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Screening For Cervical Cancer Should Be An Integral Part of The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Says Minister2 Min Read

Screening For Cervical Cancer Should Be An Integral Part of The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Says Minister

According to Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav estimated number of deaths due to cervical cancer in India was 34,806 in 2022, 33,938 in 2021, 33,095 in 2020 and 32,246 in 2019. According to the recent data provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme's (ICMR-NCRP) by the estimated deaths due to cervical cancer cases in the country in 2023 was 35,691.

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Published on February 6, 2025
Researchers Praise India’s Food Assistance Program2 Min Read

Researchers Praise India’s Food Assistance Program

Malnutrition in India has been a long-standing problem. Recently researchers at UC Santa Barbara, the Indian Institute of Management and the University of Calgary examined the impacts of the world’s largest food assistance program to understand its effectiveness. Their results, published in the American Economic Journal, reveal health and economic benefits that reach far beyond the caloric content of the subsidized food.

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Published on February 6, 2025
Budget 2025-26: Government Includes Gig Workers in Health Scheme2 Min Read

Budget 2025-26: Government Includes Gig Workers in Health Scheme

The union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech on Saturday that gig workers will be provided healthcare under the government’s flagship health assurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

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Published on February 6, 2025

Car Insurance News

Rajasthan Government Promotes Electric Mobility, Offer Subsidy Worth Rs 200 Crore on EVs2 Min Read

Rajasthan Government Promotes Electric Mobility, Offer Subsidy Worth Rs 200 Crore on EVs

Rajasthan Government takes initiative to promote electric mobility in the state. They are planning to offer subsidy worth Rs 200 crore. The initiative is aligned with the FAME-2 guidelines, aims to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by offering State GST reimbursements and one-time grants to buyers of EVs equipped with modern battery technology.

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Published on February 14, 2025
Union Budget 2025: Here’s How Buying Electric Vehicle Will Become Affordable2 Min Read

Union Budget 2025: Here’s How Buying Electric Vehicle Will Become Affordable

Union Budget 2025 presented on Feb 1, 2025 has made electric vehicle (EV) buying more affordable. While presenting the budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the removal of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key minerals essential for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries. This move is a significant step towards making electric vehicles more affordable and aligns with the government’s goal of achieving 30% of automobile sales as EVs by 2030.

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Published on February 6, 2025
India’s Electric Car Market to Penetrates 9% by FY30: Report2 Min Read

India’s Electric Car Market to Penetrates 9% by FY30: Report

India’s electric car market to surge, reaching 9% penetration by FY30 up from the current 2%, according to a Nomura report. This growth will lead to broader shift toward sustainable transportation in the country. The report predicts a rise to 5% by FY27 and 9% by FY30.

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Published on January 27, 2025

Two Wheeler Insurance News

Bike Taxi Service to Commence in Mumbai From April 20252 Min Read

Bike Taxi Service to Commence in Mumbai From April 2025

Maharashtra Government to launch two-wheeler/bike taxis by April 2025. The Transport Department has sent a proposal to the state Government and the policy will be put up before the cabinet. Once the Cabinet approves bike taxi service will commence in Mumbai from April. A bike taxi can be as cheap as Rs 3 per km.

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Published on February 14, 2025
Ola Launches Its E-Bike Roadster X Starting at Rs 74,9992 Min Read

Ola Launches Its E-Bike Roadster X Starting at Rs 74,999

Ola Electric has officially launched its first electric motorbike(E-bike), the Roadster X, with prices starting at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom). For top variant the price goes as high as Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom). This comes just days after the brand introduced the new-gen S1 series of electric scooters. The deliveries of the Roadster X are set to begin by mid-March.

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Published on February 6 2025
Ola Electric Begins Production of Its E-Bike Roadster X2 Min Read

Ola Electric Begins Production of Its E-Bike Roadster X

Ola Electric commences production of its e-bike Roadster X. This was confirmed via images posted on social media by Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal. Prices for the Ola Roadster X to start at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom). Ola’s Roadster X will be available with three battery options: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh and 4.5 kWh and a range of up to 200 km.

