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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Inter-ministerial group setup to assess Quality Control Orders
New Delhi: The government has setup an Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) to assess the Quality Control Orders (QCO) proposed by various ministries and examine the possibility of graded standards or exempting Indian manufacturers who meet a de minimis standard from the requirement of obtaining BIS licenses or third party certification. Ministries and departments need to obtain the recommendations of the IMG before notifying any QCO. The group comprises senior officials of the ministries of finance, commerce and industry, consumer affairs, and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), among others. The group has been formed amid differences of views on the content and need for QCOs and aims to promote a Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo 'Whole of Government' approach, the Cabinet Secretariat said in an office memorandum. In cases of unfair trade practices, the IMG may assess whether the problem is generic and cross-cutting or country specific. Live Events 'Implementation of such QCOs often has consequences for sectors handled by other ministries. There are also instances of differences of views on the content of/need for QCOs,' the Cabinet Secretariat said. As per the memorandum, any proposal for a QCO would have to be referred to the IMG of to assess and evaluate the proposal, apart from the consultation with BIS. The Terms of Reference of the IMG include evaluation of QCOs and making recommendations, examining requests from ministries and departments for reconsideration, review or modification of existing QCOs. 'In cases of unfair trade practices, it may assess whether the problem is generic and cross-cutting or country specific,' it said., adding that the IMG may use quantitative criteria such as a scoring methodology of restrictiveness, and qualitative criteria based on relative merits/demerits. Besides having special regard for the interests of Indian MSMEs , the IMG may explore or examine the possibility of graded standards, specifying different quality levels for the same product, alternate ways of implementing QCOs such as exempting Indian manufacturers who meet a 'de minimis' standard from the requirement of obtaining BIS licenses, self certification and third party certification etc. Further, in case the QCO imposes standards that are not aligned with international standards, there should be a strong justification which should be recorded, keeping in mind the costs which may arise to exporters and others from such differential.
CNBC
3 days ago
- Health
- CNBC
How travel medical insurance works and why it's so important
Whether you have private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, you probably won't be covered overseas. That's one way that travel insurance can be a lifesaver: A good policy will cover your doctor's bills, hospital stay, prescriptions and even medical evacuation if you need to be flown somewhere for treatment. There are countries that require proof of medical coverage before you'll be issued a visa, including Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Here's what to know about travel medical insurance, including what it covers, how much it costs and which companies have the best policies. Travel medical insurance pays for emergency health care while you're abroad, including doctor's visits, lab tests, hospital stays and ambulance services. Travel medical coverage can also include: Coverage is included in standard travel policies, but you can also buy standalone plans. A plan with primary medical coverage will pay out before you need to submit claims to any other applicable health insurance you may have, while a secondary plan requires you to file with your primary carrier first. Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations. Travel insurance policies average between 4% and 10% of your trip's total nonrefundable costs, although the price will vary based on your age, destination, trip length and any add-ons you buy. A standalone travel medical policy is almost always less expensive than a comprehensive policy. For a 30-year-old taking a one-week trip to the United Kingdom, a travel medical plan from IMG costs an average of $19, while a comprehensive travel plan runs about $74. Existing health issues are usually not covered by travel insurance unless you have a pre-existing condition waiver. To get one you must insure 100% of your nonrefundable trip costs and be medically able to travel at the time of departure. You must also buy your policy within 14 to 21 days of booking, depending on the insurer. Certain medical conditions, including pregnancy, dementia, mental health issues and substance abuse, are typically not covered by a waiver. Your policy should have at least $250,000 in emergency medical coverage, although the amount can depend on a variety of factors, including: If you have health