Star Health targets Rs 24,000cr GWP in FY27, shrugs off MTM volatility

Chennai: Star Health and Allied Insurance said it remains focused on long-term growth despite rising medical inflation and periodic mark-to-market volatility in its investment portfolio. The geopolitical tension-induced correction in the equity markets resulted in the standalone health insurer reporting mark-to-market losses of Rs 558 crore in Q4FY26, leading it to report a loss of…

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Punjab SC Commission objects to ‘derogatory’ terms in Census 2027 forms

Chandigarh: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi on Tuesday met the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), objecting to the alleged use of derogatory and prohibited terms for Scheduled Castes in draft Census 2027 forms.A memorandum seeking immediate removal of such language from census forms and digital self-enumeration platforms…

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Amid energy crisis, IIT-G offers hope with green hydrogen production boost | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a new composite coating technology that improves the efficiency and durability of solar-powered water-splitting systems for green hydrogen production.The innovation boosts performance by over 50%, marking a big leap towards cleaner energy, reduced reliance on fossil fuels,…

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