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Madras HC withdraws its order on `mandatory bumper-to-bumper cover’ for new vehicles

“it would appear that the order, mandating the coverage of bumper to bumper policy may not be logistically and economically feasible for effective implementation in the present legal dispensation.Considering the overall submissions made by the parties and and taking into account the concern of the IRDAI, this court feels that the direction issued earlier on making bumper to bumper cover for new vehicles may not be conducive and suitable for implementation in the current situation. Therefore the said direction in is hereby withdrawn for the present,” said Justice S Vaidyanathan, who had issue earlier verdict.

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RBI cautions against frauds in the name of KYC updation

The central bank has been receiving complaints about customers falling prey to frauds being perpetrated in the name of KYC updation. The usual modus operandi in such cases include receipt of unsolicited communication, like calls, SMSs and emails by customer urging him/her to share certain personal details, account/login details/card information, PIN and OTP or install some unauthorised/unverified application for KYC updation using a link provided in the communication.

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Insurers can sell 2 short term Carona covers till March 2022:IRDAI

Earlier,many insurance companies have rolled out these standard health insurance policies since July 2020, which orginally were supposed to remain valid until March 31, 2021, but were allowed to issue the policies till September 30, 2021.

The exemptions granted to insurers for issuance of electronic policies as well as dispensing with physical document and wet signature have been extended upto March 2022.

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U.S. lawmakers seek $1 bln to fund FTC privacy probes

The proposal, which Democrats plan to include in a $3.5 trillion spending measure, would fund a new bureau over 10 years to address “unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to privacy, data security, identity theft, data abuses, and related matters,” according to a summary released by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The committee will meet on Monday to take up the wide-ranging spending proposal that includes $30 billion to remove lead pipes and $13.5 billion for zero emissions vehicle infrastructure buildout.

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