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IRDAI Asks Health Insurance Companies to Standardise Premium Rates For Seniors2 Min Read

IRDAI Asks Health Insurance Companies to Standardise Premium Rates For Seniors

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.

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Published on February 28, 2025
ICMR Warns Women are at Higher Risk of Cancer2 Min Read

ICMR Warns Women are at Higher Risk of Cancer

In 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.

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Published on February 28, 2025
India’s First Bird Flu Case in Cats Raises Health Concerns Among Humans2 Min Read

India’s First Bird Flu Case in Cats Raises Health Concerns Among Humans

Recently 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.

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Published on February 28, 2025

Car Insurance News

Proof of Parking Space Soon to be Mandatory For Car Registration in Mumbai2 Min Read

Proof of Parking Space Soon to be Mandatory For Car Registration in Mumbai

Maharashtra transport minister Pratab Sarnaik makes a major announcement after a meeting on the state’s new parking policy. Now proof of parking space will soon be mandatory for car registration in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This move aims to ease Mumbai Metropolitan Region parking crisis.

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Published on May 21, 2025
Truck-Car Collision in Karnataka’s Hubballi Led to 5 Death2 Min Read

Truck-Car Collision in Karnataka’s Hubballi Led to 5 Death

Accident between truck and car in Karnataka’s Hubballi led to five deaths. The collision took place near Ingalahalli Cross in Karnataka on May 6, 2025. Upon receiving the information, Hubballi Rural Police Station took action by reaching the scene and shifting dead bodies to KMC RI Hospital in Hubballi.

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Published on May 7, 2025
Car Sales in India Hits Record Volume in FY24-252 Min Read

Car Sales in India Hits Record Volume in FY24-25

Financial year 2024-25 was a good year for passenger vehicle (PV) segment in the domestic and export market. According to the data from the industry body society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the PV segment clocked its highest-ever annual domestic volumes at 43,01,848 units in FY24-25. Utility Vehicles continued to drive demand, contributing 65.02% to PV wholesales in FY25.

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Published on April 16 2025

Two Wheeler Insurance News

Bike Parked Near Electricity Transformer in Gurugram Catches Fire2 Min Read

Bike Parked Near Electricity Transformer in Gurugram Catches Fire

A Royal Enfield motorcycle parked near an electricity transformer in Gurugram caught fire. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 pm, creating chaos on the otherwise quiet street. According to eyewitnesses, the bike, which had a Delhi registration number, was parked roadside when it burst into flames.

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Published on May 21 2025
Domestic Two Wheeler Sales Drop by 17% in April2 Min Read

Domestic Two Wheeler Sales Drop by 17% in April

Two wheeler sales in India slide by 17%YoY (Year-on-Year) in April, making the steepest fall in over a year amid weak festive demand. Hero MotoCorp saw a 43% drop, while Honda led with 4.2 lakh units. According to analyst report, rural pockets may have performed better than the urban centers.

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Published on May 7, 2025
Delhi Government’s EV Policy 2.0 to Halt ICE Two Wheeler Registrations From Aug 15, 20262 Min Read

Delhi Government’s EV Policy 2.0 to Halt ICE Two Wheeler Registrations From Aug 15, 2026

Delhi Government gears up to halt new ICE two -wheeler registrations starting Aug 15, 2026. The draft EV Policy 2.0 seems to be the final nail in the coffin for petrol and diesel powered two wheelers, including three- wheeler CNG autos. The draft also has taken an aggressive target to achieve 95% of new EV vehicle registration by 2027.

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Published on April 16, 2025

Home Insurance News

9% surge in housing prices in India’s top 9 cities in FY 24-252 Min Read

9% surge in housing prices in India’s top 9 cities in FY 24-25

Compared to FY 23-24, housing prices in the top 9 Indian cities have gone up by 9% in FY 24-25. Kolkata has seen the steepest rise with 29%, followed by Thane (17%) and Bengaluru (15%). On the other hand, prices in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai have gone down by 3%, each.