insurance through your employer, review your policy. A few plans include some overseas coverage, which can affect how much you need and whether it should be primary or secondary. You can buy a policy that only covers health-related expenses when you're traveling. While it won't cover canceled flights, lost luggage or missed connections, it's cheaper than comprehensive travel insurance and it might come with higher limits. If you book your trip with a credit card, it may come with some travel insurance benefits but many don't include medical benefits. Read your policies and terms to see what's included. You may also be able to get a standalone travel medical plan from your health insurance provider. United Healthcare's SafeTrip and Blue Cross Blue Shield's GeoBlue both have up to $1 million in medical coverage, for example, with no deductible. UnitedHealthcare's SafeTrip program offers standalone travel medical insurance, along with comprehensive travel insurance plans. Plans are available for travelers to than 150 countries worldwide. Medical policies are available with up to $1 million in coverage with no deductible. GeoBlue offers single-trip and multi-trip travel medical policies with worldwide access to telemedicine and no waiver needed for pre-existing conditions, as long as you have an underlying U.S. health care plan. Policies are available with up to $1 million in medical coverage. CNBC Select picked the best travel insurance for medical coverage in a variety of categories. Essential, Advantage and Ultimate policies plus last-minute Travel Med Go plan and standalone plans for emergency medical and flight coverage. Upgrades include rental car, pet and adventure activities coverage Upgrade with Ultimate plan covering 75% of nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 21 days of initial deposit and 31 days of departure. Included with Ultimate plan if purchased within 21 days of initial deposit Who's this for? Travelex's Ultimate plan strikes a balance between affordability and generous coverage limits. And for each insured adult, Travelex include free coverage for one child 17 or under. Standout benefits: Travelex has a wide window for getting a pre-existing condition waiver, allowing buyers to qualify up to 21 days after booking their trip. IMG has a variety of policies available at different coverage levels, including standard travel insurance, travel medical insurance and international health insurance for expats. It also offers coverage for mental health services, which is uncommon in the industry. Up to 75% reimbursement for nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 20 days of your initial trip deposit. Available if policy is purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit. Who's this for? IMG's LX policy provides robust but affordable travel medical coverage. It comes with: Standout benefits: IMG also offers health insurance for expats with longer coverage terms than standard travel policies. Single-trip and multi-trip/annual policies and cruise insurance. Add-ons include Cancel for Any Reason coverage and a travel inconvenience benefit Add-on to Worldwide Trip Protector Deluxe or Platinum plan that reimburses 75% of nonrefundable costs when purchased within 21 days of initial trip payment Available if policy is purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit. Who's this for? Travel Insured International's World Trip Protector Platinum plan reimburses up to: Standout benefits: While some insurers don't cover dental expenses, Travel Insured International will cover them up to $750. Seven Corners offers single-trip, annual and student plans and travel medical insurance. Optional add-ons include Cancel For Any Reason and Interruption for Any Reason (IFAR) coverage and protection for rental cars, sports equipment and event tickets. Reimburses up to 75% of nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 21 days of booking. Available with Trip Protection Choice plan if bought within 20 days of initial deposit Who's this for? Seven Corners gives travelers 20 days from booking to buy coverage that includes a waiver for pre-existing conditions. That gives you a lot more wiggle room than many other providers. Standout benefits: Seven Corners also offers travel insurance for groups and annual plans for multiple trips. SquareMouth is a travel insurance marketplace that allows you can compare top-rated providers, including Berkshire Hathaway, Nationwide, Seven Corners and Tin Leg. Yes Read our SquareMouth travel insurance review Who's this for? Squaremouth provides price quotes from dozens of providers instantly, allowing you to choose the one that offers the most bang for your buck. Standout benefits: Squaremouth's money-back policy lets you get a full refund within 14 days of purchase, provided you haven't departed or filed a claim yet. If you have a complaint with the handling of your claim, Squaremouth's Zero Complaint Guarantee means it will mediate with the provider on your behalf. If the issue isn't resolved to