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Gunmen open fire in South Africa, leaving multiple dead

Dec 21, 2025

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 21: At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in a township near Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, police officials said.
"Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen," a police statement said. Officials told the French AFP news agency that the motive for the shooting is still unknown.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

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