Tamil Nadu rejects Centre’s ‘regrettable’ move, upholds no-detention policy for students up to Class 8

Tamil Nadu will continue its no-detention policy for students up to Class 8, countering the Centre’s decision allowing detainment for failing students in Classes 5 and 8. This move is seen as detrimental to underprivileged children seeking uninterrupted education Tamil Nadu will uphold its ‘no-detention policy’ for students up to Class 8, School Education Minister … Read more

2025 outlook: SAHIs set to grow at 22%, outpace overall health insurance sector

(SAHIs) are expected to lead the health insurance segment’s growth in India, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20-22% over the next two years. This outpaces the overall health insurance sector, which is forecasted to grow at 17-18% annually, according to CareEdge Ratings. The segment’s share within general insurance is likely to … Read more

LIC aims to enrol 1 lakh Bima Sakhi in 12 months

“Bima Sakhi is expected to garner new business of five times of our spending. So we are hoping that they can bring Rs 4,000 crore new business in the first year,” he said.The stipend for the first year would be Rs 7,000 per month, Rs 6,000 per month next year and Rs 5,000 per month … Read more

Best Health Insurance Companies for 2025

Investopedia’s analysis ranks Kaiser Permanente as the best health insurance company for 2025 because of its blend of affordability and low customer complaints. UnitedHealthcare and Aetna also earned top marks. We evaluated nine insurers using dozens of criteria, such as customer satisfaction, plan types, and costs. The top companies offer a strong mix of value … Read more