Insurance restructuring push: Govt revisits merger plan for PSU general insurers; capital infusion, privatisation options back on table

The Finance Ministry is once again examining the merger of three state-owned general insurance companies—Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance—after an improvement in their financial condition, PTI reported citing sources. The move revives a proposal first announced in the 2018-19 Budget to consolidate the three entities into a single insurer to improve efficiency…

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Suspicious death of Jaipur student highlights systemic failures; family demands accountability from school and authorities

Rajasthan: Parents allege school lapses, demand swift action in school student’s death case Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 23 (ANI): The anger of the family continues to rise in the case of the suspicious death of a fourth-grade student in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, with the father of the victim stating that the police has “not taken any…

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Urologist reveals 4 drinks quietly harming your kidneys and what to choose instead |

Many people enjoy fizzy sodas, energy drinks, sports beverages or even green smoothies without realising how these everyday habits may gradually affect their kidneys. These organs work continuously to filter waste, regulate blood pressure, balance minerals and maintain hydration. When certain drinks add unnecessary strain, the effects are often subtle at first, yet the cumulative…

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Chess World Cup 2025: Wei Yi, Javokhir Sindarov advance to final, seal Candidates spots | Chess News

Chess masters Javokhir Sindarov, and Wei Yi at FIDE World Cup semifinals in Goa. (Image: X/FIDE_chess) Grandmasters Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan and Wei Yi of China secured their spots in the FIDE World Cup 2025 finals after winning their respective semifinals through tiebreaks on Sunday, also earning their places in the Candidates tournament.The semifinals moved…

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Property trends: Listed realtors clock Rs 92,500cr sales in H1; Prestige leads sales; top 5 developers contribute 70%

India’s 28 major listed real estate developers recorded combined sales bookings of nearly Rs 92,500 crore in the first half of the current financial year, driven by continued demand for residential properties and a preference for branded developers, PTI reported.According to regulatory filings, total sales bookings stood at Rs 92,437 crore in April–September of FY26.Prestige…

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‘They were a bit too defensive’: Dale Steyn lambasts Team India after poor show on Day 2 of Guwahati Test | Cricket News

India’s players celebrate the dismissal of South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Dale Steyn, the former South African fast bowler, has commented on India’s bowling strategy during Day 2 of the India vs South Africa second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.India had South Africa at 247-6 at the end of Day…

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