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Climate change made ‘fire-prone’ weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
“We’ve seen repeatedly how climate change increases hot, dry,...
Poor application of norms cause of accidents at explosives and ammunition making units: Secretary
Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production...
Govt undertaking special drive to enable cooperative banks to become insurance distributors: Amit Shah
Amit Shah,Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Under the campaign, in alignment with the goal of Insurance for All by 2047 and to realise the vision of Sahakar se Samriddhi, a special drive has been undertaken by the Ministry of Cooperation to enable Cooperative...
Engagement with global stakeholders essential for building a resilient and forward-looking Indian insurance ecosystem:Seth
“Engaging with international stakeholders allows us to better understand global perspectives,share our regulatory approach and better align with evolving market dynamics,” Seth said while addressing a virtual engagement organised by the IRDAI, in collaboration with...
Looking to help exporters at insurance front to deal West Asia crisis: Goyal
``We are looking for developing some new schemes like insurance support… We are consulting ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation) and other departments on that," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on...
Wedding Insurance:Securing bride’s dream day
In 2024–25, the average Indian wedding cost has risen to nearly ₹30–35 lakh, with families embracing multi-day functions, couture fashion, and immersive décor and destination venues. Financial mindfulness is becoming a natural part of wedding preparation, ensuring...
Indian Non-Life Insurance Industry:Poised for significant growth in FY2026 & beyond
Notwithstanding geopolitical tensions and external headwinds, the Indian non-life insurance sector is projected to grow between 13-15% on an annual basis over the near term as consumer demand rises in step with the country’s economic growth momentum. Sharad Mathur,...
Frame no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events after Covid vaccination: SC to Centre
The top court delivered its verdict on pleas, including the one which alleged that two women lost their lives in 2021 after taking the first dose of the Covishield vaccine. The plea alleged that both of them suffered from severe adverse effects following immunisation....
Middle East Crisis: How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The war has closed much of the region’s airspace and crippled Dubai and Doha airports, two of the world’s busiest transit hubs, stranded tens of thousands of passengers and forced airlines to cancel about 40,000 flights–the travel industry’s biggest disruption since...
IRDAI issues licenses to Kiwi General Insurance and Allianz Jio Reinsurance, approves draft regulations for new SBSR Act
Ajay Seth, Chairman, IRDAI In order to expedite the regulatory alignment process and incorporating reforms of SBSR Act(the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, the IRDAI granted in-principle approval for drafting and publishing the draft...
Over 1.61 lakh water samples found contaminated in 2025-26: Govt in Rajya Sabha
The number of samples tested in labs in 2025-2026 was 63.96 lakh, out of which 1.61 lakh were found to be contaminated, the House was informed. New Delhi: As many as 1.61 lakh samples of water out of nearly 64 lakh tested across the country in 2025-26 were found to be...
Govt to curb opaque shipping surcharges amid Middle East tensions: Report
The move comes after exporters flagged sharp and sometimes arbitrary increases in logistics costs, particularly during the current geopolitical crisis that has disrupted global shipping routes and pushed freight rates higher. New Delhi: The government is preparing to...