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New Delhi, April 9 The Centre has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill the post of Central Vigilance Commissioner in the vigilance watchdog, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)."It is proposed to appoint the Central Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission...

Bengaluru, April 8 The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the second "Proof of Concept (POC) of NPS Swasthya," an initiative aimed at providing healthcare funding along with retirement planning.According to a statement, PFRDA said that the National Pension...

Kolkata, April 7 – After a series of discussions, Artists’ Forum President Ranjit Mallick and Executive President Prosenjit Chatterjee announced on Tuesday evening the end of their indefinite strike.At the same time, they decided that artists and technicians would not work with the production...

New Delhi, April 7 A motor accident claims tribunal in Delhi has awarded Rs 42.52 lakh in compensation to the parents of a five-year-old boy who died after being hit by a truck in Dwarka in 2019.Presiding Officer Sudeep Raj Saini was hearing a claim petition filed by the parents of the...

Lucknow (UP), April 4 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed administrative officials to reach out to farmers affected by continuous unseasonal rainfall and ensure prompt resolution of their problems.According to an official statement, Adityanath sought reports from...

New Delhi, April 1 A member of parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urged the government on Wednesday to expand free healthcare access across the country, criticizing the growing commercialization of medical services and the practices of private hospitals and insurance companies.Sant...

Mumbai, March 30 LIC announced on Monday that its offices across zones and divisions will remain open during normal working hours on Tuesday.This move is for customer convenience, as per the advisory issued by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an official...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the "hardworking fishermen" of the country, stating that they are not just "warriors of the sea" but a strong foundation for a self-reliant India.During his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat,' Modi emphasized that...

Mumbai, March 29 Jio Financial Services (JFS) is aiming to launch general and life insurance businesses this year, a top company official has said.The financial services company does not have any immediate plans to enter the unsecured and consumer durable lending businesses."We hope to start...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called fishermen "a strong foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat," who continue to strengthen the country's economy, and mentioned the efforts being made to further enhance the fisheries sector.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

New Delhi, March 27 State-owned Oriental Insurance Company Ltd (OICL) has crossed Rs 20,000 crore in gross premium for the fiscal year 2025-2026, the finance ministry said in a statement on Friday.This development signifies the growing trust of policyholders, intermediaries, and stakeholders...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...

New Delhi, March 26 Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and Allianz Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Allianz Europe BV, announced on Thursday that their reinsurance joint venture has commenced operations.Allianz Jio Reinsurance Ltd is authorized to underwrite reinsurance in India with...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed authorities to expedite the issuance of a legal heirship certificate to enable the disbursement of the remaining compensation to the family of a mahout who was killed in an elephant attack in Kottoor recently...

New Delhi, March 24 The unclaimed amount transferred by public sector banks to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund of the Reserve Bank of India stood at ₹60,518 crore as of January 2026, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.Additionally, the unclaimed insurance amount...

Hyderabad, March 20 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the budget presented in the Legislative Assembly on Friday is a "forward-looking budget" that gives equal importance to welfare schemes and development programs.In an informal interaction with the media here, he said the budget...

Jaipur, March 20 A senior official from a private insurance company was found dead by hanging in Jaipur, police said. The official, reportedly, had taken his own life.A suicide note was found in his room, in which he stated that he was tired of his professional life and was taking this extreme...

Mumbai, March 19 Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is in discussions with its partners to cover some of the additional costs, which have increased by USD 40-50 million per week amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East and disruptions in cargo movement, its CEO Rolf Habben Jensen has said...

New Delhi, March 19 IT major Wipro announced on Thursday the launch of a new hub at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to deliver advanced AI-powered technology services to global Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) clients.The new facility will...

Bhubaneswar, March 19 Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari informed the Assembly on Thursday that 416 people have lost their lives in fire accidents across the state over the last three financial years.Property worth Rs 27.84 crore and 2,537 houses were damaged in the fire incidents during 2022-23...