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Published on January 27, 2025

Home Insurance News

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and its surrounding regions2 Min Read

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and its surrounding regions

The capital city woke up to an unpleasant shock in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2025, when a 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and its surrounding regions. According to The National Centre for Seismology the tremor occurred at 5:36 AM IST, with its epicenter pinpointed near the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan, at a shallow depth of five kilometers.

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Published on February 19, 2025
Home Loans to Become More Affordable After Repo Rate Cut in 20252 Min Read

Home Loans to Become More Affordable After Repo Rate Cut in 2025

The RBI’s decision to slash the repo rate by 25 basis points comes as a breath of fresh air for potential homebuyers as this will have a positive effect on home loans and boost buying capacity of masses significantly. This move supports the sentiments of homebuyers and boost the housing demand as the home loan EMIs will be reduced.

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Published on February 13, 2025
Home For Mill Workers, Dabbawallas to be part of Maharashtra's Affordable Housing Scheme2 Min Read

Home For Mill Workers, Dabbawallas to be part of Maharashtra's Affordable Housing Scheme

According to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority MHADA will build around 8 lakh affordable houses over the next five years, which will also include housing for textile mill workers, dabbawallas (workers in the lunchbox ferrying service in Mumbai) and police personnel.

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Published on February 13, 2025

Travel Insurance News

Santorini Experiences Over 200 Earthquakes, Prompting Evacuations2 Min Read

Santorini Experiences Over 200 Earthquakes, Prompting Evacuations

Air India Express has increased its free checked-in baggage allowance to 30 kg for passengers traveling to the Middle East and Singapore. Additionally, passengers are permitted 7 kg of cabin baggage. Families with infants can carry up to 47 kg, including cabin baggage.

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Published on February 13, 2025
Dubai International Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 20242 Min Read

Dubai International Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 2024

In 2024, Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record 92.3 million passengers, marking a nearly 6% increase from the previous year and surpassing its 2018 peak. This achievement underscores Dubai’s robust recovery from the pandemic and solidifies DXB’s status as the world’s busiest international travel hub.

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Published on February 13, 2025
Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for Foreign Visitors Starting May 20252 Min Read

Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for Foreign Visitors Starting May 2025

Beginning May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all foreign travelers to complete the digital TM6 immigration form, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), prior to entry. This initiative aims to streamline entry procedures and enhance data accuracy for incoming visitors.

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Published on February 13, 2025

Cyber Insurance News

Foreign Hackers Leverage Google’s Gemini AI in Cyberattacks Against the US2 Min Read

Foreign Hackers Leverage Google’s Gemini AI in Cyberattacks Against the US

Hacking groups from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea are utilizing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to enhance their cyberattack strategies against the United States. Applications include generating phishing content, conducting technical research, and drafting cover letters for espionage purposes. This trend underscores the growing misuse of AI in cyber warfare.

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Published on February 12, 2025
Chinese Cyberspies Deploy New SSH Backdoor in Network Device Attacks2 Min Read

Chinese Cyberspies Deploy New SSH Backdoor in Network Device Attacks

Since mid-November 2024, the Chinese cyber-espionage group Evasive Panda has been compromising network appliances by injecting malware into the SSH daemon. This sophisticated backdoor, identified as “ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr,” enables persistent access and covert operations on targeted systems. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs uncovered this campaign, highlighting the evolving tactics of state-sponsored hackers.

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Published on February 12, 2025
IMI plc Reports Cybersecurity Breach Amid Rising Attacks on UK Engineering Firms2 Min Read

IMI plc Reports Cybersecurity Breach Amid Rising Attacks on UK Engineering Firms

IMI plc, a UK-based engineering company, disclosed unauthorized access to its systems, marking the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting British engineering firms. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the breach. Details regarding the impact remain limited.

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Published on February 12, 2025
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Best Insurance Company in Private Sector - General 2014

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