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Deccan Herald
05-08-2025
- Deccan Herald
FIR lodged against Indore Youth Congress head over WhatsApp status on 'conversion'
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) city president Saugat Mishra, in his police complaint, claimed Youth Congress local unit president Rameez Khan shared a picture on his WhatsApp status which showed two separate human hearts in black and white colours with the words 'Converts to Islam' written below them.
Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
SBI Life crowdsources future-facing AI solutions from India's Next-Gen Talent pool at the 2025 Hack-AI-Thon finale
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: SBI Life Insurance, one of India's most trusted private life insurers, marked the finale of its national innovation initiative -- Hack-AI-Thon2025 -- a strategic platform to crowdsource artificial intelligence-driven solutions to real-business challenges faced by the insurance sector. The event culminated weeks of dynamic ideation and collaboration, with 16+ top teams (50+ participants) presenting AI-led innovations, focused on enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and digital service delivery. * The initiative underscored SBI Life's focus on innovation, young talent, and building future-ready insurance solutions The event was designed to tap into next-gen talent, foster a culture of co-creation, and accelerate digital transformation. The participants, including developers and AI enthusiasts, represented top institutes across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi to compete on challenges ranging from predictive analytics and process automation to fraud detection and customer engagement. After rigorous jury round and evaluation, theInnovation Brigade team comprising of Ms. Asha Vidyadharan & Mr. Rameez Khan from Bhopal emerged as the winner of Hack-AI-Thon 2025, impressing the panel with their innovative solution at the Hack-AI-Thon 2025 Grand Finale. Similarly, Black Bird from Indore was chosen the 1st runner-up and from Trichy as well as Semantics from Pune were announced the 2ndrunners-up. Each of the winning solutions stood out for their innovative thinking, technical viability, and potential to address real-world challenges in the life insurance sector. Speaking on the grand finale of SBI Life's Hack-AI-Thon 2025, Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corporate Communication and CSR, SBI Life Insurance, said, "The Hack-AI-Thon was conceptualised to engage the next generation of problem solvers in shaping the future of insurance. It is encouraging to see how young minds approach complex industry challenges with such clarity and purpose. At SBI Life, we believe that innovation must serve a meaningful purpose, and this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering technology-led thinking that is human-centric and impactful." He further added, "We have always believed that the true role of insurance goes beyond financial protection--it is about enabling individuals to move forward with confidence, to dream, to build, and to live fully. Hack-AI-Thon is an extension of this belief, as it invites young minds to co-create solutions that make protection more accessible, intuitive, and aligned with people's evolving needs and life goals. It is this blend of innovation and intent that we believe will help shape a more inclusive and empowering future not only for the insurance sector but the nation as a whole." After winning the Hack-AI-Thon 2025, the Innovation Brigade team said, "Participating in SBI Life's Hack-AI-Thon 2025 was a truly enriching experience, with outstanding coordination and expert mentorship at every step. Despite the tough pan-India competition, we are proud to share that we emerged as winners of the event." The Grand Finale jury comprised seasoned experts from technology & insurance, who evaluated teams on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and impact. Select ideas from the Hack-AI-Thon will be explored further for piloting or integration within the company's digital roadmap. With this initiative, SBI Life Insurance reinforces its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-first thinking through digital transformation. About SBI Life Insurance SBI Life Insurance ('SBI Life' / 'The Company'), one of the most trusted life insurance companies in India, was incorporated in October 2000 and is registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2001. Serving millions of families across India, SBI Life's diverse range of products caters to individuals as well as group customers through Protection, Pension, Savings and Health solutions. Driven by a 'Customer-First' approach, SBI Life places great emphasis on maintaining world class operating efficiency and providing a hassle-free claim settlement experience to its customers by following high ethical standards of service. Additionally, SBI Life is committed to enhance digital experiences for its customers, distributors and employees alike. SBI Life strives to make insurance accessible to all, with its extensive presence across the country through its 1,110 offices, 26,355 employees, a large and productive network of about 240,304 agents, 60 corporate agents and 13 bancassurance partners with more than 41,000 partner branches, 141 brokers and other insurance marketing firms. In addition to doing what's right for the customers, the company is also committed to provide a healthy and flexible work environment for its employees to excel personally and professionally. SBI Life strongly encourages a culture of giving back to the society and has made substantial contributions in the areas of child education, healthcare, disaster relief and environmental upgrade. In 2024-25, the Company touched over 50,000 direct beneficiaries through various CSR interventions. Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange ('BSE') and the National Stock Exchange ('NSE'), the company has an authorized capital of Rs. 20.0 billion and a paid-up capital of Rs. 10.0 billion. The AuM is Rs.4,480.4 billion. For more information, please visit our website, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (Numbers & data mentioned above are for the year ended March 31, 2025)
