BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anurag Thakur on Tuesday unveiled the second part of the BJP's Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections......

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind Kejriwal at an election meeting in......

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

The political discourse in Delhi is currently being dominated by conversations around "freebies" ahead of the assembly polls overshadowing other major issues including pollution, law and order,......

Modi to roll out health cover for seniors above 70 years on Oct 29

The health coverage for all citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of their income status under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is likely to be rolled out by......

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......

Insurers to double down on tech, rural expansion for growth in '25

The Indian insurance industry is set to focus on customer-centric technological adoption and expansion into rural areas to drive growth in 2025. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com These......

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent from the current 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council, in......

Fire, engineering insurance premiums likely to move up by 60% in 2025

In 2025, Indian firms may face higher premiums for fire and engineering insurance covers as reinsurers are likely to revise rates due to rising claims from catastrophic events and higher loss......

Gabba washout: Spectators to get full refunds

IMAGE: Cricket Australia was just 10 balls away from potentially saving itself more than Australian 1 million in refunds. Photograph: BCCI/X Spectators who left the Gabba frustrated on Saturday......