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Google Wallet can be downloaded from Play Store and would allow users to store their loyalty cards, and gift cards among other things Google has introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, allowing users to securely store cards, tickets, passes,...
Australia’s Qantas to pay $79 mln to settle flight cancellation case
The fine is the biggest ever for an Australian airline and among the largest globally in the sector, although some Australian banks and casino operators have faced higher penalties for breaches of the law Australia’s Qantas Airways agreed to pay A$120 million ($79...
El Niño sees African Union Insurance Agency pay out $60 million
El Niño is caused by ocean currents that bring dry and hot weather to Southern Africa. Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia have declared national state of disasters The African Union’s climate insurance agency will pay out at least $60 million to four southern African nations...
Indian pet insurance market poised for exponential growth: experts
"Rising pet ownership, industry growth, proactive insurance companies, and pets being seen as family members are driving the increased awareness and uptake of pet insurance. As more homes welcome pets, the demand for financial protection against unexpected pet medical...
UK tells tech firms to ‘tame algorithms’ to protect children
The plan by regulator Ofcom is one of more than 40 practical steps tech companies will need to implement under Britain's Online Safety Act, which became law in October. The platforms must also have robust age checks to prevent children seeing harmful content linked to...
Worsening Weather: A $25 billion Market Opportunities
Most large and listed European companies are now required to disclose what they see as risks and opportunities from environmental factors. In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized rules in March that would make it mandatory for companies to publish...
EPFO evaluating course of action over HC ruling on foreign workers
India presently has social security agreements with 21 countries. These agreements ensure continued social security coverage for employees from these nations on a mutually reciprocal basis. When citizens from these countries take up employment in each other’s...
Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, says Fada
"The auto industry remains cautiously optimistic about its near-term outlook," it said.Auto sales are keenly watched as a key indicator of private consumption in India. The auto sector contributes around 7% to India's economy.Retail car sales grew nearly 16% in April,...
Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced the research partnership, focused particularly on finding affordable solutions for people in low and middle-income countries, in Denmark on Monday.Each will put $100 million...
IRDAI slaps Rs 1 cr fine on Prem Watsa promoted Digit Insurance for violating shareholding norms
``It is observed that there has been an inordinate delay in filing the particulars of JV Amendment Agreement, which among other things contains details of change in conversion ratio and total number of CCPS(convertible preference shares ) as 78,00,000 as against...
Consumer affairs ministry to meet e-commerce firms on May 15 to curb fake online reviews
The draft Quality Control Order(QCO) of Consumer Affairs Ministry mandates that the organisations will not publish reviews that have been purchased and written by individuals employed for writing review by itself or the supplier, seller, or by a third party New Delhi:...
Hinduja group floats 4 new Indian cos to acquire Reliance Capital
Hinduja Group has now submitted a new plan changing the entire corporate structure of the transaction for the implementation of the resolution plan which again has been submitted to all the regulators for their fresh approvals Mumbai/Hyderabad In a bid to...
FLiRT Covid variants: No need for panic or extra caution, say experts
"Overall, there is no need for panic or extra caution, nor is there a requirement for any specific medications. Improving immunity through a healthy lifestyle will be crucial," Dr Swapnil M. Khadake, HOD & Consultant Critical Care, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital,...
Certificate Course on Shrimp Crop Insurance
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai jointly conducted a certificate course on Shrimp Crop Insurance and Loss Assessment during 29th April to 3rd May 2024 at...
ICEYE launches Flood Insights and Flood Early Warning for Canada, providing near real-time situational awareness
ICEYE’s Flood Early Warning data is available 96 hours before each potential flood, showing the areas most likely to experience flooding. During each flood, data on the total extent of the flood water is provided every 24 hours. The complete extent and depth of the...
ACKO launches ambulance-booking feature on App
In partnership with Red Health, ACKO, the tech-first insurer, has added a unique feature of booking an ambulance on its mobile app. The feature is currently available in Bangalore, and will go live in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata in coming weeks. The...
ICICI Prudential Life launches ULIP, links distributor remuneration to fund value performance
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance on Monday said it has come out with its first unit-linked product which aligns distributor payouts to their customers' fund value. Customers can choose from an array of 21 funds under this product, comprising 13 equity and four each in...
Oil majors offered faster Nigerian exit if they pay for cleanup
Exxon, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni have all sought to leave Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger delta in recent years citing security concerns, including theft and sabotage, to focus on deepwater drilling. However, their exits have been delayed by regulatory hurdles. Major oil...