Haryana Pays Rs 116 Crore Compensation for Rain-Hit Crops
Haryana government disburses Rs 116.16 crore to over 55,000 farmers as compensation for crop damage caused by excessive rainfall during 2025 Kharif season. Details inside.
Haryana government disburses Rs 116.16 crore to over 55,000 farmers as compensation for crop damage caused by excessive rainfall during 2025 Kharif season. Details inside.
United India Insurance Company (UIIC) has launched its 2025 apprentice recruitment drive with 153 vacancies across India. Graduates from 2021-2024 can apply online via NATS portal before the deadline. Check eligibility and state-wise vacancies.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
Starting April 2025, term insurance premiums will be GST-free. Learn how this tax change impacts your financial planning and boosts insurance affordability in India.
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Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 marks India's biggest insurance reform, allowing 100% FDI, new intermediaries, and stronger policyholder protection. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government is considering a fresh capital infusion of up to ₹5,000 crore into three struggling state-owned general insurers to shore up solvency and enable future reforms like consolidation or sale. Read the full analysis.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to increase the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100%. This move aims to boost capital inflow and enhance insurance penetration in India. Read more for details and analysis.
PB Partners, a leading PoSP insurance advisor, has inaugurated a new Experience Center in Delhi's Rajendra Place. The center aims to simplify insurance and provide expert guidance to customers.
The new insurance bill aims for 100% FDI, easier access, and universal protection by 2047. Discover how it changes rules for LIC, IRDA, and policyholders.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
Essential guide for NRIs on term insurance in India. Learn about coverage, tax benefits under Section 80C & 10(10D), and crucial policy guidelines for financial security.
Galaxy Health Insurance announces its foray into travel insurance. MD & CEO G. Srinivasan reveals a ₹400 crore Gross Written Premium target by FY27 and launches a new integrated health product.
Learn how India's Sanchar Saathi portal empowers you to block lost/stolen phones, verify IMEI numbers, and combat telecom fraud. A complete guide to using this citizen-centric platform.
India's life insurers are boosting trust with faster, digitized claim settlements. Explore the drivers, regulatory changes, and persistent challenges like nomination gaps. Learn what truly counts in life insurance.
Goa govt approves major overhaul of Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme, making Rs 7 lakh coverage free for all coconut workers from 2025-26. Details inside.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
A new report reveals compact cars and SUVs account for three-fourths of motor insurance claims in India, while electric vehicles are the most expensive to repair. Discover the data shaping insurance premiums.
Gujarat home department orders immediate cleanup of police citizen portal after TOI report highlights outdated categories like beggar and juggler. All such entries removed by Tuesday.
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
A Rajkot woman's insurance claim for knee surgery was rejected as 'experimental.' After 23 years of premiums, the consumer court ruled in her favour. Read the full story.
Gujarat Police's citizen portal features outdated profession options like 'beggar' and 'mercenary,' raising eyebrows. The list, unchanged since 2018, highlights a major oversight. Read more.
The Indian government is set to introduce a sweeping insurance reform bill, raising FDI to 100% and introducing composite licences. This aims to boost capital, competition, and penetration in the sector. Read more.
Chola MS General Insurance expects improved performance in H2FY26. MD V. Suryanarayanan discusses motor portfolio, crop insurance plans, and rural expansion to 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. Read the full interview.
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
Learn how to verify which mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar using UIDAI's official portal. Essential for OTPs, government services, and security updates.
Discover why term insurance demand is growing 35% in India's tier-2 cities. Improved digital access, financial literacy, and younger demographics are driving this shift toward financial protection.