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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...
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...
NSE IPO set to deliver massive gains of Rs 7,200 crore to state-run insurance firmsGeneral Insurance Corp, National Insurance, New India, Oriental Insurance and United India were among the earliest investors in the exchang...
Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknownExplosions were heard near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal on Saturday. Unconfirmed reports suggest an Iranian tanker was targeted by a mi...
RBI approves LIC to acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI BankThe Reserve Bank of India has approved Life Insurance Corporation's stake acquisition. LIC can now acquire up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank's shar...
Sabalenka interrupts match over cannabis smellWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka paused her US Open match due to a strong cannabis odor. She informed the umpire about the pervasive smell ...
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
Air India Express' Delhi bound flight diverted to Lucknow after technical snagAir India Express flight AIX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow. The diversion occurred as a precautionary measure after t...
Tyson Foods cuts annual profit forecast again as beef pressure drains marginsTyson Foods has revised down its profit and sales targets for fiscal 2026 due to rising challenges within the beef segment. The company ant...
Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
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...
Won't chase top-line growth at any cost: SBI General CEO on fire insurance pricing warSBI General Insurance will not chase fire insurance business at unsustainable prices. The company aims to improve profitability and maintai...
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...
IRDAI pitches public insurance registry to reshape industryIndia's insurance regulator is proposing a Public Insurance Registry for data sharing. This digital infrastructure will connect insurers, i...
In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer futureThis year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lo...
Why are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? Study reveals a surprising link to arthropod repellents and ectoparasitesWhy are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? In urban landscapes, birds have taken to using cigarette filters in their nests...
Delhi government notifies amended fire safety rules, introduces extensive measures to safeguard buildingsDelhi has amended its Fire Service Rules, introducing new safety standards for buildings. These comprehensive rules link safety measures to...
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 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...
Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' NevadaA fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to ...