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Govt to constitute task force for next-generation reforms: PM
"We have decided to constitute a task force for next-generation...
GST rates to ‘substantially’ reduce by Diwali: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on 79th...
South India faces water crisis as reservoir levels plunge to just 17 pc: CWC
The reduced storage levels in the southern region are indicative of worsening water scarcity and potential challenges for irrigation, drinking water supply and hydroelectric power generation in these states New Delhi: The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra...
Oil, chemical industry lobbyists flood UN talks on cutting plastic pollution
The aim of this week's United Nations negotiations is to create a legally binding treaty that would cover the entire lifecycle of plastic, from production to disposal or reuse. But some fossil fuel and petrochemical industry groups, as well as countries that rely on...
82% of Singaporean business leaders fear elections across the globe impacting international trade: Beazley report
Jack Suk, Underwriter, Political Risks & Trade Credit, Asia Pacific, Beazley said: “Materials vital to the energy transition and development of electric goods are an increased focus for companies. As some developed countries look to move their supply chains away...
Resilient economy, price stability to support India’s promising growth story: FinMin report
Overall, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with positive assessments of the growth outlook for the current financial year for India by international organisations and the RBI, the Monthly Economic Review for March said New Delhi: Resilient...
SC to share cause lists, info about filing of cases through WhatsApp: CJI
Now, litigants, parties in-person and advocates-on-record (AoRs) will receive automated messages regarding e-filing, objections raised by the registry, causelist and uploading of orders and judgments, CJI Chandrachud told the members of the bar in open court New...
Yamuna pollution NGT imposes Rs 65 crore environment compensation on two UP civic bodies
It said based on the "polluter pays principle", the Agra nagar nigam is liable to pay environment compensation of Rs 58,39,20,000 (Rs 58.39 crore) while the Mathura-Vrindavan nagar nigam is liable to pay Rs.7,20,10,000 (Rs 7.20 crore) In a 200-page judgment, the bench...
GIPSA notifies postings of 16 new GMs
The GIPSA, the coordinating body for the six PSU general insurance companies including GIC Re and Agriculture Insurance Company(AIC) have notified all 16 appointments of newly selected general mangers,Chndra S Iyer from GIC Re has been appointed as one of general...
Pvt sector life insurers gain market shares in new business premium and policies sold in FY24
26 private sector life insurers have gained market share over LIC in all three key areas like new business premium, policies and number of policies and number of lives covered under group schemes in FY 24 Indicating higher ticket size of its average...
Unemployment biggest challenge in India, world’s fastest growing economy: Poll
"Following a decade of near jobless growth, the rising number of discouraged workers had pushed India's LFPR (labour force participation rate) down well below levels exhibited by the four Asian tigers at comparable stages in their demography," said Kunal Kundu, India...
WHO launches Patient Safety Rights Charter at Global Summit
“Everyone, everywhere, has the right to safety as a patient. The launch of the Charter is a tangible step forward in achieving a safer, more equitable world. The charter will be a key resource in assisting countries in integrating essential concepts such as patient...