Term insurance adoption in India is accelerating, with the number of policies growing at a 15–20% CAGR, while the average sum assured has increased from around ₹1 crore to nearly ₹2 crore over the past three years, according to Amit Chhabra, Chief Business Officer at Policybazaar, and Satishwar B, Bandhan Life Insurance. New buyer groups…
The Delhi government has approved the new Delhi EV Policy 2026, introducing a series of incentives aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption while gradually reducing the use of petrol-powered vehicles. The policy comes into effect from July 1, 2026, and will remain valid until March 31, 2030.One of the biggest highlights of the policy is…
NEW DELHI: The Kerala state consumer commission has upheld an order against Bata India and held it liable for charging Rs 67 above the MRP on a pair of shoes, and noted that a retailer cannot legally charge more than the printed MRP.What was the issueThe complainant, a student of the Government Law College, Ernakulam,…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
Four years after what many assumed was her final bow, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams made a highly anticipated return to Wimbledon’s Centre Court. The 44-year-old fell 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3 to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in a hard-fought, three-set thriller, but while the match itself ended in a first-round defeat, the electrifying…
NEET PG 2026 registration begins The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the online registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their application forms through the official NBEMS website.According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 examination will…
Across four decades and multiple universes, Superman’s cinematic journey continues to evolve with each generation.Image credit (Instagram) Superman has been a staple of cinema for over four decades, with multiple actors taking on the iconic role across different eras and universes. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to the character, navigating his film…
A Blinkit delivery rider’s day was transformed by a customer’s extraordinary generosity. After completing a ₹15 order, the rider, whose daily earnings were just ₹97, received a ₹500 tip. This unexpected act of kindness, equivalent to nearly two days’ wages, deeply moved the rider and has since gone viral, highlighting the significant impact of small…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Nike — The apparel company fell more than 3% after it reported a sales decline of 12% in the Greater China market. Despite the significant decline in a key market, Nike still reported an earnings and revenue beat in its fiscal fourth-quarter financial report. Constellation Brands…
Lloyds Metals and Energy reported its highest-ever first-quarter iron ore production of 6.05 million tonnes in Q1FY27, marking a 53% year-on-year increase, as the company said it remains on track to produce 26 million tonnes of iron ore in FY27. The company said the strong performance continued the momentum seen in FY26. It added that…
