After Bharat Taxi, Cooperation Ministry plans insurance sector entry via IFFCO-Tokio

After Bharat Taxi, Cooperation Ministry plans insurance sector entry via IFFCO-Tokio

New Delhi: After launching Bharat Taxi as a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, the Ministry of Cooperation is now preparing to expand the cooperative footprint in the insurance sector, ThePrint has learnt. However, instead of floating a new cooperative entity, the ministry plans to leverage the existing structure of IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance — a joint venture between…

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Henley Passport Index 2026: Indian passport ranking rises, now visa-free entry to so many countries

The Henley Passport Index 2026 is topped by Singapore, whose passport grants visa-free entry to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea are tied for second. Sweden and the United Arab Emirates are tied for third, with passports granting access to 186 destinations. Add informalnewz.com as a Preferred Source Passport Ranking: The Indian passport has seen…

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Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus | India News

Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus | India News

DEHRADUN: Close on the heels of a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area at Haridwar, Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), which administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath and 47 other temples, is considering a similar move at the shrines under it. The proposal is expected…

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Nuclear Energy Bill 2025: Lok Sabha clears 'SHANTI' bill as opposition walks out; paves way for entry of private players | India News

Nuclear Energy Bill 2025: Lok Sabha clears ‘SHANTI’ bill as opposition walks out; paves way for entry of private players | India News

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to the the nuclear energy bill called the “Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI), 2025”. The bill was passed as opposition staged a walkout, during the ongoing Winter Session.The amended bill was tabled in the lower house, with introduction…

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No entry for non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-6 till Grap 3 in force: Sirsa | India News

No entry for non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-6 till Grap 3 in force: Sirsa | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday announced that all private vehicles below BS-VI standards and not registered in Delhi will be barred from entering the capital from Thursday. This restriction will continue till stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) are in force.No vehicle without a PUC…

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