Squaremouth's satisfaction, it will remove the provider from its platform. If you are buying a comprehensive travel insurance policy, look for one that offers at least $250,000 in emergency medical coverage. If you are older, have existing health conditions or plan to engage in high-risk activities, you may want to increase that amount. While most credit cards have some form of travel insurance, many don't include medical coverage. Among those that do, we like Chase Sapphire Reserve and The Platinum Card® from American Express. Check with your credit card provider to find out more about its travel medical benefits. Travel medical insurance is a worthwhile investment if your private health insurance doesn't reimburse for illnesses, injuries or evacuation overseas. (If you're enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare, you most likely won't be covered abroad.) In addition, if you are traveling to a developing nation or a remote area, a travel medical policy can reimburse you for the cost of being evacuated to a place with adequate services or even back home. Money matters — so make the most of it. Get expert tips, strategies, news and everything else you need to maximize your money, right to your inbox. Sign up here. At CNBC Select, our mission is to provide our readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions with their money. Every travel insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of travel insurance products. While CNBC Select earns a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links, we create all our content without input from our commercial team or any outside third parties, and we pride ourselves on our journalistic standards and ethics. CNBC Select analyzed more than two dozen U.S. travel insurance companies, focusing on cost, limits for medical coverage and availability of waivers for pre-existing conditions. We based our selections on a quote for a 30-year-old traveler visiting the United Kingdom for a one-week trip with $2,000 in nonrefundable expenses. We also considered CNBC Select audience data when available, such as general demographics and engagement with our content and tools. Based on these criteria, our picks for best medical travel coverage are: Best comprehensive travel insurance: Travel Insured InternationalBest standalone travel medical insurance: IMGBest for high coverage limits: TravelexBest for pre-existing conditions: Seven CornersBest travel insurance marketplace: Squaremouth
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Toronto teen Mboko extends perfect run to reach third round at French Open
PARIS — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko was No. 333 in the WTA Tour rankings at the start of 2025. On Friday, she'll play in the third round of the French Open main draw. It has been an unexpectedly fast and furious climb up the women's professional tennis ladder, and she's just getting started. 'I was very focused throughout the whole match," Mboko said Wednesday after seeing off No. 59 ranked Eva Lys of Germany, 6-4, 6-4 in her second-round match. "Of course she was a very solid player, especially from the baseline. She really made me earn every single point." Ranked No. 156 at the April 21 entry deadline for the qualifying, Mboko was unseeded. And yet, she ran through three quality players — Sinja Kraus of Austria, Kathinka Von Deichmann of Liechtenstein and Kaja Juvan of Slovenia — without dropping a single set. She continued that run in her first-round win over Lulu Sun of New Zealand, a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon last year, and added another straight-sets win over Lys, a 23-year-old currently ranked a career-high No. 59. With the win over Lys, Mboko will officially enter the top 100 after the end of the French Open. She currently boasts a 'live' ranking of No. 89 as she prepares to meet No. 8 seed Zheng Qinwen in the third round on Friday. Mboko, who was born in the United States and raised in Toronto, began the season making moves on the lower-tier ITF circuit. After 22 straight victories and four titles, she was on her way. Few were paying attention then. But through her agency IMG, she was able to get a wild card into both the Miami Open and the Italian Open — WTA 1000-level events similar to Canada's National Bank Open. She pushed No. 10 Paula Badosa to a third-set tiebreak in Miami and took world No. 2 Coco Gauff to three sets in Rome, drawing huge plaudits from the 21-year-old American who saw something of herself in her Canadian opponent. After reaching the final of a WTA 125 tournament in Parma, Italy, Mboko headed straight to Paris. She had competed at Roland Garros three years ago during a successful junior career that brought her to No. 4 in the world but also had her competing with a knee that hurt every single day for several years. She's healthy now, finally. And this was her first Grand Slam tournament in the senior ranks. Mboko has made the most of it. That anonymity she enjoyed just a few months ago is gone now. With every