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More couples are choosing to secure their financial future from unwarranted healthcare expenses by opting for comprehensive maternity coverage as they plan to welcome a baby into their family. Growing awareness of rising healthcare costs among wannabe parents has led to an 80 per cent YoY increase in maternity plans in FY24, according to PolicyBazaar data.

If you are planning to withdraw money from your EPF account, you can apply for an online claim. Prior to doing so, make sure that you have activated your Universal Account Number (UAN) and the phone number linked to UAN is functional. 

NTPC Green Energy to bid for National Investment and Infrastructure Fund-owned Ayana Renewable Power, according to people aware of the matter. They said ONGC and NTPC Green Energy may explore a joint offer or the former could bid solo. Ayana’s enterprise value has been pegged at about $2 billion. JSW Neo Energy, Sekura Energy, Masdar, Macquarie and Sembcorp have submitted non-binding offers to acquire a controlling stake in the Bengaluru-headquartered renewable energy company, ET had first reported on May 4. NIIF will draw up a shortlist of bidders over the next few weeks after which they will be allowed to conduct detailed due diligence on the company and submit binding offers, ET had reported. ONGC formed a new company in February to house its green energy investments. ONGC Green will invest in wind and solar power plants as well as green hydrogen and green ammonia. NTPC Green, which was carved out of listed NTPC two years ago, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO).

The SEC is sharpening its focus on cybersecurity breaches at broker dealers and RIAs, among other financial institutions, with an update to a 24-year-old rule.

A couple from Nova Scotia say they’re permanently throwing in the towel on housework after waking up $5-million richer on Sunday morning.

Finland’s national carrier Finnair is resuming flights to Estonia’s second largest city in June after two of its planes were prevented from landing in Tartu last month because of GPS disruptions

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 have witnessed a significant voter turnout, with polling stations registering approximately 66.95 per cent participation during the four phases of the ongoing general polls. This marks a substantial engagement from the populace, with an estimated 451 million individuals exercising their voting rights.

ANI: “...If any atrocity happens to any woman anywhere, we stand with the woman. I always stand with women - irrespective of which party they belong to.

Efkon-Strabag, a provider of smart infrastructure solutions in India, has joined hands with leading institutions including IIT Bombay and IIT Mandi to advance transportation systems, landslide management, and drive innovation in India. Additionally, the company has collaborated with IIT Roorkee to launch a comprehensive road safety awareness programme tailored for children. Partnering with IIT Bombay, Efkon-Strabag aims to strengthen knowledge management, joint projects, and engagement activities. This partnership encompasses various dimensions: they partner in knowledge creation, technology development, and human resource enhancement to drive innovation in transportation systems, facilitating the exchange of ideas and skills. Together, they will undertake joint studies and research on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), offering internship opportunities for students. They will also foster ecosystem development by providing access to technology courses, promoting collaboration between academia and industry, and contributing expertise to research consortia. Additionally, they will engage in research projects, skill-building programs, and workshops to foster creativity and innovation in the transportation sector, aiming to address industry challenges effectively.

special court has dismissed a plea by the Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC) seeking the registration of an FIR by the CBI in connection with alleged corruption in the import of coal from an Australian company at inflated rates in 2009, officials said Thursday. The PSU had sought directions to the CBI to register an FIR in matter which is now being investigated by the central probe agency by registering a preliminary enquiry. A preliminary enquiry is the first step by the agency to ascertain if there is prima facie enough material in the allegations to warrant a full-fledged investigation through an FIR or a regular case, they said. The plea was dismissed by the special court which said it does not have power to direct the CBI to register an FIR and investigate the case.

JAUNPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that in the coming five years, Modi and Yogi are going to change the «picture» and «fate» of Purvanchal, adding that he aims to make India a 'Viksit Bharat'. Addressing a rally in Jaunpur, PM Modi asserted that winning even a single seat in UP is difficult for the INDIA bloc. «I pledge to build a developed India and the growth engine of developed India will be Purvanchal, Eastern India. This entire region is becoming a strong hub of health and education. In the coming five years, Modi-Yogi is going to change both the image and the fate of Purvanchal,» PM Modi said.

Nehru and the Congress, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India lost its hold on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) due to «someone's weakness or mistake». Jaishankar made the remarks while addressing a programme event titled 'Vishwabandhu Bharat' To a question on what would China's response be if India crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' and integrated PoJK to the Union of India, given that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, the External Affairs Minister said, «I don't believe there's any such thing as a 'Lakshman Rekha'. I think PoJK is a part of India, and due to someone's weakness or mistake, it's temporarily slipped away from us.»

NEW DELHI : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has entered the fray to acquire a significant majority stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt. Ltd, as India’s largest crude and natural gas producer seeks to bulk up its clean energy portfolio. The state-run ONGC has submitted a non-binding offer for Ayana, which is looking to sell even up to a 100% stake at an equity valuation of about $800 million, said two people aware of the development.

Two Ontario men, including the self proclaimed “Crypto King” have been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada following a joint 16-month investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission and Durham Regional Police called Project Swan.

An Ontario man who reportedly proclaimed himself the “Crypto King” has been arrested by Durham Regional Police.

As the world becomes more eco-conscious every day, sustainability is now integrated into almost every sector. In the Indian retail sector, sustainable practices are gaining momentum, fueled by rising customer awareness and their demand for eco-friendly initiatives. As the cities transform to cater to their inhabitants’ needs, the retail sector is witnessing an evolution driven by various factors like urbanization, digitalization, and sustainable development. Amidst these cities, Noida-Greater Noida epitomize this evolution through their strategic initiatives and sustainable construction practices, showing the power of consumer influence in shaping a sustainable future.

Dr. Ravi R Kasliwal, Chairman, Clinical & Preventive Cardiology Heart Institute, Medanta, Gurgaon "Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are all essential for keeping blood pressure in check." Micro Labs is committed to providing evidence-based solutions.

US warned of a “potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted that the project will “benefit the entire region".

On Monday, the National Company Law Tribunal deferred a class-action case filed by some shareholders of ICICI Securities (I-Sec) who are up in arms over the company’s move to delist itself and merge with parent ICICI Bank under a plan that won shareholder approval on 28 March. As investors, they were offered 67 shares of ICICI Bank for every 100 of I-Sec, a brokerage business owned nearly three-fourths by ICICI Bank and the rest by the public. As disgruntled minority owners saw it, that share-swap ratio implied their company had been valued at only about half its earnings multiple than at the time it was listed for trading six years ago.

sanctions" after India inked a 10-year agreement for running the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that the project will benefit the entire region and people should not take a «narrow view» of it. He also pointed out that the US itself had appreciated the larger relevance of Chabahar in the past. The EAM was speaking at an interaction after the launch of the Bangla edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' in Kolkata on Wednesday.

will give a boost to regional connectivity and India's linkages with Afghanistan, Central Asia and Eurasia," the Ministry of External Affairs said on May 13. According to Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the deal will give India 10-year access to use the port, located close to Iran's southeastern border with Pakistan.