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Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS): IRDAI issues exposure draft,to implement new accounting system for industry from Apr 1
The proposed amendments aim to promote greater consistency,...
SC fastens liability of paying penalty on employer for delay in depositing compensation
"The perusal of the statement of objects of the said legislation...
Govt takes various measures to check road mishaps: Gadkari
Around 5 lakh accidents occur in India (annually) and around 1.80 lakh people lose their lives to such incidents, Nitin Gadkari,Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways New Delhi: The government has taken various measures to check road mishaps, Union Minister...
Did cloudburst cause Uttarkashi flash flood? Experts say rain data doesn’t support claim
“Data available with us does not reflect the occurrence of a cloudburst,” Rohit Thapliyal, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Dehradun: A cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river is widely believed to have triggered the...
Deadly Floods: Need for faster and wider warnings
“Flash floods are not new, but their frequency and intensity are increasing in many regions due to rapid urbanization, land-use change and a changing climate,” said Stefan Uhlenbrook, WMO Director of Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere Scientists at the International...
APAC records significant rise in cyber claims driven by rising frequency and sophistication, Aon report
“As cyber threats grow more complex and interconnected, companies need a clearer view of their exposure,stronger alignment between cyber security and insurance strategies, and the tools to make better, data-driven decisions,” AdamPeckman, head of risk consulting and...
Landslides, blocked roads hamper flood rescue efforts in Uttarakhand
Weather experts and geologists told media the cause of the havoc needed to be investigated in the absence of heavy rain in the area on Tuesday, adding that they suspected the cause could be a glacial lake outburst flood RISHIKESH: Rescuers battled heavy rain and...
WhatsApp launches ‘Safety Overview’ tool, bans 6.8 mn accounts linked to scam centres
Meta's messaging platform further said it is exploring ways to caution users when they start a chat with someone not in the contacts by showing more context about the person they are messaging to. This, it hopes, will enable informed decisions. New Delhi: WhatsApp has...
Howden Re strengthens regional presence with Dubai license
Howden Re’s expanded Dubai operations will build on its current broking services, with a focus on its treaty, facultative and MGA reinsurance offering and reinforcing its regional growth strategy. London: Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets, and...
Wildfires and severe thunderstorms in the US drive global insured losses to $80 billion in first half of 2025
The wildfires that swept through parts of Los Angeles County in January constitute the largest-ever insured wildfire loss event by far, resulting in estimated insured losses of USD 40 billion. Zurich: Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reach USD 80...
Rising AI-driven cyber attacks and geopolitical tensions hit India Inc, says Aon
Prasanna Kumar, head of cyber solutions for India at Aon, said, “We are witnessing India adopt AI at a rapid pace, which brings a host of new risks. Data poisoning attacks can compromise the integrity of critical AI systems and deepfake technology is now being used to...
RBI decides to keep interest rate unchanged at 5.5 pc
Sanjay Malhotra,Governor, Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank on Wednesday retained the GDP growth projection for the current fiscal year at 6.5 per cent while lowering the inflation forecast to 3.1 per cent from 3.7 per cent. Mumbai: After three successive...