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Lok Sabha introduces Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025

New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday introduced the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, marking a significant step toward modernising India’s insurance regulatory framework.
The Bill was moved for introduction by union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and follows earlier approval from the union Cabinet ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament.
The Bill proposes sweeping amendments to key legislations-the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Act, 1956, and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Act, 1999-with the aim of expanding insurance coverage, enhancing regulatory oversight, and fostering sectoral growth.
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DFS launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries

14 Jan 2026 | 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, a new optional health insurance policy for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), aimed at providing wider and more comprehensive health cover in addition to existing CGHS benefits, an official statement said.

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Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated', declined life vest when he jumped into water to swim: Singapore court told

14 Jan 2026 | 9:30 PM

Singapore/New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who drowned in Singapore on September 19 last year, was "severely intoxicated" at the time of death and had refused a life jacket before leaping off the yacht, police investigators have revealed, testifying at a court in Singapore.

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Autism & ADHD: Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury to share over a thousand success stories

14 Jan 2026 | 9:25 PM

Autism & ADHD: Dr Biswaroop to share over thousand success stories
New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Autism and ADHD can be managed, and Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury is going to share over a thousand success stories in this regard in New Delhi, based on his experience with those who have faced the medical conditions.

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Japanese PM likely to call snap poll, plans to capitalise on personal popularity

14 Jan 2026 | 8:24 PM

Tokyo, Jan 14 (UNI) Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi is preparing to call a snap general election, aiming to capitalise on her strong personal approval ratings and secure a clear mandate for her government, according to her coalition partner.

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INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat port after completing historic maiden journey

14 Jan 2026 | 8:19 PM

Muscat/New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a recreation of a Fifth century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching techniques, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, today, completing a historic 17-day maiden international voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat.

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