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India Proposes Full Foreign Ownership in Insurance Major Reforms Ahead

November 22, 2025

Insurance Bill Proposes 100% FDI to Accelerate Growth in the Insurance Sector

The government has taken a major policy step toward overhauling India’s insurance framework by listing the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill for discussion in the winter session of Parliament. The proposed legislation outlines extensive reforms aimed at expanding foreign participation, modernising regulation, and improving insurance accessibility for millions of citizens.

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Oscars 2026: Eligible Animated, Documentary and International Films Announced

November 22, 2025

Oscars 2026: Eligible Animation, Documentary and International Films Revealed

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially released the full roster of films eligible for the 98th Academy Awards in three major categories—Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best International Feature Film. The announcement marks the beginning of an intense awards season, with filmmakers and audiences worldwide closely tracking the race.

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Azim Premji Receives ISB Research Catalyst Award for Advancing Knowledge Systems

November 22, 2025

ISB Honours Azim Premji with Research Catalyst Award

The Indian School of Business (ISB) has presented the ISB Research Catalyst Award to Azim Premji, Founder Chairman of Wipro, acknowledging his pioneering role in advancing India’s research, education and knowledge infrastructure. The award was conferred during the third edition of the Insights Forum held at ISB’s Mohali campus, an event dedicated to fostering collaborative, evidence-driven research.

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India Sees 0.9°C Temperature Rise in Last Decade: New Climate Study

November 22, 2025

India Records 0.9°C Temperature Rise Over the Past Decade

A major climate assessment by multiple Indian research institutions has found that India’s average temperature rose by approximately 0.9°C between 2015 and 2024, marking one of the sharpest decadal increases recorded to date. The findings reveal a worrying escalation in heat-related extremes, monsoon variability and coastal vulnerabilities, intensifying the call for urgent climate adaptation measures.

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Australia Expands Under-16 Social Media Ban to Include Twitch

November 22, 2025

Australia Adds Twitch to Nationwide Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia has broadened its upcoming nationwide restriction on social media access for users aged 16 and under by officially adding Twitch to the list of prohibited platforms. The move comes just weeks before the law takes effect on 10 December, positioning Australia as the first country to enforce such comprehensive age-based digital limits.

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