Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 crore, or 12.9% of total claims in 2023-24, paying Rs 83,493.17 crore of the Rs 1.17 lakh crore claimed. General and standalone health insurers settled 82.46% of 3.26 crore claims, while collecting Rs 1,07,681 crore in premiums, covering 57 crore lives.
Fabtech Technologies Cleanrooms will launch its IPO on January 3, aiming to raise Rs 27.74 crore. The issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares. The company will utilize the proceeds for working capital, acquisitions, and general corporate purposes.
Lok Sabha MP Kaushalendra Kumar has urged Finance Minister Sitharaman to probe Tata Sons' listing issues, citing potential harm to the credibility of the RBI and Government. Allegations also suggest conflict of interest due to Venu Srinivasan's dual role at Tata and the RBI.
GST annual return: The deadline to file GST annual return is December 31, 2024. There is a good argument as to why you should file GST annual return despite the turnover being below Rs 2 crore. Experts say filing an annual return helps with the reconciliation process and will help you if you ever receive any GST notice.
In 2024, cricket saw several emotional retirements, including prominent players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, James Anderson, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Each player's retirement marked the end of an era, with their significant contributions and achievements fondly remembered by fans.
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In the Nifty pack, 11 stocks closed in the green, while 39 stocks ended in the red.
A 16-year-old boy in Meerut was arrested for allegedly killing his 17-year-old friend with a hammer. The victim had blackmailed the accused's girlfriend with her private photographs. They bought alcohol, went to a secluded place, and the accused bludgeoned his friend to death. The police discovered evidence in CCTV footage and arrested the accused after interrogation.
Indians can live and work visa-free in Svalbard, Norway, thanks to the Svalbard Treaty. Explore unique job opportunities, harsh Arctic climate, and isolated living conditions in this remote European destination.
The Income Tax department has clarified that it is not using Digi Yatra data to identify tax evaders. Digi Yatra employs Facial Recognition Technology for seamless airport passenger movement, with data kept encrypted. Registration requires Aadhaar validation and self-image capture, with subsequent airport credential sharing.
UFlex is investing USD 200 million in Egypt for two projects: USD 70 million on a PET chips facility and USD 125-130 million on an aseptic packaging unit. The projects aim to serve markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of FY26.
In 2024, India faced a surge in cyberattacks, including BSNL's data breaches, Angel One's personal data leak, and WazirX's $235 million hack. Nearly Rs 12,000 crore was lost to scams, with healthcare, hospitality, and banking being major targets. Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Bengaluru were top attack hotspots.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has received 82,450 deletion requests and 4.8 lakh new registration applications since November 29, amid AAP and BJP conflicts over voter list manipulations. The final electoral roll will be published on January 6, 2025. FIRs have been filed against eight individuals for submitting false registration documents.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh threatened defamation action against BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Amit Malviya for claiming his wife’s voter status was invalid. Singh alleged BJP was attempting to delete her name from Delhi's electoral roll, citing political retaliation and discrimination against Purvanchali voters.
The Forum for People’s Collective Efforts has contacted the Ministry of Consumer Affairs about misleading ads in real estate. They urge the Ministry to develop stricter guidelines. They also seek better protection and compensation for homebuyers. The report highlights the need for stronger consumer protection nationwide.
Sebi on Monday said it has scheduled an auction of 23 properties belonging to nine firms, such as Tower Infotech and Vibgyor Group of Companies in February, aimed to recoup funds illicitly collected from investors.
The road transport ministry has issued guidelines to improve road safety. From February 2025, agencies must paint speed limits and vehicle logos on expressways and National Highways every 10 km. Speed limit signs will be placed every 5 km. No parking signs and emergency helpline numbers will also be displayed every 5 km.
In the Nifty 50 index, 11 stocks ended in the green, while 39 stocks closed in the red in today's trade.
Rajat Verma will become CEO of DBS Bank India on March 1, 2025, succeeding Surojit Shome. Verma, currently Head of IBG at DBS India, brings 27 years of experience and has contributed significantly to the bank's recent growth. Shome led DBS India through key milestones over the past decade.
The US has seen a staggering 18.1% increase in homelessness this year - with a lack of affordable housing proving to be a key issue. The dramatic rise was also driven by devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country in January found that more than 770,000 people were counted as homeless.
