by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Policy
The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war than any other country. The attacks — and Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz — have more than halved the Emirates’ exports of crude oil and...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
New Delhi uses its embassy in Tehran to liaise with Iranian authorities, including the IRGC and the Iranian navy, which vets ships India wants to sail out of the Gulf, according to an Indian shipping ministry official. For many vessels, the route out of the Gulf and...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Pension & Social Security, Policy
Alongside clearing legal pendency, EPFO is moving to simplify how members interact with it. The organisation is planning to use WhatsApp to expand outreach and streamline services. New Delhi:The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has sharpened its focus on...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Unlike COVID-19 or seasonal influenza, there is no risk of systemic accumulation or correlation among insured populations. There is also no evidence of sustained super spreading dynamics comparable to airborne respiratory viruses, explained SCOR.. Paris: Hantavirus...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Banking & Bancassurance, Indian News, Risk Management
RBI’s plans to allow lenders to lock smartphones as a tool to recover loans, and that the move may raise consumer rights and privacy concerns. Mumbai:India’s central bank on Wednesday proposed allowing lenders to remotely restrict or disable functions of...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News
However, following the declaration of Ebola as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures across the country as precaution, the sources said. New...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Risk Management, Technology
According to the report, the cyber criminals used AI deepfake tools to clone the faces and voices of Indian cricketers and popular content creators to fabricate endorsements for betting platforms and tipper channels. Mumbai:Cyber criminals have been found promoting...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
India’s National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will launch the country’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract on June 1, allowing participants to hedge financial exposure arising from fluctuations in the rains in Mumbai. NEW...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 20, 2026 | Articles, Non-Life, Technology
Cloud Calling enables Motor Claim Managers(MCMs) and customers to connect through a centralised virtual number system rather than personal mobile numbers. This shift significantly improves both customer convenience and operational efficiency. Gaurav Arora, Chief...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 19, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management, Technology
Mythos’ capabilities to code at a high level have given it a potentially unprecedented ability to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and devise ways to exploit them, according to experts. Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users...
