A report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has again called Asia as the world's most "disaster-hit" region in 2023, citing casualties and economic losses due to floods, storms, and heat waves. Watch the video to know more.

A report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has again called Asia as the world's most "disaster-hit" region in 2023, citing casualties and economic losses due to floods, storms, and heat w

Asia hardest hit by storms, floods and heatwaves in 2023: WMO report

Shriram General Insurance Company (SGIC) on Sunday said it has won a fraudulent motor claim case filed against it with the Madhya Pradesh High Court directing the state DGP to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a "nexus between doctors, lawyers and police officials in motor claims cases".
The case also exposed a nexus between a hospital, police officials, and lawyers to claim motor vehicle accident insurance money by submitting forged documents, fraudulent certificates and medicine bills, Shriram General Insurance Company said in a statement.
The High Court, taking cognisance of discrepancies in the claim documents, ruled that the claim was fraudulent, and ruled in favour of Shriram General Insurance, it said.
The case pertains to claimant Rakesh Valtiya, who had sought compensation for injuries suffered in a road accident, the company said.
Commenting on the decision of the court, Shriram General Insurance Company Executive Director Ashwani Dhanawat said, "This ...

The High Court, taking cognisance of discrepancies in the claim documents, ruled that the claim was fraudulent, and ruled in favour of Shriram General Insurance

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Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have developed advanced robots to man international borders which will offer AI-powered surveillance and uninterrupted, real-time monitoring across challenging terrains, according to officials.
The robots developed by Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory Pvt. Ltd (DSRL), a start up incubated at IIT Guwahati, have also received acknowledgement from the Defence Research and Development Organisation for their potential for integration into India's defence infrastructure. The Indian Army is already conducting field trials for the surveillance system.
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"Equipped with seamless pole traversal capabilities, adaptive obstacle navigation, and AI-driven reconnaissance, the system is a game-changer for ...

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Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said progress has been made in the process of restoring peace in Manipur and there was a need to move further ahead.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here to mark the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Manipur High Court.
On alleged discovery of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, the minister said the country's top court was probing the matter.
"The Supreme Court is probing the matter... let the report of the committee come... we will talk after that."
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Varma from whose official residence a large stash of cash was allegedly discovered after a fire, and directed that no judicial work be assigned to him.
On Manipur violence, the minister said the situation in the strife-torn state was improving.
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He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here to mark the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Manipur High Court

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Asia hardest hit by storms, floods and heatwaves in 2023: WMO report

A report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has again called Asia as the world's most "disaster-hit" region in 2023, citing casualties and economic losses due to floods, storms, and heat waves. Watch the video to know more.

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