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Health insurance providing financial protection to over 60% of Indian households:Govt Survey
Flagship schemes such as Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan...
DFS launches Common Landing Portal for unclaimed financial assets
M. Nagaraju,Secretary, DFS The portal, accessible at...
Over 3.3 lakh deaths in 2-wheeler accidents from 2019-23, govt working to make roads safer:Gadkari
"The government is working to make roads safer for two-wheelers. It has made the anti-lock braking system (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers, including less than 125 cc, manufactured after January 1, 2026," said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin...
PFRDA constitutes high-level committee to overhaul NPS payouts
According to the Finance Ministry, the committee is established as a standing advisory committee on structured pension payouts. New Delhi: In a move to improve retirement security, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a...
“Increase profitable biz,maintain market share and strengthen retail portfolios”DFS Secy to PSU insurers
Nagaraju also stressed that high priority should be given to the timely resolution of public grievances and to ensuring seamless and prompt claims processing, in order to provide efficient services to customers. New Delhi: Outlining the action plans for PSU insurers...
Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA
V Anantha Nageswaran,Chief Economic Adviser He also emphasised that mainstream banks must actively absorb the new proven borrowers, such as PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, into their core portfolios, offering regular loans, insurance, and working capital lines, not just as...
‘No more 10-minute delivery’:Quick commerce players do away with deadline after labour minister intervenes
According to sources, Blinkit has already acted on the directive and removed the 10-minute delivery promise from its branding. Other aggregators are expected to follow suit in the coming days. The move is aimed at ensuring greater safety, security and improved working...
EWS income criteria for hospital treatment enhanced to Rs 5 lakh Delhi:HC
"All persons who wish to avail of health facilities in Delhi would now be entitled to take benefit under the EWS criteria of Rs.5,00,000/-, upon satisfying the necessary pre-conditions. The said enhancement would apply to all government hospitals across Delhi and all...
Will ask states to pay heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents: SC
"For every dog bite, death or injury caused to children or elderly, we are going to ask the state governments to pay heavy compensation, as they did not do anything on implementation of norms in the past five years. Also, responsibility and accountability will be...
SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of PC Act mandating sanction to probe govt servants
Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, introduced in July 2018, bars any “enquiry or inquiry or investigation” against a public servant for recommendations made in discharge of official duties without prior approval from the competent authority. New...
Tamil Nadu pays Rs 1237.80 cr of premium to UII for renewing state’s health insurance scheme in 2026-27
The scheme provides cashless hospitalization for specific ailments/procedures up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year on a floater basis and from January 2022 to 2027, the scheme is being implemented through UII. Chennai:The Govt of Tamilnadu on Monday has renewed their...
SC seeks responses on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors be declared as Registered Medical Practitioners
The plea has sought a direction to declare that AYUSH doctors are also covered under section 2(cc) of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, as 'registered medical practitioners'. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses...