Crypto use suspected in terrorism, secessionist activities: FIU report

A trends study conducted by the federal financial intelligence unit of India has expressed "suspicion" that cryptocurrency is being used across the country's landscape in serious criminal acts like......

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?'' IMAGE: Part of a span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is suspended on the......

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

In a significant ruling benefiting commercial drivers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that individuals holding a light motor vehicle driving licence are eligible to drive transport vehicles......

Is Health Insurance Tax Relief Coming?

Full exemption for all health insurance premiums and reinsurance or a reduction in the GST rate from 18% to 5% on health insurance services is likely. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com  ......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

Terrorism Premiums To Drop 15% From April 1

'India has not faced a major terrorism loss since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008.' IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers take position during a gun battle at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai in this......

LIC Hits Back At USTR Bias Claim

LIC said USTR's views are based on an incomplete understanding of Indian insurance regulation and LIC's functioning. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters   State-owned Life Insurance......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category......

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008. Kindly note the image has been published only for......