The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies to adapt measures to standardise health insurance premium rates following the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme model.
READ MOREIn a latest report released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in Lancet, it was noted that there has been a surge in cancer case in women more than men in the past decade and studies have predicted that the trend will keep rising in the next two decades. The researchers noted in the study that 3 out of every 5 individual in India succumb to death following a cancer diagnosis.
READ MORERecently India witnessed the resurgence of bird flu in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh, following which the Central government has urged all states to enhance surveillance and biosecurity protocols at poultry farms.
READ MOREAccident between truck and car in Karnataka’s Hubballi led to five deaths. The collision took place near Ingalahalli Cross in Karnataka on May 6, 2025. Upon receiving the information, Hubballi Rural Police Station took action by reaching the scene and shifting dead bodies to KMC RI Hospital in Hubballi.
READ MOREFinancial year 2024-25 was a good year for passenger vehicle (PV) segment in the domestic and export market. According to the data from the industry body society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the PV segment clocked its highest-ever annual domestic volumes at 43,01,848 units in FY24-25. Utility Vehicles continued to drive demand, contributing 65.02% to PV wholesales in FY25.
READ MOREThe latest US tariff won’t have any material impact on India’s passenger vehicle exports due to meagre volumes of such shipments, says ICRA. Also, the automobile sector is not covered in this order since it is already subject to Section 232 tariffs at 25%, announced by the Trump administration on March 26, 2025.
KNOW MORETwo wheeler sales in India slide by 17%YoY (Year-on-Year) in April, making the steepest fall in over a year amid weak festive demand. Hero MotoCorp saw a 43% drop, while Honda led with 4.2 lakh units. According to analyst report, rural pockets may have performed better than the urban centers.
READ MOREDelhi Government gears up to halt new ICE two -wheeler registrations starting Aug 15, 2026. The draft EV Policy 2.0 seems to be the final nail in the coffin for petrol and diesel powered two wheelers, including three- wheeler CNG autos. The draft also has taken an aggressive target to achieve 95% of new EV vehicle registration by 2027.
READ MOREThe Maharashtra Cabinet on April 1, 2025 cleared a proposal of the transport department to allow electric bike taxi services in cities of the state having population of more than 1 lakh. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik made the announcement after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Sahyadri guest house.
READ MORECompared to FY 23-24, housing prices in the top 9 Indian cities have gone up by 9% in FY 24-25. Kolkata has seen the steepest rise with 29%, followed by Thane (17%) and Bengaluru (15%). On the other hand, prices in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai have gone down by 3%, each.
READ MORE72% of the initial target under PMAY-G has been achieved as of 17th March, 2025. Authorities plan to extend the project by constructing an additional 2 crore rural homes. States like Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are leading in terms of target achievement, while Kerala, Karnataka, Himachal, etc., still lag behind.
READ MOREThe Greater Noida Authority makes registering flats during booking compulsory for builders in all new housing projects. Previously, builders registered flats upon project completion and not during booking. This means homebuyers will now have to pay the stamp duty on the property at the time of booking the flat.
READ MOREChina has launched a comprehensive tourism campaign leading up to the 15th China Tourism Day on May 19, 2025. The initiative offers over 6,000 incentives, including subsidies exceeding 1 billion yuan, to attract international visitors and revitalize inbound tourism. Collaborations with platforms like Meituan and Alipay enhance the digital travel experience.
READ MOREAt its 74th Annual Summit in Istanbul, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) unveiled a refreshed vision: “A meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy.” Emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and community empowerment, PATA also welcomed new board members from Thailand, Malaysia, and Ras Al Khaimah to steer this transformative agenda.
READ MOREIn March 2025, foreign arrivals to the U.S. dropped nearly 10% year-over-year, while American outbound travel surged by 22% compared to 2019. This shift has led to a $50 billion tourism trade deficit, driven by geopolitical tensions, stringent border policies, and the strong U.S. dollar.
READ MOREGoogle has backtracked on its plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome and will not introduce a standalone cookie prompt. Instead, users will continue managing cookie settings via the browser’s existing privacy menu. A new IP Protection feature is also expected in Incognito mode later in 2025 to enhance privacy.
READ MOREMicrosoft has migrated its Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure Confidential Virtual Machines and is transitioning Entra ID signing services similarly. This move, part of the Secure Future Initiative, aims to mitigate risks like those exploited in the 2023 Storm-0558 breach by enhancing hardware-based isolation and security.
READ MOREWhatsApp has unveiled “Advanced Chat Privacy,” a feature empowering user to prevent chat exports, automatic media downloads, and the use of messages for AI functionalities. Aimed at safeguarding sensitive conversations, especially in group settings, this tool reinforces WhatsApp’s commitment to user privacy.
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