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Gig economy to boost employment of Indian women in formal sector: Study
The survey also reflects that some key sectors that are likely to see an increase in women’s employment are health and pharmaceuticals (by 59 per cent), electrical and electronics (by 44 per cent) and fast-moving consumer goods (perishable goods) industry (by 41 per cent).
At the same time, women’s employment in the finance and accounting divisions may moderately change due to the adoption of new technology
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 193.1 mn; vaccinations soar over 3.78 bn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 34,400,655 and 610,720, respectively, according to the CSSE.
In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 31,293,062 cases.
About 620 products see price reduction after trade margin regulation on critical medical devices
With an aim of making the medical devices affordable during the evolving situation of COVID pandemic, it is felt necessary to regulate the trade margin on these medical devices, NPPA had said in its order.
India logs 35,342 new COVID-19 cases and 483 deaths
According to the health ministry, 43,87,50,190 vaccine doses have been supplied to states so far. 41,12,30,353 have been consumed (including wastage), while 71,40,000 are in the pipeline. 2,75,19,837 unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States and union territories and private hospitals to be administered.
Central team probing bid flu death in Gurugram: Official
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has also been requested to provide the details of the case regarding its complete history, progress of case, place and time of first reporting and initial findings so that a detailed investigation can be initiated, the official said.
FAO head urges G20 to invest in a healthy planet for healthy food
“Today, humanity faces a triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate crisis and the impact of the pandemic.To have healthy food, we need a healthy environment”. said Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Qu Dongyu
Olympics linked Covid cases go past 100, organisers announce 19 new cases
The total number of cases directly linked to the Games stood at 106 on Friday with 11 of them athletes.
The Tokyo Olympic organisers, in their daily COVID-19 update, announced that three athletes, 10 Games-concerned personnel, three mediapersons and as many contractors associated with the event have been found positive.
Max Bupa Health rebrands to Niva Bupa; aims total business of Rs 2,500 cr in FY22
“Owing to a change in shareholding pattern, with the exit of Max India and entry of private equity firm True North, Max Bupa needed to create a new brand identity as part of the transition,” the company said in a statement.
67.6 per cent population above 6 years found to have Covid antibodies in 4th national serosurvey, Lok Sabha told
Metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad have reported seroprevalence ranging between 17.6 per cent and 56 per cent at different time points, the minister said.
18-plus beneficiaries may be vaccinated against Covid by Dec 2021: Centre
Asked if the government has decided to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to the entire population free of cost on priority basis and if so, the target fixed to administer the doses, the health minister said according to Revised Guidelines for Implementation of National COVID Vaccination Program, which came into effect from June 21, all citizens aged 18 years and above, irrespective of their income status, are entitled to free vaccination at all government vaccination centres.