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Scientists Develop ‘OncoMark’, a New AI Framework for Cancer Behaviour Prediction2 Min Read

Scientists Develop ‘OncoMark’, a New AI Framework for Cancer Behaviour Prediction

Researchers have introduced OncoMark, a new AI framework built to analyse and predict cancer cell behaviour. Trained on genetic data from 3.1 million cells across 14 cancer types, OncoMark evaluates critical processes such as immune evasion and metastasis that drive tumour growth and treatment resistance. Tested on five datasets, it achieved 96 per cent accuracy. The team now plans to integrate OncoMark into clinical workflows and expand its use to blood cancers and other rare cancer types.

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Published on December 26, 2025
Cleveland Clinic’s Phase 1 Vaccine Trial Signals New Hope for Aggressive Breast Cancer2 Min Read

Cleveland Clinic’s Phase 1 Vaccine Trial Signals New Hope for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have completed a Phase 1 trial of a new vaccine targeting aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. The vaccine showed a strong safety profile, with 74% of participants mounting an immune response. While early results are promising, the study focused on safety and immune activation rather than clinical outcomes.

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Published on December 26, 2025
New Pertussis Vaccine Set for Implementation2 Min Read

New Pertussis Vaccine Set for Implementation

A new pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine has received strong support in Europe following positive clinical trial results. The vaccine is now moving toward approval for use in teenagers, adults and for maternal immunisation to protect newborns.

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Published on December 17, 2025

Car Insurance News

Kia Prepares to Introduce EV2 Electric Crossover on January 92 Min Read

Kia Prepares to Introduce EV2 Electric Crossover on January 9

Kia will unveil its entry-level EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show on 9 January. Likely headed to India, the compact EV retains its concept-inspired design and is expected to offer a 400-volt setup, a single front motor and two battery choices, delivering an estimated 450-500 km range.

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Published on December 11, 2025
Toyota Recalls Hyryder SUVs Over Faulty Fuel Indicator2 Min Read

Toyota Recalls Hyryder SUVs Over Faulty Fuel Indicator

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has recalled 11,529 Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUVs in India over a potential fuel gauge fault in the instrument cluster. Dealerships will contact affected owners for inspections and replacements. The SUV, available in petrol, CNG, and PHEV variants, is priced from Rs 10.94 lakh to Rs 19.76 lakh.

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Published on December 3, 2025
Genesis Unveils Magma GT Concept: What’s Coming Next2 Min Read

Genesis Unveils Magma GT Concept: What’s Coming Next

Genesis has revealed the striking Magma GT Concept, featuring a mid-rear engine layout, sculpted aero elements, butterfly doors and a dramatic twin-bar LED rear lightbar. With hints of a V8 or hybrid powertrain, the concept blends performance-focused engineering with bold styling, previewing the brand’s motorsport-inspired future.

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Published on December 3, 2025

Two Wheeler Insurance News

Harley-Davidson X440 T Revealed With New Design and Features2 Min Read

Harley-Davidson X440 T Revealed With New Design and Features

Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp’s upcoming X440T packs a 440 cc engine with 27.3 hp, a 6-speed gearbox and a slip-assist clutch. It features a trellis frame, KYB USD forks, twin shocks, a TFT display with connectivity, ride-by-wire capability and dual-channel ABS, improving performance and rider safety on Indian roads.

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Published on December 11, 2025
Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour Gets New Touring-Focused Enhancements2 Min Read

Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour Gets New Touring-Focused Enhancements

Triumph has launched the Tiger Sport 800 Tour, an upgraded touring version of the Tiger Sport 800. Powered by a 798cc three-cylinder engine, it features a 6-speed gearbox, an advanced touring kit, 106 litres of storage, and Optimised Cornering ABS. Enhanced brakes and Michelin Road 5 tyres ensure safety and grip.

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Published on December 11, 2025
Suzuki Reveals 2026 Hayabusa With Updated Cruise Control and Throttle Maps2 Min Read

Suzuki Reveals 2026 Hayabusa With Updated Cruise Control and Throttle Maps

Suzuki unveils the 2026 Hayabusa with refined electronics, improved throttle response, and better weight distribution. A special-edition blue-and-white model features 3D emblems and unique badging. Powered by a 1,340 cc inline-four engine with 190 bhp, it retains a 6-speed quickshifter and enhanced torque delivery for smoother, more versatile riding.

