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Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover
The technology-first insurer aims to simplify health protection for Indian families with AI-powered experiences and preventive health initiatives
 "Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover")
3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life
A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on early Earth
 "3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life")
Student term insurance: Is life cover worth it before you start earning?
Student term insurance may be affordable, but is it necessary? For those with education loans or dependants, early cover can offer a financial safety net. For others, the need may be limited.
 "Student term insurance: Is life cover worth it before you start earning?")
Will Imran Khan walk free? Why his hospital transfer is fuelling buzz
Imran Khan's transfer to a private hospital under the Supreme Court's watch has triggered speculation whether this is an early sign that the former prime minister will move out of prison
 "Will Imran Khan walk free? Why his hospital transfer is fuelling buzz")
Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend
BMC's new fellowship aims to bring young talent and fresh ideas into civic administration, with selected graduates working on projects and policy-related assignments
 "Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend")
Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving a life sentence in two 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday
 "Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP convicted in 1984 riots case, dies at 80")
Karnataka raises pension income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh: Who benefits
State's move could bring eligible elderly, widows and disabled beneficiaries back into the social security pension net after verification
 "Karnataka raises pension income limit to Rs 1.2 lakh: Who benefits")
Nafed's retail push: Six cities, dark stores, and a ₹100-crore target
Nafed plans to open modern stores in six cities and turn some outlets into dark stores as it expands its retail business
 "Nafed's retail push: Six cities, dark stores, and a ₹100-crore target")
NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify
Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count
 "NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify")
Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say
The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implement technical measures from August 24
 "Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say")
Urban Company taps Unicommerce to expand operations in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Unicommerce said that Urban Company's arm in West Asia will leverage its flagship platform, Uniware, to manage inventory and fulfilment operations supporting its at-home service ecosystem
 "Urban Company taps Unicommerce to expand operations in UAE, Saudi Arabia")
Sending money abroad? Why your transaction could draw tax scrutiny
The Income Tax Department is verifying 394 entities over suspicious overseas remittances, with mismatches in income, turnover and payment purpose raising red flags
 "Sending money abroad? Why your transaction could draw tax scrutiny")
US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18
7% of the 1.2 mn people who received green cards in 2023 were from India
 "US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18")
CAQM tightens curbs on light goods vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR
CAQM has approved phased restrictions on new LGV registrations in Delhi-NCR, with curbs on petrol, diesel and CNG N1 vehicles starting in Delhi from January 2027
 "CAQM tightens curbs on light goods vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR")
US debt crosses $40 trillion: Why America's debt burden keeps growing
The US government is spending far more than it collects in revenue, with rising interest costs, social security and Medicare outlays, defence spending and tax cuts widening the fiscal gap
 "US debt crosses $40 trillion: Why America's debt burden keeps growing")
Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loans biz, plans to open 1,000 branches
Aditya Birla Capital said its entry into the gold loan segment marks a strategic expansion of its secured lending portfolio and "complements its existing retail and MSME lending franchise
 "Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loans biz, plans to open 1,000 branches")
Glenmark receives US FDA approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray
Glenmark's Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Flonase Nasal Spray of Haleon US Holdings LLC
 "Glenmark receives US FDA approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray")
Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial
Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a new generation of cancer vaccines worldwide
 "Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial")
Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across India
 "Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India")
US military facilitates oil shipments through secret Hormuz route: Report
The US military has established a discreet shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing millions of barrels of oil to move daily amid disruptions to traffic during the Iran war
 "US military facilitates oil shipments through secret Hormuz route: Report")