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Disposable income growth of households to fall further in FY20, may contract this fiscal: Report
As a wayout, the report suggests government incentivise households to save more, by increasing Section 80C/PPF limits, among other measures. “An increase in PPF (public provident fund) limit by even Rs 50,000 for individual households will lead to additional savings of over Rs 1 lakh crore compared to the revenue foregone of Rs 10,000 crore,” says the report.
Centre frames draft policy on data privacy under National Digital Health Mission
Data collected across the National Digital Health Ecosystem (NDHE) will be stored in at the central level, the state or Union Territory level and at the health facility level, by adopting the principle of minimality at each point, according to the document.
Max Bupa expects 30-35% growth in current fiscal, says MD&CEO Ramachandran
As the pressure on health services rises, the insurer is likely to see an increase in telehealth services demand wherein consultancy to patients can be given via phone or through video services. This could have constructive long-term effects, helping healthcare reach more remote and less affluent populations including the under or uninsured said the official.
Political Risk Map 2020: Mid-Year Update for Asia-Pacific
While states such as China, South Korea, and Vietnam have received praise for their domestic handling of COVID-19, others have struggled to bring it under control. Despite an early lockdown, cases in India continue to rise, contributing to one of the largest increases in economic risk in the region.
Coronavirus most prevalent among those aged between 5 and 17: Sero survey
Dr Mahesh Verma, the head of a Delhi government committee tasked with strengthening the preparedness of hospitals to battle coronavirus, said, “It is difficult to keep children and youngsters home-bound. Even if they are not going to school, they might be going out to play… or they might have contracted it through an indirect route. But it’s just a prediction and needs to be studied.”
Treating Covid may lead to increased antibiotic resistance, UK study finds
“COVID-19 has had an impact on almost every aspect of our lives. But this study shows its legacy could be felt long after the current pandemic has been brought under control, said Sean Comber, Professor of Environmental Chemistry in Plymouth.
“From our previous research, we know that significant quantities of commonly prescribed drugs do pass through treatment works and into our water courses.
Change of over 100,000 crew members facilitated at ports:Shipping Ministry
Despite the maritime sector being one of the worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the statement said that all the Indian ports were operational and were providing essential services throughout the pandemic. They stood as main pillars ensuring smooth supply chain for India and the world,the Ministry of Shipping said in a statement,
ICICI Bank uses space images for farm loans to cut costs
BENGALURU: India’s ICICI Bank Ltd has begun using satellite images of farmland to help assess farmers’ credit-worthiness, a move the bank says is helping cut travel costs and make faster lending decisions in a world hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
9 evacuated after fire at govt hospital in Jamnagar; no injuries
“All the nine patients in the ICU were rescued in time and shifted to other wards. Three of them were on ventilator while six were on oxygen support,” said Dr Deepak Tiwari ,Medical Superintendent of the hospital .
EU needs more proactive climate change adaptation plans – insurers
Industry trade body Insurance Europe said the EU strategy needs to shift to more preventative behaviour,said Industry trade body Insurance Europe.