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“While well intentioned, the current system for assessing and managing seismic risk in buildings places an overwhelming financial burden on building owners,” said Penk. “For many buildings, the price of strengthening runs from hundreds of thousands to several million...
SC revises compensation to over Rs 60 lakh from Rs 32.46 lakh for accident victim kin
“The aspirations of the young man were shattered by the accident which left him paraplegic and fighting for breath, which also prompted the parents to relocate to another part of the country. We are of the opinion that even if he had not obtained the certificate as a...
Govt gets 3,000 complaints of misleading discounts after GST cuts
"If there are too many complaints from different sectors, then they will be qualified for a class action. We are keeping a watch on this. We will surely take notice of anything where consumers are getting cheated with misleading discounts," Consumer Affairs Secretary...
Tata Motors’ outlook cut to ‘negative’ by Moody’s after cyber-attack halts JLR production
The cyber incident at JLR has highlighted customer relations risk under social considerations in the ESG framework, which Moody’s said was the main reason for its rating action. New Delhi: Moody’s Ratings on Monday downgraded Tata Motors’ outlook to negative from...
Govt proposes sound alert system for all electric vehicles from October 2027
The ministry in a draft notification said that all new models of electric passenger and goods vehicles manufactured after October 2026 must be equipped with AVAS, a safety feature in EVs to emit an artificial sound to alert pedestrians and other road users about their...
Mobility in Transition: Five Trends are Changing Industry’s Risk Profile
New technologies and business models are changing mobility faster than many expect. Companies that identify key trends early can secure decisive competitive advantages. Innovative solutions and experienced partners are the key to managing risks and unlocking the...
Govt releases guidelines for setting up EV charging stations under PM E-DRIVE
Government premises such as offices, residential complexes, hospitals, and educational institutions will receive 100 per cent subsidy on both upstream infrastructure and EV charging equipment, provided the chargers offer free public access New Delhi: The Centre has...
Tribunal awards Rs 16.7 lakh compensation to couple injured in road accident
The tribunal, however, stated, "The claimant is a government servant. He continues to be in employment. His service conditions are not in any way altered due to accidental injuries. There is no drop in his salary and other emoluments. Hence, the disability cannot be...
LIC sees Rs 1,100 crore premium inflows on first day of GST relief
Industry experts said that the removal of GST has made traditional life insurance policies more affordable and attractive for individual buyers, which is expected to push up sales in the coming months Mumbai: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) attracted strong...
Govt set to finalise 14% wage hike for PSU general insurance companies
Something that will cheer the employees is that all their arrears since August, 2022, when the salary revision is due, will be credited to all eligible employees in October 2025 New Delhi: The government has managed to prevail upon 35,000 workforce of PSU general...
Govt rolls out upgraded logistics data bank system for export container truck tracking
"The system will enable real-time tracking and assessment of logistics performance, supporting better planning, higher efficiency, and cost reduction. The initiative will serve as an important tool for both industry and government to strengthen competitiveness,...
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover begins phased IT restart after cyber-attack
JLR said its teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and law enforcement to ensure the restart of full operations takes place in a “safe and secure manner” following a...
Cancer deaths to rise by 75% in next 25 years; ageing among driving factors: Study
The team added that more than 40 per cent of deaths due to cancer around the world are linked to 44 risk factors which can be addressed, including tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and high blood sugar, thereby presenting an opportunity for prevention Yearly deaths from...
PE hospitals in US Higher see higher death rate of emergency: Study
The analysis also revealed that following acquisition, the private equity hospitals reduced their expenditures on salaries in the emergency department by 18 per cent and in the ICU by 16 per cent, compared to hospitals not acquired by private equity firms. New Delhi:...
Tata AIG suspends cashless services at Max Hospitals across India
``Tata AIG has put in place special arrangements to ensure that customers face no inconvenience. All claims are being prioritised and fast-tracked, allowing policyholders to continue receiving uninterrupted and seamless access to treatment and care. Our dedicated...
FAIR 2025: GIC Re to host 29th FAIR in Mumbai, Over 700 global delegates to celebrate 60 yrs of Afro-Asian bonding
Ramaswamy Narayan, CMD, GIC Re, observed,“Hosting the 29 th FAIR Conference in October 2025 is a profound honour that reflects our commitment to global partnership'' Momen Mukhtar, Secretary General, FAIR, said : “For sixty years, the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers...
Riots impose financial strain on Nepal re/insurers
Oriental Insurance Company, a branch of India's Oriental Insurance, has received the largest amount of claims till September 16, according to the data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority. It alone has received claims of NPR 5.14 billion across 40 cases. The bulk...
India becomes world’s 3rd largest tech startup ecosystem with $7.7 bn of funding in 2025: Report
This sector received $10.1 billion worth of funds in the corresponding period in 2024 and $8.3 billion in 2023 New Delhi: India climbed to third position globally in terms of funding for tech startups, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom but ahead...