New Delhi, May 2 () ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company on Saturday reported a 23.8 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 282 crore for the March quarter. The non-life insurer had posted a net profit of Rs 228 crore in the corresponding period of 2018-19. The gross direct premium income (GDPI) of the company stood at Rs 3,181 crore in Q4 FY20, compared to Rs 3,485 crore in Q4 FY19, ICICI Lombard said in a regulatory filing. For the full year 2019-20, the profit after tax or net profit increased 13.8 per cent to Rs 1,194 crore from Rs 1,049 crore in the preceding fiscal. GDPI of the company stood at Rs 13,313 crore in FY20 compared to Rs 14,488 crore in FY19, a de-growth of 8.1 per cent, it said. Excluding crop segment, GDPI increased to Rs 13,302 crore during the year compared to Rs

A number of aircraft of Indian Air Force conducted a fly past over different parts spanning the length and breadth of the country today (May 3) as a tribute to the frontline staff ⁠— doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police and others ⁠— dealing with the COVID-19 pandeminc in India. This flying activity was combined along with the training activity of the Indian Air Force and opportunity flight for transport aircraft and helicopters who are involved in moving supplies related to COVID-19 task, a government statement said. Watch the video here: Courtesy: The state-run broadcaster Doordarshan.From the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow to Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital in Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital in Kerala, the IAF aircrafts showered flower petals

"Fear is the most contagious disease you can imagine. It makes the virus look like a piker," Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said.Buffet's net worth is an estimated $72 billion, and his investment firm has a cash pile of $137 billion.Buffett's view, and it is hard to disagree with it, the worst of the coronavirus impact on the global economy and markets may not be over yet."Fear is the most contagious disease you can imagine. It makes the virus look like a piker," Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and more importantly an iconic investor said. "I don’t believe anybody knows what the market is going to do tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,” he added.The words are from a man whose net worth is an estimated $72 billion, and his investment

People with requisite facility can opt for home isolation However, those who don’t have requisite space at home can opt for quarantine and isolation facilities in hotels and lodges. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 8 issued specific guidelines for quarantine of Indian returning from foreign countries. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 8 issued specific guidelines for quarantine of Indian returning from foreign countries in private facilities like hotels, service apartments and lodges.India has begun the world’s largest repatriation mission to bring as many as 1.5 million citizens home in the next few weeks today. In the first phase of repatriation, 15,000 Indian will return from 12 countries. All these passengers shall be kept under institutional quarantine for

This is the first earnings report released by SBI Cards and Payment Services since it was listed on the bourses in March 2020.In Q4 2020, SBI Cards’ profits fell by 66% compared to the same period last year, to ₹83.5 crore from ₹249 crore.The company also created a provision of ₹489 crore to account for the economic concerns arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic.On the flip side, SBI Cards’ asset quality improved, with its non-performing assets declining to 2.01% from 2.44% a year earlier.SBI Cards and Payment Services today posted its Q4 earnings (January-March 2020), revealing a fall of 66% in its profits to ₹83.5 crore, while its bad debts and impairment losses rose by 138% to ₹838 crore on a year-on-year basis. “Considering the possible effects from the pandemic relating to COVID-19, the

A special day to honor mothers and motherhood, Mothers’ Day will be celebrated all over the world on Sunday, 20 May 2020. Mothers’ Day is celebrated on different days around the world. In many countries like USA, Canada, most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, the Philippines and South Africa, it is observed on the second Sunday in the month of May. The ways Mothers’ Day is celebrated in different countries differ significantly. The most common methods include giving presents and receiving the blessings of Mothers. Here are a few select quotes for Mothers’ Day to greet Mothers and Motherhood on this most wonderful day.Mother is the greatest comforter“The best place to cry is on a mother’s arms.” —Jodi Picoult“A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to

Pete Davidson said during a virtual appearance on "The Tonight Show" that a stranger came to his Staten Island home with a "full bag of weed."Davidson said it happened after he mentioned he was trying to stop using drugs in an Instagram video."Literally three hours later, a lady rang my doorbell with a full bag of weed and gave it to my mom and said, 'I heard your son needs this,'" Davidson said. The "Saturday Night Live" star said in a subsequent video that he didn't keep the marijuana (which was "a couple weeks' worth"), instead giving it to his friend. Davidson is currently promoting his new movie "The King of Staten Island" with producer Judd Apatow.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Pete Davidson revealed in a video interview with Jimmy Fallon that someone showed up at his mom's

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a message in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).The 93-year-old monarch spoke of the parallels between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus."The war had been a total war: it had affected everyone, and no one was immune from its impact," she said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a tribute and a message of hope in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).In a video message, the 93-year-old monarch drew a parallel between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus.VE Day is remembered as the day when

The Project's Carrie Bickmore made a very risque remark live on the show on Wednesday night. 

He's the Australian-born rocker currently wowing fans with two new singles Healing Hands and Come Clean.

