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The sole objective of Trai DLT(Distributed Ledger Technology) regulations is to bring transparency to the system, counter the menace of SMS spam and protect consumers from fraudulent practices New Delhi: The government on Thursday said it has formed a committee to...
1 in 5 cities covered under NCAP lacks real-time pollution data: report
Among India's top 10 polluted cities in January, two were in Bihar, two in Rajasthan, two in Uttar Pradesh, one in Assam, one in Haryana, and one in Himachal Pradesh One in five cities covered under India's National Clean Air Programme does not have a continuous...
Asia-Pacific off track on path to SDGs, UN data shows
Among the 17 SDGs, Goal 13 on climate action required most attention, as progress on all of its targets are off track and some are in reverse. This underscored the need to integrate climate action into national policies, strengthen resilience and improve adaptive...
1.4 billion children globally lack basic social protection: UNICEF
Strengthen the social protection for parents and caregivers by guaranteeing access to decent work and adequate benefits, including unemployment, sickness, maternity, disability, and pensions. Globally, 1.4 billion children aged 0-15 lack any form of social protection,...
India Yamaha Motor recalls 300,000 scooters to rectify brake parts
The Japanese two-wheeler maker said it is recalling scooter units manufactured between January 1, 2022, to January 4, 2024, with immediate effect New Delhi: India Yamaha Motor is recalling around 300,000 units of its 125 cc scooter models Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid and...
Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC seeking probe against Axis Bank-Max Life share deal
Subramanian Swamy In his petition, Swamy has alleged Axis Bank made undue profits totalling Rs 4,000 crore from the sale and purchase of equity shares of Max Life in a non-transparent manner and in violation of the applicable regulations. New Delhi: BJP leader...
Road ministry clarifies legal status of bike taxis
'It is clarified that as per section 2(28) of the MV Act, vehicles having less than four wheels fitted with an engine capacity exceeding 25cc are also included within the definition of motor vehicles. Hence, 'motorcycles' shall fall within the ambit of Section 2(7) of...
World bank and Fathom tie-up for free flood data access for 16 climate vulnerable countries
These countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change, such as Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen, which often struggle with limited data resources London: UK based Global flood risk intelligence leader Fathom, which was recently acquired by Swiss Re, has tied up...
IRDAI proposes to increase free look period to 30 days for policyholders
No policy in case of life insurance shall be issued unless nomination is obtained, Nomination provisions relating to general, wherever applicable and health insurance policies introduced, Insurance policies meeting the defined criteria to be issued in Electronic form,...
Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy
"What's particularly striking is the sluggishness in consumption and capital expenditure that are key pillars of domestic demand," said Yoshiki Shinke, senior executive economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute Tokyo: Japan unexpectedly slips into recession,...
Six PSU general re/insurers promote 16 officials as GMs
The government is yet to decide about the dates for holding interviews for selecting two CMDs, one for United India Insurance and another for New India Assurance and nine EDs for six companies New Delhi: Six PSU general insurers including GIC Re, who are members of...
Bajaj Allianz Life insurance organized the fourth edition of #Plankathon in Bengaluru, which was participated by N Sudheer Kumar, Director, Capacity Building & Public Outreach, Indian Space Research Organisation HQ and Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu. Guinness...
Wipro invests $66 million in US insurtech Aggne
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J/TAMPA, Fla/ BENGALURU: “The Aggne team has a deep and well-established experience in the P&C insurance space. Their unique IP and modular approach to implementations significantly accelerate time-to-market, driving faster business outcomes and...
Canada’s Fairfax denies Muddy Waters’ short report in expanded rebuttal
Fairfax said Muddy Waters neither called it nor wrote to it, and instead released the report during its quiet period with its “one-sided, ill-informed allegations and insinuations in a transparent attempt to profit by short selling our stock.” Fairfax Financial on...
ACORD announces new global advisory council to drive industry-wide collaboration and digitalisation
“With the accelerating pace of digital transformation in our industry, the formation of the ACORD Global Advisory Council is a timely and significant step towards increasing collaboration and alignment within leading insurance markets around the world. I look forward...
IRDAI unveils regulations for Bima Sugam, services will be free for customers
Bima Sugm will officially called as Rashtriya Bima Sugam Nigam Ltd and the shareholding of the company will be widely held amongst Life insurers, General Insurers and health insurers. Starting with a capital of Rs 200 crore, the shareholders, as and when required,...
Protection Gap: Rising life insurance demands from Urban India, says Max Life Study
-Max Life's India’s Protection Quotient (IPQ) reveals that 3 in 4 urban Indians now own life insurance, -Higher importance being ascribed to Cover and Riders while buying Term Life Insurance, -The South Zone most financially prepared; West India has the highest...
IMA and Hospital Board of India raise concerns over newly launched `Cashless Everywhere’ scheme
The `Cashless Everyehere’ initiative has been rolled out without adequately addressing the concerns raised by the Indian Medical Association and Hospital Board of India. There is an absence of clear guidelines and procedures governing the implementation of the...