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Crypto crime spills over from behind the screen to real-life violence
While crypto thefts are not new, the use of physical violence is a far more recent trend, said John Griffin, a finance professor at the University of Texas in Austin who tracks financial crimes. A man says he was tortured for weeks in a New York townhouse. Another in...
Trump tariffs stoke supply chain worries for US businesses, survey shows
“Our survey showed supply chain disruptions were a concern to business owners, with 90% reporting they are concerned about the impact of tariffs on their businesses,” Chairman and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher told Reuters A majority of U.S. business owners are worried...
Burning cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles abandoned off Alaska
Smoke was initially seen rising from a deck loaded with EVs, the company said. It is not clear what brand of vehicles the ship was carrying. EV-related fires on ships are challenging to extinguish due to the heat generated and risk of reignition, which could persist...
Monsoon Session Of Parliament From July 21 To August 12
The Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, is expected to be introduced in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament New Delhi: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July...
14–19 named storms in tropical North Atlantic predicted in this year hurricane season
These numbers are slightly above the long-term average for 1950 to 2024 (12.5 named storms, 6.5 hurricanes and 2.6 severe hurricanes) and are in line with expectations for the cyclical warm phase in the North Atlantic since the mid-1990s (15.8 tropical storms, 7.8...
Expanding missile threats and airspace closures are straining airlines
With increasing airspace closures around Russia and Ukraine, throughout the Middle East, between India and Pakistan and in parts of Africa, airlines are left with fewer route options NEW DELHI: Proliferating conflict zones are an increasing burden on airline...
Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over theft of 1,008 engines
An initial police investigation found two former Kia India factory workers - a team leader and a head of section in the engine dispatch section - were involved in illegally transporting the engines from the factory using forged invoices and manipulated gate passes,...
Riskcovry launches first Model Context Protocol server as a distribution platform
Riskcovry, an insurtech infrastructure platform, has launched the country’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for India's insurance sector. A dedicated infrastructure designed specifically for insurance distribution use cases, the MCP server allows...
Bank deposits grew by 10% in FY25, growth decline from 13% recorded in FY24: RBI Data
The RBI data showed a clear trend of increasing preference for term deposits over the past few years. Higher interest rates on these deposits encouraged more people to invest in them. New Delhi: The growth of bank deposits in India slowed down to 10.6 per cent...
Aircraft makers need to come out with SOPs for airlines to deal with GPS spoofing situations IATA
Airlines have been reporting GPS interference with their flights in different parts of the world, especially while flying near or over conflict zones. New Delhi: Amid flights facing rising instances of GPS interference and spoofing, global airlines' grouping IATA on...
AIC pays Rs7,057 crore of claims to over 1.12 crore farmers in FY25: Chairperson
Lavanya R. Mundayur, CMD, Agriculture Insurance Company Crop insurance isn't just a business—it's a developmental tool for the entire rural ecosystem. It demands long-term commitment, timely claim settlement, use of technology for risk management, and a deep...
COVID-19: Active cases cross 4,000 mark, 5 fresh deaths reported in last 24 hours
Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr Rajiv Behl on Monday stated that genome sequencing of samples in West and South have shown that the variants leading to the current rise in cases are not severe and are sub variants of Omicron only. New...
RBI considers easing bank ownership rules as foreign interest grows
Banking remains one of the most guarded sectors of the Indian economy. While foreigners including portfolio investors can own up to 74%, regulations limit a strategic foreign investor's stake to 15%. MUMBAI: The Indian banking regulator is signalling possible rule...
IATA has no concerns with India’s aviation safety and infrastructure readiness
Nick Careen, Senior Vice President,IATA "Specific to the Indian market, we don't have any real concerns…We have not seen any major problems or any major concerns'' New Delhi: Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security, on Tuesday...
Northeast flood situation critical toll rises to 36 over 5.5 lakh affected
In Assam, more than 5.35 lakh people were affected by the deluge in 22 districts as the death toll increased by one to reach 11, while 15 rivers were flowing in a spate.In the current wave of floods and landslides across the northeastern region, Assam reported the...
Liberty General to pay motor damage claims due to Operation Sindoor
In the aftermath of the recent cross-border shelling during Operation Sindoor, Liberty General Insurance has become one of the first insurers to offer on-ground support and approve ex-gratia settlements for vehicle damage—even though such events fall under standard...
Highways baking at 70 degrees C hint at scorching summer across China, US
Across the Northern Hemisphere, the extreme heat is a reflection of how much warmer the Earth is compared with a few decades ago, Daniel Swain, a climatologist at the University of California, Los Angeles said. Since 1959, Europe in particular, but parts of the...
True North, Krishnan Ramachandran sell 10 pc stake in Niva Bupa Health for Rs 1,507 cr
DSP Mutual Fund acquired more than 4.96 crore shares in four tranches or 2.72 per cent stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance, and SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1.51 crore shares or 0.83 per cent stake in the health insurer Mumbai: Private equity firm True North and Niva...