Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:34 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring global cues amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran.

DFS Secretary launches LIC's 'MyLIC', 'Super Sales Saathi' apps

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services Secretary, M. Nagaraju, on Wednesday launched two next-generation mobile applications of Life Insurance Corporation of India -- ‘MyLIC’ for policyholders and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ for sales intermediaries -- as part of efforts to accelerate the insurer’s digital transformation.