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Social media and digital accounts accessed only in search, survey ops: I-T official
"These powers are only to be executed during the course of a search...
Over 4.3 lakh crop insurance applications rejected in Maharashtra due to discrepancies: Minister
As many as 4,30,443 crop insurance applications under the PMFBY...
Major Chinese cities impose COVID-19 restriction as cases spike
The situation is not at ease even in the autonomous region of Hong Kong. About 300,000 Covid-19 patients and their close contacts in Hong Kong are now under home quarantine, according to the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam Beijing: Amid a rapid resurgence of...
China faces consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions over Ukraine – Sullivan
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan "We are communicating directly, privately to Beijing, that there will absolutely be consequences for large-scale sanctions, evasion efforts or support to Russia to backfill them," Sullivan said. "We will not allow that to...
FPI selling continues for 6th straight month; net outflows at Rs 45,608 cr in March so far
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) fear that India would be impacted more by commodity price hikes, particularly in crude oil, since India is a major importer, said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services Mumbai: Continuing their...
Indian Gold imports surge 73% to $45 bn in April-Feb this fiscal on higher demand
India is the world's second-biggest gold consumer after China. The imports mainly take care of the demand by the jewellery industry Commenting on rising gold imports, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Colin Shah said monthly average imports...
India needs $ 20 billion investments each year to achieve climate targets: Report
The narrative around ESG has changed significantly over the last couple of years, from being seen as compliance imperative to taking the centre stage at boardroom discussions and driving investment and business strategy decisions, FICCI said in a statement New Delhi;...
Cyber crime to cost economies $10 trn by 2025: MS official
''Cyber security is the biggest threat to digital transformation and to the planet. Cyber crime costs economies more than USD 6 trillion each year today and that is expected to reach nearly USD 10 trillion by 2025'' New Delhi; Microsoft India President Anant...
Two thirds of households with children across countries lost income since COVID-19 hit
"The modest progress made in reducing child poverty in recent years risks being reversed in all parts of the world. Families have experienced loss at a staggering scale. While last year inflation reached its highest level in years, more than two thirds of households...
Is WHO ready to declare end of pandemic
The WHO said it isn’t currently considering such a declaration. While cases have fallen in many places, fatalities have spiked in Hong Kong, and this week China reported more than 1,000 new daily cases for the first time in two years Instead, the discussions at the...
Climate action lags as COVID hits goals in developing nations
Across the world, COVID-19 has hit economic growth and tax revenue, making it harder for governments - particularly in developing nations - to meet their targets on cutting carbon emissions and adapting to climate change Across sub-Saharan Africa, rising debt...
EPFO interest rate reduced to 4 decade low at 8.1% for 2021-22
Now, after the CBT decision, the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2021-22 will be sent to the Ministry of Finance for concurrence. EPFO provides the rate of interest only after it is ratified by the government through the finance ministry New Delhi: Retirement fund...