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Curb misselling, not agents: Insurance reform needs a scalpel, not a hammerIndian insurance regulators are rethinking intermediary payment structures to reduce misselling. Proposed reforms aim to lower distribution...
Govindas get bigger safety net for Dahi Handi celebrationsGovindas participating in Dahi Handi celebrations now have doubled accidental hospitalisation cover. This increased protection comes with a...
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 ...
Rs 15 lakh fraud money credited to senior citizen’s account, police wanted to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail on this groundCriminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizen’s bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere de...
UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026The UK has announced wide-ranging immigration rule changes from October 8, covering Erasmus+, protections for modern slavery and domestic a...
UK expands immigration protection for modern slavery, abuse victimsThe UK will expand immigration protections from October 8 for some victims of modern slavery and domestic abuse. Skilled Workers identified...
Insurers plan floor for fire cover to avoid large burnsNon-life insurers are considering a minimum rate for fire insurance's natural catastrophe component. This move follows concerns about steep...
Finance Ministry asks state-owned general insurers to focus on profitable lines of businessPublic sector insurers must focus on profitable business lines and lower incurred claim ratios. Greater technology use and digitalisation a...
In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...
Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...
RBI appoints Suman Ray as Executive Director, to head DICGC and Premises DepartmentSuman Ray will assume the role of Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India. His appointment is effective from September 1, 2026, as ...
Study says wildfire smoke turns rain into liquid fertilizer packed with essential nutrientsWildfire smoke is transforming rainfall into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as smoke-rain days, is becom...
In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fundThe world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her mo...
Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...
Hawk Fire latest update: Evacuations, emergency declared as fast-moving Nevada brush fire grows to more than 10,500 acres near RenoThe Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has grown to 10,523 acres as strong winds fuel the fast-moving brush fire, prompting evacuations and a sta...
Meet Spain’s ‘firefighting donkeys’: How a woman turned 18 rescued animals into unlikely heroes by grazing away dry vegetation to help prevent dangerous wildfiresIn Andalusia, Spain, rescued donkeys are making a significant impact on wildfire prevention. By grazing on dry underbrush, these gentle cre...
In 2001, protected tropical forests entered a global wildfire study spanning 24 years. 23 years later, more than 4 million hectares had been destroyed by fire, twice the size of Wales, with annual losses roughly 9 times higher after 2016Millions of hectares of protected tropical forests were lost to wildfires between 2001 and 2024. Wildfire destruction inside protected area...