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New Zealand Govt launches online hub with mental wellbeing tools to help farmers deal with stress of adverse weather events
“Adverse weather events are an increasingly common reality for our...
In 2022 one-fourth of people living with diabetes in India Lancet study estimates
Of the 82.8 crore, India's share formed over a quarter (21.2...
Infants, older adults in India exposed to more heatwave days in last decade, Lancet report reveals
Estimating economic impacts of heat in India, the report found that the agricultural sector was the worst hit from potential income loss due to a reduced capacity of labour in 2023 -- to the tune of over $71.9 billion in potential losses In India, over the last...
Meeting sodium recommendations could avert deaths from heart disease: Study
Countries, including the UK, Argentina, and South Africa, have shown that setting targets regarding sodium content in packaged foods along with engaging food manufacturers to reformulate sodium to meet the targets, can effectively lower levels across packaged foods,...
SUV sales a bright spot in carmakers’ October dispatches to dealers
Demand for new cars has slowed after two years of surging growth, forcing automakers to moderate sales to dealers and dish out higher discounts as showroom owners grapple with rising levels of unsold cars New Delhi: Some top Indian carmakers reported a surge in sports...
Two-wheeler sales grow in mid-to-high single digits during Navratras, rural sales muted: Report
Overall, two-wheelers performed better, with festive growth expected at 4-5 per cent year-on-year partially constrained by a high base, it said. At the same time, passenger vehicles may see a fall in the festive season compared to the last year, it said, adding that...
Consumers exploring both luxury sustainable mobility alternatives Survey
This growing alignment with hybrids suggests that consumers are exploring sustainable options, while waiting for more robust EV infrastructure and incentives, the survey found New Delhi: Consumers are exploring both luxury and sustainable alternatives, setting the...
Lahore: World’s most polluted city as smog crisis deepens
“Yesterday, Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. We have taken several initiatives to address the matter and now we are planning for artificial rain in the city,” Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said during a press briefing on Tuesday...
Income disparity in India has declined 74.2% since FY14, reveals SBI study
"Our analysis shows that there has been a cumulative 74.2% decline in income disparity coverage for those earning up to Rs 5 lakh. This shows the continuous efforts of Govt are reaching the bottom of pyramid that is leading to increase in income of 'lower income...
Global Hunger Index 2024 ranks India under ‘serious’ category
Globally, around 733 million people face hunger each day due to a lack of access to a sufficient amount of food, while about 2.8 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet India is among 42 countries that fall within the "serious" category, alongside Pakistan and...
Indian MF industry’s average asset under management up 2.97 pc in Sep
The SIP flows continue to back the Indian growth story. Contributions crossed the Rs 24,000 crore mark for the first time "We have seen a 10 per cent drop in overall net inflows into the equity mutual fund schemes from Rs 38,239 crore to Rs 34,302 crore," said Deepak...
Vehicle insurance, pension coverage up in India’s rural households
As per the survey, "the proportion of individuals exhibiting sound financial behaviour - such as managing money effectively, making informed financial decisions, tracking expenses, and paying bills on time — also increased from 56.4 per cent to 72.8 per cent during...