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Hiscox unveils a new sexual molestation liability cover
The sexual molestation liability (SML) product will also cover related legal costs and damages or settlements resulting from claims made during the policy term. In addition, SML clients will benefit from the services of global specialist risk consultancy, Control...
Jellyfish shut French nuclear reactors as heat wave builds
The “massive and unforeseen” presence of jellyfish in the filter drums of pumping stations closed four out of six reactors at Gravelines on the north coast of France, EDF said in a statement on Monday. Pumping stations for coastal nuclear plants usually draw in sea...
Emirates to ban use of power banks aboard its flights
The airline said the “significant growth” in customers using power banks in recent years has led to a rising number of lithium battery-related incidents during flight across the industry. Emirates will ban the use of power banks aboard its flights and only allow...
Nigeria insurance stocks gain most in almost 20 yrs on new law
The law, approved by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, which makes insurance for property and other assets mandatory. encourages digitization and the creation of dedicated policyholder protection funds, is expected to transform the insurance industry in Africa’s most...
India sees normal monsoon rainfall some states drenched others parched
Of the 36 states and union territories for which the IMD provides figures, 25 are in the "normal" category (within 19 per cent of the long-period average), five are "deficient" (20 to 59 per cent below normal), five are in the "excess" category (20 to 59 per cent...
Trump tariffs to impact 55% of total Indian merchandise Exports To US, banks start scrutinising exporters
Lenders are asking borrowers more pointed questions when vetting new export financing proposals or renewals of such funding, the people said. They added that some export orders are being put on hold while trade negotiations play out between New Delhi and Washington...
Equity mutual funds see record inflows at Rs 42,702 crore in July: AMFI data
Retail participation saw growth, with total mutual fund folios rising to 24.57 crore in July from 24.13 crore in June. New Delhi: Equity-oriented mutual funds saw net inflows of Rs 42,702 crore in the month of July, up 81 per cent from Rs 23,587 crore in June, the...
No proposal to restore Old Pension Scheme for central government employees: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister UPS has been introduced through a notification by the government on January 24, 2025, as an option under NPS, she said. Under UPS, she said, assured payout is admissible on retirement at 50 per cent of the twelve-month...
1,114 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,504 penalised under Ayushman Bharat Insurance scheme
"Suitable actions including de-empanelment of 1,114 hospitals, levying penalty worth Rs 122 crore on 1,504 errant hospitals and suspension of 549 hospitals have been taken against fraudulent entities as reported by the states and UTs," Minister of State for Health and...
FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 18K cr from equities in August on trade tension
With this, the total outflow by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in equities has reached Rs 1.13 lakh crore so far in 2025, according to data from the depositories. New Delhi: Foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 18,000 crore from Indian equities so far this...
Smaller cities lead mutual fund growth, outpacing big metros in post-COVID era
The trend is also changing the geographical investment map of the country. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh -- traditionally seen as less prosperous -- have overtaken larger, more developed states in mutual fund asset rankings. New Delhi:...
Maruti Suzuki raises bar on safety, unveils new advanced features for both NEXA and ARENA
Recent innovations include a 360-degree camera, heads-up display, electronic parking brake with auto-hold in New Invicto, front parking assist, and the unveiling of Level 2 ADAS in the eVITARA. As part of its commitment to safer mobility, Maruti Suzuki has introduced...
Chouhan to transfer crop insurance claims worth Rs3,200 cr to 30 lakh farmers on Monday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Union Agriculture Minister Of the total claim amount, Rs 1,156 crore will be transferred to farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rs 1,121 crore to 7 lakh farmers in Rajasthan, Rs 150 crore to Chhattisgarh-based farmers, and Rs 773 crore to farmers in other...
Mule Account Menace: Lucknow’s local youths fall prey to global cyber fraud network
The funds come from a range of cybercrimes in India: online investment frauds, fake job or task schemes, sextortion, and bogus trading platforms. Victims' payments are funnelled into mule accounts before disappearing into the blockchain - beyond the jurisdiction of...
SBI General launches exclusive Health Insurance branches across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
L to R-CS Setty, chairman, State Bank of India, Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance at the launch event of SBI General's exclusive Health Insurance branches across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Hyderabad CS Setty, chairman, State Bank of India,...
Sebi scraps transaction charges for mutual fund distributors
Under the earlier framework, Sebi said distributors were eligible for such charges if they brought in a minimum subscription amount of Rs 10,000.This change is expected to simplify the distributor compensation process while maintaining transparency in the mutual fund...
AI in India:20 jobs likely to be affected — and 20 that may stay safe
Jobs that will be most affected by AI: Ticket agents/travel clerks,legal assistants (routine drafting),Telephone operators,Finance/insurance underwriters doing rote tasks,Coders doing repetitive tasks,Junior marketing researchers,Customer service representatives,Basic...
India well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms, cyber crimes: Govt tells Parliament
Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology The MoS informed that to combat the rising threat of deepfakes and ensure an open, safe, and accountable cyberspace, the Government of India has established a comprehensive legal and...