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Berkshire's insurance division has grown to include Geico, General...
Agri minister Chouhan unveils first genome-edited rice varieties, yield to rise up to 30 pc
Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Union Agriculture Minister These...
47 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines
About 20 typhoons and storms batter the Philippine archipelago each year. It is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region along most of the Pacific Ocean rim where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur, making the nation one of the world's most...
Ransomware remains a top cyber risk for businesses globally, but new threats emerging: Allianz report
Ransomware is forecast to cause $30bn in damages to organizations globally by 2023 Around the world, the frequency of ransomware attacks remains high, as do related claims costs. There was a record 623 million attacks in 2021, double that of 2020 Although frequency...
EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035
"This deal is good news for car drivers… new zero-emission cars will become cheaper, making them more affordable and more accessible to everyone," Parliament's lead negotiator Jan Huitema said BRUSSELS: The European Union struck a deal on Thursday on a law to...
21.4 lakh new TB cases reported in India in 2021; 18% higher than previous year
While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted TB programmes across the world, India was able to successfully offset the disruptions through the introduction of critical interventions in 2020 and 2021, which led to the National TB Elimination Programme notifying over 21.4 lakh...
Moody’s cuts Fosun International’s credit rating, raises concerns over asset sales
Fosun’s insurance shareholdings include AmeriTrust Group, Peak Re, Fosun Insurance Portugal, and Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance. Global credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Fosun International Ltd. by one notch on Tuesday and revised its outlook to “negative” from...
Singapore says crypto ban not feasible, proposes risk mitigation measures
While putting out the regulatory measures in the public domain, the Singaporean central bank said though trading in cryptocurrencies is "highly risky" and not suitable for the general public such digital assets play a supporting role in the broader digital asset...
Historic net-zero international flight goal agreed at UN conference
To achieve this aim, several CO2 emissions reductions measures will need to be put in place, such as the accelerated adoption of new and innovative aircraft technologies, streamlined flight operations, and the increased production and deployment of sustainable...
Fungal infection list launched by WHO flags global health threat
"Emerging from the shadows of the bacterial antimicrobial resistance pandemic, fungal infections are growing, and are ever more resistant to treatments, becoming a public health concern worldwide," said Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Assistant Director-General for antimicrobial...
48 lakh Demat accounts opened in India during July-September quarter: CDSL
"Today using CDSL's services, the investors have the power to hold, operate and monitor their investments safely, from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, our services like e-AGM, e-voting, etc. empower the shareholders to connect with the companies...
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan remains bullish on India
Jo Taylor, president and chief executive officer Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan OTPP is eyeing opportunities in healthcare, infrastructure and financial services in India. Also of interest are the insurance sector and technology-enabled segments, especially in the...