MUMBAI: Irdai is exploring ways to finance life insurance premiums against policy surrender values to help policyholders avoid premature surrenders and retain policies until maturity, chairman Ajay Seth said at Samvaad 2026, organised by Sahamati, the self-regulatory organisation for account aggregators.Many policyholders surrender policies when they need money or face a temporary income shortfall, particularly…
Actress Apeksha Porwal has stepped into Tamil cinema with ‘Jailer 2,’ starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film brings her into a star-studded world of action, comedy, and surprise appearances. Known for her roles in OTT projects such as ‘Undekhi’ and ‘Salt City,’ Apeksha Porwal also trained in martial arts before taking on the…
The city receives an average annual rainfall of around 596 mm, about 85% of it during the June-to-Sept monsoon Gurgaon: The city’s built-up area has grown by about 64% in a decade while its water body cover has shrunk by about 77%, increasing its vulnerability to urban flooding and water stress, according to a study…
PM Modi and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was all smiles as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of young Indian athletes at major sporting events, including the Asian Games.Sooryavanshi was among the country’s Asian Games 2026 contingent honoured by PM Modi at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi…
To make it easier for users to book train tickets and avail of other train-related services via the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform, Indian Railways offers an AI chatbot called AskDisha 2.0. The chatbot offers users a range of services like booking tickets and getting refunds and it even provides necessary information….
Maruti Suzuki recently launched the updated Brezza in India with refreshed styling, new technology, enhanced safety features and the addition of a new turbo-petrol engine. The compact SUV is available in four variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+, and continues to rival the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq….
Mistry responded with a submission on Thursday, asking Bai Hirabai to file an affidavit stating that Noel Tata met the eligibility criteria. MUMBAI: Mehli Mistry has no standing to challenge how two Tata trusts are run, the trusts told the charity commissioner’s office on Thursday. Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Bai Hirabai Jamestji Tata…
‘Aasha’ OTT release date confirmed_ When and where to watch Urvashi and Joju George’s thriller. The recently released thriller ‘Aasha’, featuring Urvashi, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi, is set to make its digital debut. The film, directed by Safar Sanal, arrived in theaters in September. It explores how an unexpected incident can change lives and…
File photo: People and Children enjoy the rain near India Gate during a monsoon shower, in New Delhi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: India received 87.4 per cent of its long period average (LPA) rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon this year, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall recorded since 2001, according to the India…
West Indies tour of India (AP Photo) Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has questioned the financial system governing bilateral cricket, explaining how it has contributed to the board’s ongoing financial difficulties. Despite the West Indies currently playing a T20I series against India, Dehring said the Caribbean board would not receive any revenue from…
