In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum...
Category:
Eco/Invest/Demography
Latest
Govt to meet shipping firms and exporters on Monday to assess impact of Iran tensions on trade
Iran's state media said on February 28 that the Islamic Republic...
Healthcare should be affordable to all; Ayushman Bharat scheme fulfills vision: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM Modi highlighted the potential of...
Obesity silent tsunami of India’s disease burden, say experts
“Obesity is not a cosmetic issue. It is a clinical, systemic concern that is driving a surge in diseases like fatty liver, diabetes, gastrointestinal complications, and heart disease. In my practice, I see its consequences every day. To address this, we must move...
Delhi gets its first brain health clinic; 10 more planned across city
Neurological conditions are already the world’s second-biggest cause of death and the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), the statement said New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Saturday inaugurated the capital’s first dedicated brain...
Foreign investors infuse Rs 4,452 cr in Indian equities this week, net investment in May at Rs 18,620 cr: NSDL
Despite the positive trend in May, FPIs continue to be net sellers in 2025. Since the beginning of the year, the total net FPI outflow stands at ₹-93,731 crore Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made strong investments in the Indian equity markets this week, bringing...
Nearly half of health insurance buyers in India cited rising medical expenses’ as reason for purchasing insurance: Report
Interestingly, it also mentioned that nearly 30 per cent of policyholders are now choosing to supplement their existing corporate health cover with additional personal policies. This highlighted a growing awareness about the need for broader coverage, especially in...
Embrace healthy lifestyle, eat balanced diet, monitor timely to control hypertension: Nadda
JP Nadda,Union Health Minister Hypertension, often termed the "silent killer," is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. India alone has over 220 million individuals suffering from hypertension, with...
More than 80% insured persons unsure about efficacy of health cover claims survey
“Rising cost of medical treatment is a cause of concern for a vast majority of people in India, despite having a health cover,” Anup Rau, Managing Director and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance Company said. Mumbai: More than 80 per cent of insured persons polled...
Fraudsters use customer’s mobile phone to hack Himachal co-op bank server steal Rs 11 cr
The fraudsters allegedly hacked the server through a mobile phone application of a customer, who holds an account at the bank's Hatli branch in Chamba district Shimla: Fraudsters allegedly used a customer's mobile phone to hack the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative...
Swiss Re profit rose 18 % to $1.3 billion in Q1 despite California wildfires
The result “gives us confidence in our 2025 targets despite a challenging environment,” Chief Executive Officer Andreas Bergersaid in a statement on Friday Swiss Re AG’s profit rose in the first quarter as losses from the California wildfires were offset by positive...
Covid-19 wave returns in Asia, cases increase in Hong Kong, Singapore
Densely-populated financial centres such as Hong Kong and Singapore have reported significant increases in infections, while health agencies in China and Thailand are also grappling with fresh outbreaks. Despite previous periods of relative stability, the current wave...
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 4 pc, two-wheelers see 17 pc dip in April: SIAM
SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon stated that the auto industry smoothly transitioned to the new regulatory regime of second stage of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) 2 regulation for two- and three-wheelers from April 2025 onwards, in addition to rolling out E-20...