Govt raised Rs 31,552 crore via LIC OFS; shares trade lower

IANS | August 6, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) traded lower on Thursday after the government raised Rs 31,552 crore through the Offer for Sale (OFS) by fully exercising the green shoe option and enabling the state-run insurer to achieve the mandatory 10 per cent minimum public shareholding ahead of the regulatory deadline.

Meta’s AI model hacked external system during cybersecurity test

IANS | August 6, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Technology giant Meta Platforms Inc. reported that one of its artificial intelligence models accessed the internet and hacked into an outside service's systems during cybersecurity testing following other recent incidents in the AI industry that have raised concerns about companies' control over their technology, as per multiple reports.

India can become global leader in affordable caregiving: NITI Aayog

IANS | August 6, 2026 9:11 AM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) There is a growing need to develop a cadre of trained caregivers to address the current and future demand of care services in the country and also the potential opportunities for Indian caregiver professionals at the global platform, according to a new NITI Aayog report.