View: Rupee crossing 100 may not be catastrophic, but can India convince the world about its growth story?As the global economy wobbles, India's rupee approaches a significant dollar benchmark, influenced by surging oil import prices and substan...
28 May, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nihon Hidankyo "What we carry is not only memory of fire, but a warning— humanity’s future survives only if......" Life lessons from those who lived through nuclear fire— and chose to turn unbearable reality into a warning humanity must never ignoreThe quote of the day by Nihon Hidankyo carries a sharp warning about human suffering and humanity’s future. History shows repeated pain, ye...
25 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
'Catastrophic like the Air India crash': Kerala Congress on what may go wrong with ethanol blended ATFIndia's decision to permit ethanol blending in aviation fuel faces strong opposition from the Kerala Congress, which warns of catastrophic ...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Will the US nuke Iran? Conservative political commentator Mark Levin uses World War II atomic bombing of Japan to draw a parallel with ground invasion of IranMark Levin drew parallels between World War II casualty figures and the atomic bombings of Japan to discuss current tensions with Iran. He ...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Global upheaval marks start of 2024 amid conflicts and natural disastersThe onset of 2024 saw global celebrations overshadowed by crises: airstrikes in Gaza, Ukraine's conflict escalation, Japan's devastating ea...
01 Jan, 2024, 08.26 PM IST
Worker at Fukushima nuclear plant detected with elevated radiation levelsAt Fukushima's nuclear plant, a worker exhibited heightened radiation levels in their nose, indicating potential exposure during tasks. Thi...
16 Dec, 2023, 08.30 AM IST
Cyclone Hudhud resulted in $7 billion loss for Indian economy: Munich ReCyclone Hudhud, which hit Visakhapatnam, is ranked as the most expensive natural catastrophe of 2014, resulting in a loss of $7 bn for Indi...
20 Jan, 2015, 11.17 AM IST
GIC Re to issue catastrophe bonds in international market“We have got board approval to raise funds through Cat bonds. Now, we are in the process of hiring a consultant,” said AK Roy, chairman, GI...
02 Oct, 2013, 04.57 AM IST
- Fire policy to cost more as insurance companies add flood risk
Earlier, flood cover was free for corporates. Later, it was made optional for an additional premium. Now, insurers have defined specific pr...
14 Aug, 2012, 06.33 AM IST
Rise in global reinsurance rates likely to pinch Indian insurers, may lead to increase in premium ratesGlobal reinsurance companies, hit by natural calamities will charge 15-20% higher for policies that come up for renewal on January 1.
29 Dec, 2011, 10.36 AM IST
- Catastrophe-led losses hit a record this year
Economic losses arising out of very severe natural catastrophes during the first six months of 2011 have surpassed all previous records.
14 Jul, 2011, 03.59 AM IST
- Japan earthquake and nuclear catastrophe leaves a Rs 400 crore hole in GIC books
The total economic loss is estimated at around $409 billion. The insured loss, however, is estimated to be around $40 billion.
30 Jun, 2011, 03.22 AM IST
- Global insurance cos shy away after Japan disaster
NPC & General Insurance find it tough to go ahead with the plan as global insurance cos stay away citing financial risks, post Japan catast...
25 Mar, 2011, 07.27 AM IST
- Japan tsunami may hit Munich Re profit, but no rate rise seen
Munich Re's provisional estimate suggests it will have to pay Rs 9,590 cr for the losses in Japan, as a result of which its profits will be...
24 Mar, 2011, 03.55 AM IST
- Will do everything to evacuate Indians from Japan: Govt
Amid fears of a nuclear fallout in tsunami-hit Japan, the government today said members of the Indian community would be evacuated dependin...
16 Mar, 2011, 04.47 PM IST
- Calamity insurance costs to go up after Japan disaster: Insurers
Expert also said the global re-insurance companies, like Munich Re or Swiss Re, might have to enhance their natural catastrophe budget for ...
11 Mar, 2011, 08.47 PM IST
- World economy stabilizing: Nobel laureate Paul Krugman
The Princeton professor criticized the US administration's bailout plan to persuade investors to help rid banks of up to $1 trillion in tox...
26 May, 2009, 12.15 AM IST