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Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
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TypeNews
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
The Department looks into the complaints from policyholders against life, non-life and health insurance companies.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
The following are the jobs listed as under: Conducting meetings of the Authority, Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) and meetings of Chairman with Heads of Departments (HoDs) by coordinating various activities;Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Enforcement department processes the inspection reports of various regulated entities and takes the same to logical conclusion by taking appropriate action on each of the observations forming part of the inspection report.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Process the requests of Insurers for: Transfer of shares/ change in Shareholding . Amalgamation and mergers and Arrangements of Life InsurersKnow More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Health Department is responsible for attending to all the functions involving regulation and supervision of health insurance business.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
The role of Human Resource Department is to meet the requirement of human resources and plan, develop, process and administer policies and programs designed to create an environment that develops, encourage and sustains the well-being of employees. The main aim is to strengthen the employer-employee relationship through measuring job satisfaction, employee engagement and resolving workplace conflict. It is that part of management which is concerned with the people at work and with their relation
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
The Authority derives the following powers from Sec.14(2)(h) of the IRDAI Act, 1999: o Calling for information o Undertaking inspection o Conducting enquiries and investigations including audit of the insurers, intermediaries, insurance intermediaries and other organizations connected with the insurance business.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
IRDAI (Registration of Insurance Marketing Firm) Regulations, 2015 (IMF Regulations) were notified in the Gazette on 21.01.2015. The Authority launched an online portal on 26th May, 2015 for facilitating the applicants to submit their applications through portal. The basic functions of the department are as follows.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
IRDAI (Investment) Regulations, 2016 read along with Master Circular and guidelines amended from time to time regulate Insurers’ Investments.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Information Technology Department has been providing day-to-day assistance in planning, organizing, and implementing IT Projects designed to support IRDA in all aspects of information technology.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Legal Issues. Court matters. Scrutinize of petitions received, entry in database, forward to the respective departments. Process for decision to file vakalat after due analysis. Prepare para-wise comments and draft counter affidavit with respect to the petition filed in coordination with the operating department and process for internal administrative approvals.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
It is primarily responsible for work related to regulatory approvals, new regulation making, supervision related to Life Insurance companies and MIS/Inputs for policy making to Authority, Chairperson, Members.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
The following are functions and responsibilities of Non-Life Department : 1. Registration of Insurers. 2. Approval of Liaison offices.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
IRDAI established the Re-insurance Department to take care of the following portfolios:- All reinsurance related matters will be handled by the department including the following:Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
To enhance and intensify regulatory cooperation, coordination and information exchange between IRDA and Government, domestic financial regulators and International Insurance regulators/association and also to focus on policy making through research and data driven analysis and improve the participation of IRDA in public policy debate, it has been decided by the Authority to form Sectoral Development Department.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 42D, 64 UM and 114A of the Insurance Act, 1938, as amended by The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015 and section 26 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, the Authority framed IRDAI Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors Regulations, 2015.Know More
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via irdai
Tamil Nadu bypoll: The nominations of 58 candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls were accepted on Thursday following scrutiny, EC said.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Vigilance Department is under the overall charge of the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). The main function of the Vigilance Department is to undertake preventive vigilance and anti-corruption measures as also investigate complaints /allegations having vigilance angle (as defined by the Central Vigilance Commission) against the employees of the Authority.Know More
Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning Sep 21.
The State government has already distributed ₹550 crore in direct financial assistance by transferring ₹7,000 to each flood affected family, the BJP National President said
Appeals against the provisional notification may be filed before the Housing and Urban Development Department between October 7 and October 21, 2026. The State government will hear and dispose of appeals between October 26-28.