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India holds 3rd rank globally in fintech startup funding with $889 million in Jan-June
“While the Indian FinTech sector has seen a temporary dip in...
UAE becomes world’s third-largest holder of sovereign wealth and public pension assets
This places the UAE behind only the United States, which tops the...
SBI General announces awareness campaign for Kharif 2025
SBI General Insurance has launched its ‘Crop Insurance Week’ awareness campaign in the implementing states for Kharif 2025 season. This week-long initiative aims to educate farmers about the benefits of Crop insurance and promote enrollment under the Pradhan Mantri...

Govt modernising weather forecasting system to boost real-time prediction, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh,Union Minister In charge Meteorology Department Singh elaborated that Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and doppler radars are being added across the region to boost real-time weather prediction. New Delhi: Union Minister In charge Meteorology...

NDMA tests indigenous Cell Broadcasting system for swift alert during natural and man-made disasters
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the NDMA, Government of India, has been actively enhancing mobile-enabled disaster communication systems across the country to provide timely information to citizens New...
Cabinet approves Rs 1.07 lakh cr Employment Linked Incentive scheme to create 3.5 cr jobs in 2 yrs
The ELI scheme to support job generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector, was approved by the Union Cabinet in a meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Mod New Delhi: The central...
China pushes commercial insurers in bid to boost local biotechs
The 3.5 trillion yuan ($486 billion) fund — which covers medical expenses for roughly 95% of China’s 1.4 billion people — will also set up a catalog of innovative drugs that can be reimbursed by commercial insurers, according to the document. The list could lead to...

Automakers clash with India over ‘aggressive’ emission limits
As automakers and government officials discuss the proposals, the outcome could shape India’s clean vehicle policy for years to come as the country tries to balance climate goals with economic growth and affordability for its 1.4 billion citizens. Automakers are...

India’s auto sector to show weak retail trend in June, flat to single digit growth: Report
While May and June 2025 volumes saw some support from pre-buying ahead of a dual price hike of approximately 2.5-3 per cent, the overall inquiry pipeline across regions, including North India, stayed extremely weak New Delhi: The automobile industry in the country is...

(Re)Insurers capital unaffected by aircraft lessor settlement claims, says Fitch
However, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, including the Iran-Israel conflict, could lead to increased reinsurance costs and further reductions in capacity that could result in insurers further cutting their exposure. The ruling underscores the need for greater...

Finance ministry asks pvt banks to increase their participation in implementation of govt schemes
M Nagaraju, Secretary,Department of Financial Services "Secretary directed private sector banks to increase their participation in implementation of govt schemes. He stressed upon fast settlement of the claims under Jansuraksha schemes, augmentation of banking...

LIC CEO Bhanoo seeks govt push for taking insurance education to cities and schools across India
P. Jaipuria, secretary general, Insurance Institute of India, S.N. Bhattacharya, Secretary General, Life Insurance Council, Sat Pal Bhanoo, CEO & MD (In-charge), Life Insurance Corporation, Inderjeet Singh, Secretary General Insurance Council, Kavita...