Lisa Wilkinson has hit back at Richard Dreyfuss after the actor claimed that he was tricked by The Project host during his appearance on Sunday's show.

The  32-year-old simply stunned on the red carpet as one of the first guests to arrive at the The Star on the Gold Coast.

Former TODAY Show host Lisa Wilkinson has been roasted over her defection to Channel Ten at the TV Week Logie Awards.

Dr Susan Carland made a stunning entrance at the TV Week Logie awards on the Gold Coast Sunday night. 

The Project's Waleed Aly was left redfaced after his co-hosts made fun of his manhood on Friday night's installment

Gene Simmons has spoken candidly about his treatment of women in an interview with The Project on Wednesday night.

When it comes to fashion, Julia Morris certainly knows what looks great on her.

She was awarded an Order of Australia for her 'service to the media and to brain cancer awareness' this long weekend.

Rugby star Quade Cooper, 31, is hoping to sell his four-bedroom home in Bulimba, Brisbane for $2million.

The Wallabies player shared a clip via Instagram and Twitter of him kicking a ball at a friend carrying a tray of coffees in Brisbane on Thursday.

Rugby union star Quade Cooper and his model girlfriend Laura Dundovic have finally sold their Brisbane home.

Bikini model Laura Dundović and rugby union player Quade Cooper appear to have split after five years together. 

She's rumoured to have just split with her rugby player boyfriend, Quade Cooper, after five years of dating.

She is thought to have recently split with rugby union player Quade Cooper.

She always manages to look effortlessly chic. And Rihanna didn't disappoint on Monday as she headed out in New York City in a casual ensemble with quirky touches.

The singer was interviewed by Abby Aguirre, who admitted in the story that she normally brings questions to an interview but didn't have time to prepare one this time.

The Barbados-born beauty was asked about the grilling while speaking with Extra Friday at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Rihanna, 31, cemented her star credentials as she arrived in style to the Queen and Slim film premiere in Los Angeles at the AFI Fest on Thursday night.

Viscountess Emma Weymouth partied the night away at Rihanna's Fenty bash on Monday night, hosted at London's Laylow after the British Fashion Awards 2019.

She is always one to make a statement on the red carpet. And the star definitely had all eyes on her when she stepped out on Monday night to attend the British Fashion Awards

Governor Cuomo tweeted: 'I want to thank @rihanna and the Rihanna Foundation for donating Personal Protective Equipment to New York State. We're so appreciative of your help.'

With the Oscars inching closer, the Hollywood press train chugs along as Scarlett Johansson makes her way inside a New York hotel on Wednesday for a  screening of Netflix drama Marriage Story.

Reno Rumble's Carly has quit her job as an air hostess in order to focus on the final.

He's made waves on The Block, having won a Gold Logie for his role as host. And on Thursday Scott Cam was once again making a splash - but this time more literally.

Since the start of awards season, the 48-year old actress and her co-star Richard E. Grant have received a number of Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor nominations.

Patricia Arquette, star of Medium and True Romance got up on stage to praise the work of Special Counselor Robert Mueller. She was accepting an award for Escape at Dannemora.

Much was made of Anna Paquin's seven-word role in The Irishman. And when the actress appeared on stage at the SAG Awards, Twitter users were quick to point out how it seemed she was being upstaged.

He's a passionate animal rights advocate and ardent vegan. Joaquin Phoenix proved that he was dedicated to the cause, as he left SAG Awards festivities early to attend a vigil for pigs on Sunday.

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness has discussed prioritising self care and the reaction to their HIV diagnosis in a candid interview.   

Many would be intimidated by working with Judi Dench, who after decades at the top of her game has everything from an Oscar to a Damehood.

Taylor Swift has been announced to be receiving the 2020 Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards for her ongoing work for the LGBTQ Community.

British fashion designer Stella McCartney, who hails from Lambeth, London has been mocked for for suggesting Joaquin Phoenix was a 'winner' after he pledged to wear the same tux.

Miss Americana Taylor Swift is just as bored as you and me.

US banks earned $10 billion in two weeks processing the loans from the government scheme to protect small businesses from financial ruin during the coronavirus crisis, according to an NPR report.The rescue plan worth $349 billion offered businesses loans of up to $10 million to thousands of US companies and were guaranteed by the federal Small Business Administration.The banks charged a transaction fee of 5% on loans worth less than $350,000, while on loans worth between $2 million - $10 million, the cost was 1%.The banks defended the massive windfall of loan transaction fees, saying that processing the loans involved complicated vetting procedures.Treasury Department guidelines are less rigorous than for regular loans, and the taxpayer provides the funding, so there is little risk for the

It looks like the romance between Laura Dundovic and her man Quade Cooper is heating up, as the pair continue to flaunt their relationship on social media.

Two tries from Luke Morahan and 13 points from the boot of Callum Sheedy ensured Bristol made history with a 28-15 win over Harlequins, earning five Premiership wins in a row.