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India braces for unusually hot March; wheat, rapeseed crops at risk
"Maximum and minimum temperatures in northern and north-western...
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Multi-disciplinary team to assess GLOF risks in Sikkim
Relief Commissioner Namratha Thapa said to mitigate the risk of glacial lake outburst floods in future, the government has established a technical committee tasked with reviewing the current status of glacial lakes in the state Gangtok: A multi-disciplinary team will...
Work-life balance, fewer flexible work options pose challenge for women at job front: Report
The report found that 73 per cent of women interviewed said equal opportunities exist for both men and women in employment and leadership positions, and 79 per cent of men agreed that both genders get equal chances at workplaces Fewer flexible work options, work-life...
Ministry of Coal launches national safety portal, targets zero accidents in coal mines
Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal According to the Ministry of Coal, Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, highlighted the need for comprehensive safety audits across all coal mines, reaffirming the Ministry's goal of achieving "Zero Accident,...
Household real income continued to decline in recent months: Report
The report added that for now, however, the decline in real HH income, which accounts for 78 percent of GDP, suggests that any recovery will be gradual at best. This will likely continue to weigh on real GDP growth and present challenges for the banking sector New...
Rising claims pose challenge for health insurance sector in India: Jefferies
The report indicated that India's non-life insurance sector is experiencing significant shifts, the health insurance segment may face challenges as healthcare costs continue to rise and more consumers claim their insurance, and insurers are grappling with increased...
ICMR-led study estimates 10-year risk of developing heart disease in adults in India
Among the participants having high blood sugar levels, women had an 85 per cent increased risk of getting heart conditions over 10 years, while men were at a 77 per cent higher risk, the researchers estimated. They also said that among the participants who were obese,...
FIIs continue to be net seller, sold equity worth Rs 28,671 cr
In the first fortnight of August, FIIs were big sellers in financials in the country. Selling was witnessed in many other sectors, including metals on fears that economic slowdown in US and China will keep metal prices soft Mumbai: According to the National Securities...
Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations
Cognizant in a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court has accused Infosys of illegally accessing data from TriZetto's software -- Facets and QNXT -- and using the same to develop and market a competing product New Delhi: IT major Cognizant's subsidiary TriZetto has...
US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Speculation has abounded over the possibility of a rate cut at the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting slated for Sept. 17-18. After last month's FOMC meeting, Powell said a rate cut could be "on the table"...
IRDAI forms task force to address challenges and drive growth in surety bond market
Debasish Panda, chairman, IRDAI "Surety bonds play a crucial role in supporting India's infrastructure development. By addressing the challenges and fostering collaboration, we can unlock the full potential of this valuable financial instrument. Today’s discussions...