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Drought declared in three-quarters of India’s richest state, Maharashtra
The declaration in Maharashtra came after the national weather...
India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister Sitharaman cited the use...
Record savings on medical expenses under Ayushman Bharat: PM Modi
“Today, more than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover making it the largest healthcare scheme in the world,” he said in his post.It has enabled record savings on medical expenses, thus benefitting the poor and middle class.Ayushman...
EU to require data centres to disclose energy and water efficiency
To attempt to incentivise companies to build more energy- and water-efficient data centers, the Commission has proposed a rating scheme for facilities, to make this information more transparent. Australia’s state of Victoria has banned the construction of data centers...
From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech’s next big bet
The backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them has been strongest against Meta’s Ray-Bans, which made smart glasses mainstream by pairing EssilorLuxottica’s trendy designs with AI from the social media giant chasing “personal...
Women’s longevity market has USD 350 bn untapped opportunity as demand outpaces offerings: BCG
"Women have long been asked to fit into a health care system that wasn't designed around their needs or biology," said Trish Stroman, a BCG managing director and senior partner, and a coauthor of the report. "Addressing that mismatch starts with more research and...
South Korean pension fund seeks India government bond investment licence
Korea's National Pension Service, which has more than $1.3 trillion in assets, will be one of the first to apply under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) lower compliance window for foreigner investors investing only in government bonds, the sources...
MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubs
"It will be much more economical if you go closer to where the power itself is generating," Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said, adding that the government would continue to facilitate faster approvals to meet the requirements of both the country and the...
India studying new US law on sanctions against Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal,Union Commerce and Industry Minister The new law clears the way for the US administration to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas. The measure could expose major buyers such as India and China to...
Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high cost
Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers have become a vital lifeline for Gulf producers as they adapt to the disruptions caused by the Iran war, now entering its seventh month. Once loaded, a tanker disconnects and heads for its destination, typically a refinery in Asia. The...
Soaring cost making some long-distance crude trades uneconomical
But for oil traders, the risk is that shipping becoming prohibitively expensive. They're concerned that the higher costs make it unprofitable for some refiners to turn crude into fuels, deterring them from buying cargoes that have to sail over long distances, even...
Govt urges bank employees to refrain from strikes, resolve issues through dialogue
"Given that most concerns of the unions have been substantially addressed, that the remaining demand continues to be examined, and that the Government continues to proactively introduce welfare measures for the banking workforce, bank employees are urged to refrain...