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More countries move to ban social media for children
Social media has been banned for under-16s in Australia since...
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising...
49 crypto currency exchanges registered with FIU during 2024-25 fiscal Report
The report for the 2024-25 financial year said the crypto currency landscape in India has been "rapidly" evolving and gaining "significant" attention in recent years due to its potential to "transform" the financial sector and provide opportunities for wealth...
Mandatory CSR spending by Indian companies can lead to low investor confidence IIM study
"This signifies that there is a great deal of CSR expenditure that is mandatory and that there is a greater return on equity that is required by the investors. Mandatory CSR spending can reduce perceived corporate benefits, leading to lower investor confidence and a...
Indian equity markets poised for corporate earnings-led revival in 2026: Report
Sectorally, the brokerage expects a revival in private capital expenditure to emerge as a key investment theme in 2026. Financials, particularly banks, asset management companies and insurance firms, are also expected to benefit from an earnings upcycle supported by...
Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number to EV batteries for efficient traceability
This system aims to bring transparency, accountability, and sustainability to the battery ecosystem by enabling accurate tracking of performance, and environmental impact.BPAN will play a crucial role in enabling second-life usage, regulatory compliance, and efficient...
Punjab to roll out Rs 10 lakh universal healthcare cover for 65 lakh families,UII to provide Rs 1lakh health insurance
Mathew George,executive director, United Indian Insurance and Balbir Singh,Punjab Health Minister at the agreement signing event between Punjab and UII to provide Rs 1 lakh universal cover to state's population The universal healthcare cover will be provided to all 65...
Labour Ministry proposes 90-day annual work threshold for gig worker social security
It explained that a gig worker, or a platform worker, will be considered to be engaged with an aggregator for one day if they have earned income, irrespective of the amount, for such work rendered with the aggregator on that calendar day. New Delhi: The Labour...
Jan1 Renewals:Most areas of market record price decreases, Conditions expected to persist into 2026, says Howden
This backdrop brings opportunities across the value chain. Buyers are benefitting from rate reductions and improved terms as supply exceeds demand in most areas whilst underwriting performance remains strong, delivering healthy profits and returns on capital.Buyers...
2025-one of 3 hottest years on record
WWA(World Weather Attribution) scientists identified 157 extreme weather events as most severe in 2025, meaning they met criteria such as causing more than 100 deaths, affecting more than half an area’s population or having a state of emergency declared. Of those,...
Scheduled commercial banks allowed to become sponsors of Pension Funds
This will enhance competition and safeguard subscriber’s interests. The proposed framework seeks to address existing regulatory constraints that had limited bank participation till now. By introducing a clearly defined eligibility criteria based on net worth, market...
Indian auto industry closes 2025 on firm footing, broad-based sales growth reported in December
Maruti Suzuki India, the largest car maker in India, reported total sales of 217,854 units in December 2025, up from 178,248 units a year earlier. Domestic sales touched an all-time high of 182,165 units, underlining strong demand for compact cars and utility...