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Over 1.3 crore get insurance cover through GeM in 2024-25
“GeM remains committed to continuously enhancing its platform to...
Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics
"In reaching consensus on the Pandemic Agreement, not only did they...
China: AIA in talks to buy billion-dollar Shanghai Tower in growth push
The office would mark the insurer’s commitment to expand in China despite economic headwinds from stringent Covid restrictions. AIA became the first wholly owned foreign life insurer in the country after turning its Shanghai branch into a subsidiary in 2020, paving...
Malaysia to offer crop insurance to push food security Push
The Agro-Food Takaful Insurance Scheme will be launched through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries and will initially be offered to the nation’s 189,500 rice farmers, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. The insurance cover will be expanded in stages...
Drought Risk: Soren seeks special package for J’khand, Bihar MP asks Centre to declare state drought-hit
Hemant Soren,Chief Minister,Jharkhand "This year, the state so far registered 50% deficit rainfall, with less than 20 per cent of the paddy sowing target achieved. Jharkhand is inching towards drought. I urge the Centre to approve a special package for Jharkhand in a...
28 cos secure Sebi’s clearance to float IPOs worth Rs 45,000-cr in Apr-Jul FY23
Small towns and cities who have done a fantastic job of growing their business but have never thought of monetizing their efforts are now gearing up for the move. Hence we see many applications being filled with the regulator,'' Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors' Tare...
FPIs buy shares worth Rs 14,000 cr in a week amid softening dollar index
The recent correction in the Indian equity markets have also provided a good buying opportunity, and FPIs have been taking advantage of the same by hand-picking high quality companies, he added. New Delhi: After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors...
Revamped plan to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR to come into force from October 1
If the situation turns ''severe'' (Stage III), authorities will have to enforce a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects (like railways, metros, airports, ISBTs, national security/defense-related projects of national...
Giraffes, parrots, and oak trees, among many species facing extinction
“Sustainable use is when biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are maintained while contributing to human well-being. By continuing to use these resources unsustainably, we are not just risking the loss and damage of these species’ populations; we are affecting our...
Climate change making prediction difficult for weather agencies across world: IMD DG
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra,IMD, Director General The IMD is providing forecasts for 1,096 cities and towns, up from 350 stations in 2019. On climate change increasing the fragility of the Himalayas, he said, ''Climate change is a fact and we need to plan all our activities...
Yamuna pollution: NGT imposes cost of Rs 100 cr on Noida authority, Rs 50 cr on DJB
''Pending consideration of action against other authorities and final accountability of NOIDA Authority and DJB, they are directed to deposit respectively a sum of Rs 100 crore and Rs 50 crore in a separate account with CPCB towards interim compensation to be utilized...
Take prompt action to prevent disasters during monsoons: Kerala HC to state govt
The high court said, ''Torrential rains in the state of Kerala cause disaster in many places due to landslides, denudation of water etc. There are damages to the property of people residing in poramboke lands, colonies, hillslopes, isolated locations, plantation...