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Govt throws open CMD posts of PSU general re/insurance cos and one position of LIC MD for pvt sector professionals
The new norms now will allow eligible private sector professionals...
Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse
"Even as AI opens extraordinary possibilities, we must confront its...
WHO launches global strategic preparedness & response plan to contain Mpox outbreak
The plan aims to curtail “human-to-human transmission of mpox through coordinated global, regional, and national efforts”.The plan spans the six-month starting September 2024-February 2025, and envisions a $135 million funding, the WHO said. Outside of Africa, Clade...
Australians can now ignore after-hours work calls and emails under new legislation
Under the laws, that came into effect on Monday,employers face fines of up to A$93,000 ($63,000) for getting in touch with an employee for non-essential reasons outside of working hours Australians can now legally ignore unreasonable after-hours work calls and emails...
Special medical stores to be opened in every tehsil for AYUSH medicines Union Minister
"Only a few AYUSH medicines are available in common medical stores, due to which patients and doctors prescribing these medicines face problems. The government wants to ensure AYUSH drugs come into the market in abundance after research. These medicines should be...
Maharashtra govt approves UPS for its employees; gives nod to Rs 7k cr river link plan
As per the Maharashtra cabinet’s decision, UPS will be effective from March this year and will benefit all state government employees, an official said Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet on Sunday decided to implement for state government employees the Unified Pension...
Unified Pension Scheme provides benefit of both old and new pension schemes: Govt
Government says the Unified pension scheme has the advantages of the previous old pension scheme and features of the new pension scheme. The UPS has provisions for a fixed pension amount, a guaranteed and predetermined sum of money that a retiree will receive...
‘Heal in Rajasthan’ policy to boost medical tourism in desert state
Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department Shubhra Singh said that due to continuous improvement in health services and availability of treatment at reasonable rates, the possibilities of medical tourism in the state have developed rapidly. Through policy...
Cabinet approves 50% of salary as pension for 23 lakh central govt employees, to be effective from Apr 1, 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister While announcing the details of the scheme, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister said, "Today the Union Cabinet has approved Unified Pension Scheme(UPS) for government employees,...
Ministry of Coal launches national safety portal, targets zero accidents in coal mines
Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal According to the Ministry of Coal, Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, highlighted the need for comprehensive safety audits across all coal mines, reaffirming the Ministry's goal of achieving "Zero Accident,...
SBI Life gets GST demand notice of Rs 239 crore
SBI Life on Thursday said tax authorities have slapped a demand notice of about Rs 239.27 crore on it for short payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the financial year 2019-20. The company has received an order for interest and penalty from the Deputy Excise...
IRDAI forms task force to address challenges and drive growth in surety bond market
Debasish Panda, chairman, IRDAI "Surety bonds play a crucial role in supporting India's infrastructure development. By addressing the challenges and fostering collaboration, we can unlock the full potential of this valuable financial instrument. Today’s discussions...