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Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh- AI alone won’t close India’s insurance gap as NITI Aayog seeks industry help to reach the ‘missing middle’
- Kerala man buys Rs 22,000 Samsung phone that stops working in 2 months; service centre seeks Rs 10,000 despite warranty, court orders Rs 37,499 payout rejecting liquid damage blame
- Rs 5 lakh health insurance claim denied by insurer over waiting period for pancreatitis; here's why the policyholder's wife wonA health insurer cannot automatically reject claims using waiting-period clauses. The Mumbai Consumer Commission ruled that insurers must p...09 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- Sandoz bets big on biosimilars, aims to double group sales by 2035Sandoz plans to more than double annual net sales by 2035, with biosimilars leading growth. The company will expand its biosimilar portfoli...09 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- No villages in India achieved SDGs as of 2021, study estimatesAs of 2021, Indian villages faced significant challenges in meeting multiple sustainable development goals, with gaps in access to essentia...08 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- LIC expects no immediate government stake sale, eyes long-term growth: CEOLIC does not expect the government to sell another stake in the insurer in the immediate future, CEO R Doraiswamy said. The state-owned ins...08 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Biocon signs 10-year Brazil supply deal for Pertuzumab breast cancer drugIn a significant move, Biocon has secured a ten-year contract in Brazil for the distribution of Pertuzumab, made possible through its colla...08 Sep, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- W Health Ventures closes second fund at Rs 700 croreThe second fund has so far incubated two companies: cancer-care platform Everhope Oncology, built in partnership with Narayana Health, and ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...07 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that callCalifornia wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the nation's first scie...07 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Should homemakers buy a term plan? Here’s why their unpaid work has real financial valueThe contributions of homemakers to household management have substantial economic significance that is now being acknowledged by life insur...07 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- ₹1 crore health insurance for each of 18 family members at just ₹7,000 a year: Marwadi grandfather’s secret strategy to handle medical emergency goes viralMarwadi grandfather pays ₹7,000 a year to insure 18 family members for ₹1 crore: A wealth advisor’s viral X post highlights how a Marwadi g...07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Public Insurance Registry: From tracking policies to improving claim processing, how PIR could benefit policyholdersIndia's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a groundbreaking Public Insurance Registry aimed at ...07 Sep, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- Should young professionals buy health insurance beyond their employer cover?Employer health insurance offers peace of mind, but what happens when you change jobs? This article explores the benefits of securing your ...04 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- AP woos Hyundai with readymade Kakinada portAndhra Pradesh is seeking HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new shipbuilding cluster. The state offers the Kakinada port for this proposed ...04 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
- From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...03 Sep, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
- Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...02 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...02 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- Health insurance during pregnancy: When unrelated illnesses can lead to claim rejectionWithout maternity cover, pregnancy-related complications aren’t covered, but disputes can arise over whether the exclusion extends to unrel...31 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
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