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``Keeping in view the intensity and magnitude of the Meppadi landslide disaster in Wayanad district, it has been considered by the Inter-Ministerial Central Team as a disaster of severe nature for all practical purposes," a communication to the Kerala government from...
NGT kept close watch on environmental concerns, issued several orders in 2024
The maintenance of the pristine sanctity of venerated rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, particularly in the light of the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj was another concern before the green body New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal dealt with a wide range of...
Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025 on global cues
Gold price is hovering at Rs 79,350 per 10 grams in spot markets at present, and Rs 76,600 per 10 grams in futures trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) NEW DELHI: Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising...
World population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
The 0.9% increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75 million people. In January 2025, 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths were expected worldwide every second, according to the estimates New York: The world population increased by more...
Fadnavis asks transport department to use AI for road safety measures
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the state transport department to enforce policies for scrapping all vehicles above 15 years of age. The Maharashtra government has signed an agreement with Google, to increase the use of AI to strengthen the...
South Korea’s Jeju Air crash insured by Samsung Fire & Marine and 4 others, reinsured by AXA XL
The aviation insurance industry could be looking at a claim for about $15-$20 million under the airline hull insurance policy, and total passenger liability claims of $120-$180 million due to the crash, according to Marcos Alvarez, managing director of global...
South Korea orders airline safety probe after worst domestic crash kills 179
Investigators are examining bird strikes, whether any of the aircraft’s control systems were disabled, and the apparent rush by the pilots to attempt a landing soon after declaring an emergency as possible factors in the crash, fire and transportation officials have...
SBI Life picks up 10 pc stake in Bima Sugam India Federation for Rs 6.6 cr
Bima Sugam India Federation, an unlisted company, incorporated on June 18, 2024, aims to create and operate a centralised marketplace of insurance products and services. It is currently in the process of mobilising over Rs 200 crore of capital from both life and...
Airlines to mandatorily share int’l passenger data with customs from Apr 1
Details ranging from mobile number, and payment mode to travel itinerary need to be shared with the authorities 24 hours before the departure of an international flight New Delhi: Airlines will have to mandatorily share details of foreign travellers with the Indian...
Prospects of economy expected to improve in 2025: RBI Governor
"We continue to secure and anchor public trust and confidence to support India’s aspirational goals. We remain committed to developing a modern financial system that is customer-centric, technologically leveraged and financially inclusive," the new RBI Governor Sanjay...
Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 cr during FY24
Insurers repudiated claims amounting to Rs 10,937.18 crore (9.34 per cent) while outstanding claims totalled Rs 7,584.57 crore (6.48 per cent), said the annual report 2023-24 of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India New Delhi: Health insurers...
Labour reforms, focus on informal workers, other policies on cards in 2025
The four labour codes on social security, industrial relations, wages, and Occupational Safety Health & Working Conditions (OSH) were passed by Parliament. These can be implemented across the country only when the Centre and states notify the respective rules...
2024 missed the climate moment but all’s not lost
Fossil fuels are the main culprit, accounting for over 75 per cent of global GHG emissions, but ditching them for renewable energy is easier said than done, especially for poor countries in the Global South. They depend on them for jobs and cheap energy, and lack...
High employee attrition of 25% in private banks pose operational risk: RBI
"High attrition and employee turnover rate pose significant operational risks, including disruption in customer services, besides leading to loss of institutional knowledge and increased recruitment costs. In various interactions with banks, the Reserve Bank has...
Embracing 2025: Year of Purpose & Opportunities
2024 has been a pivotal year for the Indian insurance industry, marked by significant reforms and policy changes.2025 will be a key year as it will see further movement in industry and government efforts towards the Insurance for all by 2047 vision Four CEOs of the...
2024: Key healthcare initiatives
The expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include all people aged 70 and above was the year's most citizen centric scheme, broadening its ambit to include an additional 60 million senior citizens Boosting the Ayushman Bharat...
Insurtech- For Quick & Seamless Customer Service
Amit Bhandari, Chief Technical Officer at Magma HDI General Insurance The integration of technology in the insurance claims process is not just a trend, it’s evolution. With the combined efforts of insurers, regulator, and government bodies like the National Health...
Baden Baden Reinsurance Meet
After Monte Carlo for the Rendez-Vous de Septembre, held in the second week of September 2024, it was turn of Baden Baden Reinsurance Meet, a key event that sets the tone for the industry, ahead of the crucial January renewal season. This year, it happened during...