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A cricket fan at the Sheffield Shield final in Australia found himself at the centre of an unusual controversy after being denied entry for wearing a “Free Imran Khan” T-shirt — only for authorities to later reverse the decision, calling it a humanitarian issue.The incident took place at Junction Oval in St Kilda on Thursday,…
UAE Car Insurance: Third-Party or Comprehensive? The Decision That Could Cost You Thousands As car ownership continues to rise across the UAE along with repair costs, extreme weather risks and high-value vehicles, one question keeps surfacing among residents: Should you choose comprehensive insurance or stick to basic third-party cover? The difference is not just technical,…
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said forests are the foundation of life and livelihood, stressing the need to protect and expand green cover while maintaining a balance between environment and industrialisation.Addressing the state-level International Day of Forests-2026 celebration here, Majhi said the aim is to raise public awareness about the importance of forests,…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have…
SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) issued a set of guidelines for protesters on Sunday, on the eve of a protest urging the Centre to resume dialogue on the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.The organisations have asked participants of the protest on…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank has entered into an agreement with Max Financial Services to pursue a listing of their life insurance joint venture, Axis Max Life Insurance, by April 2027, potentially through a merger of Max Financial into the insurer. The agreement outlines a sequence of options to unlock value from the insurance business, with the…
India is seeking support from the United States to secure marine insurance cover for vessels transporting oil from the Middle East, as the government looks to ensure continuity of energy supplies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior oil ministry official told PTI.The move comes as the widening conflict in West Asia has…
‘Bridgerton’ fans are buzzing as the classical cover for ‘Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2’ spotlighting fresh drama and familiar faces in the Regency romance saga. While the image teases elegant ball gowns and tender glances between leads-whispers swirl about cast changes that could shake up Benedict’s love story and beyond. Let’s dive into who’s staying…
On 17 February 2026, skywatchers will get a chance to see one of the most striking types of solar eclipses: an annular eclipse, better known as a ‘ring of fire’. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, the Moon will leave a slim, glowing ring around its dark silhouette. The…
