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CTI raises concern over rising health insurance premiums, writes to FM
In a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, CTI chairman...
Cyberattack disruption at London hospitals contributed to patient death
“We are deeply saddened to hear that last year’s criminal...
Bajaj Allianz General launches state-wise health insurance policies tailored to regional needs
Pune: Pune based Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, has unveiled a pioneering initiative -- the 'State-wise Health Insurance Policy', a first-of-its-kind health insurance product thoughtfully tailored to address the distinct healthcare realities of each Indian state. By...
Extreme heat kills half a million people globally each year, says Swiss Re
Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist "Extreme heat used to be considered the 'invisible peril' because the impacts are not as obvious as of other natural perils," says Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist. "With a clear trend to longer, hotter...
India’s Covid-19 cases cross 6,000 mark, 769 new infections reported in last 48 hours
Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry New Delhi: India's active Covid case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union...
Nadda launches FSSAI’s inclusive campaign to Stop Obesity under Eat Right India programme
Eating right and ensuring awareness about it, is a collective responsibility of the government, industry, academia and individuals, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda Bengaluru: Emphasizing the urgent need to address the rising burden of...
India calls for transboundary cooperation to address extreme heat risks
PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Indian Prime Minister Outlining India’s transition from a preparedness-only approach to long-term heatwave mitigation, including cool roof technologies, passive cooling centers, urban greening, and the revival of traditional water...
Active Covid cases in India cross 5,000-mark
Official sources have maintained that most cases are mild and managed under home care. Since January this year, 55 deaths have been reported in the country. There were a total of 257 active patients in the country on May 22 New Delhi: India's active Covid case tally...
Riskcovry launches first Model Context Protocol server as a distribution platform
Riskcovry, an insurtech infrastructure platform, has launched the country’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for India's insurance sector. A dedicated infrastructure designed specifically for insurance distribution use cases, the MCP server allows...
COVID-19: Active cases cross 4,000 mark, 5 fresh deaths reported in last 24 hours
Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl on Monday stated that genome sequencing of samples in West and South have shown that the variants leading to the current rise in cases are not severe and are sub variants of Omicron only. New...
True North, Krishnan Ramachandran sell 10 pc stake in Niva Bupa Health for Rs 1,507 cr
DSP Mutual Fund acquired more than 4.96 crore shares in four tranches or 2.72 per cent stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance, and SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1.51 crore shares or 0.83 per cent stake in the health insurer Mumbai: Private equity firm True North and Niva...
‘Next Covid pandemic far from over’: Delhi HC seeks details on sample collection
"Considering that the next Covid pandemic is far from over and in fact, active, amongst the community, today, as per news reports, the vacuum, if any, of steps taken post the meeting of May 30, 2023, is a serious issue," the judge said According to the Ministry of...