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India’s FinTech boom exposes sector to rising cyber threats: PwC Report
Shah Amber, Managing Director at PwC India, emphasised that with...
Cybercrime causing global economic damage of almost US$10 tn,1% of cyber risks currently insured: Munich Re
Claudia Strametz, who leads Munich Re's business for Germany and...
Experts hail SC ruling on climate change but warn against impacts of renewable energy projects
Manshi Asher, a researcher and an activist working on environment justice issues, said the judgment needs to be examined closely because it is being invoked to justify large-scale centralised solar production and transmission, which has a high material footprint...
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant significantly increase accident risk, IAEA head says
In a statement on the social media platform X, Rafael Mariano Grossi confirmed at least three direct hits against the ZNPP main reactor containment structures took place. “This cannot happen,” he said KYIV, Ukraine: The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency on...
Zurich Insurance to halt coverage of new fossil-fuel exposures
Zurich says its policy update is limited to new fossil-fuel projects, and that it will continue to underwrite existing ones. The company also says the measures are unlikely to have a significant impact on its bottom line Zurich Insurance Group AG will no longer...
WHO running campaign to ensure universal access to quality health services
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General,WHO In 2021, 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, were not covered by essential health services, leaving them vulnerable to diseases and disasters. Even those who do access care often suffer...
Climate change poses challenges for monetary policy, says RBI report
Climate change directly impacts inflation through adverse weather events affecting agricultural production and global supply chains, climate change could impact the natural rate of interest, and the after-effects of climate change might weaken the transmission of...
Sebi cracks down on finfluencer, orders to impound Rs 12 cr ‘unlawful gain’
In its interim order issued on Friday, the regulator noted Ravindra Bharti Education Institute was involved in imparting advice relating to investing in, purchasing, selling or otherwise dealing with insecurities or investment products in lieu of consideration....
World Health Day: Urgency of universal access to quality healthcare
In 2021 alone, over 4.5 billion individuals, representing more than half of the world's population, were left without access to essential health services, highlighting the urgent need for concerted efforts to bridge existing gaps In the pursuit of health equity and...
Balanced diet makes immune system more resilient to infections like TB: Health Ministry
With a whopping 2.8 million TB cases, India "represented 27 per cent of the global burden". New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday said that a balanced diet plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, making it more resilient to...
World Health Day: What is ailing Indians, and the progress made so far
"Key health issues faced by Indians include high incidence of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Respiratory infections and malnutrition are also increasing," J P S Sawhney, Chairperson, Department of...
Climate change impacts constitutional guarantee of right to equality: SC
''It is imperative for states like India, to uphold their obligations under international law, including their responsibilities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and protect the fundamental rights of all individuals to live in a healthy...