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Metabolic Syndrome Can Increase the Risk of Gynaecological Cancers in Women2 Min Read

Metabolic Syndrome Can Increase the Risk of Gynaecological Cancers in Women

A recent study highlighted that women are more prone to conditions related to Metabolic Syndrome (MeS) than men. With the symptoms getting more pronounced with age, women diagnosed with MeS are also at an increased risk of gynaecological cancers.

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Published on November 3, 2025
Study Finds COVID-19 Infection in Male Mice May Affect Offspring Behaviour2 Min Read

Study Finds COVID-19 Infection in Male Mice May Affect Offspring Behaviour

A new Australian study suggests that COVID-19 infection in male mice may have long-term effects on their offspring’s brain and behaviour. Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne found that male mice infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus showed changes in sperm RNA, and their offspring exhibited more anxiety-like behaviour compared to offspring of healthy mice.

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Published on November 3, 2025
Is the New Influenza Outbreak in Japan a Cause for Concern2 Min Read

Is the New Influenza Outbreak in Japan a Cause for Concern

Japan is currently experiencing an intense influenza outbreak, officially declared a nationwide epidemic by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on 3 October 2025. The declaration followed a rapid increase in cases across the country. With cases on the rise and schools closed, people around the world are worried that this could signal the outbreak of a new pandemic.

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Published on October 31, 2025

Car Insurance News

Hyundai Venue N Line Unveiled: India Launch Set for November 42 Min Read

Hyundai Venue N Line Unveiled: India Launch Set for November 4

Hyundai has unveiled the sporty Venue N Line, set to launch in India on November 4, 2025. With bold red accents, a turbo-petrol engine, ADAS Level 2 safetymand tech-rich interiors, bookings are now open for ₹25,000. It’s the Venue, but with a powerful new attitude.

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Published on November 3, 2025
MoRTH Urges Citizens to Update Mobile Numbers on Driving Licences2 Min Read

MoRTH Urges Citizens to Update Mobile Numbers on Driving Licences

MoRTH urges all drivers to ensure their mobile numbers linked to driving licences are current. Outdated numbers may delay renewals or lead to temporary suspension. Updates can be made easily via the Parivahan portal or state transport websites, with OTP verification ensuring accurate and timely communication.

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Published on October 30, 2025
BMW Vehicles Now More Affordable in India With Price Cuts up to ₹13.6 Lakh2 Min Read

BMW Vehicles Now More Affordable in India With Price Cuts up to ₹13.6 Lakh

BMW Group has announced price cuts of up to ₹13.6 lakh for its vehicles following GST 2.0 in India. This price revision will become effective from September 22, 2025. In addition, festive season offers across BMW and MINI models, along with flexible finance options from the brand, are set to make ownership more accessible.

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Published on September 19, 2025

Two Wheeler Insurance News

BMW F 450 GS Teased Before 2025 EICMA Debut: Specs, Design & Key Details2 Min Read

BMW F 450 GS Teased Before 2025 EICMA Debut: Specs, Design & Key Details

BMW Motorrad is all set to debut the F 450 GS at EICMA 2025. Co-developed with TVS, the 450cc adventure bike promises around 48 hp, a semi-automatic gearbox, premium features and GS-inspired styling. It’s poised to challenge the Himalayan 450, Honda NX500 and Brixton Crossfire Storr 500.

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Published on November 3, 2025
Kawasaki Z900 2026 Edition Debuts at ₹9.9 Lakh2 Min Read

Kawasaki Z900 2026 Edition Debuts at ₹9.9 Lakh

Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Z900 in India at Rs 9.99 lakh. It features new colour options, a sharp Sugomi design and advanced technology including IMU, KCMF, and a 5-inch TFT display with rideology app connectivity. Power comes from a 948cc inline-4 engine delivering 125hp and 98.6 Nm torque.

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Published on October 30, 2025
Kawasaki Rolls Out 2026 Ninja ZX-10R in India With a Steep Price Tag2 Min Read

Kawasaki Rolls Out 2026 Ninja ZX-10R in India With a Steep Price Tag

Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Ninja ZX-10R in India at ₹19.49 lakh, a ₹99,000 increase over last year. The bike retains the MY 2025’s design, but with an engine output of 193 hp and 112 Nm of torque. It features a tubular frame, advanced suspension, dual discs, a TFT display, riding modes, ABS, cruise, and traction control.