victory she has posted in Paris, the spotlight has only become more bright. All four Mboko children played tennis; fellow Canadian players Denis Shapovalov and Félix Auger-Aliassime both remember Kevin Mboko fondly from their early years. But Mboko, by far the youngest of the four, ended up having that something special. Her father Cyprien, a retired engineer who immigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo with wife Godée in the early 2000s, and who shepherded all four of his children through the junior tennis system in the Toronto area, is on hand. Kevin and her big sister Gracia, who turns 29 on Thursday, are both in Paris supporting her. After her qualifying victories, one Canadian journalist was there to get her thoughts as they stood outside the entrance to the second stadium court, Suzanne-Lenglen, at the other end of the site. After beating Lys on Wednesday, Mboko was assigned the main press conference room in the Roland Garros media centre. She also had one-on-one interviews with European and American sports networks, with the French sports daily L'Équipe and with a well-known tennis podcast. Everyone is hopping aboard the Mboko bandwagon. 'Of course there is so much happening, even behind the scenes. But I feel like my family has been doing a good job of keeping me really isolated from it all. I have just been enjoying the moment. And I have been enjoying time with my sister and my brother,' she said. Mboko hasn't been home to spend time with family much in recent years. She spent about seven months at the Justine Henin Academy in Belgium last year — there were people from that academy in attendance for her first-round victory, followed by a hug-filled reunion. And this year, she has been on the road constantly — the French Open is her 11th tournament of the season. Plus she made her Billie Jean King Cup debut representing Canada in Japan last month. She still has braces on her upper teeth; she said she has to wait to get them taken off until she's home in Burlington, Ont., for a decent amount of time. But before all that, she will face Zheng on Friday. Zheng, a finalist at the 2024 Australian Open who won Olympic gold in singles on these same red clay courts last summer, said Mboko's age and inexperience don't mean she'll underestimate her. 'I think every time I see a young player coming, they have a lot of hunger, for sure. They fight a lot, because it's their dream place. But same as me; it's my dream place too,' Zheng said. 'When you arrive in the professional tour, you don't think any more about the age because everybody's the same. You just face another opponent.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025. Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
French Open: Canadian teen Victoria Mboko wins her first Grand Slam match
Victoria Mboko is still just 18, still rather new to the top level of professional tennis, and yet with a big serve, a terrific backhand and enviable court coverage, the Canadian is making the most of her first season on tour, including a victory in her Grand Slam debut on Sunday (May 25, 2025) at the French Open. When it was mentioned that her 6-1, 7-6 (4) elimination of 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun meant Mboko has claimed all eight sets she's played over the past week-plus on the red clay at Roland-Garros — including six in a trio of triumphs in the qualifying rounds — the teen laughed, revealing the braces on her teeth. 'This does, obviously, feel really quick for me. Although it feels quick, I feel like I'm also adapting very quickly. I want to be in this level,' said Mboko, represented by talent agency IMG since the age of 12. 'To adapt really fast is really important to me. The more I feel like I make it seem normal to me, the more normal it's going to be in these tournaments.' Against the left-handed Sun, Mboko's serve — which she considers her game's greatest strength — played a significant role in the outcome. With her father and two of her older siblings in the stands at Court 9, a short walk from Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Mboko reached a top speed of 115 mph and delivered seven aces. She won all 10 of her service games, saving all seven break points accumulated by Sun. 'I love to dictate points on my serve, and I love to use that as an opportunity to be more aggressive and be up in the score,' said Mboko, who is currently ranked 120th. 'Especially in women's tennis, having a good serve and holding all the time is pretty crucial. It helps me get out of a lot of sticky situations.' Her favorite player as a kid — not all that long ago, actually — was Serena Williams, whose 23 Grand Slam titles often came with the help of top-notch serving. 'I always modeled myself on the idea of her game. Of course, not everything I do is the same. But she had such a powerful game, and that's something that I would love to replicate and love to present my game off of that,' Mboko said. 