'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assetsSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm ...
23 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
$1 million home or $1 million in 401(k)? The retirement choice that could change your future$1 million home vs 401(k) retirement strategy: Housing prices have jumped nearly 55% since 2020, and that single number is reshaping the $1...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Don’t file blind: Key documents you need for successful IRS tax reliefIRS tax relief needs proper documents to show your money situation clearly. You must share income, expenses, assets, and tax records to app...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Don’t get caught out: Key documents you need for IRS Tax relief claimsIRS tax relief needs proper documents like income proof, expenses, bank details and tax returns. These papers help the Internal Revenue Ser...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Has the IRS extended the Tax Filing deadline? Here’s what taxpayers need to knowThe IRS has extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines to May 1, 2026, for storm-affected Washington counties. Individuals, business...
14 Jan, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Amit Shah launches 3 tech platforms to improve speed, precision of disaster management agenciesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah launched three technology-driven platforms—ICR-ER, NDEM Lite 2.0, and Assam's Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas—to ...
16 Jun, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
As Donald Trump pushes for FEMA restructure, here’s a look at its history and functionThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plays a crucial role in disaster response across the United States. Established in 1979, the...
25 Jan, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
India first responder for Global South in times of need, says Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalIndia is recognized as the Global South's initial responder through humanitarian initiatives during natural disasters. Commerce Minister Pi...
15 Jan, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Can catastrophe bonds save India from the financial burden of natural disasters?India is exploring catastrophe bonds ('cat bonds') to manage financial risks from earthquakes and extreme weather. These bonds transfer ris...
07 Dec, 2024, 06.22 PM IST
India contributes to Nepal PM Disaster Relief Fund to support victims of floods, landslidesNepal Prime Minister Disaster Relief fund received more contributions on Saturday after LIC Nepal Ltd, Nepal SBI Bank Ltd and the Oriental ...
05 Oct, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
Pooling together to tackle riskIndia needs a diversified financial strategy to manage disaster risks, as about 90% of economic losses from natural disasters remain uninsu...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.06 PM IST
Catastrophe bonds provide a financial safety net to insurersA SBI report published in July said that India ranks third after the US and China in recording the highest number of natural disasters sinc...
11 Dec, 2023, 06.13 AM IST
- For the poor and vulnerable
Low-income groups and communities of colour are disproportionately affected, often lacking insurance, access to credit and the resources to...
15 Feb, 2023, 11.06 PM IST
UP, Maharashtra and Haryana seek over Rs 10,100 crore for farmers' reliefOther states affected by hailstorm and untimely rainfall include Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, West Be...
21 Apr, 2015, 01.48 PM IST
Government asks states to keep 10% of SDRF for local disastersIt has further directed state level bankers’ committees (SLBC) to facilitate timely restructuring of crop loans, including extended loan re...
11 Apr, 2015, 05.08 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna asks banks to relax norms for calamity hit familiesBahuguna has requested Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to ensure that similar to the LIC, the nationalized banks too could be asked t...
09 Aug, 2013, 05.58 PM IST