Mad Sandhu death: Makeup artist-influencer known for LGBTQ+ advocacy dies after fatal shooting attackPunjabi makeup artist and influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar after two unidentified men allegedly opened fire at him. As polic...
03 Oct, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violentAround 400 educational institutions in France will remain closed as protests escalate regarding education-related problems. The protests be...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
ACKO launches three products across motor, health and travelDigital insurer ACKO has rolled out three innovative offerings designed for motor insurance, healthcare, and travel needs. The DriveCam is ...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
IBAI flags job, growth risks from IRDAI’s proposed distribution reformsThe Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has warned that IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance distribution could shrink distribut...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
‘Focus on claim ratios, not commissions’: Bajaj General CEO on insurance reformBajaj General Insurance's MD highlights the need to focus on claim ratios instead of distributor commissions. The insurance regulator recen...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Only ₹2 lakh was paid by Star Health against a claim of ₹4.28 lakh, citing a sub-limit clause: Here’s why the policyholder won ₹2.28 lakh moreA recent case involving Star Health and Allied Insurance highlights the complexities of health insurance policies with disease-specific sub...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Man left BMW on highway after puncture, found it burnt next morning; insurer denied Rs 70 lakh claim; he fights back and wins claim money with 7% interestAccording to the insurer, the BMW owner made multiple policy violations. Specifically, he failed to immediately notify the police and the i...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Fire breaks out in pantry car of empty Mumbai-Howrah train rake at CSMTA fire broke out in the pantry car of an empty Mumbai-Howrah train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The incident happened early Wed...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
IRDAI insurance commission curbs: Why the industry is facing a reckoningThe IRDAI's move to tighten commission caps in India's insurance sector has sparked considerable attention. Despite previous regulatory att...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
IRDAI’s commission crackdown: Why insurers may cope but distributors face a tougher testTransformations are on the horizon for India's insurance industry, with new proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authori...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductionsInflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.24 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
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
Man tries to commit insurance fraud by setting car ablaze, blames fire on accident; arrestedGondal Taluka police in Rajkot district have initiated proceedings against 26-year-old Deep Virdiya, who allegedly set his overturned car o...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
One man's EV coverage rose from $1,180 to $1,690 in four years — a roughly 43% increase. The hidden reasons premiums could be getting more expensive may have nothing to do with the batteryElectric vehicle insurance rates are increasing for many owners. This rise is often linked to general market trends, not just battery age. ...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Gujarat floods trigger thousands of crores in insurance claims, prompting rate hikes for industrial risksGujarat floods have triggered substantial insurance claims, prompting a review of pricing. Insurers are now pushing for more disciplined pr...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST