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The Times of India Exporters suffer as Houthi attacks make vessel cover costlier

Indian exporters are facing challenges as costs surge due to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, resulting in a significant rise in cargo insurance premiums. Some products have seen increase as high as 500%, while the average insurance premium is now 60% higher. Reasons for increase is heightened risks in the region, prompting insurers to raise premiums for vessel insurance..

The Times of India Exporters suffer as Houthi attacks make vessel cover costlier

Indian exporters are facing challenges as costs surge due to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, resulting in a significant rise in cargo insurance premiums. Some products have seen increase as high as 500%, while the average insurance premium is now 60% higher. Reasons for increase is heightened risks in the region, prompting insurers to raise premiums for vessel insurance..

The Times of India Doordarshan's 'saffron' logo sparks political slugfest

The visual rebranding of Doordarshan's news channels, characterized by a shift in the color of its logo from red to orange, has stirred controversy. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting engaged in a heated exchange over what the opposition labeled as an effort to "saffronize" the national broadcaster.

The Times of India EPFO added 7.8L new members in Feb, 56% aged 18-25 years

In February, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), responsible for retirement funds, saw an increase of 1.55 million net members, with nearly 780,000 being new additions, according to recently released data. An important observation from the data is the prominence of the 18-25 age bracket, comprising a substantial 56.4% of the total new members in February. This suggests that the bulk of those entering the organized workforce are young individuals, mostly first-time job seekers, as stated in an official announcement.

The Times of India Illegal forex trading: ED freezes Rs 2.7 crore in bank accounts

The Enforcement Directorate carried out synchronized searches in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi as part of an investigation into the illegal online forex trading case involving the octafx.com website and mobile app. OctaFx India Pvt Ltd, OctaFx and their associated entities have been accused of cheating investors under the guise of forex trading, thereby earning a profit, ED said.

The Times of India CJI: New criminal laws put our legal framework into new age

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud gave enthusiastic approval to the new criminal laws scheduled for enforcement starting July 1, stating on Thursday, "These laws signify a watershed moment for our society because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like the criminal law." CJI said BNSS encompassed a holistic approach to deal with crimes in the digital age.