Liberty Mutual hikes stake in Indian arm

AI representational image Boston headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in its Indian venture Liberty General Insurance to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025. The Indian insurance firm had started as a joint venture between Liberty and the Videocon Group.Videocon exited the joint…

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‘I felt blessed from upstairs’: Ishan Kishan dedicates SRH playoff-clinching knock to grieving cousin

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot during IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan spoke about an emotional family tragedy that was driving him during his match-winning knock as Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium…

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‘Bar on board meets applies only to SRTT’

‘Bar on board meets applies only to SRTT’ Reprieve For Tata Trusts: Maharashtra Charity Commissioner Clarifies Order Issued Last WeekThe Maharashtra charity commissioner on Monday clarified that its order freezing board meetings applies only to Sir Ratan Tata Trust and not to other Tata trusts, providing significant relief to the Noel Tata-headed philanthropic group.The clarification…

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Cognizant ups 2026 share buyback target by $1bn

BENGALURU: Cognizant has said its board approved a $2 billion increase to its existing share repurchase programme and raised its 2026 share buyback target to $2 billion, up from the earlier target of $1 billion. The additional $1 billion in buybacks is expected to be completed during the Sept quarter of 2026.The announcement pushed Cognizant’s…

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‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp celebrates graduation and the start of a new chapter

Noah Schnapp, best known for playing Will Byers in the hit series ‘Stranger Things’, has graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with a bachelor’s degree. The 21-year-old shared photos and videos from his graduation ceremony on Instagram on Monday, May 18, marking the end of a chapter he has spoken about openly throughout…

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