Universal health coverage by 2033 on govt roadmap, says FM Sitharaman

Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…

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Maruti Suzuki February ’26 discounts: WagonR, Swift, Brezza & more

Maruti Suzuki cars are being offered with discounts across its Arena range for February 2026. This is expected to offer price benefits on several popular hatchbacks, sedans, and MPVs. The offers include cash discounts, exchange bonuses, scrappage benefits, loyalty rewards and institutional schemes. Depending on the model and eligibility, total savings can go up to…

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Akshaya Tritiya trend: Digital gold gains alongside jewellery buying; analysts see shift in investor choices

Flexible and transparent gold investment options such as digital gold and ETFs are expected to gain traction alongside traditional jewellery buying this Akshaya Tritiya, reflecting changing investor preferences, analysts said.Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for gold purchases, will be celebrated on Sunday. Analysts said participation is evolving, with more investors exploring financial products linked…

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Semaglutide Launch: Domestic companies launch semaglutide jabs at affordable prices

NEW DELHI: Several domestic companies including Sun Pharma, Torrent, Zydus, Dr Reddy’s, Glenmark and Alkem announced the launch of semaglutide on Day 1, substantially lowering the cost of weight-loss therapy.This is in the wake of the innovator Novo Nordisk losing its patent on semaglutide on March 20.Sun Pharma’s weekly therapy costs, from initiation to the…

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Middle East tensions: Firms return to WFH, travel curbs as Iran targets UAE

BENGALURU: With the West Asia crisis escalating and recent Iranian strikes targeting the UAE, several IT companies and global capability centres (GCCs) have activated their business continuity plans (BCPs), introducing measures such as work-from-home, travel advisories and temporary office closures.Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, many tech firms and GCCs are increasingly relying on India as a…

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TOISA 2025 Hockey Nominees: Celebrating India’s standout performers on the pitch | Hockey News

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. TOISA 2025 will honour performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, recognising standout displays at major international tournaments and world…

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