The base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend protection to disability and critical illness. Employer employee plans provide continuity despite transitions, and keyman insurance protects the organisation itself.
The Madras High Court has set aside an order mandating a blanket statewide ban on temples acquiring or keeping elephants and observed that the conservation direction aimed at stopping any fresh depletion of the wild elephant population, whereas an elephant gen
Switzerland is trying something unusual to protect its rapidly shrinking Alpine glaciers covering parts of them with sheep s wool.The idea may sound strange, but researchers say the natural fibre could offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to the s
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu has spelt out five areas of focus for non banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to ensure sustainable growth for the sector.NBFCs must focus on governance, liquidity m
India awaits US tariff advantage for trade deal finalization. The agreement was announced on February 3, 2026, reducing US tariffs on Indian goods
A judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to repeal these rules under the Congressional Review Act
Climate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's real estate market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to protect rental income and asset values
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched two new plans today (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) LIC s Bima Platinum (Plan 770) and LIC s Jeevan Raksha (Plan 894) on the occasion of its 70th anniversary. The salient features of the two plans are as follows
The Delhi High Court recently acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, observing that merely because there is an observation of the trial court about the survivor becoming uncomfortable and perturbed when she
A consultation convened by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday called for a broader regulatory framework to protect children online, with participants stressing the need to address platform design, digital literacy and lo
New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has said that a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage and neither parents nor friends can interfere with their choice or threaten their life. Justice Saurabh Banerjee granted police protection to a l
New Delhi, Three wetlands in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district Bastauli Brahmpur, Ram Chhitouni and Sikandarpur Khurd have been entered in the state gazette, extending them legal protection and prohibiting construction, waste dumping and encroachment in the not
A groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its social media applications to foster compulsive usage among youth. The outcome of this case may influence Meta's approach to
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee approached the Calcutta High Court Monday, alleging that his bank accounts have been frozen without any valid reason, just as he prepares to travel abroad for medical treatment. Banerjee s counsel mentioned the mat
The Sorrento Valley Fire sparked a major firefighting operation Sunday as crews worked to contain a vegetation fire that rapidly expanded across the San Diego area. Road closures were implemented, while evacuation orders affected several nearby residential com
Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor company Level Five Cartronics (LFC) that has secured design wins for chips used in the Indian Railways Kavach train-protection system, is planning to establish a supply chain in India, beginning with outsourced semiconduct
The agency has given them a 15-day period to respond with a written explanation, along with the supporting documents they have been asked to submit, in person or through a duly authorised representative. In the same notice, the FDA has laid out eight points it
Brussels: First-time asylum applications in the EU fell to 42,525 in May 2026, down 22 per cent from a year earlier and 2 per cent from April.The total covered non-EU citizens applying for international protection, a term used for people seeking asylum or simi
The Rohtak District Consumer Commission directed a US-based mobile company to refund Rs 45,500 to an advocate who alleged persistent defects in his phone. The commission held that the company failed to substantiate its claim of unauthorised tampering with inde
Nearly 20 lakh consumer complaints were lodged against e-commerce and quick commerce platforms over the last five years on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), with annual grievances more than doubling from 2.24 lakh in 2021 to 5.11 lakh in 2025, according to
FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper or naturally derived materials
The KSCPCR and Sree Narayana Guru Open University in Kollam will jointly launch certificate and diploma courses on child rights and laws concerning children, officials said on Monday. A memorandum of understanding between the two institutions will be signed an
Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2022, species are placed under schedules that determine the level of protection they receive. Schedule I represents the highest level of protection under the current framework
Russia's northern NATO neighbours are tightening security around dams, power plants and natural gas infrastructure in a sign of mounting concern that Moscow will stage a false flag attack on them using Ukrainian drones.Lithuania said last week that Moscow is c
New Delhi: Delhi government will soon launch a 'Child Beggar-Free Delhi' campaign to protect children found begging at public places and major road intersections in the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said.In a video posted on X on Saturday, Gupta said th
In a world where the population is on edge all the time and peace and serenity are rare, getting defensive seems to be the natural state for individuals. Some people are often called out for it, depending on how frequently they reach that state
