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IRDAI Asks Health Insurance Companies to Standardise Premium Rates For Seniors2 Min Read

IRDAI Asks Health Insurance Companies to Standardise Premium Rates For Seniors

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.

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Published on February 28, 2025
ICMR Warns Women are at Higher Risk of Cancer2 Min Read

ICMR Warns Women are at Higher Risk of Cancer

In 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.

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Published on February 28, 2025
India’s First Bird Flu Case in Cats Raises Health Concerns Among Humans2 Min Read

India’s First Bird Flu Case in Cats Raises Health Concerns Among Humans

Recently 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.

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Published on February 28, 2025

Car Insurance News

Truck-Car Collision in Karnataka’s Hubballi Led to 5 Death2 Min Read

Truck-Car Collision in Karnataka’s Hubballi Led to 5 Death

Accident 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.

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Published on May 7, 2025
Car Sales in India Hits Record Volume in FY24-252 Min Read

Car Sales in India Hits Record Volume in FY24-25

Financial 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.

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Published on April 16 2025
US Tariffs Won’t Impact India’s Passenger Vehicle Exports, Says ICRA2 Min Read

US Tariffs Won’t Impact India’s Passenger Vehicle Exports, Says ICRA

The 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.

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Published on April 8, 2025

Two Wheeler Insurance News

Domestic Two Wheeler Sales Drop by 17% in April2 Min Read

Domestic Two Wheeler Sales Drop by 17% in April

Two 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.

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Published on May 7, 2025
Delhi Government’s EV Policy 2.0 to Halt ICE Two Wheeler Registrations From Aug 15, 20262 Min Read

Delhi Government’s EV Policy 2.0 to Halt ICE Two Wheeler Registrations From Aug 15, 2026

Delhi 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.

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Published on April 16, 2025
Maharashtra Government Allows E-Bike Taxi Services to Start in Cities With More Than 1 Lakh Population2 Min Read

Maharashtra Government Allows E-Bike Taxi Services to Start in Cities With More Than 1 Lakh Population

The 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.

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Published on April 8 2025

Home Insurance News

9% surge in housing prices in India’s top 9 cities in FY 24-252 Min Read

9% surge in housing prices in India’s top 9 cities in FY 24-25

Compared 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.

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Published on May 08, 2025
72% target reached under PMAY-G; 2.72 crore rural homes complete2 Min Read

72% target reached under PMAY-G; 2.72 crore rural homes complete

72% 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.

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Published on May 08, 2025
New rule by the Greater Noida Authority on stamp duty payment2 Min Read

New rule by the Greater Noida Authority on stamp duty payment

The 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.

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Published on May 08, 2025

Travel Insurance News

China Unveils Ambitious Campaign to Boost Global Tourism Ties Ahead of 15th China Tourism Day2 Min Read

China Unveils Ambitious Campaign to Boost Global Tourism Ties Ahead of 15th China Tourism Day

China 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.

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Published on April 25, 2025
PATA Charts New Course for Sustainable Tourism at 74th Annual Summit2 Min Read

PATA Charts New Course for Sustainable Tourism at 74th Annual Summit

At 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.

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Published on April 25, 2025
U.S. Faces Tourism Deficit as Foreign Visitors Decline and Americans Travel Abroad2 Min Read

U.S. Faces Tourism Deficit as Foreign Visitors Decline and Americans Travel Abroad

In 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.

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Published on April 25, 2025

Cyber Insurance News

Google Drops Cookie Prompt and Pauses Phase-Out Plans2 Min Read

Google Drops Cookie Prompt and Pauses Phase-Out Plans

Google 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.

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Published on April 25, 2025
Microsoft Fortifies Identity Security with Azure Confidential VMs and HSMs2 Min Read

Microsoft Fortifies Identity Security with Azure Confidential VMs and HSMs

Microsoft 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.

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Published on April 25, 2025
WhatsApp Introduces ‘Advanced Chat Privacy’ to Enhance User Control2 Min Read

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Advanced Chat Privacy’ to Enhance User Control

WhatsApp 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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Published on April 25, 2025
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BFSI Leadership Awards 2022 - Product Innovator of the Year (Optima Secure)

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CMS Outstanding Affiliate World-Class Service Award 2015

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Best Insurance Company in Private Sector - General 2014

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