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India sees normal monsoon rainfall some states drenched others parched
Of the 36 states and union territories for which the IMD provides...
Trump tariffs to impact 55% of total Indian merchandise Exports To US, banks start scrutinising exporters
Lenders are asking borrowers more pointed questions when vetting...
Of 90 medicines for cancer, India gives out 42 at cheapest rates: Health Minister Mandaviya
'We are increasing (the number of) cancer hospitals and tertiary care facilities. Our approach towards the health sector is holistic. We have increased (the number of) MBBS and post-graduate medical seats and colleges, and created medical educational resources. The...
In major blow to TikTok, Indonesia bans e-commerce transactions on social media
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan told reporters the regulation, which takes effect immediately, is intended to ensure "fair and just" business competition, adding it was intended also to ensure data protection of users Jakarta: Indonesia has banned e-commerce...
About 70 pc of premature cancer deaths in 2020 preventable, 30 pc treatable: Lancet study
Tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and infections accounted for roughly 1.3 million deaths in women across all age groups in 2020, the study reported, acknowledging that the burden of cancer in women due to these risk factors was widely under-recognised. New Delhi: About 70...
Govt announces to issue 50 yr g-sec for the first time
'…the Government of India has decided to borrow the balance amount of Rs 6.55 lakh crore (42.45 per cent of Rs 15.43 lakh crore) in the second half of the fiscal year 2023-24 through dated securities, including Rs 20,000 crore through issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds...
Google unveils Android Earthquake Alerts System in India
"We hope to supplement the government's efforts on earthquake alerts and provide people with the advance notice they need to stay safe. In India, we have been working closely with the NDMA to provide users with helpful safety information about natural disasters such...
WHO releases new publications to foster tobacco-free environment for young people
“Whether sitting in class, playing games outside or waiting at the school bus stop, we must protect young people from deadly second-hand smoke and toxic e-cigarette emissions as well as ads promoting these products,” said Dr Ruediger Krech, Director of Health...
Three-quarters of companies globally are not ready for ESG rules: KPMG Report
“Now there will be regulatory and assurance requirements to report accurate information, which raises the bar on controls and processes as well as qualitative statements that will need to be made around the data,” Mike Shannon, Global Head of ESG Assurance at KPMG,...
US urges court to consider Amazon.com asset sales for breaking antitrust law
“The FTC and its state partners say Amazon’s actions allow it to stop rivals and sellers from lowering prices, degrade quality for shoppers, overcharge sellers, stifle innovation, and prevent rivals from fairly competing against Amazon,” the agency said in a statement...
Climate change, tech and geopolitics will shape future of business: Tata Steel CEO
CEO and Managing Director Tata Steel Ltd, T.V Narendran pointed out that the global steel industry contributes 8 per cent of the total emissions and the governments in Europe are discussing green steel with the industry New Delhi: CEO and Managing Director Tata Steel...
Monsoon rainfall deficit at 6% below normal
While northwestern India (2 per cent above normal) and central India (normal) received above normal and normal rainfall respectively, South Peninsula (9 per cent below normal) and eastern and northeastern regions (17 per cent below normal) have witnessed deficient...