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Gadkari urges FM to withdraw 18 pc GST on life and medical insurance premiums
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Govt to set up intelligence unit to tackle pesky calls, financial frauds
“Accordingly, a nodal agency named as Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) will be set up. The main function of the DIU will be to coordinate with various LEAs (Law Enforcement Agencies), financial institutions and telecom service providers in investigating any fraudulent activity involving telecom resources,” the statement said.
World’s fastest vaccine push augurs return to normal in Israel
The Pfizer vaccine led to 94% fewer symptomatic illnesses and 92% fewer critically sick cases, according to a study of 1.2 million people by Israel’s largest health maintenance organization.
That success has spurred the government to ease restrictions on movement that have been in place for months. Next week, sporting and cultural events will be open to those who have been fully vaccinated, and everyone will be allowed to go to malls and shops.
Indian economy on track for recovery: S&P
“The emergence of yet more contagious COVID-19 variants with the potential to evade vaccine-derived immunity present a major risk to this recovery. As does the possibility of early withdrawal of global fiscal stimulus,” S&P said in a report titled ”Cross-sector outlook: India”s escape from COVID”.
Insurers partner with paytechs to widen distribution in India:GlobalData
Ayushi Tandon, Senior Fintech Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Insurance companies in India that have collaborated with paytechs are likely to reach a large customer base in a fast and inexpensive way. The strategy can work well as the use of payment platforms has dramatically increased in the country over the recent past, especially after the demonetization and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can also simplify the entire customer journey in insurance, from purchases to claims.’’
COVID-19: India records 11,649 new cases, 90 fresh fatalities
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,21,220 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.29 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.
There are 1,39,637 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.28 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
SC notice to Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indian users
The apex court said people value their privacy more than the value of the company which might be in trillions.
WhatsApp told the top court that Europe has a special law on privacy and it will also follow if India has a similar statute
Govt may have identified four banks for potential privatisation,report
The four banks on the shortlist are Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and the Central Bank of India, two officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity as the matter is not yet public.
Rise in COVID-19 cases alarming,may take harsh steps:Maha dy CM
‘I have come across ((reports that) people are not following the COVID-19 guidelines which are aimed at checkingthe spread of the infection. If the situation worsens, we mayneed to pay heavy cost for this carelessness. The number (ofnew cases in the state) is alarming. We have seen thatlockdown was imposed in many parts of the world again in viewof the second wave of the pandemic,” he said.
About 18-19 vaccines against Covid-19 in the pipeline: Harsh Vardhan
“About 18-20 vaccine candidates against COVID-19 are in the pipeline and are in preclinical, clinical and advanced stages,” Vardhan said.
He further said that India will be supplying vaccines to 20-25 other countries.
Dispelling rumours surrounding the vaccines, Vardhan said the vaccines in the public domain are safe and effective.
Centre announces changes to mapping policy,allows free access to geospatial data
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the move will help drive efficiencies in agriculture and emergency-response capabilities while also facilitating rise of new-age industries.