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General Insurers’ total Jan premium rises 15% to Rs 33,346 crore
With another two months, February and March, to go before the...
India expected to see surge in Parkinson’s disease, becoming 2nd-highest in 5 yrs
With a prevalence rate of 15-43 per 100,000, India is experiencing...
Mutual fund assets surge 23% to hit record Rs 65.74 trillion in FY25
The systematic investment plans (SIPs) were popular among investors as flows into this segment rose sharply, with yearly contributions rising by 45.24 per cent to Rs 2.89 trillion in FY25. This substantial increase, along with MTM gains, saw SIP assets rise 24.6 per...
Ministry of Labour and Employment notifies sweeping amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund rules
The new provisions directly affect over 6 crore salaried employees came into force today, aim to streamline compliance, improve transparency, and secure long-term financial stability for the nation’s workforce New Delhi: In one of the most far-reaching reforms to...
Families of 737 MAX crash victims to object to deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution
The agreement would forestall a June 23 trial the planemaker faces on a fraud charge it misled U.S. regulators about a crucial flight control system on the 737 MAX, its best-selling jet WASHINGTON: Families of some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX...
Obesity silent tsunami of India’s disease burden, say experts
“Obesity is not a cosmetic issue. It is a clinical, systemic concern that is driving a surge in diseases like fatty liver, diabetes, gastrointestinal complications, and heart disease. In my practice, I see its consequences every day. To address this, we must move...
Delhi gets its first brain health clinic; 10 more planned across city
Neurological conditions are already the world’s second-biggest cause of death and the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), the statement said New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Saturday inaugurated the capital’s first dedicated brain...
Foreign investors infuse Rs 4,452 cr in Indian equities this week, net investment in May at Rs 18,620 cr: NSDL
Despite the positive trend in May, FPIs continue to be net sellers in 2025. Since the beginning of the year, the total net FPI outflow stands at ₹-93,731 crore Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made strong investments in the Indian equity markets this week, bringing...
Nearly half of health insurance buyers in India cited rising medical expenses’ as reason for purchasing insurance: Report
Interestingly, it also mentioned that nearly 30 per cent of policyholders are now choosing to supplement their existing corporate health cover with additional personal policies. This highlighted a growing awareness about the need for broader coverage, especially in...
Embrace healthy lifestyle, eat balanced diet, monitor timely to control hypertension: Nadda
JP Nadda,Union Health Minister Hypertension, often termed the "silent killer," is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. India alone has over 220 million individuals suffering from hypertension, with...
More than 80% insured persons unsure about efficacy of health cover claims survey
“Rising cost of medical treatment is a cause of concern for a vast majority of people in India, despite having a health cover,” Anup Rau, Managing Director and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance Company said. Mumbai: More than 80 per cent of insured persons polled...
Fraudsters use customer’s mobile phone to hack Himachal co-op bank server steal Rs 11 cr
The fraudsters allegedly hacked the server through a mobile phone application of a customer, who holds an account at the bank's Hatli branch in Chamba district Shimla: Fraudsters allegedly used a customer's mobile phone to hack the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative...