Ahmedabad: A district consumer commission in Ahmedabad has directed United India Insurance Company Ltd to pay Rs 3 lakh, along with 7% annual interest, to a policyholder, ruling that the insurer’s rejection of his mediclaim for cancer treatment was arbitrary, illegal and invalid.The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Additional), Ahmedabad, passed the order on a…
One man, a barren sandbar and decades of patience: How Jadav “Molai” Payeng created the forest that made him India’s Forest Man. PC: OneEarth A forest does not usually begin with one person, one patch of barren land and a few saplings. But in Assam, that is almost how the story of Jadav “Molai” Payeng…
At first sight, Pando appears to be an ordinary forest of thousands of trembling aspen trees stretching across Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. As reported by PBS, the reality beneath the ground is far more unusual. Those estimated 47,000 trunks are not separate trees competing for space, but parts of a single living organism connected by…
Passenger packed a power bank (Instagram) A domestic flight in China turned into a nightmare and ignited safety concerns across the globe after a power bank caught fire inside an overhead luggage compartment. The incident which took place on 24 July, 2026, once again is drawing attention to one of aviation’s fastest-growing safety concerns which…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Thursday, July 30, with several medal opportunities on offer and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finally set to begin his campaign in Glasgow. The star javelin thrower will compete in the men’s qualification round alongside Rohit Yadav…
For many travellers, the fastest route is not always the most appealing one. A flight can cut hours from a journey, yet some people still choose a train seat, a window view and the steady movement of a railway carriage. They may spend longer reaching their destination, but the experience along the way matters. The…
Blake Lively is seeking USD 8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film ‘It Ends With Us’.Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount, covering nearly USD 7.5 million in attorney’s fees from two law firms that represented her and about USD 500,000…
An under-construction warehouse collapsed, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives with 19 individuals injured KOLKATA: The death toll in the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area has risen to 14, with 19 others injured, as rescue teams continued to search through the debris on Friday.The warehouse, located off Hyde Road,…
England clinched a four-wicket win over India, bringing the series to a tie at 1-1. Joe Root’s stellar innings of 99 not out was pivotal as India’s batters faltered, crumbling to just 233 runs. (Photo/AP/PTI) A masterclass in chasing from veteran Joe Root and a clinical bowling display helped England bounce back in style, registering…
Panaji: Although the state govt has put the rollout of new smart meters on hold, the electricity department continues to install them for consumers who are willing, but without activating their smart features.“These are the only meters the department has. We don’t have the older electronic meters to supply consumers anymore. Smart meters too are…
