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Niva Bupa Health Insurance files draft prospectus with Sebi for a Rs 3,000 crore IPO
The IPO with a face value of Rs 10 each is a mix of fresh issuance...
Experts expect AB-PMJAY revamp and larger health budget during Modi 3.0
“Increased healthcare spending, coupled with initiatives like...
Swiss Re partners with dacadoo to offer platform to insurers of all sizes
The new combined solution also strengthens Swiss Re’s Personal Resilience Suite (PRS capabilities). PRS is a holistic, modular and innovative risk assessment approach, powered by Swiss Re's renowned underwriting manual Life Guide Zurich: Swiss Re and dacadoo today...
U.S. Census undercounted Latinos, Black people and Native Americans
The analysis found the national count of 323.2 million was largely accurate Black people had a net undercount of more than 3%, while Native Americans and Native Alaskans on reservations were undercounted by more than 5%, both more than in 2010.Non-Hispanic white...
AXA in India boosts telemedicine helpline with free specialist teleconsultation feature
SAATH is a 'One AXA' public health initiative between AXA France Vie, AXA GO Business Operations, and AXA XL and provides free general and specialist consultation to more than 25 crore people in four states in India: Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan New...
Cabinet nod to setting up WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in India
An official release said the Centre will help position AYUSH systems across the globe, provide leadership on global health matters pertaining to traditional medicine and ensure quality, safety and efficacy, accessibility and rational use of traditional medicine New...
Insurers refuse to pick up tab for billions in Opioid claims
The legal battle revolves around whether insurance claims can be denied if policyholders created a "public nuisance" by improperly marketing addictive painkillers. This is the claim made by communities across the United States seeking restitution from drug...
91% people consider purchasing life insurance necessary: Survey
The survey showed that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase has been witnessed among people opting for life insurance. However, there is still a gap and a need to raise awareness about the importance of purchasing life insurance. "While 91 per cent of...
Hong Kong’s zero-COVID fight takes mental toll on society, experts say
The mental wear and tear for many of the city's 7.4 million residents often comes not from getting the virus but from the policy and messaging from authorities, prompting panic and anxiety, health experts said The burden falls more disproportionately on society's most...
India to resume scheduled international flight services from March 27 after two-year hiatus
''After deliberation with stakeholders and keeping in view the decline in the COVID-19 caseload, we have decided to resume international travel from March 27 onwards,'' Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding that ''with this step, I am confident the...
Global Covid caseload tops 447.6 million. fatalities surge past 6 million
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 79,339,202 and 960,310, according to the CSSE The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (42,97,315 infections and 515,102 deaths), followed by Brazil...
Sisodia inaugurates clinics at Delhi govt schools for physical, mental well-being of students
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia ''For the first time, the focus will be laid on mental well-being along with physical health. A healthy mind will contribute to a healthy society and ultimately a healthier nation,'' Sisodia said at the event The clinic, built in a...