LIC inaugurates stall at All India Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad

Vartha Bharati | 05-01-2026 | 18:35:00 IST

Hyderabad: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Saturday inaugurated its stall at the All India Industrial Exhibition at Nampally, offering services and information to customers and visitors.

The stall was inaugurated by Puneet Kumar, Zonal Manager of LIC. Speaking on the occasion, he explained the role of insurance in financial security and said LIC continues to design products to meet the needs of different sections of society. He also highlighted career opportunities with LIC, including the scope for women to become agents under the ‘Bima Sakhi’ scheme.

Visitors to the stall will be provided information on LIC’s e-services and online facilities, as well as various initiatives taken for the benefit of policyholders. Details of LIC’s newly launched plans Bima Lakshmi, Bima Kavach and Protections Plus — are also being shared with the public.

Puneet Kumar also informed visitors about LIC’s Special Revival Campaign, which will be held from January 1, 2026, to March 2, 2026, allowing policyholders to revive lapsed policies with certain concessions.

Sukesh Reddy, Vice President of the Exhibition Society, appreciated LIC for its continued participation in the exhibition and for regularly winning awards for stall decoration and maintenance.

Senior LIC officials, including Saravana Ramesh (RM–P&IR), P.G. Vaidyalingam (RM–E&OS), A.A.M. Hilali (Chief Engineer), C. Raja Sekhar (RM–CLIA), N. Koteswara Sastry (RM–Inspection), G. Madhusudan (SDM, Secunderabad), K. Sandhya Rani (SDM, Hyderabad), and others were present at the event.

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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report

12-04-2026 ¦ 12-04-2026 IST

The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.

According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.

Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.