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Highways Ministry asks NHAI, automakers to tighten IT security after cyber attack threats
“The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways received an alert from CERT-In regarding targeted intrusion activities directed towards Indian Transport sector with possible malicious intentions. The Ministry has advised departments and organisations under transport sector to strengthen the security posture of their infrastructure,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Recent surge in COVID-19 cases being closely monitored: Harsh Vardhan
”The pace of vaccination is going to increase. As for imposing restrictions, COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and change each day. The silver lining here is that we are better prepared now to tackle any challenges that the pandemic throws our way,” he said.
Steps, including include strict enforcement of COVID-19 protocols as well as creating micro-containment zones wherever needed will be used to keep a check on the rise in cases, he said
Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday in view of rise in COVID-19 cases
“I do not wish to impose lockdown. But there seems a possibility of healthcare facilities falling short given the rise in number of coronavirus patients,” Thackeray was quoted as saying.
Financial services space set for disruption over next 10 years: Kamath
Citing the first wave of change brought about in the banking space 20 years ago, Kamath said it changed the sector in a positive way.
“Unless you internalise it’s going to be a digital world…we will see a very quick evolution of this space in the next 10 years. It’s not just bank but entire financial services space is set for disruption, not necessarily a negative way, it can be also in a positive way,” the former president of New Development Bank said.
At least six dead in Mumbai hospital fire
More than 70 patients with COVID-19 infections in the private hospital, on the third floor of the mall, were evacuated to other centers, local civic officials said, adding that the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Surge in fresh COVID-19 cases, India records 59,118 new infections
Registering an increase for the 16th day in row, the active cases have increased to 4,21,066 comprising 3.55 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.09 per cent, the data stated.
Passengers to be put on ‘no-fly’ list for violating COVID-19 norms: Hardeep Puri
“We can issue SoPs and guidelines in regard to COVID-19, some people are being careless. We have started putting people on the no-fly list,” the Minister said. “When you compare the air travel to surface route, travelling by buses or train, air travel is much safer,” he added.
Chola MS Risk Services partners with Denxpert EHS&S Software to Launch regulatory software backed by EU
Denxpert Legal is a digital tool for regulatory mapping and assurance in matters pertaining to Environment Health and Safety. This solution will help industries comply with legal regulations at both facility and the corporate level.This program has been supported by the European Union under an innovation program called ‘Innowwide’ that involves a stringent selection process.
No proof COVID 2nd wave due to virus variants, but it is possible: Virologist Shahid Jameel
”But vaccines won’t work unless we take them. As of March 25, only 8.1 million people have taken both doses, which is 0.6 per cent of India’s population. Further, 46.4 million people or 3.3 per cent of India’s population have taken only one dose, which gives weak or no protection,” he said.
India will not extend 2022 deadline for tighter fuel efficiency rules for carmakers
The corporate average fuel efficiency (CAFE) requirements are designed to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles as India pushes auto manufacturers to invest in more fuel-efficient cars or in cleaner technologies like electric and hybrid.