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The Economic Survey frames insurance as a growth problem disguised as a coverage problem. To close India’s protection gap and deliver “Insurance for All by 2047,” it says the sector must outpace nominal GDP, not inch alongside it. The binding constraint is not demand but distribution.“The escalating cost of acquisition is not merely an operational…
NEW DELHI: Government is set to roll out a pilot for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or ‘digital food currency’ under the free ration scheme to a limited number of beneficiaries in Chandigarh, Puducherry and three districts of Gujarat next month. Under this, beneficiaries will receive monthly digital food coupons directly into an RBI-enabled digital…
A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando died after being brutally assaulted at her home in west Delhi NEW DELHI: A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando died after being hit by dumbbell at her home in west Delhi. According to news agency PTI, Kajal Chaudhary, who was four months pregnant, was posted with the Special Cell…
Large parts of north, northwest and central India are set to experience a prolonged spell of challenging winter weather from January 30 onwards, marked by cold wave conditions, dense to very dense fog, gusty winds and the impact of a fresh western disturbance. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), these conditions are likely to…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are State Bank of India (SBI), and Jayaswal Neco Industries. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYIndian benchmark indices witnessed a rebound during current week, with the Nifty extending its…
Bangladesh’s campaign at the Under-19 ongoing World Cup has ended amid criticism from the country’s cricket board over match scheduling and travel arrangements. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of unfair scheduling, saying repeated travel affected the team during the tournament.The issue comes at a time when the BCB…
The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun the registration process for the recruitment of 2,050 Circle Based Officers (CBO). Interested candidates can apply online from today, January 29, 2026. The registration process will continue until February 18, 2026. The recruitment process is to fill officer posts in different SBI branches. This is a great…
‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ enthusiasts episode 9 premieres on January 30, 2026, sharp at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET in the United States and Canada. The stakes grow higher as Caesar confronts Ashur with a daunting sacrifice, setting the stage for groundbreaking revelations ahead of the season’s conclusion. Steven S. DeKnight’s Historical drama ‘Sparctacus: House…
Photo: Kids.guinnessworldrecords.com Have you ever wondered how tall pet dogs can become? Well, the gentle giant named Minnie, a Great Dane, has just been crowned the tallest living female dog in the world! Contrary to her name, Minnie stands 3 feet 2 inches (that is, 97.5 cm) from paw to shoulder. Here’s her story and…
(Source: @ IAF) New Delhi: Did the Indian Air Force strike Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor? The question, which had circulated in military and political circles during the operation last year, has returned after the air force put out a video on Republic Day showing the Pakistan’s nuclear base in Sargodha getting hit, accompanied by…
