Have hiked provisions, cut costs on motor 3rd party, says HDFC Ergo

MUMBAI: HDFC Ergo General Insurance has tightened costs in motor third-party cover, fearing claims inflation could sink the line without strict underwriting. It reset reserves in FY25-FY26 after spotting inflation outrunning assumptions.Speaking to TOI MD & CEO Parthanil Ghosh said claim dynamics had shifted.“We felt that the third-party rates vis-a-vis the commission that is being…

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SBI apprentice recruitment 2026 notification out for 7150 posts, apply online from 19 May

SBI opens applications for 7150 apprentice vacancies under Apprenticeship Act 1961 in 2026 SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act 1961. The notice has been issued by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. The SBI Apprentice Recruitment…

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IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar back for India? Former cricketer makes bold claim | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Mohammad Kaif and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Mohammad Kaif and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his match-winning spell against Delhi Capitals, where he rattled the top order early. Defending a target of 176, Bhuvneshwar struck…

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When will the Class 12 access link go live?

CBSE answer sheet portal delay triggers confusion among Class XII students NEW DELHI: Several CBSE Class XII students took to social media on May 19 seeking clarity over the activation time of the board’s answer sheet access portal, hours after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that the application window for obtaining evaluated…

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Did Simu Liu SPOIL ‘Avengers: Doomsday’? ‘Shang Chi’ star teases Tom Holland’s return as Spider-Man |

After Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo, actor Simu Liu has seemingly joined the list of actors who have dropped major spoilers from ‘Avengers’ films. The ‘Shang Chi’ actor had all eyes on him and his social media feed after he appeared to hint at potential character appearances in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, which have long been kept…

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Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance and politicisation of cricket | Cricket News

Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…

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Oil prices today: Crude slips after three-day rally as markets track Iran ceasefire and Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after posting gains for three straight sessions, as investors closely monitored the fragile ceasefire linked to the Iran conflict and awaited the outcome of a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.As per Reuters, Brent crude futures fell 82 cents, or 0.76%, to $106.95…

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AR Murugadoss faces allegations over Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Madharaasi’ budget; Producer demands Rs 10 crore compensation from the director |

Director AR Murugadoss is facing allegations from the producer of Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Madharaasi’ regarding a significant budget overrun. The producer claims the film’s cost escalated from Rs 110 crore to Rs 170 crore due to poor planning. The producer is demanding Rs 10 crore compensation or for Murugadoss to script ‘Ramana 2’ for free. ‘Madharaasi,’ made…

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