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Behind the ₹6.30 lakh crore paid out by India’s life insurers in FY2024-25 lies a deeper story of families funding dreams, securing futures and navigating life’s uncertainties. The IRDAI Annual Report shows how insurance is no longer just about protection, but a vital financial partner across life stages. A significant 92% of payouts went towards living benefits, highlighting how policyholders are increasingly using insurance funds for real-life needs—from children’s education and home ownership to travel and lifestyle goals. Withdrawals and surrenders alone accounted for ₹2.33 lakh crore, up 1.77% year-on-year, reflecting planned use of savings rather than financial distress. Kamlesh…

Tata AIA Life Insurance on Monday announced the launch of three new funds—Large Mid Cap Innovation Fund, Large Mid Cap Innovation Pension Fund, and Global AI & Technology Leaders Fund—aimed at helping investors benefit from India’s innovation-led growth and global technology trends through its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). The New Fund Offer (NFO) will remain open from March 24 to March 31, 2026, with units priced at ₹10 for domestic funds and $10 for the global fund. The funds are regulated under IFSC norms and designed to offer a mix of wealth creation and life insurance protection. The Large…

Affordable food delivery platform Toing has announced its launch in Kolkata, further strengthening its presence across India. Launched in September 2025, the app is now live in 20 cities including Pune, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Guwahati, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Patna, marking rapid expansion within seven months. Toing guarantees the lowest item prices on food and beverages, promising to match or beat restaurant menu rates. It also offers zero packaging charges and no platform fees on any order, positioning itself as one of the most cost-effective options in the market. Users can order items such as biryanis, burgers and bowls for under…

Danone India has entered the Asia Book of Records for securing 20,911 pledges from healthcare professionals across the country to combat iron deficiency anemia (IDA), marking a major milestone in public health awareness and intervention. The record for the ‘Maximum Healthcare Professionals Pledged to Combat Iron Deficiency Anemia’ highlights a nationwide effort to promote early diagnosis, improve awareness, and encourage nutritional solutions to tackle the condition affecting millions. The achievement builds on Danone India’s ‘IRON UP!’ initiative launched in November 2025, which mobilised pediatricians, general physicians, and other healthcare professionals through educational outreach and on-ground campaigns. The IDA Pledge Campaign…

Dr. Jagadesh Madireddi is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, YashodaHospitals,Hyderabad says, The primary cause of death in the world, coronary artery disease (CAD), silently narrows the arteries that feed the heart with oxygen-rich blood. Over time, deposits of calcium, cholesterol, and inflammatory cells form atherosclerotic plaques, which obstruct blood flow and cause ischemia. Even young, healthy people can experience abrupt heart attacks or arrhythmias, but symptoms like shortness of breath or chest discomfort (angina) frequently show later. Prognosis is revolutionized by early detection. Those with diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of smoking, obesity, or a genetic susceptibility are considered high-risk…

Indus Towers, one of India’s largest telecom infrastructure companies, has strengthened sanitation infrastructure in government schools in Meghalaya by inaugurating girls’ washroom facilities across 11 schools in Ri-Bhoi district under its flagship CSR initiative Pragati. The inauguration ceremony was held at Nehru Memorial Higher Secondary School and was attended by Andrew L. Myrthong, BDO of Umsning C&RD Block and in-charge Assistant Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi. The event was also live-casted to six additional schools where the facilities have been developed. Speaking on the occasion, Myrthong said that providing proper sanitation facilities in schools is vital to ensure a safe and comfortable…