Suspected terrorist killed in explosion in Amritsar

A suspected terrorist died in a blast while retrieving explosive material from a vacant area near Naushera on the Majitha road bypass in Punjab's Amritsar on Tuesday, the police said. Image used......

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

At least 21 people, mostly daily wagers, died and 10 others were hospitalised after allegedly drinking spurious liquor in Majitha in Punjab's Amritsar district, officials said on Tuesday. Ten......

BJP legislature party to pick Delhi CM at 7 pm

The much awaited decision about the new chief minister of Delhi will be made in the BJP legislature party meeting to be held at the party's Delhi unit office on Wednesday evening. IMAGE: Delhi BJP......

BJP to select Delhi CM on Feb 19, oath on Feb 20

The Bharatiya Janata Party Legislative Party meeting in Delhi is set to take place on February 19, according to BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will take oath on February 20 at......

'We've invested in the growth of India'

'We are setting up more branches in more tertiary terms, like tier 2 and tier 3 terms. Going forward, that is where the growth will come.' Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Tarun Chugh, managing director......

Insurers eye the rural pie

According to recent trends in the insurance sector, companies are now looking to tap the vast, mostly untapped markets in the rural and semi-urban areas.In the last few months, at least five of the......

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: India Inc

In order for life insurance customers to attain maximum benefits, it is crucial for the persistency ratio to be far higher than its current level, top executives of the industry said at the......

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act.......