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Published on May 08, 2025
72% target reached under PMAY-G; 2.72 crore rural homes complete2 Min Read

72% target reached under PMAY-G; 2.72 crore rural homes complete

72% of the initial target under PMAY-G has been achieved as of 17th March, 2025. Authorities plan to extend the project by constructing an additional 2 crore rural homes. States like Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are leading in terms of target achievement, while Kerala, Karnataka, Himachal, etc., still lag behind.

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Published on May 08, 2025
New rule by the Greater Noida Authority on stamp duty payment2 Min Read

New rule by the Greater Noida Authority on stamp duty payment

The Greater Noida Authority makes registering flats during booking compulsory for builders in all new housing projects. Previously, builders registered flats upon project completion and not during booking. This means homebuyers will now have to pay the stamp duty on the property at the time of booking the flat.

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Published on May 08, 2025

Travel Insurance News

Airbnb Expands Beyond Stays with New Services and Experiences2 Min Read

Airbnb Expands Beyond Stays with New Services and Experiences

Airbnb has unveiled a major app update introducing “Services” and “Experiences,” allowing users to book offerings like personal chefs, spa treatments, and cultural tours independently of accommodations. Launching in over 100 cities, this move positions Airbnb as a comprehensive lifestyle platform, enhancing travel by connecting users with local professionals and activities.

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Published on May 15, 2025
India-Pakistan Tensions Impact International Travel2 Min Read

India-Pakistan Tensions Impact International Travel

Recent hostilities between India and Pakistan have led to significant disruptions in international travel. Airspace closures and heightened security measures have caused flight delays and rerouting, particularly affecting routes over the India-Pakistan border. Travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates and exercise caution when planning trips to the region.

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Published on May 15, 2025
U.S. Faces Sharp Decline in International Tourism Amid Policy Concerns2 Min Read

U.S. Faces Sharp Decline in International Tourism Amid Policy Concerns

The United States is experiencing a significant downturn in international tourism, with a projected $12.5 billion loss in foreign travel spending for 2025. Factors such as a strong U.S. dollar, stringent visa policies, and political tensions are deterring visitors, notably from Canada and Europe, impacting major destinations like New York City.

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Published on May 15, 2025

Cyber Insurance News

Chinese APTs Exploit SAP Flaw to Breach Global Critical Infrastructure2 Min Read

Chinese APTs Exploit SAP Flaw to Breach Global Critical Infrastructure

Chinese state-linked hacking groups are exploiting a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) to breach 581 systems worldwide. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution, enabling attackers to deploy web shells and maintain persistent access to critical infrastructure networks across sectors like energy, water, and government.

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Published on May 15, 2025
AirPlay Flaws Expose Apple Devices to Zero-Click Wi-Fi Attacks2 Min Read

AirPlay Flaws Expose Apple Devices to Zero-Click Wi-Fi Attacks

Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol, dubbed “AirBorne,” allowing attackers on the same Wi-Fi network to execute zero-click remote code execution (RCE) attacks. These flaws, now patched by Apple, could let hackers hijack AirPlay-enabled devices, including iPhones and smart TVs, without user interaction.

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Published on May 15, 2025
Google Brings AI to Your Device with New Private Assistant2 Min Read

Google Brings AI to Your Device with New Private Assistant

Google has launched Gemini Nano, an on-device AI assistant that runs directly on Android 14 smartphones, starting with Pixel 8 Pro. Focused on privacy and offline functionality, it offers features like smart replies and summarisation without sending data to the cloud, marking a major shift toward private, on-device AI processing.

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Published on May 15, 2025
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BFSI Leadership Awards 2022 - Product Innovator of the Year (Optima Secure)

ETBFSI Excellence Awards 2021

FICCI Insurance Industry
Awards September 2021

ICAI Awards 2015-16

SKOCH Order-of-Merit

Best Customer Experience
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ICAI Awards 2014-15

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CMS Outstanding Affiliate World-Class Service Award 2015

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iAAA rating

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ISO Certification

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Best Insurance Company in Private Sector - General 2014

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