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1.68 lakh people died in 4.61 lakh road accidents in 2022: Road Ministry report
The report titled 'Road accidents in India -- 2022' said this marks...
Odisha to spend Rs 2000 crores for disaster resilient infrastructure: CM Naveen Patnaik
Moreover, automated weather and rain gauge stations will be set up...
Uber received 3,000 reports of sexual assault in U.S. in 2018
It said it received 235 reports of “non-consensual sexual penetration” last year and 280 of “attempted non-consensual sexual penetration” – nearly all filed by women. The remaining assault reports included incidents of unwanted kissing or touching of body parts.
Insurer estimates $2.5 trillion price tag for 10-year fight against climate change
The German insurer analyzed the most important measures currently enacted or under discussion to rein in global warming and found that the energy sector alone will be hit with an additional cost of $900 billion. Further emissions cap reductions or industrial regulations could increase that amount.
Step up reform efforts to increase quality jobs and incomes, OECD to India
The latest OECD Economic Survey of India notes that while India has greatly expanded its participation in global trade in recent years, private investment remains relatively weak, the employment rate has declined amid a shortage of quality jobs, rural incomes are stagnating, and per-capita income varies considerably across states.
Over two-thirds of firms have suffered a political risk loss: Willis Towers Watson survey
Most respondents (71%) stated that the emphasis on political risk management at their company had increased since 2018, and nearly 40% felt that they were facing more pressure from investors regarding political risk management. The survey found that recent developments such as the China-US rivalry and the sanctions that have arisen as a result have made political risk more tangible.
RBI keeps rates on hold despite economy fears
The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) unanimously voted to hold the key repo rate at 5.15% while the reverse repo rate was also held at 4.90%.The RBI reiterated that it would maintain an accommodative stance as long as it is necessary to revive economic growth which slowed to 4.5% in the September quarter from 7% a year ago, to stand at its lowest in more than six years.
Sons-in-law, daughters-in-law too could be arraigned if they neglect senior citizens: Draft Bill
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which has been cleared by the Union Cabinet and is likely to be introduced in Parliament soon, also removes the cap of Rs 10,000 as maximum maintenance.Now those who earn more should pay more to their parents as maintenance.
Kashmir economy suffers losses of Rs 15,000 cr since August: Trade body
Hussain claimed that the hotel and restaurant industry has seen more than 30,000 people losing their jobs. The e-commerce sector, which includes courier services for purchases made online, has seen 10,000 people losing their jobs, said Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Sheikh Ashiq Hussain
Lloyd’s launches new space risk product and new analysis of the space sector
According to a new Lloyd’s report, NewSpace: Bringing the new frontier closer to home, published today, the global space market could increase in value from $300bn today to $1tr by 2040, driven by NewSpace companies entering the sector.
Railway spends Rs 22,000 crore on salary, pensions; finances take a hit
“After the implementation of 7th Pay Commission recommendations, there has been an over expenditure of Rs 22,000 crore for salaries and pension of railway employees. This has contributed to the overall operating loss,” he said during Question Hour.
Cabinet clears personal data protection bill
The Bill is likely to contain broad guidelines on collection, storage and processing of personal data, consent of individuals, penalties and compensation, code of conduct and an enforcement model.