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A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta issued the interim order on Friday (May 16). Source

Several insurers now let customers buy, renew, and manage policies directly on WhatsApp. The chat-based services offer features like payments, document access, and real-time claim tracking. Source

According to data from Value Research, defence mutual funds—most of which track the Nifty India Defence Index—have delivered one-month returns ranging from 13.67% to 18.75%, averaging nearly 17.7%. Source

Leading insurers now offer policies that reduce or eliminate the waiting period for pre-existing conditions (PEDs) like hypertension. Source

Cash levels in equity mutual funds have risen consistently over the past six months. From 5.7% of equity AUM in November 2024, the average cash holding increased to 7% by April 2025. Source

Policybazaar’s data shows Europe sees 23-29% of travel between April and September, compared to 20-23% in winter months. This surge also brings a reminder: Travel insurance isn’t optional — it’s essential. Source

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| Over Pakistan’s attack on J&K’s Poonch, top Government sources reveal that If Indians are targeted, India will not hesitate to escalate attack on Pakistan n18oc_worldn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Source

While some travellers are cancelling plans, others are choosing alternative destinations. Source

Pakistani national exposes lies about India’s Operation Sindoor, praises precision strikes. Video goes viral revealing Pakistan failed to intercept any of the 24 missiles. Source