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Insurance industry flags concerns over proposed Insurance Amendment Bill
Under the proposed Bill, the revised definition of insurance business seeks to allow insurers to enter into non-insurance contracts as well
 "Insurance industry flags concerns over proposed Insurance Amendment Bill")
SIR 2.0: Election Commission publishes draft electoral rolls in 5 regions
SIR 2.0: 5.8 million voters deleted in West Bengal
 "SIR 2.0: Election Commission publishes draft electoral rolls in 5 regions")
Six private sector candidates apply for Canara Bank MD & CEO role
On October 9, the government opened up one MD position in State Bank of India (SBI) and other PSBs for private sector bankers
 "Six private sector candidates apply for Canara Bank MD & CEO role")
Govt likely to remove 50% cap on sales of coal from captive mines
Under the current provisions, captive mine operators are allowed to sell only up to 50 per cent of their annual coal or lignite output after meeting the requirements of their linked end-use plants
 "Govt likely to remove 50% cap on sales of coal from captive mines")
Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman further noted that India needs further capital infusion into the insurance sector
 "Insurance Amendment Bill to ensure accessibility, affordability for all: FM")
India, Jordan aim to double trade to $5 billion over the next five years
The two sides finalised agreements in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and a twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora
 "India, Jordan aim to double trade to $5 billion over the next five years")
What happens if a High Court judge does not comply with a transfer?
Justice J Nisha Banu of the Madras High Court, who was transferred to the Kerala High Court by a presidential order dated October 14, 2025, is yet to assume charge at her new posting
 "What happens if a High Court judge does not comply with a transfer?")
India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report
In contrast, linear TV is estimated to have seen a marginal drop in viewership to 689 million in Q3CY25, compared with 705 million in Q1CY25
 "India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report")
Indigo crisis: PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking direction for compensation
On Tuesday, crisis-hit IndiGo said it cancelled 110 flights across its network due to disruptions caused by bad weather at Delhi airport
 "Indigo crisis: PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking direction for compensation")
Exit regulation amendments: PFRDA allows loans against pension savings
Partial withdrawal norms for NPS accounts rationalised; annuity mandate at retirement relaxed for smaller balances
 "Exit regulation amendments: PFRDA allows loans against pension savings")
Apple exports record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November
Apple's iPhone exports in November constitute nearly 75 per cent of the total smartphone exports from the country amounting to $2.7 billion in the month
 "Apple exports record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November")
New higher education regulator won't have funding powers: Pradhan
Lack of clarity on funding of higher education institutes was raised by several experts
 "New higher education regulator won't have funding powers: Pradhan")
Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years
Only 3% of India's ₹67,000-crore unclaimed bank deposits have been returned so far under the Centre's 'Your Money, Your Right' campaign, highlighting the scale of idle savings
 "Datanomics: Unclaimed bank deposits more than double in five years")
RBI to act only if rupee volatility rises beyond a point: Neelkanth Mishra
Mishra said rupee is expected to average around 90 per dollar by June 2026 and weaken further to 92 per dollar by June 2027
 "RBI to act only if rupee volatility rises beyond a point: Neelkanth Mishra")
Trump declares fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction to tackle drug crisis
The move comes as Trump has cited fentanyl deaths to justify a series of attacks against boats in international waters that the Pentagon says were being used to smuggle drugs
 "Trump declares fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction to tackle drug crisis")
CCI recovered 46% of ₹2,888 cr penalty in last 3 years: Annual report
The total number of combinations, or mergers, approved or disposed of in FY25 went up to 138 from 101 in the previous year
 "CCI recovered 46% of ₹2,888 cr penalty in last 3 years: Annual report")
B Sairam takes charge as Coal India chairman-cum-managing director
Sairam has over 35 years of experience in the coal sector, spanning mine operations, planning, logistics and regulatory affairs
 "B Sairam takes charge as Coal India chairman-cum-managing director")
Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions
The shooting happened in an auditorium-style classroom where students in a study group were preparing for an upcoming exam
 "Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions")
Parliamentary committee bats for annual review of rail freight rates
Advertise on rail coaches, wagons for revenue boost, says panel
 "Parliamentary committee bats for annual review of rail freight rates")
Australia beach shooting suspect had roots in Hyderabad: Telangana Police
He migrated to Australia 27 years ago and had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad, the Telangana DGP office said in a statement
 "Australia beach shooting suspect had roots in Hyderabad: Telangana Police")