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2025 among world’s three hottest years on record,WMO says
The WMO, which consolidates eight climate datasets from around the...
Denmark-US rift triggers NATO deployment of forces in Greenland
“For us, ideas that would not respect territorial integrity of the...
Surging oil tanker insurance points to growing Black Sea chaos
Underwriters are now charging about 1% of the value of a ship for calls at any port in the region, according to people involved in the market. That’s up from about 0.7% at the end of last month. The cost of insuring ships sailing through the Black Sea is surging...
Global risks enter “Age of Competition” as geoeconomic tensions dominate 2026 outlook: WEF
Societal pressures remain deeply interconnected with these economic and geopolitical stresses. Inequality was identified as the most interconnected global risk for the second consecutive year, closely linked to economic instability, misinformation and declining trust...
AM Best maintains stable outlook on India’s non-life insurance segment
“India’s long-term economic outlook remains favourable for non-life insurance growth despite the near-term moderation,” said Chris Lim, associate director, analytics, AM Best. Singapore: International rating agency AM Best has maintained its outlook on India’s...
Indian stock exchanges to remain open on Sunday for Union Budget 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence on January 28 and will continue till April 2.Finance Minister will begin the presentation of the Budget at 11 a.m. in the lower house on February 1, the Speaker said in...
Allianz Risk Barometer 2026: Cyber remains top business risk but AI fastest riser at no 2 in Asia Pacific
"Following the volatility and uncertainty of 2025, businesses continue to face interconnected and highly complex risks in 2026's fast-changing environment. Given the continuing rise of AI across society and industry, it is unsurprising that it is the big mover in the...
Tiger Global SC ruling to prompt fgn investors to reassess holding structures: Tax experts
"The ruling reinforces the significance of the anti-avoidance framework and substance-driven treaty interpretation. Taxpayers should re-assess their existing arrangements in light of the principles laid down by this decision," Grant Thornton Bharat Tax Partner Richa...
Over 3.3 lakh deaths in 2-wheeler accidents from 2019-23, govt working to make roads safer:Gadkari
"The government is working to make roads safer for two-wheelers. It has made the anti-lock braking system (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers, including less than 125 cc, manufactured after January 1, 2026," said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin...
Bajaj Gen Insurance unveils a rider exclusively for fetal health
Bajaj General Insurance on Wednesday unveiled ‘Fetal Flourish’, a pioneering insurance rider crafted exclusively for fetal health. This unique solution extends financial support for advanced in-utero procedures and high-risk pregnancies, an area that has long remained...
Finmin launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries
The policy provides indemnity-based in-patient hospitalisation coverage within India, with sum insured options of Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh.To be provided by state-run New India Assurance, the other features include that the room rent is capped at 1 per cent and 2 per...
Geo-economic confrontation tops global risks for 2026: WEF Report
Anxiety over artificial intelligence outcomes rose substantially, moving into the top risks on the long-term horizon due to concerns about labour markets, social disruption, and security implications. New Delhi: The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 has...