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Existing PAN holders do not need to apply afresh under PAN 2.0: Tax dept
"With existing PAN database of 78 crore PANs and 73.28 lakh TANs,...
Labour Min asks EPFO to focus on preparations to launch ELI Scheme
Three schemes for ELI were announced in Union Budget 2024-25 as...
Failure by numerical models in prediction of monsoon over Delhi rare: IMD
The weather department said its latest model analysis had indicated that moist easterly winds in lower level from the Bay of Bengal would spread into northwest India covering Punjab and Haryana by July 10, leading to advance of monsoon and increase in rainfall activity over the region, including Delhi, from July 10 onwards.
Zika Virus Disease: Karnataka intensifies vector control measures
“In view of reporting of Zika Virus Disease (ZVD) in the neighboring State of Kerala, it is crucial to intensify the vector control measures in Karnataka also. The current monsoon season supports the widespread proliferation of Aedes mosquito, which is a vector for Zika Virus Disease,” a circular by the Commissionerate of Health & Family Welfare Services said.
Top WHO scientist flags ‘dangerous trend’ of mixing Covid-19 vaccines
Addressing a Covid-19 media briefing, Swaminathan said, “Really want to caution folks, because there is a tendency now for people in countries which enough availability of vaccines to voluntarily start thinking.”
“So it’s a little bit of a dangerous trend here where we’re in a data-free evidence-free zone as far as a mix and match there is limited data on mix and match. There are studies going on, we need to wait for that,” she added.
On the question of booster shots, WHO chief scientist said it will be a chaotic situation in countries if citizens start deciding when they should be taking a second, or a third, or a fourth dose.
India wants rich countries to pay more for green energy shift
“Every policy decision has a cost to the economy. Going net-zero or using less carbon also has a cost,” Environment Secretary Rameshwar Prasad Gupta said in an interview at his New Delhi office. “We are not anti-net-zero. But without adequate climate finance being definitively available, we can’t commit on that part.”
Nasal Covid vaccine prevents disease, transmission in animals: Study
“The currently available vaccines against COVID-19 are very successful, but the majority of the world’s population is still unvaccinated and there is a critical need for more vaccines that are easy to use and effective at stopping disease and transmission,” said Paul McCray, a professor of at University of Georgia, US.
“If this new COVID-19 vaccine proves effective in people, it may help block SARS-CoV-2 transmission and help control the COVID-19 pandemic,” McCray, co-leader of the study, said.
As China’s population greys, the burden of care weighs on families
China had 264 million citizens aged 60 and older in 2020, a number set to increase rapidly just as the working population shrinks. HNA Investment Group opened Heyuejia in 2016 as part of efforts to “respond to China’s aging crisis,” according to a company statement.
Helped by government subsidies, more than 40,000 registered homes have been built in recent decades. But many are too expensive or too low quality to replace family care, experts say. Some facilities have long waiting lists. But most are quite empty – average occupancy rates are as low as 50%, official data suggests, far lower than the 80%-90% rates seen in Japan or the UK
Paytm shareholders approve country’s biggest public offer plan of Rs 16,600 cr
”Shareholders have approved all the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting. The shareholders have approved the proposal to raise capital and the fresh issue of shares of up to Rs 12,000 crore during the IPO. The secondary raise will bring the total to Rs 16,600 crore,” the source said.
Dharamshala: Amid heavy rains, cars, buildings swept away in flash floods
Owing to flash flood at Manjhi Khad area adjoining Dharamshala, two buildings were swept away while several others were reported to be damaged, the video clips.
Heavy rains leading to flash floods also damaged a bridge on the Mandi-Pathankot highway after which traffic was stopped on both sides, leading to a traffic jam.
BFSI, healthcare industries, and IT & knowledge services witness a 10 per cent growth in salaries:Report
Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and executive vice-president of TeamLease Services, said, “Though employers are still cautiously optimistic, they are trying to minimise the COVID-19 gloom and are correspondingly making pay decisions. But, what is standing out is the trend of betting big on skills that will help them to ensure business continuity while fostering a spirit of innovation and growth.”
Adani sees Indian economy growing to $15 trillion in two decades
”However, there cannot be any doubt that the largest middle class that will ever exist, augmented by an increase in the working-age and consuming population share, will have a positive impact on India’s growth very much in line with the demographic dividend India enjoys,” he said.