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Published on December 3, 2025

Home Insurance News

No need for OC in Bengaluru for 1,200 sq ft homes; Great news for small property owners2 Min Read

No need for OC in Bengaluru for 1,200 sq ft homes; Great news for small property owners

Homes built on plots measuring 1,200 square feet within Greater Bengaluru Authority boundaries will no longer need an occupancy certificate (OC). It is applicable to individual homes, with stilt-plus-3 floors or ground-plus-2 floors, built on 30x40 sites. It aims to simplify compliance for small housing projects.

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Published on September 26, 2025
Kolkata’s first property circle rate hike in seven years2 Min Read

Kolkata’s first property circle rate hike in seven years

For the first time in seven years, Kolkata has received a revision in circle rates. The government has revised the rates by 15% to 90% to align them with the current market price. However, fear of suppressed demand is creeping among developers as rates surpass market prices in some areas.

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Published on September 26, 2025
Gurugram: Concerns over the violation of water conservation in industrial units and residential houses2 Min Read

Gurugram: Concerns over the violation of water conservation in industrial units and residential houses

Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh shows concerns over the outright violation of water conservation norms by residential and industrial units. Regardless of existing rules, many are showing a non-functional rainwater harvesting system only to obtain OCs. Strict actions are in place to counter this issue, including the revocation of OCs.

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Published on September 26, 2025

Travel Insurance News

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services in India Amid Rising Tensions2 Min Read

Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services in India Amid Rising Tensions

Bangladesh has temporarily suspended all visa and consular services at its High Commission in New Delhi and missions in Agartala (Tripura) and Siliguri “until further notice,” citing unavoidable circumstances after protests near diplomatic missions. The move follows political unrest and heightened diplomatic strain between the two neighbours.

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Published on December 29, 2025
IndiGo to Launch Direct Delhi–London Heathrow Flights in 20262 Min Read

IndiGo to Launch Direct Delhi–London Heathrow Flights in 2026

IndiGo will begin direct flights from Delhi to London Heathrow from February 2, 2026, operating five weekly services with Boeing 787 aircraft in dual-class configuration. The new route boosts India–UK connectivity and brings IndiGo’s total weekly London flights to 12, complementing its existing Mumbai–Heathrow service.

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Published on December 29, 2025
Norway Launches World’s First Panoramic Night Train to See Northern Lights2 Min Read

Norway Launches World’s First Panoramic Night Train to See Northern Lights

Norway has introduced the world’s first panoramic night train designed for Northern Lights viewing, offering travellers glass-enclosed carriages and panoramic sky views during peak aurora months. The Midnight Aurora Route aims to boost Arctic tourism by combining comfort, sustainability, and scenic beauty under the aurora borealis.

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Published on December 29, 2025

Cyber Insurance News

ServiceNow’s $7.75B Armis Acquisition to Bolster Cybersecurity2 Min Read

ServiceNow’s $7.75B Armis Acquisition to Bolster Cybersecurity

ServiceNow has agreed to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, its largest deal yet, aiming to strengthen security offerings amid rising AI-driven cyber threats. The acquisition, expected to close in late 2026, will integrate Armis’ threat detection and device security into ServiceNow’s platform.

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Published on December 29, 2025
Swiss Army Chief Warns Nation Unprepared for Full-Scale Attack2 Min Read

Swiss Army Chief Warns Nation Unprepared for Full-Scale Attack

Switzerland’s army chief says the country cannot defend itself against a full-scale military attack, citing major equipment gaps and only about one-third of troops ready for immediate combat. He urged increased defence spending and faster modernisation, warning neutrality alone won’t ensure security amid rising regional tensions.

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Published on December 29, 2025
Kuaishou Shares Slide After Major Livestreaming Cyberattack2 Min Read

Kuaishou Shares Slide After Major Livestreaming Cyberattack

Shares of Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology fell as much as 6% to HK$62.70, their lowest in nearly five weeks, after a cyberattack disrupted its livestreaming service. The breach briefly exposed users to vulgar content, prompting emergency response measures and reports to police as the company works to fully restore services.

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Published on December 29, 2025
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BFSI Leadership Awards 2022 - Product Innovator of the Year (Optima Secure)

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Best Insurance Company in Private Sector - General 2014

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