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WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
"The WHO considers the risk of further spread of infection from...
Economic Survey 2025-26:Towards a healthy India
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public...
Nearly four lakh chickens perish in Andhra samples sent to ascertain cause
According to the animal husbandry official, usually, this phenomenon is seasonal and manifests every year, however, due to higher numbers of migratory birds coupled with the negligence of poultry farmers, number of deaths has gone up Amaravati: Nearly four lakh...
DPDP rules,2025: Enforcing stringent requirements for data collection, processing and management
Bibhu Krishna, Chief Information Security Officer, Policybazaar.com For the insurance sector, the draft rules introduce challenges as well as opportunities to formulate a robust data privacy landscape The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025,...
US investor Danny Gaekwad Developments & Investments seeks Sebi exemption for Religare takeover
In a regulatory filing, REL posted a letter written by Danny Gaekwad Developments & Investments addressed to SEBI Chairperson, requesting for grant of exemption from strict enforcement of Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST) Regulations New...
Lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise, air pollution could be driver: Lancet study
"Changes in smoking patterns and exposure to air pollution are among the main determinants of the changing risk profile of lung cancer incidence by subtype that we see today," lead author Freddie Bray, head of the cancer surveillance branch at IARC, said. Lung cancer...
Draft bill seeking 100 pc FDI in insurance to be sent for Cabinet nod soon: DFS Secretary
Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry. Thereafter, the draft bill will be sent to the Cabinet for approval. The intent of the DFS is to get the bill introduced...
Budget 2025: Insurers and experts hail game changing moves
The FDI limit being raised from 74% to 100% will prove to be a landmark reform in the insurance sector which will help unlock new opportunities for investment and innovation. These reforms will strengthen investor confidence, drive innovation, and support sustained...
Union Budget 2025-26: Reshaping Indian insurance landscape
Tapan Singhel, MD&CEO, Bajaj General Insurance& Chairman, General Insurance Council With the move to allow 100% FDI in insurance, we could see India moving towards a future with 1,000 insurers in the next decade. A larger number of players will bring greater...
Budget 2025: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism
Establishment of cancer care centres and enhanced social security provisions for online platform workers. Boosting medical tourism in the country, the FM announced, a ‘Heal in India’ campaign in partnership with the private sector New Delhi:In a move aimed to provide...
Union Budget 2025:Insurance Reforms Bill with 100% FDI to be tabled soon, says Sitharaman
100% FDI proposal, larger reforms moves along with other Amendments in the various existing Acts, which have been awaited upon by the industry, will be part of separate draft Bill and will tabled in Parliament soon, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Insurance...
Eco Survey raises concerns on rising ultra-processed food consumption, proposes health tax
"From sweetened breakfast cereals, soft drinks, and energy drinks to fried chicken and packaged cookies, ultra-processed foods have undeniably marked their formidable presence in everyday diet," the Survey said New Delhi: Increasing consumption of ultra-processed...