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EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut
In practice, the target will require an 85% emissions reduction...
Seafarers can refuse to sail through Mideast Gulf region, main union says
As part of negotiated arrangements reached on Thursday between...
Fragmented laws not enough, says ex-SC judge; calls for comprehensive climate law in India
Hima Kohli, Retired Supreme Court judge Justice "There is a pressing need for comprehensive legislation dedicated specifically for climate change. India has several environmental laws in place, but they are often fragmented and sometimes found to be insufficient to...
Banks struggle to mobilise deposits, C-D ratio hits 80%
Alternative investments and substantial cash holdings in the unorganised sector slowed deposit accumulation, particularly in rural areas, RBI said New Delhi: Banks struggled to mobilise large deposits to meet the increasing credit demand in the last two financial...
1-3 of 10 people being diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Health Secretary
Apurva Chandra,Union Health Secretary Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is rapidly emerging as a major public health concern, closely linked with metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Out of 10, one to three people can have...
Few remaining green lungs in cities like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai need to be preserved: SC
“It is a much-known practice. The government creeps into whatever green spaces are left and give them to the builders,” the top court said during a brief hearing New Delhi: The few remaining green lungs in cities like Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, which are only witnessing...
Govt plans to include 170 AYUSH packages in AB-PMJAY, stores for traditional medicines in tehsils
"Discussions with insurance companies to finalise the package cost structures are underway and soon Ayush treatment packages could be availed by the AB-PMJAY beneficiaries. Consultations with the National Health Authority (NHA) are in the final stages," Ayush minister...
Out-of-pocket health expenditure declined to from 64.2 % in 2013-14 to 39.4% in 2021-22: NITI Aayog
V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog “This decline in out-of-pocket expenditure “reflects a very positive indicator. More than Rs 1 lakh crore savings have accrued from the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and this has had a positive impact on the recent NHA estimates,” V K...
Pharma companies deny manufacturing drugs flagged in CDSCO report
The CDSCO's drug alert for August included samples from batches of medications such as Shelcal, Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C Softgels, vitamin C and D3 tablets and Ciprofloxacin tablets High blood pressure medications Telmisartan and Atropine Sulphate and...
Govt hikes minimum wages fron Oct 1 as living costs surge
Earlier this week, thousands of workers held protests across the country, seeking an increase in wages and demanding the repeal of four labour codes which they say favour multinational corporations. New Delhi: India is hiking minimum wages marginally for workers...
Star Health sues Telegram after hacker uses app’s chatbots to leak data
Star has received a temporary injunction from a court in its home state of Tamil Nadu ordering Telegram and the hacker to block any chatbots or websites in India that make available the data online, according to a copy of the order Star has also sued U.S.-listed...
GST on Health, Life Insurance: Newly formed GoM to meet on Oct 19
A final call by the council on taxation of insurance premiums is likely to be taken in the next meeting in November, based on the GoM report New Delhi: The ministerial panel to decide on lowering goods and services tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums will...