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Every child has right to use mother’s surname, Delhi HC says

The observation came in response to plea by a father seeking direction to the authorities to reflect his name as his daughter's surname in the documents instead of her mother's name.

Virat Kohli-backed Indian fintech startup reaches $3.5 billion value

The startup, Digit, is trying to win insurance customers via mobile technology and expand India’s base of the insured by making the process of buying cover, receiving payments easier.

Govt quickens process to get insurance claims for health workers fighting Covid

In order to simplify the process, a district collector will be issuing a certificate and the insurance company will approve and settle the claims within a period of 48 hours.

Credit insurance protects businesses and allows growth in these times of uncertainty

After a decade of being left out in the cold, it seems like Indian banks and financial institutions will be allowed access to the credit insurance market again.

Delhi HC asks insurance companies to reduce delay in processing claims of Covid patients

Two benches of the Delhi High Court took note of delays in the issuance of no-objection certificates for Covid patients by insurance companies that are needed for discharge.

Directors & Officers insurance — significance, complexities & why the policy is needed

Directors & Officers policy acts as a lifeline for directors and senior officers providing coverage for loss arising from claims made during policy period.

74% FDI in insurance: What this means for policy holders, Indian companies & promoters

Rajya Sabha Thursday cleared bill that allows more foreign investment flowing into India. Find out how this could change the industry, what are the safeguards for policy holders & more.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to raise FDI in insurance sector to 74%

Explaining the decision Thursday, Nirmala Sitharaman said insurance companies are facing liquidity pressure and the higher limit would help meet the growing capital requirement.

How Covid pandemic changed the insurance industry

Through the pandemic, the insurance industry has enhanced processes and adapted to changes with best governance practices.

This is what Modi govt wants 3 loss-making insurance firms to do to turn profitable

The Modi govt has attached conditions for its capital infusion into OlCL, NICL and UIICL, focussing on profitability and improving customer service.

On Camera

This era has made journalistic independence harder than ever: New York Times publisher

Journalist Arthur Gregg Sulzberger delivered the Reuters Memorial Lecture on 4 March last year.

Inflation plunges to a 10-yr low of 0.25% in October. Here’s why

Record-low inflation gives RBI room to ease rates. Food prices have something to do with it.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.