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MUMBAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is closely examining the shortfall in the settlement of health insurance claims, even as over half of the complaints received under the insurance ombudsman system relate to health policies.At the Bima Lokpal Day event on Tuesday, Irdai chairman Ajay Seth said, “In health insurance, we…
Donald Trump has voiced strong disapproval of the NFL’s new kickoff rule, deeming it “terrible” and “demeaning” to the game’s tradition and excitement. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, the former President argued that the changes, intended for player safety, have stripped the play of its “power” and “beautiful chaos,” sparking renewed debate on preserving…
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has strongly criticised the tendency of trial courts to grant long adjournments, even in cases where the accused is in judicial custody, terming it a violation of the fundamental right to a speedy trial guaranteed under the Constitution. Observing that such delays defeat the purpose of justice delivery, the court…
A major political and religious row erupted on Monday after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing Vande Mataram would be made mandatory in all educational institutions across the state.Speaking at the Ekta Yatra and Vande Mataram singing event in Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Adityanath said the decision was intended to instil national pride…
The Tea Board has called on the industry to adopt food safety standards more effectively, saying compliance will be critical for long-term sustainability and competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.Releasing its new Plant Protection Code (PPC), the Board said adherence to food safety norms would not only protect the plantation ecosystem but also ensure…
India has reiterated that equitable, predictable, and concessional climate finance remains central to achieving global climate goals, underscoring the principle of fairness and shared responsibility at the Leaders’ Summit of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.Delivering India’s National Statement, Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia said the country’s climate action continues to be guided by equity, national circumstances, and the…
Vehicles parked on a road closed with barbed wire, a day after violence erupted over statehood and other demands, in Leh, Ladakh. (PTI) SRINAGAR: A judicial commission set up by Union home ministry to probe the September 24 violence in Leh Thursday said it was not getting a “good response” from the public, and appealed…
In a tragic turn of events, 32-year-old Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer Anunay Sood has passed away. The news of his demise has been confirmed by his family, who took to Anunay’s social media handle to share a statement in the matter. In their statement, they urged the fans to respect their privacy during the…
NEW DELHI: Hours after holding the third of his “vote chori” press conferences, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday — on the eve of the first phase of polling in Bihar — once again appealed to “Gen Z” voters to help “save” India’s democracy – through truth and non-violence.“My young friends from Bihar, my Gen-Z…
Priyanka Gandhi (file-PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday came out strongly in support of Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft” in Haryana, urging citizens to “recognise their power” and “drag the ruling government out.” Speaking at a public rally in Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran, she accused the ruling NDA of “destroying…
