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India steel exports face EU carbon tax hit, US tariffs impact minimal, offic says
Indian steel is predominantly produced using blast furnaces, where...
More than 2 lakh camps organised till Sep 15 under fin inclusion saturation drive
This has resulted in the opening of over 61 lakh new Pradhan Mantri...
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...
Government establishes task force to address Brain Health issues
In the past three decades, most studies in India have shown a high disease burden for specific diseases including stroke, epilepsy, headache, Parkinson's disease, and dementia, mostly reported for the urban Indian population New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has...
Health ministry asks states, UTs to act strictly against hospitals involved in illegal transplant
''It should be ensured that a unique NOTTO-ID for both donor and recipient is generated by the hospital from NOTTO website (www.notto.mohfw.gov.in), in all cases of organ transplant, whether from a living donor or deceased donor,'' the letter said New Delhi: The Union...
World Bank and IMF meetings fail to finalise a concrete plan for climate finance
Rich countries are expected to raise more than the $ 100 billion they promised to provide every year from 2020, but repeatedly failed The annual World Bank and IMF meetings have wrapped up without a concrete plan to mobilise the trillions of dollars needed to fight...
FPIs withdraw over Rs 5,200 crore in April so far from domestic equities
The major trigger for FPI selling was the tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius, which would now impose higher scrutiny on investments made in India via the island nation, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director, Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research...
Majority of top-100 companies making disclosures about carbon emissions: PwC India
The government and the regulators have introduced new regulations pertaining to ESG (environmental, social and governance) for businesses. India's transition to BRSR Core positions the nation as a frontrunner in the global transition towards a more credible and...
CCPA calls for FSSAI investigation into allegations of Nestle putting sugar in baby products
Nidhi Khare,Consumer Affairs Secretary and Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) chief Asserting that high sugar in baby products raises serious concerns about the potential implications for the health and safety of children in our country. The health and...
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican-led states also have challenged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's corporate climate disclosure rules, the U.S. Energy Department's pause on approvals for new liquefied natural gas export facilities and EPA rules toughening standards for air...
17 pc of world’s elderly population will be in India by 2050: CBRE
"India's senior population is expected to experience a remarkable 254% growth, making it the fastest-growing demographic segment globally. By 2050, India is projected to house up to 340 million seniors, constituting approximately 17% of the world's elderly population"...