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Number of board seats held by women in India Inc increased over past 5 years: Report
“Boardroom diversity requires a paradigm shift. Since many...
General insurance industry likely to hit Rs 3 trillion of premium in FY24
The Health portfolio, at Rs 90,788 crore, has remained the largest...
Chedid Capital and Ascoma Gr join forces, to create a leader in broking in ME and Africa
This transaction translates Chedid Capital’s strategic vision of being a leader in insurance broking, serving companies in the Middle East and Africa; these markets represent strong development potential.
British entertainment, left in dark, seekss government insurance help
“You’re not going to get a sponsor, full-house ticket sales, finance, TV licensing or big stars unless they are guaranteed,” said James Davies, head of contingency and entertainment at insurance broker EC3.
Wildfires rage in California, stoked by extreme heat in U.S. West
The blaze, growing under “extreme weather conditions,” had devoured nearly 79,000 acres (32,000 hectares) of land, while a cause remained under investigation, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) said in a statement.
Japan offeres Mauritius ‘Unprecedented’ support, including financial
The MV Wakashio, owned by Japan’s Nagashiki Shipping, began spilling oil on Aug. 6, prompting the Mauritian government to announce a state environmental emergency. The full impact of the spill is still unfolding, scientists have said.
Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Japan’s support measures include helping introduce a maritime navigation safety system in Mauritius, providing fishing gear to small fishing operators, and promoting Mauritius’s trade and tourism.
Munich Re expects Beirut losses of €100 million; sees slowdown in COVID-19 losses
Munich Re said it expects a similar volume of losses from damage caused by hurricanes Hanna, Isaias and Laura in July and August, according to the statement. By contrast, the California wildfire season isn’t seen having a material impact on the company.
China unveils global data security initiative, says some countries bullying others
China’s initiative calls for technology firms to prevent the creation of so-called backdoors in their products and services that could allow data to be obtained illegally, as well as for participants to respect the sovereignty, jurisdiction and data management rights of other countries.
It also calls for participants to not engage in large-scale surveillance of other countries or illegally acquire information of foreign citizens through information technology.
India’s COVID-19 infection tally crosses 42 lakh
1,016 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours
The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.70 per cent.
There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 4,95,51,507 samples have been tested up to September 6 with 7,20,362 samples being tested on Sunday.
Delhi Metro resumes services with strict safety measures after 169-day COVID hiatus
Wearing of masks inside train coaches and station premises is mandatory, and those found violating the guidelines would be fined by authorities.
Kolkata doctors provide free online consultation to patients of generic ailments
“Due to COVID-19, we are reluctant to visit doctors for generic illnesses & through this initiative, citizens can get hassle-free consultation by the city’s best doctors from safety of their homes via video call https://t.co/DUiH8XmaJE.
Visit our website https://t.co/yafzENa4ai to book your appointment now,” KMC Mayor and Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Firhad Hakim said
Govt releases draft guidelines for ads; disclaimers must be clearly visible
The draft guidelines also specify that an advertisement should not describe a product or service as “free”, “without charge” or other similar terms, if the consumer has to pay anything other than the cost while purchasing a product or service for delivery of the same.
On those who endorse advertisements, the guidelines propose that they should take due care to ensure that all descriptions, claims and comparisons that they endorse or that are made in advertisements they appear in are capable of being objectively ascertained and are capable of substantiation.