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Last month, the India Meteorological Department forecast...
Stomach viruses pose greater cruise danger than rare Hantavirus
“If you’re going on a cruise, you need to recognize the risk is...
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover begins phased IT restart after cyber-attack
JLR said its teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and law enforcement to ensure the restart of full operations takes place in a “safe and secure manner” following a...
Cancer deaths to rise by 75% in next 25 years; ageing among driving factors: Study
The team added that more than 40 per cent of deaths due to cancer around the world are linked to 44 risk factors which can be addressed, including tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and high blood sugar, thereby presenting an opportunity for prevention Yearly deaths from...
PE hospitals in US Higher see higher death rate of emergency: Study
The analysis also revealed that following acquisition, the private equity hospitals reduced their expenditures on salaries in the emergency department by 18 per cent and in the ICU by 16 per cent, compared to hospitals not acquired by private equity firms. New Delhi:...
FAIR 2025: GIC Re to host 29th FAIR in Mumbai, Over 700 global delegates to celebrate 60 yrs of Afro-Asian bonding
Ramaswamy Narayan, CMD, GIC Re, observed,“Hosting the 29 th FAIR Conference in October 2025 is a profound honour that reflects our commitment to global partnership'' Momen Mukhtar, Secretary General, FAIR, said : “For sixty years, the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers...
Riots impose financial strain on Nepal re/insurers
Oriental Insurance Company, a branch of India's Oriental Insurance, has received the largest amount of claims till September 16, according to the data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority. It alone has received claims of NPR 5.14 billion across 40 cases. The bulk...
India becomes world’s 3rd largest tech startup ecosystem with $7.7 bn of funding in 2025: Report
This sector received $10.1 billion worth of funds in the corresponding period in 2024 and $8.3 billion in 2023 New Delhi: India climbed to third position globally in terms of funding for tech startups, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom but ahead...
FSSAI launches dedicated licensing window for Ayurveda Aahara products
The initiative has been developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, reflecting the Government of India's commitment to integrating traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern food safety practices. This approach is designed to benefit both industry...
Gross financial assets of Indian households rose by 14.5% in 2024: Allianz report
Over the past two decades, India’s real per capita financial assets have surged fivefold, marking one of the most impressive wealth growth trajectories among emerging markets, according to global insurer Allianz that released the 16th edition of its Global Wealth...
New rules for authenticating payments beyond SMS OTP to kick-in from April 2026
"Based on the perceived risk associated with the transaction, additional checks beyond the minimum two-factor authentication may be resorted to. Issuers may also explore using DigiLocker as a platform for notification and confirmation for high-risk transactions," RBI...
India’s resilience stands out amid increased global uncertainties: Sitharaman
"But amidst all uncertain global situations, India's resilience stands out and several favourable factors, such as strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a young demography, and greater reliance on domestic demand, provide the core strength to the Indian economy,"Finance...