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China plans infusing $29 billion of capital into large insurers
The proceeds will be injected into state-controlled firms including...
AI171 crash probe: AAIB assessing various aspects; nothing has been ruled out, says source
All aspects related to technical, operational, organisational and...
EPFO adds 16.10 lakh net members in Feb
A noticeable aspect of the data is the dominance of the 18-25 age group, which accounted for 4.27 lakh new subscribers in February 2025. This segment constituted a significant 57.71 per cent of the total new subscribers added during the month New Delhi: Retirement...
Centre committed to providing affordable and quality healthcare for poor Nadda : JP Nadda
JP Nadda,Union Health Minister Nadda stressed that simple changes in daily habits can go a long way in keeping the liver healthy. New Delhi: Providing affordable and quality healthcare to every poor person is a priority of the Central government and the two pillars of...
Phasing out petrol diesel vehicles from Mumbai roads will have cascading effect on economy:Govt to Bombay HC
On January 9, the high court, while hearing a bunch of petitions on the issue of air pollution in the city, directed the government to carry out a thorough study to decide if it would be feasible to phase out diesel and petrol vehicles from the roads of Mumbai and...
SC asks man to file suit for damages after he claims disability post Covid-19 first dose
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih made the observation while hearing the plea for a direction to lay down appropriate guidelines for an effective resolution of side effects following immunisation (AEFI) with specific reference to Covid-19...
D-Street investors’ wealth swells by Rs 32 lakh cr in five-day stock rally
Renewed foreign interest coupled with a decline in crude oil prices and the dollar as well as falling domestic inflation are fuelling a significant uptick in Indian equities, said Dhiraj Relli, managing director and CEO of HDFC Securities. New Delhi: Investors' wealth...
Snow persistence in Hindu Kush hits 23-year low south Asia’s water security at risk: Report
``To tackle this regional snow crisis and the challenges it creates for long-term food, water and energy resilience, we urgently need to embrace a paradigm shift toward science-based, forward-looking policies and foster renewed regional cooperation for transboundary...
Preliminary genomic analysis of 10,000 Indians expected to kick-start precision medicine in India
An individual's genome can be compared against the standard to identify differences and 'gene variants', or changes to one's DNA sequence. The principle forms the basis of genome-wide association studies, which help understand the genetic basis of a disease or trait...
Harassment in settling insurance claims by hospitals ground for compensation, not criminal offence: Delhi HC
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna made the observations while dealing with a lawyer's plea against a sessions court order refusing to uphold the summons issued to a private hospital here by a magisterial court on his complaint New Delhi: Harassment faced by a client during...
Climate experts seek ‘right to cool’, heat protection for informal sector workers during summer
More than 80 per cent of Delhi's workers, including street vendors, construction labourers and ragpickers, face severe health risks and income loss due to extreme heat. The women among them are disproportionately affected, the experts said New Delhi: More than 80 per...
Amaravati set to become world’s first fully renewable-powered city
With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, officials said Vijayawada: Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to...