The Wire
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
SBI Life crowdsources future-facing AI solutions from India's Next-Gen Talent pool at the 2025 Hack-AI-Thon finale
The initiative underscored SBI Life's focus on innovation, young talent, and building future-ready insurance solutions MUMBAI, India, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SBI Life Insurance, one of India's most trusted private life insurers, marked the finale of its national innovation initiative — Hack-AI-Thon2025 — a strategic platform to crowdsource artificial intelligence-driven solutions to real-business challenges faced by the insurance sector. The event culminated weeks of dynamic ideation and collaboration, with 16 top teams (50 participants) presenting AI-led innovations, focused on enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and digital service delivery. The event was designed to tap into next-gen talent, foster a culture of co-creation, and accelerate digital transformation. The participants, including developers and AI enthusiasts, represented top institutes across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi to compete on challenges ranging from predictive analytics and process automation to fraud detection and customer engagement. After rigorous jury round and evaluation, theInnovation Brigade team comprising of Ms. Asha Vidyadharan & Mr. Rameez Khan from Bhopal emerged as the winner of Hack-AI-Thon 2025, impressing the panel with their innovative solution at the Hack-AI-Thon 2025 Grand Finale. Similarly, Black Bird from Indore was chosen the 1st runner-up and from Trichy as well as Semantics from Pune were announced the 2ndrunners-up. Each of the winning solutions stood out for their innovative thinking, technical viability, and potential to address real-world challenges in the life insurance sector. Speaking on the grand finale of SBI Life's Hack-AI-Thon 2025, Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand, Corporate Communication and CSR, SBI Life Insurance, said, "The Hack-AI-Thon was conceptualised to engage the next generation of problem solvers in shaping the future of insurance. It is encouraging to see how young minds approach complex industry challenges with such clarity and purpose. At SBI Life, we believe that innovation must serve a meaningful purpose, and this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering technology-led thinking that is human-centric and impactful." He further added, "We have always believed that the true role of insurance goes beyond financial protection—it is about enabling individuals to move forward with confidence, to dream, to build, and to live fully. Hack-AI-Thon is an extension of this belief, as it invites young minds to co-create solutions that make protection more accessible, intuitive, and aligned with people's evolving needs and life goals. It is this blend of innovation and intent that we believe will help shape a more inclusive and empowering future not only for the insurance sector but the nation as a whole." After winning the Hack-AI-Thon 2025, the Innovation Brigade team said, "Participating in SBI Life's Hack-AI-Thon 2025 was a truly enriching experience, with outstanding coordination and expert mentorship at every step. Despite the tough pan-India competition, we are proud to share that we emerged as winners of the event." The Grand Finale jury comprised seasoned experts from technology & insurance, who evaluated teams on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and impact. Select ideas from the Hack-AI-Thon will be explored further for piloting or integration within the company's digital roadmap. With this initiative, SBI Life Insurance reinforces its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-first thinking through digital transformation. About SBI Life Insurance SBI Life Insurance ('SBI Life' / 'The Company'), one of the most trusted life insurance companies in India, was incorporated in October 2000 and is registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2001. Serving millions of families across India, SBI Life's diverse range of products caters to individuals as well as group customers through Protection, Pension, Savings and Health solutions. Driven by a 'Customer-First' approach, SBI Life places great emphasis on maintaining world class operating efficiency and providing a hassle-free claim settlement experience to its customers by following high ethical standards of service. Additionally, SBI Life is committed to enhance digital experiences for its customers, distributors and employees alike. SBI Life strives to make insurance accessible to all, with its extensive presence across the country through its 1,110 offices, 26,355 employees, a large and productive network of about 240,304 agents, 60 corporate agents and 13 bancassurance partners with more than 41,000 partner branches, 141 brokers and other insurance marketing firms. In addition to doing what's right for the customers, the company is also committed to provide a healthy and flexible work environment for its employees to excel personally and professionally. SBI Life strongly encourages a culture of giving back to the society and has made substantial contributions in the areas of child education, healthcare, disaster relief and environmental upgrade. In 2024-25, the Company touched over 50,000 direct beneficiaries through various CSR interventions. Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange ('BSE') and the National Stock Exchange ('NSE'), the company has an authorized capital of Rs. 20.0 billion and a paid-up capital of Rs. 10.0 billion. The AuM is Rs.4,480.4 billion. For more information, please visit our website, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (Numbers & data mentioned above are for the year ended March 31, 2025) Photo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Eerie silence prevails in Poonch houses that once reverberated with laughter
