Irdai commission caps put insurance distributors' renewal income in focusInsurance distributors are expected to write to the regulator on this issue as part of their submissions to IRDAI's consultation paper, sou...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury saysThe verdict followed a two-week trial over a lawsuit filed by New Mexico's attorney general in 2021, three years after news reports reveale...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
‘Daily time limits, filter controls, and account privacy’: TikTok agrees to ‘platform-level changes’ for teens, settles lawsuit with Alabama for $100 million days before trialTikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million following claims about its harmful impact on youth mental health. The settlement involves imp...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Before Ayushman Bharat, families sold their homes to afford treatment: J P NaddaUnion Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday that the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has transformed India's healthcare...
25 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisisAn Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young user...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
PB Fintech: A record debut in 2021, a record ₹31,400 crore wipeout & now the biggest storm the Gurugram co can facePB Fintech came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commissions and distribution economics. PB Fintech s...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Missed declaring parents’ pre-existing conditions? Know if you should disclose them now or switch policiesNot disclosing your parents' medical conditions when buying health insurance can have serious repercussions, especially at the time of a cl...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
GST Council to take view on 18% levy on UPI merchant fees: ReportThe GST Council will meet on October 7 to discuss GST levy on UPI merchant fees exceeding Rs 2,000. The government has proposed a 0.4 perce...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Apple may pay iPhone users up to $95 - check if you qualify before the deadline and how to claim money from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement explainedApple lawsuit claim: Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement is now accepting claims from eligible U.S. iPhone owners. Those who qualify could...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
₹1 crore accidental death claim rejected over alleged income inflation; here’s why wife won against insurerAn insurer's attempt to deny a Rs 1 crore accidental death claim based on alleged income inflation backfired. The consumer commission ruled...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
New details on the $2.5 billion Amazon Prime settlement: Find out who can claim $200 and manage their subscriptionsIn a landmark move, Amazon will allocate $2.5 billion to settle issues arising from unauthorized Amazon Prime subscriptions. The Federal Tr...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.55 AM IST
Oriental Insurance bets on health, MSME products to drive growthThe state-owned general insurer holds 35.2 million shares, representing a 1.42% stake, in the country's largest stock exchange that closed ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
EPFO fund withdrawal rules for illness: How much EPF can you withdraw for medical treatment?Eligible Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members can withdraw up to 75% of their EPF balance for illness-related expenses aft...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rulesThe PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributio...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Buying health insurance? You must check track record of claims and complaintsThe insurance advisory platform, Ditto Insurance, compares insurers on two key metrics: three-year average claim settlement ratio (by polic...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Rs 5 lakh health insurance claim denied by insurer over waiting period for pancreatitis; here's why the policyholder's wife wonA health insurer cannot automatically reject claims using waiting-period clauses. The Mumbai Consumer Commission ruled that insurers must p...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST