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 MOREBYD’s new battery and charging system boast of providing 470 km range in 5 minutes in tests on its new Han L sedan. Its new charging system is known as Super e-platform. Achieving quick electric vehicle charging speed has put Chinese auto mobile company ahead in electric vehicle race.
READ MOREThe United States urges for zero tariff on car imports in India as part of a proposed trade deal. This would pave the way for Tesla’s entry into the market. However, India is hesitant to reduce tariffs to zero immediately and is consulting with local industries before responding, sources told Reuters.
READ MOREWith Tesla planning to enter the Indian market, capital market and investment group CLSA feels that it will not anticipate significant threat to Indian auto original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Currently, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the most affordable, priced around $35,000 at an ex-factory level in the US.
KNOW MOREThe National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) bans entry of two wheelers on the new Begaluru-Chennai expressway due to safety reasons. Following a major accident on this highway claiming four lives, the expressway is deemed hazardous for bikers. Measures including patrolling and signboards with district authorities for enforcement is being sought.
READ MOREMaharashtra 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.
READ MOREOla 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREAccording 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.
READ MOREIn February 2025, North Korea welcomed its first group of Western tourists since 2020, allowing visits to the Rason Special Economic Zone. This move aims to rejuvenate the nation’s tourism sector and economy after prolonged pandemic-induced isolation.
READ MOREOn February 26, 2025, Miami International Airport (MIA) conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness drill in collaboration with Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. This triennial exercise, mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration, tested the airport’s response to simulated airfield emergencies, involving over 100 student volunteers.
READ MOREGreenland has inaugurated its first international airport in Nuuk, enabling direct flights from major hubs like Copenhagen and New York. This development, along with upcoming airports in Ilulissat and Qaqortoq by 2026, aims to boost tourism while emphasizing sustainable practices to protect the island’s unique environment and culture.
READ MOREThe FBI has identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as responsible for the $1.5 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The hackers exploited a vulnerability during an Ethereum transfer, converting stolen assets into Bitcoin and dispersing them across multiple blockchains. Bybit is collaborating with authorities to recover the funds.
READ MOREDISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based employment screening provider, experienced a data breach between February and April 2024, compromising personal information—including names, Social Security numbers, and financial account details—of over 3.3 million individuals. The company is notifying affected parties and offering free credit monitoring services.
READ MORECrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report reveals a 150% increase in China-linked cyber espionage activities and a 442% surge in voice phishing (vishing) attacks. Adversaries are adopting business-like strategies, leveraging AI for sophisticated social engineering, and increasingly exploiting identity-based, malware-free intrusion methods.
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