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AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
Wall Street banks have started testing Mythos internally after the...
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Trump’s announcement effectively slowed oil tanker movements in the...
Individual NBP for life insurance growth estimated at 9 pc in FY2026: Icra
"The GST exemption on individual life insurance policies, which enhances customer affordability, is expected to boost individual NBP growth in the medium term. After a subdued H1, this NBP growth is projected to recover in H2 FY2026, with an overall increase of about...
New telecom cybersecurity rules in force, DoT clarifies enforcement status
The TCS Amendment Rules, 2025, notified in October, introduce new frameworks intended to strengthen India's cyber resilience and enhance security around telecom identifiers amid their growing use across banking, e-commerce and governance platforms The Department of...
Obesity, related chronic diseases costing Indian economy $28.9 billion annually: Report
The report also called for four key actions to tackle the menace. These include strengthening food environment regulation to reduce the consumption of high-fat, sugar, and salt products New Delhi: Obesity and related chronic diseases account for a growing share of...
Kerala HC issues guidelines on display of treatment rates providing aid in pvt hospitals
In order to ensure transparency, the bench directed that every clinical establishment shall prominently display, in Malayalam and English, at the reception and admission desk and on its official website the list of services offered, baseline and package rates for...
“When in doubt, choose the customer” IRDAI chief asks insurers
“Compliance cannot be a department— it must be a mind-set. And grievance redressal cannot be the end of a process— it must be our early warning system. When in doubt, choose the customer. If we do that consistently, trust will follow, growth will follow, and the...
Insurance issues hinder timely bariatric and metabolic surgery: Survey
"When patients cannot undergo bariatric surgery on time because of insurance delays, their disease continues to progress. Months are lost waiting for approvals, and during this period their metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular health often worsens," former OSSI...
Russian oil cargo discharge at Indian port delayed due to insurance scrutiny, sources say
Since April, India has required online verification of insurance for ships covered by companies that are not members of the International Group (IG) to ensure that forged documents are not provided to Indian port authorities for berthing NEW DELHI: A...
Africa Specialty Risks launches Syndicate 2454 in South Africa
Commenting on the launch of Syndicate 2454 in South Africa, Mikir Shah, chief executive officer, ASR said: “South Africa has always been and remains a key market for us, and this launch allows us to write risks directly in the market, ensuring we’re close to our...
India likely to cross $4 trillion economy mark this fiscal: CEA Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran noted India is fully aware of the risks posed by climate change, including its impact on agriculture, the environment, and coastal regions New Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday that India’s...
Heavy rainfall unleashes deadly floods across Southeast Asia
Total number of confirmed dead in Vietnam is now 91.Flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 13 people and swamped around 800,000 households and rubber- and palm oil-producing areas. In Peninsular Malaysia, more than 16,000 people have been displaced, while...