Chennai: Public sector insurance company Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has over Rs 48,000 crore investments in Adani Group as equity and debt. The investment value in Adani Group has grown 24 times since 2007. LIC has Rs 48,284 crore investments in the group as of September 30, 2025. Of this, Rs 38,658 crore is equity
Veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan reignited debate on media ethics after launching a sharp criticism of paparazzi culture at the ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai over the weekend. Speaking to journalist Barkha Dutt, Bachchan said while she respects responsible journalism, she has “zero relationship” with paparazzi. “My relationship with the media
Over a 13-year international career spanning 242 matches for India, Gambhir managed only 37 sixes- 10 in Test matches, 17 in One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 10 in Twenty20s. Gautam Gambhir, former India opener and current head coach, has a lesser tally of sixes in his international cricket career than Muttiah Muralitharan, widely regarded as
A herd of 19 wild elephants caused panic in Athagarh, damaging crops and frightening villagers. Forest officials used drones and patrols to drive them back as repeated raids threatened farmland, homes, and livelihoods across villages in the region. 19-member herd of elephants crossing main road in Athagarh Photograph: (OTV) A herd of nineteen wild elephants
Although roads have reached the village, electric poles and wiring have not. Residents spend their nights in darkness, with no televisions or mobile phones. Villagers without electricity Photograph: (OTV) Across Odisha’s rural heartland, there are villages where the promise of development has simply not arrived. Even in 2025, families in Shagkiari of Ganjam and Bajarapada
Villagers of Gobindaram Patana under Niali block in Cuttack district are still grappling with drinking water issues, thanks to water project that has been lying defunct since months. Potable water out of reach for Cuttack residents as water supply project remains defunct Photograph: (OTV) The government has launched several schemes to supply drinking water to
Following directions from the Delhi High Court, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) carried out a renewed evaluation of Dhurandhar after objections were raised by the parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee Late Major Mohit Sharma. The review, undertaken in compliance with the Court’s order dated December 1, 2025, determined that the film has no
Updated on: Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm IST Hussey praised MS Dhoni’s legendary hospitality at CSK, recalling how his lounge room was open 24/7 for players to relax, chat cricket, and even enjoy shisha. Australia batting great Michael Hussey offered a rare peek into the warm, relaxed atmosphere MS Dhoni built at Chennai Super Kings
Updated on: Dec 02, 2025 05:48 pm IST Despite losing the first ODI by 17 runs, Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to compete against India. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has downplayed the sense of novelty in facing an Indian side featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying their presence is nothing
T20 leagues across the globe have grown into a major force in modern cricket, drawing players from every corner of the world who carve out time from their international commitments to participate. While the IPL remains the gold standard, tournaments like the ILT20 have also risen as strong franchise options for top players. It also