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GST on cigarettes tobacco aerated beverages may be hiked to 35 pc GST Council decision on Dec 21
"The GoM has agreed to propose a special rate of 35 per cent on...
PM Modi expresses concern over threats emanating from digital frauds, cybercrimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi As a counter measure to the potential...
Top equity funds in Asia are all buying China’s green stocks
China’s push to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 is fueling growth in what is already the world’s largest renewables market and a leading one for electric-vehicle automakers and suppliers. That’s produced record rallies and eye-watering valuations for some stocks in a...
Deal or no deal, insurance rates soar to cover M&A boom
Potential buyers take out insurance to protect against issues such as misrepresentation by a target of its performance or order book, while sellers buy cover to ensure a clean exit. The M&A insurance market has risen to more than $5 billion from less than $3...
COVID crisis led to significant economic losses for BRICS: RBI
The COVID crisis has led to significant economic losses and made the social fabric of the BRICS fragile by amplifying unemployment, poverty, gender disparity and migration risks, the bulletin noted. Mumbai:The COVID crisis has led to significant economic losses and...
Time for Covid-19 booster doses, recommends house panel
The Committee has also recommended that the MHA may take up with the Health Ministry to issue guidelines on fixation of price ceilings for hospital beds during pandemics like COVID-19 and other public health emergencies and due publicity be given to such prices. New...
3258 children orphaned during pandemic approved for support under ‘PM-CARES’ scheme: Govt
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani told Lok Sabha the applications for such children are uploaded on the portal by respective state and union territory governments. As on December 8, 5,714 applications have been uploaded on the portal out of which 3,258...
No recommendation from NTAGI yet on inoculating children: NITI member
NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization meets often where science is being "looked at systematically, carefully. We do not have any recommendations on pediatric vaccination from them as yet. They are examining...
IMF, 10 countries simulate cyberattack on global financial system
Rahav Shalom-Revivo, head of Israel's financial cyber engagements, said international collaboration between finance ministries and international organizations "is key for the resilience of the financial eco-system." JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday led a 10-country...
Over 14 crore Health IDs generated so far: Govt
Pawar said 33 states and UTs implementing AB-PMJAY have further expanded the coverage of the scheme to include 13.44 crore families (65 crore people). The AB-PMJAY is implemented in all states and UTs barring West Bengal, NCT of Delhi and Odisha.It is the world's...
Land and water ecosystems, ‘stressed to a critical point’
If the world keeps to the current trajectory, producing the additional 50 per cent more food needed, could mean an increase of 35 per cent, in the water withdrawals needed for farming That could create environmental disasters, increase competition for resources, and...
India Ratings launches ESG relevance disclosure on rated companies
ESG factors determine a company's impact on society and environment. It gives a non-financial glimpse on the prospects of future opportunities and risks to the business Ratings agency India Ratings and Research on Thursday launched its integrated disclosure that shows...