Court Orders Insurance to Pay Student Who Took Exams in Hospital

Surat Consumer Commission orders New India Assurance to pay Rs 2.02 lakh claim to family of Class 10 student who appeared for board exams while hospitalized with perforated appendicitis, rejecting insurer's argument that taking exams meant no hospitalizat

Polymer Price Surge Threatens Indian Plastics Industry

A sudden 50% spike in polymer prices, driven by Middle East conflict disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping, has pushed India's plastics manufacturing sector toward a liquidity crisis, with MSMEs at risk of collapse.

Mumbai LPG Shortage Hits Restaurants, Domestic Delays Reported

Mumbai and MMR experience LPG cooking gas shortages with 2-3 day delays for domestic refills. Commercial cylinder supply halted, sparking crisis for hotels and restaurants. Government denies domestic shortage but confirms commercial restrictions.

Rs 116 Crore IDFC Fraud Hits Chandigarh MC After Haryana

A major financial fraud involving Rs 116 crore has surfaced in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, following similar scams in Haryana. Authorities are investigating the alleged misappropriation linked to the Infrastructure Development Finance Company.

Delhi Gulf Visa Queues Unmoved by West Asia Conflict

Despite escalating tensions in West Asia, visa application centers for Gulf countries in Delhi remain crowded. Indian workers cite economic compulsion, with remittances crucial for families, outweighing perceived distant risks of conflict.

IDFC First Scam: Banking Oversight Failures Exposed

The IDFC First Bank fraud highlights recurring financial scams, signaling critical failures in oversight. Stronger banking processes and deterrence measures are urgently needed to restore public trust and prevent future incidents.

Mumbai 15-Coach Train Expansion Delayed, Only 5 Stations Ready

The ambitious plan to expand 15-coach suburban train services on Mumbai's Central Railway is progressing slowly, with platform extension work completed at only five of 34 stations. This delay impacts efforts to ease peak-hour crowding on the busy network.

Nashik Green Bonds Oversubscribed 5.24x, Fund Water Projects

Nashik Municipal Corporation's green bonds listed on NSE and BSE with 5.24 times oversubscription, raising Rs 200 crore for Mukane dam water supply projects. NMC becomes first municipal corporation to complete public and private bond issuances in one fina

GSI Launches 51 Critical Mineral Projects in Odisha

The Geological Survey of India has undertaken 36 mineral exploration projects in Odisha from 2021-25, with 15 more initiated for 2025-26. Minister Satish Chandra Dubey detailed sustainable mining practices and economic benefits in Rajya Sabha.

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