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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Losses by wild animals as add on cover allowed at cost of state government
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), introduced in the country from 2016-17 is providing comprehensive risk insurance against crop damage due to non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest for the crops/areas notified by the concerned State...
EU body’s advice on toxin limit in baby formula prompts more recalls
Cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a Chinese factory supplying major formula makers including Nestle, Danone and Lactalis.The contamination triggered infant formula recalls in dozens of countries and heightened...
Air India checking fuel switches on its Boeing Dreamliners, memo says
The checks have not unearthed any issues so far and will not require grounding of the fleet, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said. The carrier, owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has a fleet of 33 Boeing 787 aircraft, according to Flightradar24....
SC slams WhatsApp Meta over privacy policy says will pass interim order on Feb 9
"You can't play with the right of privacy of this country in the name of data sharing. We will not allow you to share a single word of the data, either you give an undertaking…you cannot violate the right of privacy of citizens,” the CJI said New Delhi: The Supreme...
UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine’s nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes
Although nuclear power plants produce energy themselves, they rely on an uninterrupted supply of external power from electrical substations to ensure reactor cooling. In the event of a sudden loss of power, emergency diesel generators are available. But if those fail,...
Dutch regulator to probe Roblox over risks to minors
The regulator said it will assess whether Roblox is taking adequate measures to protect minors, referring to the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure safety for minors using their services. The...
Trafigura wins $600 million nickel fraud lawsuit against businessman Gupta
Geneva-based Trafigura alleged Gupta was the mastermind of a fraudulent “Ponzi scheme” in which he and his companies agreed to provide high-quality 99.8% pure nickel but delivered low-value or even worthless materials instead. London:Trafigura won its London lawsuit...
IRDAI to come out with new regulations on industry’s commission structure soon:Seth
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI ``We are working on the regulations pertaining to the new commission structure in the industry. There will not be any surprise element in it. We will soon put out a consultative paper on it and will like to have industry views before...
Air India pilot reports a possible defect in fuel control switch of Boeing 787-8, aircraft grounded
"After receiving this initial information, we have grounded the said aircraft and are involving the OEM to get the pilot's concerns checked on a priority basis. The matter has been communicated to the aviation regulator, DGCA. Air India had checked the fuel control...
Budget 2026 proposes penalties to tighten crypto transaction reporting
The proposal is aimed at ensuring compliance with Section 509 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 and creating a deterrent against non-reporting and incorrect disclosures related to crypto assets.Under the proposed rules, platforms and entities dealing in crypto assets will...
Govt mulls allowing 49% FDI in PSU banks
M. Nagaraju, secretary, Department of Financial Services Foreign ownership in State Bank of India - the country’s largest lender - and 11 other state-owned banks is capped at 20%, a legacy restriction rooted in the government’s desire to retain strategic control of...
Axis Max Life Insurance join hands with Muthoot Microfin
Axis Max Life Insurance has entered into a strategic partnership with Muthoot Microfin Limited. The partnership aims to accelerate life insurance penetration in India’s underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, providing essential financial protection to millions of...
Budget 26-27:Ensuring macro stability, policy clarity and gowth opportunity
As India moves confidently towards its vision of Viksit Bharat, with right policy support,the insurance sector is committed to partnering in this journey protecting people, supporting businesses, enabling infrastructure, and building a more secure and resilient nation...
Budget 26-27:Builds assets, de‑risks infra, broadens growth and removes operational bottlenecks
Girija Subramanian, CMD, New India Assurnace The government is strengthening the demand side of general insurance business by ensuring that the “Make in India” and biomanufacturing push translates into valuable physical and digital assets that simply cannot afford to...
Budget-26-27:Allocation for PM-JAY raised 5.56% to ₹ 9,500 crore
Nirmala Sitharaman,Finance minister Allied Health Professional Institutes in 10 key disciplines will be set up and upgraded to create nearly one lakh skilled professionals over the next five years, through public and private sector participation. Additionally, a...
Budget-26-27: Tax holiday for GIFT City businesses doubled to 20 years
`Post the expiry of tax holiday period, the business income shall be taxed as the lowest rate of 15%. This is a shot in the arm and provides great certainty for clients looking at setting up their base in GIFT City (including for all the global reinsurers,fund...
Budget-26-27:FM proposes Rs 10,000 cr SME fund in Budget
For equity support, "I propose to introduce a dedicated ₹10,000 crores SME growth fund to create future champions, incentivising enterprises based on select criteria. I also propose to top up the self-reliant India fund set up in 2021 with ₹2,000 crore to continue...
Budget-26-27:Sitharaman proposes Infra Risk Guarantee Fund to strengthen pvt developers’ risk management
"To strengthen the confidence of private developers regarding risks during nfrastructure development and construction phase, I propose to set up an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund to provide prudently calibrated partial credit guarantees to lenders," New...