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Новости за 12.12.2024

Irdai wants insurers to diversify policy distribution channels: Official

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is urging insurers to diversify their distribution channels, reducing reliance on parent banks. Some insurers sell over 75% of policies through their parent banks. While recognizing the bancassurance model's convenience, IRDAI emphasizes the need for broader distribution and addresses concerns about potential mis-selling.

Ayodhya: First anniversary of consecration ceremony at Ram temple to be held on January 11

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The first anniversary of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya will be celebrated on January 11. Construction of 18 new temples within the complex is underway, dedicated to various deities and figures. Temple trust chief Champat Rai clarified that 'prasad' offered to Ram Lalla is prepared within the temple complex and designed for longevity, dismissing rumors of external offerings.

Centre spent over ₹40,000 crore on NH works in A.P. during last six years

The Hindu 

Out of 13,795 black spots identified on the National Highways across India, the government has completed short-term rectification measures on 9,525 black spots and permanent rectification measures on 4,777 black spots, says Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari

Jimmy Butler has never asked for a trade

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

While Charania reported that the Heat is now open to “listening” to trade offers for Butler, a league source said that Butler has never asked to be traded and the Heat is not aggressively shopping him. “I actually like it,” Butler said Wednesday afternoon when asked about being at the center of trade speculation. “It’s good to be talked about. I don’t think there’s such a thing as bad publicity, to a point. But if somebody is talking about me getting traded, that’s a lot.”
Source: Miami Herald

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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a nurse explains the science

Raw Story 

By Libby Richards/Professor of Nursing, Purdue University

You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.”

That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu.

Research also shows that lower temperatures are associated with higher COVID-19 rates. Читать дальше...