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US warns of expanded sanctions against Iran and its partners – as it happened
US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran hard economically and Tehran has threatened to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf 'if the economic war continues'. Washington:The US announced a new economic sanctions plan targeting Iran and its trade partners....
SEBI launches Cyber Suraksha Portal for cyber alerts, vulnerability warning
"Through this portal, market participants can directly access the latest cybersecurity circulars, vulnerability warnings and incident insights," SEBI said Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday launched the Cyber Suraksha Portal, a...
SEBI dismisses fraud allegations against Max Financial, Axis Bank in Rs 3,912-crore case
The scrutiny originated with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). In November 2022, IRDAI informed SEBI that MFSL and Axis Bank had entered into a series of buy-and-sell transactions involving unlisted equity shares of Max Life. IRDAI...
From Salary to Security:Evolving Employee protection in India
For employers, employee benefits should not be treated merely as an annual renewal exercise. For employees, understanding their benefits should become as important as understanding their salary. And for insurance brokers, it means moving beyond policy placement...
Asia-Pacific reinsurers show resilience amid evolving market landscapes:AM Best
Asia’s renewal period in 2026 is buyer-friendly, with abundant capacity and falling rates enabling cedents to enhance protection and support growth, while retention levels largely remain stable. The expectation for 2027 is continued rate easing on non-loss-impacted...
Indian rescuers search for 22 people missing after Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks
The two Chinese seafarers said the vessel, called the Ocean Winner, had developed a list on Friday and sank within eight minutes, forcing the crew to abandon ship, Shyam Jagannathan, director general of India's Maritime Administration. The missing crew members...
No new strain of H1N1, say ICMR sources as swine flu cases rise
Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday reviewed the prevailing H1N1 influenza situation and preparedness across the country, with particular focus on the national capital and called for continued vigilance, robust surveillance and proactive preparedness. New Delhi:...
Iran announces service fees for ‘authorised’ ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
"Fees will be charged for services including navigation, environmental, fueling under certain conditions, insurance, safety and other services we provide," Iran's National Security Commission Spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei Iran on Sunday said that vessels from...
Equity mutual fund AUM touches all-time high in July: NSE
The report also pointed to continued investor participation through systematic investment plans (SIPs). Monthly SIP contributions stood at ₹31,961 crore in July, remaining above ₹30,000 crore for the fifth consecutive month. Cumulative SIP contributions in the first...
Delayed, lost and mishandled baggage are biggest source of dissatisfaction among domestic air travellers in July
The DGCA said 1.26 per cent of scheduled domestic flights were delayed by more than two hours in July.Flight cancellations remained relatively limited, with 0.62 per cent of scheduled domestic flights cancelled in July. Technical issues were responsible for 39.9 per...
ChatGPT, internet searches and ‘dhuk dhuk’: Rajnath Singh highlights challenges of self-diagnosis for doctors
Rajnath Singh,Defence Minister Singh underlined the growing responsibility of healthcare professionals as technology, AI and digital diagnostics expand. Noida: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday spoke about the growing tendency among people to turn to the...
EPFO urges establishments to utilise Employees’ Enrolment Campaign to extend social security benefits
It provides a special one-time opportunity to enrol eligible employees who remained outside EPF coverage during the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2026. New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday urged establishments to use the...
India’s passenger EV market surges 102 pc in Q2
Connected PVs grew 60 per cent YoY, with penetration rising from 34 per cent to 43 per cent, driven by demand for OTA updates, EV software integration, and expanding 4G/5G infrastructure for real-time safety and diagnostics. New Delhi: India’s Electric Passenger...
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement in child privacy case in US
“This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward adding that the department’s priority is ensuring that children are protected online "and that companies entrusted with their personal information...
NADCP contributing to more disease-secure livestock sector in India
The total budget outlay for the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) for the financial year 2026–27 is Rs 2,010 crore. New Delhi: More than 39 crore livestock have been registered on the Bharat Pashudhan Portal, and 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have...
Indian family office assets projected to grow 1.5x over the next three years: Julius Baer – EY report
The Julius Baer - EY report highlights India today has more than 19,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs), with the number expected to exceed 25,000 by 2031. At the same time, an estimated US$1.3 trillion-US$1.5 trillion of intergenerational wealth transfer is...
TikTok, ByteDance settle US children’s privacy case for $400 million
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024 on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, alleging the company allowed millions of children under the age of 13 to create accounts without their parents’ knowledge or consent while making it difficult for parents to request...
Govt working on amendments to Actuary Act, 2006: DFS official
Debasish Prusty, Additional Secretary, DFS, Ministry of Finance Institute of Actuaries of India(IAI) launched its job portal, a dedicated platform designed to connect actuarial professionals and talent with relevant career opportunities, while strengthening engagement...