Insurer rejects motor insurance claim citing invalid driving licence; policyholder fights back and wins Rs 3.5 lakh in consumer commissionA motor insurance claim was rejected by HDFC General Insurance over driver's license concerns. The West Bengal Consumer Commission found in...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Bank of Baroda to recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local language across 20 statesBank of Baroda will recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local languages. This initiative aims to improve customer communication and address re...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Guest and temporary teachers: How to build financial security with job uncertaintyThough the integration of temporary faculty reduces the teaching burden for the university’s permanent staff, the former often get the shor...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.11 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
GST Council to hold 57th meet on Sept 12 with ITC, simplifying the GST corporate guarantees & more on agendaThe GST Council will meet on September 12 to discuss key reforms. Proposals include easier input tax credit access for buyers and simplifie...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Foreign BFSI firms setting up more GCCs; rent highest 7.32 million sq ft office space in H1: Knight FrankForeign banking firms significantly boosted office space leasing for global centers. This sector's demand for office space rose seventy per...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Chandigarh Taxi Union protests against cab aggregators over alleged exploitationChandigarh taxi drivers continue their ninety-day protest against cab aggregators. They demand government-mandated fares and promised polic...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India's 10-year bond yield scales over 2-month peak ahead of Warsh speechThe Indian bond market experienced notable losses on Friday, with government bond yields climbing to a two-month peak. As investors anticip...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
As AI agents go rogue, cyber insurers are adapting their policiesInsurers, including MSIG, QBE and Beazley, are reviewing traditional cyber policies and adapting their language to account for emerging ris...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insuranceIn 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is doneIndian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Ontario universities raise mandatory health insurance fees for international studentsInternational students in Ontario will face higher health insurance costs starting September 2026. The annual premium for individual covera...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Govt working on amendments to Actuary Act, 2006: DFS official
The Department of Financial Services is working with the Institute of Actuaries of India to amend the Actuary Act, 2006, a senior Finance M...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Health insurance for elderly parents: A complete guide for NRIsIndia’s ageing population and growing NRI community are increasing demand for healthcare support that goes beyond insurance. NRIs caring fo...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST