Indian-origin man arrested in Canada for setting his own restaurant on fire for insurance money

50-year-old Rajinderpal Basran, an Indian-origin businessman in Canada, has been arrested and charged with arson with intent to defraud in connection with a fire that burned down his sports bar, Halftime Huddle, in Leader, a town near Saskatoon. The suspicious fire took place on October 26, 2025, which destroyed his sports bar and restaurant when […]

Bitcoin for car insurance? Dubai becomes first to accept crypto for insurance premium | World News

Cryptocurrency Payments Approved for Insurance in the UAE / Image: File Forget writing checks or waiting for bank transfers. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the regional financial sector, Dubai Insurance has officially opened the doors for UAE residents to pay their insurance premiums using Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies. As of […]

Dubai crash leaves Indian biker with Rs 1 crore hospital bill: What happened on E311 and what expat riders should know about insurance, road safety

Dubai Crash Leaves Indian Biker With Dh400,000 Hospital Bill And No Insurance An Indian expatriate in Dubai is confronting an overwhelming hospital bill of nearly Dh400,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) after a serious motorbike accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) left him with multiple fractures and ongoing surgical needs. The situation raises broader […]

Oman’s new auto insurance rules: Insurers to pay drivers for delayed car repairs

Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]

Hajj 2026 deadline alert: Travel agencies to face penalties after Jan 12 if pilgrim contracts not secured, Egypt warns

January 12 Is D-Day: Egypt Warns Hajj Travel Agencies of Legal Action Cairo / January 6, 2026: With the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season just around the corner, the travel and tourism industry in Egypt has issued a warning to agencies in the country to comply with certain procedures by January 12, 2026 or face possible […]

Kuwait makes health insurance mandatory for foreign residents & visitors from Dec 23: Fees & exemptions | World News

Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]

Bajaj Finserv Shares Edge Up After Life Insurance Arm Reports Rs 1,086.57 Crore New Business Premium | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, December 10 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of Bajaj Finserv Ltd were trading higher on the BSE on Tuesday after its life insurance subsidiary reported strong new business premium numbers for November. The stock was trading at Rs 2,069.50, up by 10.60 points or 0.51 per cent from its previous close of Rs 2,058.90. The scrip […]

What Is Term Insurance? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Plans & Premiums | Udaipur Kiran

Many people hear the word “insurance” and feel confused. Some think it is too complex. Some feel it is only for people who understand money well. But the truth is simple: insurance is for everyone, and it is not difficult to understand when explained in easy words. In this guide, we will explain what is […]

Women’s Term Insurance and the Importance of Term Insurance for Housewives in India | Udaipur Kiran

Many families buy insurance only for the earning member. Usually, the husband. The wife? Often ignored. This is a big mistake. Let me explain why. Buy Term Insurance Why Women Need Insurance Too A common question comes up – why does someone who doesn’t earn need insurance? Fair question. Wrong thinking, though. Think about what […]

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Lists Flat, Trades Marginally Higher on BSE Debut | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Canara HSBC Life Insurance made a muted debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday, listing flat at its issue price of ₹106 per share. Post-listing, the stock inched up and was last seen trading at ₹109.45, higher by ₹3.45 or 3.25% from its issue price. The scrip touched […]