IRDAI proposes higher surrender value
Currently, the surrender value is calculated as a percentage (or surrender value factor) of the total premium paid. The Surrender value factor increases with time.
Fed stance, lower oil prices propel market to new high
Fed keeps rates within 5.25%-5.5% range, signals 3 rate cuts in 2024
Jain’s interim bail extended till Jan 8 on medical grounds
Additional Solicitor General SV Raju opposed the prayer claiming Jain was not cooperating in the investigation. Jain is currently on interim bail on health grounds.
After Dec 13 security breach, police on high alert around Parliament, Assembly
Security personnel could be seen insisting on removal of shoes, as those who entered the chamber used this way to hide smoke canisters.
Online dashboard at AIIMS to monitor disciplinary cases against employees
The institute’s director, Dr M Srinivas, has also asked that the proceedings must be concluded in a time bound manner.
TMC’s Derek O’Brien stages ‘silent protest’ after suspension from Rajya…
While O'Brien was suspended from the Rajya Sabha, 13 opposition MPs, including nine from the Congress and the DMK's Kanimozhi, were suspended from the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha intruders charged under UAPA in Parliament security breach
Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D -- jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour, released yellow gas from canisters and shouted slogans before being overpowered.
Four killed, 30 injured as brick kiln chimney collapses on workers in West Bengal
A huge team of police has been deployed for the rescue operation, which is still underway, the officer said. The cause of the chimney collapse is yet to be ascertained.
Gehlot’s plea against summons in defamation case junked by court
Ashok Gehlot had challenged the defamation complaint filed against him by Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat followed by the former’s remarks on the alleged Sanjivani Scam row linking the latter.
L-G unveils commerce conference hosted by Delhi School of Economics
The Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Business, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi is hosting the 74th AICC from December 13 to 15, 2023.
Today’s Motto: ‘The harsh reality is, a boo is much louder than a cheer’
As Every Day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in the history Book!
PM Modi pays tributes to those killed in 2001 Parliament attack
Modi was joined by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a ceremony in the Parliament House where they paid tributes to them.
Beginning of end of fossil fuel era: 198 countries agree to ‘transition away’ from them
After overnight 'hard' bargains that reportedly went on till 4 am, COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber gaveled approval of the central document — the global stocktake (GST).
UN’s World Food Programme warns of food ‘catastrophe’ in war-ravaged Sudan
The United Nations has recorded seven million people displaced across Sudan, which, combined with the lack of good harvests, means hunger stalks large parts of the African country.
Chennai Petroleum liable to pay compensation for oil spill: Pollution board
The oil mixed with floodwaters in the aftermath of the Michaung cyclone on December 4 and spread into the sea through water bodies.
Nov retail inflation rises to 5.6% on high food prices
Pulses prices up 20.23%, vegetables get costlier by 17.7%, fruit prices rise about 11%
India rejects OIC’s comments on SC verdict on Jammu and Kashmir
India rejects the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the OIC on a judgement of the Indian Supreme Court. It is both ill informed and ill intended.
Rishi Sunak warned he is ‘dead man walking’ as Tory rebels threaten to sink his Rwanda…
Dozens of Tories defied Sunak by refusing to back emergency legislation, which passed by 313 votes to 269.
May 9 violence: Pakistan Supreme Court allows trial of civilians by military courts
On October 23, a five-member SC bench had prohibited civilians being tried in military courts for their alleged role in attacks on army installations after the arrest of Khan on May 9
‘Run out of children’s vaccines,’ says Gaza health ministry
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynn Hastings, said that UNICEF was looking into the issue.