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Investors can raise equity allocation to 60–65 pc as medium-term risk-reward improves: Report
The government’s sustained emphasis on infrastructure development,...
AI to reduce burden on healthcare workforce, strengthen physician–patient relationship: Health secretary
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted that the...
Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India’s trade with West Asia, say experts
Nearly 30 percent of global oil and a third of the world's LNG (liquefied natural gas) passes through the strait daily and its closure would immediately reduce global supplies triggering a spike in prices New Delhi: Any blocking or disruption of traffic through the...
Nearly half of India’s power generation capacity non-fossil: Govt
Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute 235.7 GW (49%) of total capacity, including 226.9 GW renewable and 8.8 GW nuclear. As of June 2025, India’s renewable energy includes 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power installed capacity. New Delhi: Nearly half of...
Geopolitical tensions shake Indian workplaces; 63 pc firms freeze hiring: Report
The report said that 30 per cent of employees admitted that they are extremely worried and are already witnessing early warning signs while 26 per cent described themselves as mildly concerned and closely monitoring the situation Geopolitical tensions, including wars...
UK’s car theft reaches near a 15-year high, cost insurers $867 million
While owners are compensated when their cars are taken, vehicle theft isn’t a victimless crime. The more cars are stolen, the more insurance premiums go up. In the first three months of the year, British car owners were quoted an average of almost £800 a year for...
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" law would give mentally competent, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less left to live the right to choose to end their lives with medical help LONDON: Britain's parliament voted on Friday in favour...
Govt holds meeting on Iran-Israel conflict’s trade fallouts
Country’s ship reporting system is in place to monitor any incidents. The freight and insurance rates are also being closely monitored New Delhi: According to the Commerce Ministry sources, the Commerce Secretary held a meeting with stakeholders from shipping and...
S Ramann takes over as new chairman of PFRDA
S Ramann, chairman, PFRDA With his vast experience in public finance, technology, and financial regulation, Ramann,an officer of the Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA&AS) from the 1991 batch, has been appointed as the new chairman of PFRDA for a tenure of...
Surveillance and testing for Covid-19 scaled up: ICMR NIV Director
Rajiv Bahl, DG, ICMR "The government and health agencies are closely monitoring COVID-19 cases and taking necessary steps. Currently, the number of active cases is low, and most cases are limited to southern and western India. The government is focusing on three key...
Govt to meet stakeholders to assess impact of Iran-Israel conflict on India’s trade
According to think tank GTRI, any closure or military disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would sharply increase oil prices, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, triggering inflation, pressuring the rupee, and complicating India's fiscal management. New Delhi: The...
Israel-Iran conflict spreads into cyberspace and crypto
“Most disruptive and destructive cyberattacks are about influence and psychological impact rather than practical impact,” said John Hultquist, chief analyst at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. “That’s why a lot of them involve an effort to publicize the incidents...