In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old. BHOPAL: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old underwent a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and claimed there…
NEW DELHI: The average health insurance premium for individuals shot up 23% between 2022-23 and 2024-25, putting pressure on the common man, although govt cited multiple reasons for the rise. In 2024-25, the premium was pegged at Rs 11,188 crore.The increase is seen to be steeper since the Covid-19 pandemic as claims rose, but latest…
Bhubaneswar: The economic offences wing (EOW) of the state crime branch on Friday arrested two Chhattisgarh-based businessmen for their alleged role in a Rs 9.56-crore bank fraud involving cloned cheques.According to the EOW, accused Surjit Roy (53) and Sameer Srivastav (54), both residents of Raipur, run two companies in Chhattisgarh. Investigators said the duo is…
Mumbai: Bajaj General Insurance has launched health insurance riders that enable buyers to widen the scope of their basic health plan. The `Age shield’ rider enables buyers of health insurance to ensure that the premium escalation with age will not happen unless there is a claim. The policy is aimed at addressing the complaint of…
The global economy is once again facing a surge in oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, reviving memories of the 1970s energy crises that led to widespread economic disruption and stagflation.However, economists say the United States and other major economies are far better positioned today to absorb such shocks, reflecting structural changes…
Not every day feels sunny, and today proves it. The Moon exerts its pull upon your emotions, and may cause expenditure pressure or mild depression without an obvious explanation. Negative results may come in various forms, from plans being postponed and people not cooperating, to travel delays. When these unfortunate circumstances arise, don’t make a…
Berhampur: Two persons allegedly involved in the murder of a realtor after abduction in April were injured following exchange of fire with police near Ratanpur under Berhampur Sadar police station limits late on Monday night.The accused were identified as Ranjan Mallick (27) of Nuagaon near Badagada, and Saroj Panda (35) of Sikiri in Hinjili police…
Bhubaneswar: The school and mass education department has warned private schools of strict action if they prevent teachers from performing Census 2027 duties. The department clarified that participation of private school teachers in Census operations was mandatory.Additional secretary Durga Prasad Mahapatra said the govt has received reports that some private school authorities were preventing teachers…
Koraput: In a major step to ease traffic congestion along the busy NH-26 passing through Jeypore town, the district administration has decided to declare the stretch from Main Traffic Chowk to Parabeda Chhak a no-parking zone for passenger buses from June 1.The decision was taken at a recent meeting convened by the administration with police…
NEW DELHI: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount from a four-year-old freeze in retail rates despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126…
