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05 Mar

Digital surge, coverage expansion mark India’s health insurance sector, but awareness and affordability gaps persist: Aon

Business BureauBusiness

Aon plc has released India insights from its inaugural 2025 Insurer Wellbeing Benchmarking Report, flagging rapid digitalisation and expanding coverage in the country’s health insurance sector, even as gaps in awareness, affordability and standardisation persist. The report, based on a survey of six insurers and evaluation of over 600 data points across 10 wellbeing domains, found that 83% of insurers now offer telemedicine services, including GP consultations, chronic disease management, e-prescriptions and medicine delivery. However, only one-third reported outpatient claims savings of 1.1% to 1.5%, indicating limited cost impact so far. Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are offered by 67% of…

05 Mar

Boost your fertility with good fruit

Banasree SarkarHealth

Celebrity nutritionist provides nutrient-rich grocery food list for couples trying to conceive, highlighting the impact of food on hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, implantation, and future fetal development. Omega-3-rich walnuts are proven to enhance sperm motility and quality. Turmeric is a naturally occurring DNA defender. Turmeric's antioxidants lessen sperm DNA damage, particularly in males who have high fragmentation. Lignans, which are found in flax seeds, aid in the natural generation of progesterone and the regulation of estrogen levels. Rich in nitrates, beets aid in enhancing the oxygenation and blood flow to reproductive organs. Kefir is a fermented beverage that…

05 Mar

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches India’s First Riverine Lighthouse Project on the Brahmaputra River

riyaNews

India is advancing inland waterway navigation with the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laying the foundation for four river lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River. This initiative, the first of its kind for inland waterways, took place in Guwahati and involves collaboration between the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The lighthouses, located at strategic points like Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat, will enhance navigation on National Waterway-2 (NW-2), crucial for the region's cargo and passenger transport. Each lighthouse, standing 20 meters tall with a range…

05 Mar

Food Grain Logistics Boost: Rice Consignment from Punjab Reaches Sairang by Train

riyaMizoram

On March 3, the first Food Corporation of India (FCI) food grain cargo train reached Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram, carrying approximately 25,900 quintals of rice from Punjab, as announced by the Railway Ministry. This cargo train, composed of 42 wagons, is a pivotal advancement in enhancing rail-based freight connectivity and the supply chain of vital commodities in the state. The successful unloading of this food grain rake underscores the operational capabilities of Sairang and the expanding function of railway infrastructure in Mizoram's logistics and food distribution systems. The introduction of passenger and freight train services has significantly transformed transportation…

05 Mar

GST 2.0 Boost Drives Record Auto Retail Sales to 2.41 Million in February: FADA

nanikaBusiness

India’s automobile retail sector recorded its highest-ever February sales, reaching 2.41 million units in February 2026, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The figure represents a strong 26 per cent year-on-year growth, reflecting rising consumer demand and renewed market confidence following the GST 2.0 announcement.The latest numbers surpass the previous February record of 2.04 million units set in 2024. Despite being a shorter month, five of the six vehicle categories—two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and tractors—achieved their highest February retail volumes. Only the construction equipment segment recorded a slight decline of 1.22 percent…

05 Mar

Chowna Mein Urges Stronger Efforts to Preserve Arunachal Pradesh’s Rich Biodiversity

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein has called for stronger collective efforts to protect wildlife and preserve the state’s rich biodiversity. Speaking on the occasion of World Wildlife Day, he urged people to take responsibility in safeguarding forests and endangered species. Mein said conservation is not only about protecting animals and forests but also about maintaining the ecological balance that supports all forms of life. He appealed to citizens to act as responsible stewards of nature and work together to protect the natural environment. In a message shared on the occasion of World Wildlife Day on March 3,…

05 Mar

Second Iranian Warship Seeks Refuge in Sri Lanka Amid Strike Fears

anuprovaInternational

A second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, seeking an urgent port call only 24 hours after a sister ship was destroyed by a U.S. submarine. Sri Lankan Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed on Thursday that the government is deliberating on the request while prioritizing the safety of the over 100 crew members on board. This development follows the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena on March 4, which was struck by a U.S. torpedo in international waters off the coast of Galle, resulting in at least 87 fatalities. The IRIS Dena was…

05 Mar

AAPSU Polls Cancelled in Itanagar After Clashes Between Rival Candidates Raise Tensions

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The district administration in Itanagar has withdrawn permission for holding the election and conference of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) following concerns over the law and order situation in the state capital. The permission was earlier granted for the AAPSU election and conference to be held at the Jubilee Hall of Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar. The approval had been issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar, through an order dated February 5, 2026. Under the order, Chief Election Commissioner Nabam Tamar had been allowed to conduct the election process between February 17 and February…

05 Mar

Myanmar National, Three Others Arrested with Meth and Heroin

riyaMizoram

Four individuals, including a Myanmarese national, were arrested near the Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram, with drugs valued at Rs 31 crore. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Mizoram and State Excise and Narcotics Department, conducted the operations, resulting in the seizure of 36.434 kg of methamphetamine and 905 grams of heroin. The NCB encourages citizens to report narcotics-related information confidentially through the MANAS Helpline (toll-free: 1933).

05 Mar

AAPSU Election Halted After Itanagar Administration Withdraws Permission

riyaArunachal Pradesh

The Itanagar district administration has revoked permission for the All–Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) election and conference due to increasing law and order concerns following violent clashes between rival candidates. The Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar formally withdrew the previous approval, initially granted through Office Order No. DC/ICC/17012/12/2026-JUD on February 5, 2026, which allowed elections from February 17 to 23, 2026, contingent on certain conditions. The original order stipulated that the district administration could suspend or cancel the election depending on the law-and-order situation. Recent incidents of violence have prompted officials to act, particularly in light of the upcoming Sixth Session…