Personal accident insurance offers no such certainty. Its exclusions are extensive and linked to the nature of the accident. Common exclusions include intoxication, adventure sports, hazardous occupations, self-harm and war. Premiums may be revised at renewal, and renewal itself is not always guaranteed.
Yatin Pednekar, co-founder and chief of products at Mobicule Technologies, a debt collection platform, said, “A real safeguard missing today is purpose limitation, meaning that data collected to assess your loan shouldn’t quietly get reused for debt collection or marketing later, unless you separately consent to that specific new use.”
Members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) must ensure that they upload a recent profile photo on the Unified Member Portal to complete e-nominations and facilitate online claim settlements. The profile photo is a part of an individual’s digital records and is used during the online verification process. While uploading a profile photo is…
Crypto criminals are increasingly targeting people, not just digital wallets, as violent attacks climb globally. So-called wrench attacks — where criminals use violence to coerce victims to hand over cryptocurrency — have accelerated this year, according to a new report by blockchain security firm CertiK, which tracks cyber threats and security incidents in the digital…
The government will sell up to 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard Ltd through an offer for sale, with the floor price fixed at Rs 1,400 per share. The offer will open for non-retail investors on July 7, while retail investors will be able to place bids on July 8. The government will first sell 2.52%…
Warren Buffett, who started giving away his wealth two decades ago, has pledged to completely dispose of his roughly $140 billion stake in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. by 2034. His latest donation, comprising 12 million Class B shares, is instead going to four foundations led by his children, Susie, Howard and Peter. Noting that his children…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched VISHWAS 2026, a one-time dispute resolution scheme that enables eligible employers to settle pending disputes over damages imposed for delayed provident fund (PF) contributions by paying reduced penalties. The scheme, which will remain open for six months from June 29, 2026, applies to specified disputes relating to…