TCI Seaways, a division of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), has taken delivery of a 500 TEU container vessel, TCI SETU, on October 29, 2026, strengthening its coastal shipping capacity and multimodal logistics operations. With a deadweight capacity of approximately 7,300 metric tonnes, TCI SETU is the seventh vessel in the company’s fleet of…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘Eco Assure’ for commercial vehicles, a new add-on cover aimed at helping vehicle owners manage rising repair costs while ensuring minimal operational disruption. The insurer said commercial vehicles are central to India’s logistics and mobility ecosystem, but increasing maintenance expenses often burden operators. Eco Assure…
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has launched Jio-bp’s petrol with revolutionary ACTIVE Technology at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, setting a new benchmark in fuel performance for Indian motorists. The newly introduced petrol, marketed by Jio-bp, is designed to actively clean critical engine parts by removing existing deposits, thereby…
Bajaj General Insurance Limited has introduced Fetal Flourish, a new fetal health insurance rider aimed at supporting families facing medical complexities during pregnancy, at an affordable premium of ₹1,025. Announced in Pune on January 14, the offering focuses on advanced in-utero care an area largely left uncovered by conventional maternity insurance. Offered with the insurer’s…
A grand patriotic programme titled “Sāgara Pran Talamalala” will be organised in Port Blair on December 12 to mark 116 years of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s historic poem, composed during his imprisonment in the Andamans. The event is being organised by the Valuable Group and will take place at Sri Vijaya Puram at 3 PM….
Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims…
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has introduced ‘AapKe Liye’, a specialised health insurance plan tailored exclusively for the people of Andaman & Nicobar. This state-specific product is designed to address the region’s unique healthcare landscape, offering personalised coverage based on local hospital infrastructure and affordability. Available in both individual and family floater variants, ‘AapKe Liye’ provides…
Speaking at the Kaushal Manthan Regional Workshop organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Jayant Chaudhary called for a shift away from rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches in skilling. “Skill development cannot have prescriptive templates,” he said….
The PwC India Foundation has launched its solar energy initiative in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking a shift from diesel-powered electricity to renewable energy. “Addressing the energy needs of communities is a vital step toward improving livelihoods in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” says Jaivir Singh, Vice Chairman, PwC India Foundation. “At the PwC…
In a landmark step towards sustainable waste management, Hulladek Recycling Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with the Andaman & Nicobar Pollution Control Committee, launched e-waste management services in Port Blair. The initiative was inaugurated at the Tagore Government College of Education Auditorium, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pressing issue of electronic waste. The event…