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Published on September 19, 2025

Home Insurance News

No need for OC in Bengaluru for 1,200 sq ft homes; Great news for small property owners2 Min Read

No need for OC in Bengaluru for 1,200 sq ft homes; Great news for small property owners

Homes built on plots measuring 1,200 square feet within Greater Bengaluru Authority boundaries will no longer need an occupancy certificate (OC). It is applicable to individual homes, with stilt-plus-3 floors or ground-plus-2 floors, built on 30x40 sites. It aims to simplify compliance for small housing projects.

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Published on September 26, 2025
Kolkata’s first property circle rate hike in seven years2 Min Read

Kolkata’s first property circle rate hike in seven years

For the first time in seven years, Kolkata has received a revision in circle rates. The government has revised the rates by 15% to 90% to align them with the current market price. However, fear of suppressed demand is creeping among developers as rates surpass market prices in some areas.

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Published on September 26, 2025
Gurugram: Concerns over the violation of water conservation in industrial units and residential houses2 Min Read

Gurugram: Concerns over the violation of water conservation in industrial units and residential houses

Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh shows concerns over the outright violation of water conservation norms by residential and industrial units. Regardless of existing rules, many are showing a non-functional rainwater harvesting system only to obtain OCs. Strict actions are in place to counter this issue, including the revocation of OCs.

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Published on September 26, 2025

Travel Insurance News

Indian Travellers Put Service First and People Over AI, Survey Finds2 Min Read

Indian Travellers Put Service First and People Over AI, Survey Finds

A recent survey by Qlik in partnership with YouGov reveals that 46 % of Indian travellers prioritise superior customer service over deals and discounts, while only 26 % trust artificial intelligence to make travel decisions. The preference highlights a unique blend of digital use and human validation in India’s travel market.

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Published on October 29, 2025
Japan to Raise Visa Fees for First Time in Nearly 50 Years2 Min Read

Japan to Raise Visa Fees for First Time in Nearly 50 Years

Japan plans to raise visa application fees for the first time since 1978 amid a record surge in tourism. The current rate of ¥3,000 (≈ US $20) for a single-entry visa and ¥6,000 for multiple entries are among the lowest globally. The government aims to align its charges with other major economies

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Published on October 29, 2025
Riyadh Season 2025 Surpasses One Million Visitors in Just Two Weeks2 Min Read

Riyadh Season 2025 Surpasses One Million Visitors in Just Two Weeks

Riyadh Season 2025 drew over one million visitors in just 13 days from its October 10 launch, according to the General Entertainment Authority. The sixth edition of the festival, featuring global parades and world-class sporting events, further solidifies Riyadh’s emerging status as a major entertainment and tourism hub.

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Published on October 29, 2025

Cyber Insurance News

Major Amazon Cloud Outage Disrupts Hundreds of Apps and Websites2 Min Read

Major Amazon Cloud Outage Disrupts Hundreds of Apps and Websites

On October 20 2025 a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) triggered widespread disruptions across the internet. The fault began in its US-EAST-1 region and affected hundreds of platforms including gaming, banking and social media. The incident exposed global reliance on a few cloud providers.

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Published on October 29, 2025
India Tightens Internet Takedown Powers After Dispute with X2 Min Read

India Tightens Internet Takedown Powers After Dispute with X

India has reduced the number of officials who can issue internet content takedown orders, limiting the power to senior bureaucrats and police officers only. The move follows a legal clash with X, formerly Twitter, which challenged mass takedowns as suppressing free speech. The new rules take effect on November 15.

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Published on October 29, 2025
UN Cybercrime Treaty to Be Signed in Hanoi2 Min Read

UN Cybercrime Treaty to Be Signed in Hanoi

Around 60 countries are set to sign a landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi this weekend, seeking to boost global cooperation against offences that cost the economy trillions of dollars annually. Despite its ambition some activists and tech companies warn it could expand surveillance under vague terms.

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Published on October 29, 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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