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After the Air India crash, LIC and Bajaj Allianz have eased claim rules and are speeding up settlements for victims’ families. LIC accepts government proof instead of death certificates, and both insurers have simplified processes to quickly support affected claimants

In contrast, homes priced below Rs 50 lakh and those in the Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore range witnessed a decline in volumes, despite continuing to account for 55 per cent and 26 per cent of total sales, respectively

Oil prices jumped over 9% after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear sites, raising tensions. Iran may retaliate, risking wider conflict. Despite supply risks, markets are well-stocked. India’s inflation and economy remain stable for now, says Emkay Global

SBI hired 505 probationary officers to strengthen its workforce across the country, offering diverse career opportunities in various banking sectors. Along with this, 13,455 junior associates were recruited to improve customer service

US benchmark crude oil rose by $5.6, or 8.2%, to $73.61 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, increased by $5.52 to $74.88 per barrel

NPCI and IDRBT will jointly offer specialised training programmes for technology and cyber security professionals in the banking and digital payments sectors

The crash of Air India Ahmedabad-London flight puts the spotlight back on the troubled legacy of Boeing’s Dreamliner

The objective behind the dress code is to bring uniformity and presentability among the PSU's employees, while reinforcing the company's brand through consistent employee appearance

Merchant Discount Rate is the cost paid by a merchant to a bank for accepting payment from their customers via digital means. Finance Ministry’s clarification comes following reports that the government is planning to impose MDR on large-ticket UPI transactions

It’s not clear how many employees are affected, but voluntary exit offers were made to staff in Google’s search, advertising, research and engineering units, according to The Wall Street Journal

Jio BlackRock, a joint venture between JFSL and BlackRock, has received Sebi and BSE approval to start investment advisory services in India. With a digital-first approach, it aims to offer global-quality, personalised financial solutions for Indian investors

The government approved railway doubling projects in Jharkhand and Karnataka worth Rs 6,405 crore. These will boost connectivity, create jobs, and ease freight movement. Part of the PM Gati Shakti plan, the projects aim to reduce emissions, costs, and improve efficiency

AI will power future telecom networks with smarter services and automation. India, led by institutions like C-DoT and IITs, is developing AI-based telecom tech. Supported by strong policies and a growing startup ecosystem, India aims to lead global AI networking innovations

The Indian delegation, led by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, held a 'bilateral' with Marianne Sivertsen Ness, Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy at the ongoing UN Ocean Conference in France

Chairing the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) here, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that interest of common citizens to be kept in mind and expeditiously refund the claims of the rightful claimants

World Bank forecast says President Donald Trump's trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world

Apple has previewed iOS 26 at its flagship developer conference ‘WWDC 2025’ here — a major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps users rely on every day

President Donald Trump's media company just announced a plan to raise USD 2.5 billion to buy bitcoin, joining a growing number of so-called “bitcoin treasury companies” as the world's most popular cryptocurrency hits all-time highs

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting in Bern with the leadership from several premier Swiss companies across diverse sectors and urged them to see India as a strategic hub for manufacturing, talent, and innovation

Indian Overseas Bank's 'Locate IOB' offers customers a simple and smart way to access addresses, directions, and IFSC codes for all IOB branches and ATM networks