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29 Aug

Claims settlement emerges as the real test of trust in life insurance

Business BureauBusiness

Claims settlement remains the ultimate test of trust in the life insurance sector, as customers increasingly look beyond premiums and policy benefits to assess whether an insurer will deliver when it matters most. India’s life insurance industry collected premiums worth ₹8.86 lakh crore in FY2024-25, marking a 6.73% increase over the previous year. However, life insurance penetration declined to 2.7% of GDP, highlighting the challenge of expanding insurance protection and strengthening customer confidence. Axis Max Life said claims performance should be viewed as a key indicator of an insurer’s ability to fulfil its promise. The company’s individual death claims paid…

29 Aug

Gen Z hosts drive Airbnb growth in India as Guwahati joins emerging markets

Business BureauBusiness

India’s Gen Z is increasingly moving from being travellers to becoming hosts, with the number of Airbnb hosts aged 18 to 29 growing nearly 40 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to new data released by Airbnb. Nearly two in five new Airbnb hosts in India are now from the Gen Z age group, while their earnings through the platform rose by over 60 per cent during January-June 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year. The growth has been recorded across major metros and emerging destinations, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Indore, Mumbai and Noida. Indore…

29 Aug

Bajaj General Insurance launches health cover that includes pets as family members

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Bajaj General Insurance Limited has launched “My Family Complete”, a health insurance policy that allows pet dogs and cats to be covered as insured family members under a single health protection plan. The company said the policy, described as India’s first integrated family health plan to include pets, is aimed at replacing separate insurance covers for human family members and pets with a unified framework. The plan offers sum insured options ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore, with policy tenures of up to five years. It covers adults, dependent children and pet dogs and cats, subject to…

28 Aug

CWRC Marks 25 Years of Wildlife Rescue and Conservation in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam’s Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), located at Panbari near Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has completed 25 years of dedicated service to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. Established on August 28, 2002, CWRC was India’s first dedicated facility for hand-raising, treating and rehabilitating orphaned and injured wild animals before releasing them back into their natural habitats. Over the years, the centre has emerged as a major institution for science-based wildlife conservation. CWRC is jointly managed by the Assam Forest Department and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).…

28 Aug

Assam steps up emergency assistance for stranded citizens in flood-hit nepal

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government has initiated emergency assistance for residents of the state stranded in flood-affected Nepal, facilitating communication lines at Assam Bhawan in New Delhi. The Office of the Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, in a public notice issued on Thursday, asked residents of the state affected by the floods in Nepal to contact designated officials for emergency assistance and necessary coordination. Dedicated contact channels have been opened for immediate assistance, coordination and information. According to the public notice, stranded people from the state requiring assistance can contact Arunam Medhi, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, at +91-9108091591, or Vinod Kalita,…

28 Aug

India sends 47.5 tonnes of relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

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India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal, dispatching a total of 47.5 tonnes of relief material, medicines and food supplies over two days as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reviewed the situation and efforts to assist affected Indian citizens. The first consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief material was sent to Kathmandu on August 26. This was followed by a second consignment of 37.5 tonnes on August 27 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. Jaishankar chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi with the Foreign Secretary, senior Ministry of External Affairs officials…

28 Aug

MG launches Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV in India

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JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the MG Hector Tomahawk, offering the SUV in both electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions. The Hector Tomahawk is the first SUV built on MG's ADAPT platform, which the company describes as India's first Multi-New Energy Vehicle platform. The EV variant has been introduced at an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) price of ₹13.99 lakh, along with a battery rental charge of ₹4.90 per km for a limited number of bookings. Its introductory ex-showroom price starts at ₹19.49 lakh. The PHEV version starts at ₹21.79 lakh under the BaaSprogramme, with a battery…

28 Aug

MG launches Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV in India

Business BureauBusiness

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the MG Hector Tomahawk, offering the SUV in both electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions. The Hector Tomahawk is the first SUV built on MG's ADAPT platform, which the company describes as India's first Multi-New Energy Vehicle platform. The EV variant has been introduced at an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) price of ₹13.99 lakh, along with a battery rental charge of ₹4.90 per km for a limited number of bookings. Its introductory ex-showroom price starts at ₹19.49 lakh. The PHEV version starts at ₹21.79 lakh under the BaaSprogramme, with a battery…

28 Aug

MP Supongmeren Jamir Inspects Kohima Railway Counter, Calls for Infrastructure Upgrades

nanika EditorManipur

Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir visited the railway ticket counter at the Multi-Level Parking in Kohima on August 27, 2026, to review its operations and address key infrastructure and service bottlenecks facing Nagaland passengers. Emphasizing the facility's critical role in providing direct reservation access, Jamir criticized the use of outdated equipment provided by the Railway Ministry and pledged to advocate for immediate technical upgrades. A primary concern raised during the visit was the inadequate reservation quota assigned to Nagaland passengers on key trains passing through Dimapur Railway Station, such as the Shatabdi and Nagaland Special. Jamir argued that despite…

28 Aug

Nokia 220 4G Launched for Budget Buyers, Gets 4G Connectivity and Bluetooth 5.0

sunny EditorTechnology

If you are planning to skip a smartphone and want a simple, affordable device for everyday use, the Nokia 220 4G could be an option worth considering. The feature phone comes with 4G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port and a large battery, making it suitable for users who only need essential phone features. The Nokia 220 4G sports a 2.8-inch QVGA display and comes in a compact design that is easy to carry. The phone is available in Peach and Black colour options, giving users two choices depending on their preference. The device is powered by a 1,450mAh…