Cabinet clears Rs 3,788 crore to strengthen 850 fast-track courts for rape, POCSO casesThe Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 850 Fast Track Special Courts for quick disposal of cases. The scheme aims to cover addition...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Planning robotic surgery? Your health insurer may pay only 50% of the hospital bill: Know what to checkRobotic surgery is increasingly covered by health insurance in India, but not without complications. Despite having a high sum insured, pol...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Irdai mandates four-tier structure for motor insurance from Dec 15Irdai will implement a four-tier structure for motor insurance covering private cars and two-wheelers. Customers will have the option to se...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
How digital distribution shifts the balance of power towards the customerThe insurance sector grapples with pressing issues like mis-selling and customer complaints, which hinder the efficacy of policies. However...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Health insurance marketplace 2027: Obamacare premiums set to rise 13% as subsidies expire - will you pay more?Healthcare marketplace: Obamacare premiums are expected to rise in 2027 as enhanced federal subsidies expire and eligibility rules change. ...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
Good intentions, unintended consequences: The cost of regulationRegulation is vital for protecting consumers and building trust, but unpredictable or poorly calibrated policy changes can disrupt business...
01 Nov, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Karnataka govt pauses circular on medicine price disclosure by hospitalsIn a significant move, the Karnataka government declared it would not proceed with a disputed circular aimed at mandating hospitals to disc...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Air India Express denies boarding to woman & 3-year-old on confirmed flight; Court orders Rs 70,000 payout plus interestA consumer commission in Kerala has directed Air India Express to pay Rs 70,000 to a woman and her three-year-old son after they were denie...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Rs 5 Lay's packet, Rs 8,000 compensation! Man finds just 4 grams of chips instead of 15 grams; court orders PepsiCo to pay with interestA Jaipur consumer commission has directed PepsiCo to pay Rs 8,000 in compensation and litigation expenses to a customer who alleged that a ...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Govt extends Amnesty Scheme under ESIC for three month till December 31The ‘New Amnesty Scheme 2025’, rolled out on October 1, 2025, is a one-time dispute resolution initiative aimed at reducing the backlog of ...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
New Amnesty Scheme 2025 extended till December 31. Check details hereThe Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended its New Amnesty Scheme, 2025, by three months until December 31, 2026, allow...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Reasonable increase: Delhi HC rejects plea challenging passport fees hike for Indians living abroadThe Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to increase passport fees for Indians living abroad. This fee hike of 67 percent ...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Bengaluru man buys health insurance for parents, pays premiums for three years, mother undergoes treatment but insurer rejects claim, gets relief in consumer courtA Bengaluru man who spent Rs 3.13 lakh on health insurance policies for his parents disputed Star Health's rejection of his mother's medica...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Tree fell on their US home, but why did insurance reject their $85,000 claim? A court ruling reveals the costly mistake behind the disputeA tree damaged the Cains family's home, but their fight for nearly $86,000 in repairs ended in disappointment. State Farm disputed the cost...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
SC to hear bike taxi stakeholders after Nov 16; riders’ body says Centre backs operationsThe case stems from Karnataka government's appeal against a High Court ruling that upheld the legality of bike taxi aggregators operating i...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST