In 1991, 3 doctors died in duty rooms; people blamed inactivity, ghee & coconut oil, but Apollo's Dr Prathap C Reddy says centuries-old famine may have altered genesIn 1991, the deaths of three Indian doctors from heart-related problems sparked concerns about the rising risk of cardiac issues among youn...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Jio Financial shares jump 3% as Bank of America set to acquire 50% stake in Jio Credit for Rs 18,268 croreJio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint ...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of work, ambition and the making of modern India2026 Independence Day of India: The country's job market transformed from government security to private paychecks and now relies on acquir...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
SBI Life partners with J&K Bank to offer insurance solutions across IndiaSBI Life and J&K Bank have partnered to offer comprehensive life insurance solutions. Over one thousand J&K Bank branches will now provide ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Nuclear Energy: First draft rules of SHANTI Act ready for consultations, final notification likely in few monthsDraft rules for India's SHANTI Act, 2025, are currently under discussion with ministries. Industry inputs are also being sought on the prop...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Privatise all CPSEs; bring oil, gas, alcohol under GST: US think tank wishlist for IndiaA US think tank proposed thirty reforms to boost India's economic growth. These suggestions include a ten-year plan for privatizing all CPS...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Japan's Sompo eyes big India play after insurance reformsIn the wake of an increase in the FDI limit, Japan's Sompo Holdings is keen on expanding its operations in India, viewing it as a crucial m...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
NITI Aayog begins consultations on implementing SHANTI ActNITI Aayog convened a consultation on the SHANTI Act, 2025, allowing private nuclear energy plant ownership. Discussions focused on draft r...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Policybazaar ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for insurance awareness movementPolicybazaar has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. This move initiates a significant movement for health an...
10 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
India insurance market to grow 10.7% annually over next decade, fastest among major markets, says AllianzIndia's insurance market is set for rapid expansion, becoming the world's fastest-growing. Projections show significant annual growth over ...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
JC Flowers backs Niyam reinsurance bet as GIFT City gains tractionJC Flowers & Co. is investing in Niyam Group to launch a new Lloyd's Syndicate. This move aims to bring global capital into India's rapidly...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Govt moves to streamline insurance sector compliance ahead of 100% FDIThe government plans to streamline compliance in the insurance sector by identifying redundant regulations, aiming for improved ease of bus...
17 Feb, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
'Insurance for all': IRDAI urges cos to strategize making insurance affordableThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) encouraged companies to devise affordable insurance products to achieve...
26 Aug, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
IRDAI chief asks insurance players to underwrite disruptions to improve market penetrationIRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda stressed the need for insurers to adapt to disruptions and aim for 'insurance for all' by 2047. Speaking at a...
13 Feb, 2024, 01.36 PM IST
LIC to play key role in achieving 'Insurance For All by 2047: ChairmanLIC is planning to launch a product specifically designed for rural areas to achieve 'Insurance For All by 2047'. The product will consist ...
17 Dec, 2023, 03.35 PM IST
IRDAI working on three-pronged approach to ensure 'insurance for all by 2047'"We are also working with the councils of both life and general insurance to have a UPI-like moment for the insurance sector. A conceptual ...
25 May, 2023, 07.26 PM IST
More insurance players, wider range of products key to achieve insurance for all goal by 2047:Irdai's Debasish PandaThe insurance sector was opened up more than two decades ago and the market has grown much bigger, but still there is too much scope for fa...
21 Feb, 2023, 03.35 PM IST