Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan tiesChina has announced sanctions against the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These measures are in res...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Maharashtra tribunal awards Rs 23.86 lakh plus 9% interest to family of 22-year-old killed a decade agoA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Maharashtra’s Thane district has awarded Rs 23.86 lakh to the family of Akib Anis Attar, who died after...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
ETSA 2026: Not getting H-1B visas will boost our startup ecosystem, says Piyush GoyalSpeaking as guest of honour at the ET Startup Awards 2026, Goyal spoke about the Indian businessmen working in the US and asked what might ...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
JD Vance calls Indian workers ‘indentured servants’: What the term means and its historyJD Vance’s use of the term “indentured servants” while discussing foreign workers has brought attention to a colonial-era labour system. In...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT CityAgeas Federal Life Insurance has launched its first GIFT City product, a multi-currency ULIP that lets customers invest in US dollars, euro...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal unveils six guarantees for Goa, promises free electricity, Rs 3,000 monthly aid for womenArvind Kejriwal revealed six promises for Goa, including free electricity and health insurance for families. The party aims to provide ₹300...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
SIR row: Former Bengaluru Police chief, ex-BJP candidate seeks probe into Dhruv Rathee’s visa statusBhaskar Rao has requested the Union Home Ministry to verify Dhruv Rathee's citizenship and immigration status. This request follows Rathee'...
09 Oct, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Rs 50 lakh personal accident claim denied over “misrepresentation”; insurer’s own investigator found it valid; here’s why nominee wonIn a significant ruling, the Kurnool Consumer Commission directed ICICI Lombard to pay a Rs 50 lakh insurance claim that was initially reje...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
In 1998, British man Karl Bushby started his journey on foot. After 28 years, covering almost 50,000 kms in 29 countries, he has reached EnglandKarl Bushby, a British adventurer, has completed a 28-year walking journey and recently reached the UK. He swam for 20 hours across the Eng...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Air India, Singapore Airlines expand partnership from October 15, offer more India-Singapore flight optionsAir India and Singapore Airlines will expand their commercial cooperation starting October 15. This expansion includes 126 weekly flights c...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
‘Expatriates may bring their families to the Kingdom’; Saudi Arabia refreshes family visa processSaudi Arabia has introduced a new family visa process for skilled Indian professionals moving to the Kingdom. Eligible workers can now appl...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Owner denied insurance claim after car catches fire from a puncture on highway, insurer ordered to pay Rs 70.75 lakhA car owner whose vehicle caught fire after being parked on a highway following a tyre puncture was denied an insurance claim over the vehi...
04 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST