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`Sagarmala’ identifies over 600 projects with Rs 8 lakh crore investment by 2020
India is developing its maritime infrastructure as well as its inland waterways and coastal shipping through the launch of the ambitious “Sagarmala Programme” which will revolutionize maritime logistics and port led developments in the country.
Factbox: Key Elements of EU-UK Draft Deal for Post-Brexit Relationship
The EU and UK “agree to develop an ambitious, wide-ranging and balanced economic partnership … encompassing a free trade area as well as wider sectoral cooperation … underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field for open and fair competition.It would respect “the integrity of the (European) Union’s Single Market and the Customs Union as well as the United Kingdom’s internal market, and recognize the development of an independent trade policy by the United Kingdom beyond this economic partnership.The EU and UK will “retain their autonomy and the ability to regulate economic activity.”
India Inc increasing focus on employees’ emotional and financial wellbeing:Willis Towers Watson
The study found that in 2018, over 80% of the organisations have taken at least one action in the following areas – health risks or condition management; weight management, physical activity and nutrition; and, managing employee stress and mental health. While 61% have taken at least one action to improve the financial wellbeing of employees in 2018, it is a concern that almost half of the surveyed organisations still do not have a formally articulated health and wellbeing strategy.
Air pollution affects life expectancy worse than smoking, terrorism: Study
According to the new Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), developed by researchers at University of Chicago in the US, particulate air pollution cuts global average life expectancy by 1.8 years per person. The AQLI reveals that India and China, which make up 36 per cent of the world’s population, account for 73 per cent of all years of life lost due to particulate pollution.
Indian automotive aftermarket may touch Rs 75,000 cr by 2020: Report
The states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala together contribute more than 75 percent of the total aftermarket potential
1,991 kids; 20,000 prospective parents: Adoption scene in India
“At any given point of time, the number of prospective parents are ten times the number of children available for adoption,” said Srivastava, underlining that currently there are 20,000 prospective parents.”And that is the reason there is a two-year waiting period for prospective parents,” he added.
Desi parents work extra hours and borrow to put kids into varsities: Report
As much as 49 percent Indian parents work extra hours and took a second job to pay for their children’s university education, claims an HSBC global survey on education carried out among 10,000 parents and 1,500 students across 15 countries, including India
XL Catlin to build World’s first On-Demand Cyber Insurance Solution with Slice ICS
According to Greg Hendrick, president of XL Catlin’s Property & Casualty operations, “Slice’s ICS(Insurance Cloud Services) platform gives us the speed to market, scalability, and reliable on-demand experience that will empower our clients to move faster and more confidently knowing digital assets are protected by innovative technology, insurance, and claims processes.”
India to be shared mobility leader by 2030: Report
As per World Bank data, 850 million of Indian are below the age of 35 and since young people are usually quicker to adopt new trends and are less likely to own a car, implying a likelihood of adopting new mobility options.
$344 bn global economic losses in 2017, a record nat cat year: Aon report
Insured losses to the private sector and government-sponsored programs were among the costliest ever incurred, reachingUSD134 billion in 2017 – just behind the record USD137 billion in 2011. This is 139 percent higher than last year’s USD56 billion, primarily due to high insurance penetration in the US