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CCI restricts WhatsApp sharing data with other Meta entities, imposes $25.4 mln fine
"Sharing of user data collected on WhatsApp with other Meta...
GST Council to meet in Jaisalmer on December 21; may discuss insurance levy
The group of ministers (GoM) on health and life insurance GST last...
JPC members oppose proposal to reduce penalty amount in data protection bill
According to the bill, processing or transferring personal data in violation of the norms, is punishable with a fine of Rs 15 crore or 4 per cent of the annual turnover of the fiduciary, whichever is higher. Similarly, failure to conduct a data audit, is punishable...
Out of time: Climate talks go past deadline over coal, cash
A crunch issue is the question of financial aid for poor countries to cope with climate change. Rich nations failed to provide them with USD 100 billion annually by 2020, as agreed, causing considerable anger among developing countries going into the talks. Scientists...
Insulin still out of reach for many 100 years after its discovery: WHO
WHO said for more than 60 million people living with type 2 diabetes, insulin is essential to reduce the risk of kidney failure, blindness and amputation. However, one in two people who need the medicine do not get it. While diabetes is increasing in low and...
Personal Data Protection Bill may be tabled in Parliament in 1st week of winter session Source
Critical data will be defined by the government from time to time. Data related to health, religious or political orientation, biometrics, genetic, sexual orientation, health, financial and others have been identified as sensitive data New Delhi: The Personal Data...
Paytm’s $2.5 bln IPO mints new millionaires in India
About 350 current and ex-employees will each have a net worth of at least 10 million Indian rupees ($134,401.38) after Paytm's $2.5 billion IPO, a source in the company told Reuters. Many, like Pandey, will become dollar millionaires when the company lists next week....
Europe becomes COVID-19’s epicentre again, some countries look at fresh curbs
The World Health Organization's report for the week to Nov. 7 showed that Europe, including Russia, was the only region to record a rise in cases, up 7%, while other areas reported declines or stable trends. LONDON/MILAN: Europe has become the epicentre of the...
Annual U.S. Severe Weather Claims Near $20 billion Following October Activity
Brian Kerschner, Senior Catastrophe Analyst for Aon’s Impact Forecasting team, said: “October is typically considered a ‘second season’ for severe weather in the United States as it marks a transition from summer warmth to cooler autumn temperatures. This year saw one...
India-led International Solar Alliance signs UN pact at COP26 in Glasgow
The agreement will also lend support to developing country stakeholders, including Small Island Nations (SIDs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), in accelerating the adoption of policy options and approaches for decarbonisation technologies. London:The India-led...
APEC leaders vow to tackle economic recovery, COVID-19, climate
The summit of the Pacific Rim countries came amid heightened regional trade and geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and the United States, and global efforts to tackle the pandemic and the climate crisis Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
Over 84 million people displaced from their homes owing to violence, insecurity, climate change
A lethal mix of conflict, COVID-19, poverty, food insecurity and the climate emergency has compounded the humanitarian plight of the displaced, most of whom are being hosted in developing regions. "The effects of climate change are exacerbating existing...