August 17, 2026
  • August 17, 2026

LIC looks to acquire health insurance companies

by on August 9, 2024 0

LIC announced its intention to enter the health insurance market through an acquisition within the current financial year, as stated by MD & CEO Siddhartha Mohanty. The company reported a 9.6% increase in net profit for the June quarter, with a rise in market share and premium income. Agents are expected to switch to...

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Centre waives local trials for advanced fgn drugs, vaccines

by on August 9, 2024 0

The Indian government decided to waive local trials for advanced drugs and vaccines approved in the US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the EU. This move aims to expedite the availability of therapies for diseases like breast cancer and leukaemia. The regulator will ensure post-marketing monitoring through surveillance and clinical trials.

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Trump calls avoiding STDs his ‘personal Vietnam’ in old video

by on August 9, 2024 0

In a 1997 interview, Donald Trump likened his dating life to a soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War, calling it his ‘personal Vietnam’ due to the risks of contracting STDs. He claimed his dating exploits deserved the Congressional Medal of Honor. This comparison drew backlash for trivializing the experiences of Vietnam War veterans.

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‘Opposition crossing all limits’, says irked Dhankhar, leaves House

by on August 9, 2024 0

Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar left a session after a dispute with opposition over wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Olympics. Dhankhar accused the opposition of creating disorder and disrespecting the Chair. Leader of the House J P Nadda and Dhankhar condemned opposition’s behavior. A meeting of floor leaders was called to address the...

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‘India’s 3 richest families together worth Singapore GDP’

by on August 9, 2024 0

At $460 billion, the combined business interests of India’s three wealthiest families match Singapore’s GDP. The Ambani family tops the list with $309 billion, followed by the Bajaj and Birla families. The list excludes first-generation entrepreneurs like the Adanis. Key insights include significant share price growth and the dominance of consumer-facing companies.

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How Neeraj Chopra settled for a bittersweet silver medal

by on August 9, 2024 0

Neeraj Chopra’s attempt to defend his Olympic javelin title fell short in Paris as he managed a throw of 89.45m. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set an Olympic record with a remarkable 92.97m throw, securing the gold medal. Neeraj finished second, marking a significant achievement despite not reclaiming the title. Chopra was looking to become the...

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