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Markel expands its APAC W&I business, makes new appointments in Hong Kong and India
Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer, Asia-Pacific, said:...
Lloyd’s of London receives license to set up operations in India’s GIFT-IFSC
Two of Lloyd's Syndicates, Syndicate 2047 set up by Bobby Swarup'...
Except West Bengal, all states and UTs have been onboarded for Ayushman Bharat scheme: Nadda
More than 8.9 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1.26 lakh were authorised under AB-PMJAY since its inception till March 1, 2025, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said New Delhi: Except for West Bengal, all states and Union Territories across the nation have been...
Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says
As part of the move, crypto assets will be put under insider trading restrictions that prohibit buying and selling based on undisclosed internal information, the Nikkei said TOKYO: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and...
Aftershocks rattle devastated city of Mandalay
The initial 7.7-magnitude quake struck near the central Myanmar city of Mandalay early Friday afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. The tremors collapsed buildings, downed bridges and buckled roads, with mass destruction seen in the city of...
82 pc PwDs lack insurance 42 pc unaware of AB-PMJAY: Survey
"Health insurance isn't a privilege for persons with disabilities, it's a necessity for survival. The Delhi High Court's ruling on insurance was a milestone, yet private insurers continue to deny coverage. There is a vacuum in awareness and accessibility," Arman Ali,...
India saw massive 3,580 pc growth in solar power capacity in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi
“This magnificent facility embodies the spirit of India and stands in the form of India's growing expertise in the global renewable energy scenario. The plant will not only cater to local needs but also position India as a major exporter of advanced solar...
Japan issues mid-level volcano warning
"Volcano warning issued for Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) (near crater) (Volcanic alert Level 3: Do not approach the volcano). An eruption may occur. Follow local government’s instructions and stay away from dangerous areas," the disaster management agency said on X...
200 aircraft leased out from Gift City: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu
India had 340 aircraft in 2014 and that number has increased to 840 and airlines have placed orders for 1,700 planes. "We are bringing a law to ratify Capetown Convention which will reduce the leasing costs by 8-10 per cent. The reduction in leasing costs will trickle...
Ayush Ministry working to integrate Unani with modern medicine: Prataprao Jadhav
Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav noted that the government has set up the Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), New Delhi and National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM),...
Mandate 15-20 green space allocation for infra projects CII-GBC report
The study assesses critical indicators including green spaces, transportation, power supply, water management, air pollution, waste management, and flooding among others Chennai: A report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Industry's Green Business Centre...
FPIs pour Rs 31k cr in equities in 6 sessions on attractive valuations, macro
The shift from sustained selling to modest buying indicates a change in FPIs' strategy, influenced by factors such as attractive valuations after a 16 per cent correction from the September 2024 peak, the recent appreciation of the rupee, and favourable macroeconomic...