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``We are looking at doing some market studies on that, so that we...
Rising air pollution may cause inflammation in the brain, warn health experts
Dr Nand Kumar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, All India...
Trade war uncertainty could cost global economy $585 billion
According to a report by Bloomberg Economics’ Dan Hanson, Jamie Rush and Tom Orlik, uncertainty over commerce could decrease world gross home product by 0.6% in 2021, relative to a situation with no commerce war. That’s double the direct impression of the tariffs themselves and the equal of $585 billion off the International Monetary Fund’s estimated world GDP of $97 trillion in 2021.
Maruti seeks tax relief for hybrid, CNG cars
“Personally we would like to see GST benefits linked to greener/cleaner cars. The Government gave tax cut on EVs but hybrid should be given duty cut. There should be tax cut on CNG vehicles as well,” he told a news channel.
Foreign investors pull out Rs 8,319 cr in Aug amid trade worries, FPI tax
So far in August, FPIs have been net sellers for nine out of 10 trading sessions, indicating “extreme negative sentiment”, Himanshu Srivastava, senior analyst manager research at Morningstar said.
Security beefed up in Karnataka as high alert continues over terror threat
There was intelligence input that a group of terrorists was planning to create terror and panic in the country, the sources said. Security has been strengthened at all important installations and public places such as bus stands, railway stations, temples, markets, malls and government offices.
Govt mulling options to enforce ban on e-cigarettes, nicotine flavoured hookahs
Banning such alternative smoking devices like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, vape and e-nicotine flavoured hookah, among others is one of the priorities of the Health Ministry as part of the first 100 days agenda of the second term of the Modi government.
Brexit minister signs order to end all EU laws in Britain
The European Communities Act 1972 is the vehicle that sees regulations flow into British law directly from the EU’s lawmaking bodies in Brussels
Health remains key challenge in India’s development: Ram Nath Kovind
“We are challenged by the triple burden of communicable, non-communicable and new and emerging diseases. Lack of access to health services, malnutrition and neglected tropical diseases place severe constraints on us. Our Government remains committed to tackle these through the flagship Ayushmaan Bharat programme and other health missions. Our problems are complex and intertwined with our larger socio-economic challenges,” he said while addressing a gathering on the occasion of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS) here.
Global recession coming soon! Yield curves invert in US & UK
The gap between two- and 10-year yields dropped below zero on both sides of the Atlantic after a wave of soft economic data globally. Weaker-than-forecast Chinese retail sales and industrial output set the mood for the markets, with data later in the day showing Germany’s economy contracted, adding to the gloom.
Floods: Death toll rises to 163 in Kerala and Karnataka; Rains continue in Kerala
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government on August 14 transferred Rs 2,000 to each of the bank account of one lakh farmers as part of its announcement to provide additional financial assistance from the state to the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme.
Centre will invest Rs 100 lakh cr on infra, $5 trillion economy target achievable: PM Modi
“To some the target of nearly doubling the size of Indian economy to $5 trillion in five years may seem difficult. But when we have in five years (of BJP rule) added $1 trillion as compared to $2 trillion size achieved in 70 years of independence, then this target is achievable,” Indian PM said.