LIC of India announces concessions in claims settlement for victims of Ahmedabad Air Crash
Mumbai: The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in the Air India flight AI 171 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The aircraft, which was en route to London, crashed shortly after take-off, killing all on board and several people on the ground.
In a press statement issued on Friday, LIC said it stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased passengers, crew members, and affected civilians. The organisation assured that it is fully committed to providing financial relief by expediting claim settlements to those impacted by the disaster.
To help ease the burden on policy claimants, LIC has announced a series of concessions aimed at expediting the claims process. Notably, in lieu of a death certificate, the Corporation will accept any official government record confirming the death of a policyholder in the plane crash. Compensation records issued by the Central or State Government, or airline authorities, will also be considered valid proof of death.
“All efforts will be made to reach out to affected families and ensure that their claims are settled at the earliest,” the statement read. LIC further urged claimants to approach the nearest LIC branch, division, or customer zone for assistance.
Additionally, a dedicated helpline—022 68276820—has been activated for queries and support related to claims arising from the incident.
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MediaOne TV Facebook page restored after block linked to ‘government request’
Kochi: The official Facebook page of Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV has been restored after being blocked without prior notice, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
The channel was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the restriction was lifted automatically, with Meta Platforms informing it that the action had been taken following a “government request” which has now expired or been reversed.
The development came shortly after the channel approached the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its page, terming it arbitrary and in violation of legal provisions and judicial precedents. The High Court had issued notice to Meta via email hours before the restriction was withdrawn.
In its petition, the channel said access to its Facebook page had been restricted for users in India without citing any specific content or alleged violation. It contended that while individual posts may be taken down under applicable a rule, blocking an entire page goes beyond the scope of such measures.
The incident followed an earlier action taken against the channel in 2022, when the Ministry of Information and transmitting prohibited it from transmitting. It cited national security concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal of security clearance.
The Supreme Court of India in April 2023 set aside the ban, observing that national security claims cannot be made without substantive basis and that criticism of government policies does not render a media outlet anti-national.
