi

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