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GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this...
Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Consumer Affairs Secy
Nidhi Khare, Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare advised e-commerce...
New UN database to help countries tap climate ‘loss and damage’ fund
Given the limitations of current databases, UNDRR is collaborating with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Development Programme to create a new global "disaster losses and damages" tracking system. It will replace the existing UNDRR...
ANALYSIS-Too hot to party? Extreme temperatures threaten live music shows
Crowd safety experts and outdoor event organizers are exploring ways to protect performers and fans from the growing threat of extreme weather, after global warming neared an internationally agreed limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius last year By Diana Baptista MEXICO CITY:...
MS Amlin completes world-first Singapore ILS renewal
Will Ho, CEO, MS Amlin Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, said: “ We are also exploring other Singapore-based risk transfer solutions to support global investors, increase insurance capacity in Asia, and help close the region’s insurance protection gap” SINGAPORE: MS Amlin, the...
Reinsurers’ underwriting margins to peak in 2024,says Fitch
Fitch also forecasts an improvement in underlying profitability for the global reinsurance sector in 2024 on continued strong underwriting margins and rising investment income, and is maintaining its improving fundamental sector outlook Frankfurt /Chicago: Reinsurers’...
Bima Manthan: IRDAI to include state insurance plans in revised rural and social obligation for the industry
The mission of achieving maximum insurance inclusion received further impetus through deliberations on the progress of the industry under the State Insurance Plan, said the IRDAI on Thursday The broader discussions ventured into crucial areas, such as availability of...
DGCA slaps Rs 1.10 crore penalty on Air India for safety violations
The regulator carried out a detailed probe after receiving a voluntary safety report from an airline employee alleging safety violations of flights operated by Air India on certain long range terrain critical routes, according to a release on Wednesday New Delhi:...
‘Israel-Hamas conflict spillover to region through shipping attacks has impact on India’
Courtsey-FOX News The conflict’s impact on the safety of commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean “has a direct bearing on India's own energy and economic interests”, Deputy Permanent Representative R. Ravindra said on Tuesday at a high-level meeting of the Security...
India pips Hong Kong to become 4th-largest stock market
The combined value of shares listed on Indian exchanges reached $4.33 trillion as of Monday’s close, versus $4.29 trillion for Hong Kong, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That makes India the fourth-biggest equity market globally. Its value crossed $4 trillion...
India logs 1,640 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1: INSACOG
Andhra Pradesh recorded 219 JN.1 cases while Kerala registered 156 cases of the variant and Gujarat recorded 127 such cases.West Bengal recorded 96 JN.1 cases, Goa 90 and Tamil Nadu 89. New Delhi: A total of 1,640 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected...
India Inc confident of achieving $5 trillion economy: Deloitte
ESG initiatives remain a priority with 100 per cent of respondents emphasising the importance of renewable energy. Leaders expect the government to prioritise investing in ESG strategies and initiatives followed by technological innovations, infrastructure...