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Vogue magazine's August cover features the first lady Jill Biden who has said that Joe Biden will do the best for the US.

If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a new series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the fifth part of this series, ET Wealth explains the difference between deductible and co-payment.

The Hubble Space Telescope observed a significant reduction in Neptune's cloud cover. Researchers discovered that solar UV radiation influences cloud formation on Neptune, highlighting the need for further study.

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has recently launched personal accident covers at an affordable premium. There are various variants of Health Plus and Xpress Health Plus. From coverage to premium to benefits — read all about the new accident covers ...

As temperatures go up due to climate change, the snow cover of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest thins, and bodies of deceased climbers are becoming more visible. A team led by Major Aditya Karki recovered five bodies this year.

The underlying trend of Nifty continues to be positive. A sustainable move above 24000-24100 levels could pull Nifty towards another Fibonacci extension resistance of around 24380-24400 levels in the near term.

The annual Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir starts on June 29 and will conclude on August 19. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made extensive arrangements for the pilgrims, including registration, safety me...

Singh had previously stated that from 1987 to 2021, 877 square kilometers of forest cover in Manipur were destroyed, primarily due to illegal poppy farming for drug production. "Earlier, Singh had said that 877 sq km of forest cover in Manipur was d...

The Supreme Court closely monitors tree felling in Delhi, demanding accountability and tree planting for unauthorized actions, emphasizing the need to protect the city's green cover.

"PSB Gaurav Bachat SB Salary account is exclusively designed to cater to the distinct banking requirement of serving and retired personnels. The product is also strategically aimed to tap Agniveers enrolled in the Agnipath scheme, ensuring a compreh...

While health insurers can sometimes be blamed putting customers through unending hardship in clearing claims, many a times it’s the policyholder who is at fault. A significant portion of these health insurance claim rejections can be prevented by as...

Gorilla glass maker Corning, a key supplier of Apple, will begin production out of its Tamil Nadu facility in the second half of 2025, vice president and general manager David Velasquez told ET in an exclusive interaction. Velasquez was speaking ahe...

How to buy the right health insurance policy that will pay for your claims on time? You can avert claim rejections by asking the important questions at the time of buying health insurance and reading the policy details and fine print carefully. Ask ...

Insurers will have to clear a health insurance claim within three hours of receiving it from the hospital during discharge. Irdai has also given a window of one hour for clearing cashless claim requests at the time of admission. All you need to know...

Car owners are advised to drive responsibly to save on insurance premiums and claim settlements. The concept of zero depreciation insurance ensures full invoice value payment during claims. This add-on is beneficial for new, luxury, or frequently-dr...

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Health insurance: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a master circular to streamline health insurance claim process. Previously, delays in claim approvals forced patients to stay in hospitals longer. Now...

Fortis Hospital Gurgaon's billing practices revealed a 27% bill increase for self-paying patients. Investigations by Times of India uncovered discrepancies in billing for self-paying and insurance-covered patients, showcasing the hidden disparity in...

Senior citizen health insurance covers medical expenses incurred by people above 60 years old.