ICICI Prudential Life Insurance renamed to ICICI Life Insurance Limited; ROC approves
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has renamed its corporate entity to ICICI Life Insurance Limited. The Registrar of Companies, Central Processing Centre under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs approved the name change with effect from 22 September 2026. The company has informed stock exchanges, depositories, its registrar and share transfer agent, and other regulatory authorities about the new name. The rebranding aligns the brand with the post-reclassification promoter structure and the company’s new identity. The legal entity will continue to offer existing life insurance products and services. It will complete all required updates to branding, legal documents, and listing records in coming weeks, subject to regulatory filings.
Name change approved by RoC effective 22 September 2026.
New corporate name: ICICI Life Insurance Limited.
Regulatory filings and listings to be updated by the company.
Changes align branding with promoter structure.
UFBU bank strike set for 28–30 September 2026; banks prepare contingency plans
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a three-day nationwide bank strike from 28 to 30 September 2026, with a potential for further action if negotiations do not progress. Several banks, including the State Bank of India, have issued advisories for customers about possible disruptions to branches and some digital services. In response, authorities have asked banks to ensure essential services and to mitigate customer impact. A five-day banking week remains a central demand accompanying broader wage and working-condition considerations. Industry experts warn the disruption could affect retail transactions and corporate payments across the country.
Strike dates: 28–30 September 2026.
Organizer: UFBU (bank unions).
Bank advisories warn of service disruptions.
Main demand: five-day banking week.
Banks brace for strike; SBI issues advisory on possible service disruptions
Ahead of the UFBU strike, State Bank of India issued an advisory about potential service disruptions during the 28–30 September 2026 window. The advisory asks customers to plan ahead for essential transactions and to use digital banking channels where possible. The move aligns with other banks preparing contingency measures to maintain operations. The strike is part of ongoing negotiations on a five-day banking week and related wage issues. Regulators and the government have urged calm and continuity of services to minimize inconvenience for citizens and businesses.
SBI advisory issued for 28–30 Sep 2026.
Digital banking encouraged to reduce disruption.
Strike tied to broader five-day banking week demand.
India wins 10m air pistol mixed team gold at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya
On 25 September 2026, India’s Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026, held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. They posted 484.6 in the final, setting a new Asian Games record, and matched the qualification score of 587 points. The event, overseen by the International Shooting Sport Federation, pairs one male and one female shooter in each team. This win marks India’s second shooting gold at these Games, strengthening confidence for future events and showcasing the strength of India’s shooting program.
Gold in 10m air pistol mixed team.
Final score: 484.6; qualification: 587.
Location: Nagoya, Japan; Date: 25 September 2026.
Governing body: International Shooting Sport Federation.
Shantanu Moitra named for National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026; ceremony in Indore
Shantanu Moitra, a renowned Indian music composer, has been selected for the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The honour recognises excellence in music direction and is part of the state's cultural awards. The ceremony is planned in Indore, with the award presentation scheduled for 28 September 2026. Moitra is known for film scores in works such as Parineeta and 3 Idiots. The award honours the legacy of Lata Mangeshkar and highlights Moitra’s contribution to modern Indian music and to regional musical traditions.
Recipient: Shantanu Moitra.
Award: National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026, MP government.
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar remembered on his birth anniversary
Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar is remembered on his birth anniversary, observed on 23 September. He is widely known as Rashtrakavi, the National Poet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dinkar on 23 September. Born in 1908, Dinkar received the Padma Bhushan and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1959 for his contributions to Hindi literature. His poetry and essays are studied in schools and universities. Dinkar’s work is noted for nationalistic and humanist themes, and his legacy remains influential in Hindi literary circles and Indian cultural memory.
Birth date: 23 September 1908.
Nickname: Rashtrakavi (National Poet).
Tribute by Prime Minister Modi on 23 September.
Honours: Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award (1959).
Mizoram hosts first Pluck & Pay festival to promote rural tourism
Mizoram launched its first Pluck & Pay festival in Khawzawl district, held from 23 to 25 September 2026 in the villages of Tualte and Chawngtlai. The three-day event, organized by the state Tourism Department and the Khawzawl Deputy Commissioner’s office, allows visitors to harvest farm produce and pay farmers directly. The festival features agriculture, horticulture, local cuisine, handicrafts, Mizo music and dance, and traditional games. It supports farmers, homestays, guides and local businesses, and aims to promote rural tourism and strengthen community livelihoods by connecting visitors with producers and local services.
Dates: 23–25 September 2026.
Locations: Tualte and Chawngtlai, Khawzawl district.
Activities: farming, local cuisine, handicrafts, culture.