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Reasons for re-evaluation of a family health insurance plan Securing your family with a comprehensive family health insurance plan is a wise decision. But what next? Sit back, relax, and be rest assured that you have complete financial protection when a medical emergency strikes? That may be the case, but not always.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. High net-worth individuals (HNIs), who have historically taken a conservative approach, are increasingly diversifying their portfolios beyond traditional asset classes and fixed-income instruments. Factors such as rising incomes, evolving financial markets, technological advancements and changing market dynamics are driving this trend.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every year, countless Indians find themselves entangled in the complexities of third-party motor insurance claims. Unfortunately, the current system relies heavily on the judicial process for settlement and cases often drag on for at least four years on average before they are resolved in a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT).

The long duration funds are highly sensitive to interest rate changes and provide potential for capital appreciation and are attractive options in the declining interest rate. “After the Fed's 50 bps rate cut, long-duration funds are the better option. These funds are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, meaning they will benefit significantly from falling yields as bond prices rise. This provides potential for capital appreciation, making them attractive in a declining interest rate environment,” recommended Sagar Shinde, VP Research, Fisdom.

The organization representing Canada’s doctors has issued a formal apology for the harms the medical profession has caused Indigenous Peoples.

Known for his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and fitness achievements, Chouksey will engage in a Fireside chat titled ‘Survival of the Fittest: Secrets of Navigating Fitness-Tech and Building a Strong Business Core.’ The session will explore how startups in the fitness-tech space can thrive in India’s evolving digital economy. From Bhopal to Pune, from working out to running a startup Jitendra Chouksey’s story is nothing short of an exercise in strength, determination, and strategic thinking.

CT scanners in a bid to detect explosives and other threats.The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority says it plans to install the technology, which provides 360-degree views via computerized X-ray imaging, at airport checkpoints across the country in the coming years.The project kicked off Wednesday at the Vancouver airport, where the first of the machines now sit astride conveyer belts in the security screening area.Vancouver International Airport CEO Tamara Vrooman says travellers no longer need to remove liquids, aerosols, gels or large electronics — laptops included — from their carry-on bags.

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Realty developer Lodha, listed as Macrotech Developers, has bought out the stake held by a company of Ivanhoé Cambridge in its three different joint entities for a consideration of Rs 239.56 crore. In line with the company’s objective of gradually growing its annuity income, the developer has executed securities purchase agreements with Ivanhoe Warehousing India Inc. for acquisition of its interest in the Digital Infrastructure Platform entities. These entities include Bellissimo Digital Infrastructure Development Management, Palava Induslogic 4, and Bellissimo In City FC Mumbai 1, subject to fulfilment of certain closing conditions, the developer said in a regulatory filing.

Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL), the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a massive tax demand of approximately ₹21,000 crore. The listed entity, part of the IL&FS Group, operates the Delhi-Noida-Delhi (DND) flyover, a critical infrastructure link between the two cities. The tax demand, spanning nine financial years from 2006 to 2015, included ₹10,893 crore in alleged unpaid taxes and the same amount in penalties. The Income Tax department had accused NTBCL of concealing income and failure to submit accurate income details. The Income Tax department issued an assessment order on December 31, 2008, followed by reassessment proceedings. These proceedings sought to disallow amortization of interest on zero-coupon bonds issued by NTBCL and taxed designated returns as income. Additionally, the department classified land provided by NOIDA/DDA on lease as a subsidy and disallowed depreciation on the DND Toll Bridge.

Some Brazilian users have regained access to X despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country’s Supreme Court

China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg moved to Seattle while 33,000 of the company's workers took to the picket line. (Credit: Derrick Louie with Clarity Northwest Photography & Laura Halliday with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty and KCPQ)

Whether you’re frying, grilling, or simmering, a ductless chimney helps maintain a fresh and comfortable environment. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best ductless chimneys available, highlighting their features, performance, and how they can enhance your kitchen’s functionality and aesthetics.

The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse

Free electricity, introduction of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), enhancement of annual income limit for creamy layer in OBCs, free medical treatment of up to ₹25 lakh, monthly pension of ₹6,000 to the elderly, widows and differently-abled, legal guarantee of MSP guarantee for farmers and ₹2,000 for women are the major poll promises of the Congress in election-bound Haryana. Congress, which has been in the opposition in Haryana for the last 10 years, unveiled its seven key guarantees and the poll slogan «Saat Vaade, Pakke Iraade» on Wednesday. Under its social security plan, the Congress guaranteed a monthly pension of Rs 6,000 for the elderly, disabled, and widows.

liquor vends, increase shop operation timings by three hours, introduce low-priced liquor at ₹99 or less, establish premium stores in 12 cities and encourage microbreweries to increase annual excise revenue by over ₹2,000 crore and streamline sales. Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new liquor policy, which would mean state government's exit from liquor sale and retail privatisation. The vends will be allotted to private players through a draw of lots. The government has decided to earmark 10% of vends for toddy tappers. The policy was finalised by a Cabinet sub-committee, which included ministers Kollu Ravindra, A Satya Kumar, Nadendla Manohar and Kondapalli Srinivas.

JPMorgan Chase has created a new global role overseeing all junior bankers in an effort to better manage their workload after the death of a Bank of America associate in May forced Wall Street to examine how it treats its youngest employees.

Q. What is the core of your research? A. I work on administrative and constitutional law — I focus closely on immigration policy and how Latinos, Latinas and other minority groups are treated in America. We’ve heard Donald Trump recently claiming immigrants were ‘eating pets’ in Springfield, Ohio — what are the roots of such discourse? It’s intriguing that we’ve just started hearing these claims which were first made in the Presidential debate held last week. This was Donald Trump’s response to a direct question about his plan for immigration. Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The question on that was pointed. The answer was a deflection, with Trump claiming immigrants — he was referring to Haitians — were apparently eating pets.