'It's great to have a role model like that and try to do something like she did.' Mboko began to really get noticed in the world of tennis at the start of this year, when she won 22 matches in a row — all in straight sets — to earn four lower-level International Tennis Federation titles. Her first WTA match arrived at the Miami Open in March, and she won that debut, too. She's been impressing opponents along the way, including 2023 U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff. Mboko pushed the American, who is ranked No. 2 right now, to three sets on clay at the Italian Open this month. 'She's playing top-level tennis,' Gauff said after that win. 'For sure, on the movement, I would say she's up there with me on that. As far as the other parts of her game, she's obviously a big hitter, can play well, moves pretty well, has a nice backhand, same on the forehand.' Mboko grew up playing mostly on indoor hard courts in Canada and calls that her 'favorite surface for my whole life.' That said, she's starting to get used to — and enjoy — the clay used at the French Open. 'In the future? I guess we'll see. You never know. I feel like I've been doing pretty OK on the clay so far, even though it was my least favorite surface and I thought it was my worst surface, too,' Mboko said. 'But you never know.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
French Open: Canadian teen Victoria Mboko wins her first Grand Slam match and looks for more
PARIS (AP) — Victoria Mboko is still just 18, still rather new to the top level of professional tennis, and yet with a big serve, a terrific backhand and enviable court coverage, the Canadian is making the most of her first season on tour, including a victory in her Grand Slam debut on Sunday at the French Open. When it was mentioned that her 6-1, 7-6 (4) elimination of 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun meant Mboko has claimed all eight sets she's played over the past week-plus on the red clay at Roland-Garros — including six in a trio of triumphs in the qualifying rounds — the teen laughed, revealing the braces on her teeth. 'This does, obviously, feel really quick for me. Although it feels quick, I feel like I'm also adapting very quickly. I want to be in this level,' said Mboko, represented by talent agency IMG since the age of 12. 'To adapt really fast is really important to me. The more I feel like I make it seem normal to me, the more normal it's going to be in these tournaments.' Against the left-handed Sun, Mboko's serve — which she considers her game's greatest strength — played a significant role in the outcome. With her father and two of her older siblings in the stands at Court 9, a short walk from Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Mboko reached a top speed of 115 mph and delivered seven aces. She won all 10 of her service games, saving all seven break points accumulated by Sun. 'I love to dictate points on my serve, and I love to use that as an opportunity to be more aggressive and be up in the score,' said Mboko, who is currently ranked 120th. 'Especially in women's tennis, having a good serve and holding all the time is pretty crucial. It helps me get out of a lot of sticky situations.' Her favorite player as a kid — not all that long ago, actually — was Serena Williams, whose 23 Grand Slam titles often came with the help of top-notch serving. 'I always modeled myself on the idea of her game. Of course, not everything I do is the same. But she had such a powerful game, and that's something that I would love to replicate and love to present my game off of that,' Mboko said. 'It's great to have a role model like that and try to do something like she did.' Mboko began to really get noticed in the world of tennis at the start of this year, when she won 22 matches in a row — all in straight sets — to earn four lower-level International Tennis Federation titles. Her first WTA match arrived at the Miami Open in March, and she won that debut, too. She's been impressing opponents along the way, including 2023 U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff. Mboko pushed the American, who is ranked No. 2 right now, to three sets on clay at the Italian Open this month. 'She's playing top-level tennis,' Gauff said after that win. 'For sure, on the movement, I would say she's up there with me on that. As far as the other parts of her game, she's obviously a big hitter, can play well, moves pretty well, has a nice backhand, same on the forehand.' Mboko grew up playing mostly on indoor hard courts in Canada and calls that her 'favorite surface for my whole life.' That said, she's starting to get used to — and enjoy — the clay used at the French Open. 'In the future? I guess we'll see. You never know. I feel like I've been doing pretty OK on the clay so far, even though it was my least favorite surface and I thought it was my worst surface, too,' Mboko said. 'But you never know.' ___ Howard Fendrich has been the AP's tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: More AP tennis: Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press
