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Health insurance that is 'Cashless Everywhere': Here's how it works

This initiative, spearheaded by the General Insurance Council, aims to simplify claims processing, mitigate fraud, and bolster overall industry trust

What does disruption to shipping in Red Sea mean for Europe's economy?

For the European economy, already skirting a mild recession as it tries to shake off high inflation, prolonged disruption would be a new risk to its outlook

Fine over high fee, 16 years age limit: New coaching centre norms explained

The development follows amid increasing cases of suicides by students in Rajasthan's Kota and elsewhere, stemming from a mental-health epidemic due to study pressure and other related stress

From drone attack to Jaish al-Adl: Iran-Pakistan conflict explained

Iran breached Pakistan's air defence system to reportedly attack terror outfit Jaish al-Adl in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, triggering conflict between the nations

Explained: Why does President Muizzu want Indian troops out of Maldives?

Bilateral relationship between India and Maldives involves defence cooperation, with Indian soldiers training Maldivian counterparts in combat, reconnaissance, and participating in rescue operations

Mumbai Coastal Road Project: All you need to know about the toll-free road

With Rs 12,700 crore Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road project set to conclude this year, here is everything you need to know about the ambitious road that includes an undersea tunnel

Quiet luxury explained: The old-money aesthetic that took over 2023

Quiet luxury is about investing in high-quality, subtle fashion pieces over logos and overt brand displays

Gender budgeting in India: What does it mean and how it impacts policy

India adopted its first gender budget in 2005-06, marking a significant step towards addressing gender disparities in resource allocation

Bhashini: Everything you need to know about AI language translation tool

Bhashini is an AI-driven language translation tool that marks a transformative step in digital inclusivity for Indian languages

Sheikh Meshal: Everything you need to know about oil-rich Kuwait's new Emir

At the age of 83, Sheikh Meshal ascends to Emir of the state of Kuwait, one of the top ten largest oil-producing nations in the world

JN.1 detected in Kerala: All you need to know about the Covid variant

The JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19, first identified in Luxembourg and since spreading to several countries, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86)

Dry powder decoded: What it means to investors and the financial ecosystem

Dry powder refers to the cash reserves maintained by corporations, private equity funds, and individual investors for strategic investments or during an economic downturn

Israeli president says 'two-state solution' not a solution: What is it?

The two-state solution means establishing two separate states for the people of two communities, i.e., Israel for the Jewish and Palestine for the Palestinian people

Dunki explained: What is the donkey flight illegal immigration method?

The Punjabi idiom 'dunki' refers to hopping from place to place before crossing illegally into a nation. Here is a closer look into the method and what it entails

SC notice to Delhi L-G office on 'Farishtey Dilli Ke': What is this scheme?

Under the 'Farishtey Dilli Ke' scheme, the government awards Rs 2,000 and a certificate to those taking accident victims to the hospital

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending: What is it, and who regulates it in India?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Who are rat hole miners and how do they work?

A mining technique that has been banned in India over safety concerns proved instrumental in rescuing the 41 trapped workers

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India's longest sea bridge project explained

With an estimated cost of Rs. 17,843 crore, the MTHL project is managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and has neared 97% completion

Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security

Masked Aadhaar cards offer a higher level of security by hiding the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number and reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and misuse

What are cryptocurrency exchanges and how do they work? All details here

The crypto market is expected to reach $4.94 billion by 2030, and there is an estimated more than 600 crypto exchanges worldwide