New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES 2024-25), released on January 2 this year, indicates a significant increase in household food insecurity, with roughly one in four persons experiencing moderate-to-severe food insecurity in 2024-25, compared to about one in six in 2018-19, according to an article in the Pakistani media.Moderate-to-severe food insecurity rose by 8.43 per cent during this period, going from 15.92 per cent in 2018-19 to 24.35 per cent i…
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New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced collaboration with Sahaj Insurance Services Private Limited to strengthen insurance penetration across rural and semi urban areas of the country.Under the collaboration, Kanoria Foundation company Sahaj’s assisted digital service network will facilitate access to LIC’s life insurance products and services. This will help consumers to understand, manage and enroll in policies, particularly in areas wher…
Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, political activity in the state is gaining momentum. The BJP, which has been steadily expanding its presence, is sharpening its organisational structure, strengthening its alliances, and positioning itself as a strong alternative to the ruling DMK.In an exclusive interaction with IANS, P. Vijayalekshmi, a senior BJP leader in the state, shares insights on the party’s preparations, possible alliances, women’s issues, l…