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SEBI chief highlights growing trust in Indian capital markets, emphasises investor protection, awareness
"Recent investor surveys conducted in 2025 have revealed some key...
Performance Reviews by AI: What Could Go Wrong?
Bringing AI into annual assessments can save managers time, and...
290 cases of COVID-19 variant KP.2, 34 cases of KP.1 detected in India: INSACOG data
Data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) showed that 34 cases of KP.1 have been found across seven states and UTs with 23 cases registered from West Bengal New Delhi: As many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of...
Govt to issue new guidelines to tackle unregistered telemarketers and for consumer protection: COAI
''The Committee is working to prepare draft guidelines under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to safeguard consumers from unwarranted commercial communications. We believe that these guidelines, once notified, will be helpful in addressing the menace of UCC...
Water Security: Billions remain without water access
Today, over two billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion are deprived of safely managed sanitation facilities. Resulting infectious diseases contribute to at least 1.4 million annual deaths and 50% of global malnutrition “To improve...
Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI sign an MoU for helicopter financing in India
Under the MoU, both Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI will identify potential civil helicopter operators in India who are interested in financing solutions for purchasing Airbus helicopters. Airbus will provide the technical and helicopter industry knowledge to SIDBI who...
Swiss Re Foundation aims to boost health and environmental innovations through Shine Southeast Asia
The programme which seeks to boost innovation in critical impact areas – such as the Net-Zero transition, health and nutrition, financial literacy, socio-economic well-being, skills development, climate-smart agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and coastal...
AIIMS Delhi conducting groundbreaking research on ageing
Driven by a team of dedicated scientists and healthcare professionals, the research initiative seeks to delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying ageing, with a focus on identifying key factors that influence lifespan and quality of life in later years The...
Proactive measures essential to combat cyberattacks: RBI DG
''The potential impact of a successful cyberattack on a bank's operations, reputation, and financial stability cannot be overstated, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and proactive risk mitigation strategies,'' RBI deputy governor...
Mutual Funds invest Rs 1.3 lakh crore in equities in 2024 on strong mkt performance
"Additionally, the steady increase in SIP contributions, which reached a new peak of Rs 20,371 crore in April 2024, indicates that investors are becoming more disciplined and confident in the market," Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd, said Mutual funds...
8 of 10 business leaders globally adopting AI for growth: TCS study
Most, at 65 per cent, believe AI will augment and enhance human capabilities, enabling people to focus on higher-value activities that require creativity and strategic thinking. Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, TCS, said, "2023 was a year of exuberance, with...
Delhi’s outdoor workers, low-income households bear brunt of deadly heat
Anna Walnycki, a principal researcher on IIED's human settlements team, said the alarming rise in extreme heat events in India due to climate change is significantly impacting health, wellbeing and productivity of all, especially those living in low-income and...