Bhargav Dasgupta, the CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance, has resigned from his position to take on the role of Vice President (Market Solutions) at the Asian Development Bank. He cited new insurance regulations that limit a CEO’s tenure to a maximum of 15 years as the reason for his departure. He expressed confidence...
Read MoreTamhini in Maharashtra has become the first station among the ghats along the windward side of Sahyadri range to cross the 1,000mm-mark of rainfall in September. Tamhini Ghat now holds the top position in the Sahyadri Ghat region, surpassing Amboli. Other ghat locations along this stretch have not reached the 1,000mm-mark in terms of...
Read MoreJournalist Muhammad Khalid Jamil has been remanded in custody by an Islamabad court for two days. He was arrested on charges of spreading a provocative narrative against state institutions through his social media posts. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) accused Jamil of sharing intimidating content and false information that could incite harm against the...
Read MoreA PMPML bus in Pune narrowly avoided a major accident when it veered off the road, climbed on a footpath, and crashed through a compound wall. No injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about the maintenance of PMPML buses. The driver claimed that the brakes suddenly stopped working, causing him to...
Read MoreThe Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran, has stated that the inclusion of Indian government bonds in JP Morgan’s benchmark emerging market index, scheduled for June 2024, will have several positive effects. It will broaden the investor base, potentially lead to an appreciation of the rupee, and reduce the burden on Indian financial institutions...
Read MoreVijay Raman, the police officer known for neutralizing Paan Singh Tomar in 1981, passed away at the age of 72 in Pune. Raman had a career spanning over three decades, during which he led numerous operations, including the elimination of Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind the Parliament attack. He was also known for his...
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