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 MOREMaharashtra 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.
KNOW MOREAccident 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.
READ MOREFinancial 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.
READ MOREA 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.
READ MORETwo 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.
READ MOREDelhi 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.
READ MORECompared 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.
READ MORE72% 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREAirbnb 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.
READ MORERecent 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREChinese 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.
READ MORESecurity 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.
READ MOREGoogle 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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