The shells not only broke their homes but also hopes. Once filled with laughter, an eerie silence hangs over the houses destroyed by shelling from across the border in Poonch. The walls of the house of Vihaan Bhargav, 13, are filled with his sketches and drawings. His once active pet dog now sits silently in the courtyard of their modest home in Dungus, Poonch – a quiet witness to his absence. Bhargav is among the minors in the border town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, who were killed in the cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The family was attempting to flee to Jammu when the shelling intensified in the town. A Pakistani mortar shell hit their car in Bhainch being driven by his father Sajeev Kumar. The shell hit the boy on his head, killing the only child to his parents. 'They were fleeing to safety but who knew this would happen. He was a nice kid and I have seen him since he was born. This is tragic for us all. He was good in studies and was very creative,' told their neighbour Gurcharan Singh breaking down. Father does not know twins are no more The lives of Rameez Khan and his wife Arousa Khan were shattered on May 7, when the cross-border shelling from Pakistan claimed the lives of their 12-year-old twins, Ayan and Aruba. The family had moved to the town just a month earlier, in the hope of better education for their children. On that tragic day, as the shelling intensified, the family attempted to return to their native village in Kalaani for safety—but they could not make it. Narrating the ordeal, their neighbour Parvez Ahmad Malik said, 'I tried to stop them because the shelling was intense. But when Rameez stepped outside, a shell exploded near the house at around 7 am. His daughter died on the spot. His son was still breathing but succumbed to his injuries a short while later in the hospital in Poonch. We are all in shock. The children were kind and well-behaved, everyone here loved them.' Rameez Khan, who was also injured in the blast is still hospitalised. According to neighbours, he still doesn't know that his children are gone. Meanwhile, on the same day, Javid Iqbal, a resident of Sukha Kattha in Poonch, was at home with his family when a shell struck just outside their house. The blast killed his 7-year-old daughter Maryam Khatoon and injured his other daughter Iram Khatoon. 'We were all at home. The situation was already tense due to the overnight shelling from Pakistan. Around 9 am, a shell exploded outside,' said Iqbal. 'What can I say now? She gave her life for the country. She was innocent and I miss her every moment. We had no shelter to run to and even after a night of shelling, no immediate help arrived. My daughter's body laid at our home for three hours.' Iqbal, who runs a small shop, has since moved with his family to their native village of Qasbah for safety. 'Maryam was humble and friendly. We all loved her dearly. The shelling on May 7 took her away from us,' said Mohammad Mukhtar, Iqbal's cousin.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Kashmir twins killed in Pak shelling days after birthday, father battles for life
Zoya and Ayan Khan, 12-year-old twins, were killed when a mortar shell fired from across the border struck their rented home in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district last week. Their aunt and uncle also lost their lives in the attack, which took place amid intensified shelling by the Pakistan twins, who had celebrated their 12th birthday last month, died within minutes of each other on May 7. Their family had relocated to Poonch only two months ago in search of better educational father, 48-year-old Rameez Khan, sustained critical injuries in the shelling and is currently admitted to the ICU at a hospital in Jammu. Unaware of his children's deaths, he continues to fight for his life. Rameez Khan's liver was reportedly damaged by shrapnel, and relatives say he was being kept in the dark about the loss of his children in order to prevent further mother, Ursha Khan, is said to be mentally devastated, caught between the pain of losing her only children and watching her husband battle for family was too grief-stricken to speak to the press, but close relatives Maria and Sohail Khan recounted the horror."Zoya was badly injured. Ayan's intestines had spilt out. One of our relatives tried to revive him - we thought he might make it - but they both died within minutes," Maria said, in were lovable and extraordinarily mature. Rameez never scolded them. If he finds out, he might not survive," she delay in reaching medical help made matters worse. "We were terrified. Shelling continued for hours. It took several hours to reach the hospital. First to Rajouri, then to Jammu," said Sohail. The family has now appealed to the government to shift Rameez Khan to Delhi for advanced treatment under a specialised medical team."This isn't just about ceasefire violations. Something must be done for families living along the border," Sohail CONFLICTSince May 7, at least 27 people - including five security personnel - have been killed and dozens injured in heavy shelling and drone strikes from Pakistan, following India's launch of Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly uneasy calm hung over the Line of Control on Sunday night, particularly in the heavily-targeted border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, after India and Pakistan agreed to halt all firing and military operations on land, air or sea with immediate effect.A spate of blasts had also rocked Jammu city and key towns along the International Border over the past three days, deepening tensions before the ceasefire took hold. IN THIS STORY#India-Pakistan#Pakistan#Operation Sindoor#Jammu and Kashmir
