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Govt sticks to e-cigarette ban in snub for Philip Morris
"The government of India is not considering revoking, amending or...
RBI proposes ban on 3rd‑party sales incentives to bank staff to curb mis-selling
The RBI mandated banks to refund the entire sum where mis‑selling...
Need to establish weather station at wind solar plants of 50 MW CEA
"Accurate measurement of critical meteorological parameters would optimise renewable energy generation. Also, it would improve overall generation predictability, efficiency, enhance grid reliability and ensure regulatory compliance," the goverment notification said...
Govt eases emission rules for coal power plants, reversing decade-old mandate
The government said the decision was taken after the Central Pollution Control Board carried out a detailed analysis of the increase in "carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere due to operation of control measures being deployed." NEW DELHI: India has reversed a...
From hotel cancellation to loss of baggage, Ahmedabad air crash victims opted for array of retail insurance
The incident has triggered retail claims under various insurance categories like travel, personal accident, and life insurance, including those from Kisan Credit Card holders. Personal accident claims have emerged as a significant category, second only to life...
Fuel switches cut off before AI plane crash; no recommended action for 787-8 operators for now: AAIB
On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating flight AI 171 en-route to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, including 241 persons who were onboard the plane. New Delhi: Fuel control...
20 river sites under flood risk 3 locations in Assam and Bihar face severe inundation CWC
Overall, the CWC has flagged flood concerns in 20 locations, primarily in Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. New Delhi: Twenty river sites across India remain under flood risk, with one location in Assam and two in Bihar experiencing severe flood...
Govt unveils scheme with up to Rs 9.6 lakh incentive on purchase of electric trucks under PM E-DRIVE
"Diesel trucks, though constituting only 3 per cent of the total vehicle population, contribute to 42 per cent of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions and significantly worsen air pollution. This pioneering scheme represents India's first dedicated support for...
Asia Index launches BSE Insurance Index
The BSE Insurance Index is derived from the constituents of BSE 1000 Index that are classified under the insurance industry.This new index can be used for running passive strategies such as ETFs and Index Funds as well as gauging the performance of various sectors in...
IRDAI board meet on July 14, likely to approve new licenses
In the absence of a regular chairman after Debasish Panda ended his three-year term in March ,PK Arora, member, Actuary, IRDAI, will chair the IRDAI board meeting New Delhi/Hyderabad: Insurance regulator IRDAI will have its next board meet on 14th July and...
UP govt sets July 31 deadline for kharif crop insurance; farmers must report damage within 72 hours
Farmers can register through banks, common service centers, or the official portal www.pmfby.gov.in. For help with registration, claims, or documentation, they can contact the Crop Insurance Helpline at 14447 Lucknow: To protect against potential risks this kharif...
Supervision of National Health Claims Exchange may be shifted from NHA to MoF to curb rising healthcare costs, source says
"Strict supervision" of the National Health Claims Exchange - the platform that acts as a gateway between insurers, healthcare providers and patients - will improve the "collective bargaining power" of insurance companies to set treatment rates, the source said NEW...