Mumbai : Health insurance is steadily increasing its dominance in India’s non-life insurance industry, with its share rising to 40.8% in FY26 from 38.6% a year earlier. Health as a segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore, even as the non-life industry grew 9.3%, with total gross direct premium income reaching nearly Rs…
Tata Motors has expanded its mid-size EV portfolio with the launch of the Curvv.ev SeriesX range. The new lineup introduces more accessible variants of the long-range version, with prices starting at Rs 16.99 lakh, ex-showroom.The Curvv.ev SeriesX is offered in two primary trims: Accomplished X 55 and Empowered X 55, priced at Rs 16.99 lakh…
Ranveer Singh has been staying away from the spotlight in recent weeks despite the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. His absence had sparked speculation, but sources say the actor has chosen to spend time with his family. Spending time with family According to The Indian Express, Ranveer is currently focusing on his daughter Dua while…
Global airlines have suffered their worst financial shock since the COVID‑19 pandemic as the ongoing war involving US Israel and Iran has disrupted industry operations, wiping more than $50 billion off the market value of the world’s largest carriers amid rising fears of fuel shortages.The conflict, now entering its fourth week, has grounded flights, disrupted…
Arjun Rampal played the antagonist in both ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge.’ Though he had a pivotal role in the first part as well, he shone differently in ‘Dhurandhar 2.’ Thus, despite essaying a negative role, he garnered utmost love and appreciation. Amid the overwhelming response to the movie and box office success, Arjun Rampal…
The Centre on Monday said India has “ample” fertiliser stocks to meet demand for the upcoming Kharif sowing season and appealed to farmers not to resort to panic buying amid concerns triggered by the Middle East situation, PTI reported.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in Middle East, Aparna S Sharma, Additional Secretary in the…
Back in 1991, the film industry was electrified by ‘Shanti Kranti’, a daring multi-lingual venture that saw Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna embody the same character in various linguistic versions. This high-stakes action crime drama, boasting a lavish budget and an impressive cast including Juhi Chawla and Khushbu, unfortunately did not resonate with audiences and became a…
Bangladesh is weighing a proposal that would see Russian crude oil refined in India before the finished fuel is imported back, as the country grapples with supply pressures triggered by the Middle East conflict. According to people aware of the development, the arrangement under consideration would require Bangladesh to pay for the import of crude,…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR…
Spirit Airlines, one of America’s most recognisable low-cost carriers, is ending its journey after more than three decades in the skies, announcing an immediate shutdown. Speaking on Saturday, the airline said that it had begun “an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately,” closing the chapter on a 34-year run that transformed budget travel with…