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Investors’ wealth surges by Rs 12.26 lakh cr in 4 days of market rally
In the past four days, the benchmark has jumped 2,162.11 points or...
DoT proposes changes in cyber security rules to curb frauds by misusing phone numbers
The draft cyber security rules published on June 24 proposed to...
EU banks told to review clients in historic ESG crackdown
Global banking and financial stability organizations are all reviewing reporting and capital frameworks, though none has moved as fast as the EU in setting firm requirements. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision expects to publish a proposed framework for...
India’s pension system improves from 2022: Report
''Changes in workforce dynamics, employment and family patterns have brought formal sources of retirement to the forefront. While there is improvement in the net pension replacement rate and participation in private pension plans, which is reflected in the value of...
In 3:2 majority verdict, SC says queer couples can’t adopt children
This is not to say that unmarried or non-heterosexual couples cannot be good parents, Justice Bhat said, adding that the State, as the guardian, has to explore all areas and ensure that the benefits reach such children who are in need of stable homes New Delhi: A...
SC declines to allow same-sex marriages
On April 27, the court asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits such as opening joint bank accounts, nominating a life partner in provident fund, gratuity and pension schemes can be extended to same-sex couples without going into the issue of legal sanction to...
ILO and WHO review social protection impact in reducing socio-economic damage of next pandemic
Mia Seppo, ILO Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection, highlighted the complexity of the issues involved. “We see the discussions on a strengthened framework for prevention, preparedness and response as an opportunity to drive the point home that to...
Jharkhand first state to take steps to ensure minimum wages for workers
This committee, formed by state’s labour department, will study the conditions in which Swiggy-Zomato, Ola-Uber drivers, gig workers, online delivery boys are working. On this basis, recommendations regarding their minimum wages will be made. It is estimated that...
Coal secy stresses on importance of cyber security, says threats are more sophisticated
The coal ministry organised the workshop to sensitise the PSUs and organisations under its administrative control about current cyber security challenges and adapt and implement best practices in their organisations New Delhi: Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena on Friday...
India’s initiatives for climate resilient marine fisheries to be presented at int’l conclave
The Indo-Pacific region is highly vulnerable to climate change, leading to adverse impact on marine fisheries. These effects range from the increased frequency of extreme weather events to the threats of flooding, erosion, and sea-level rise. P Krishnan, Director, Bay...
T’gana polls: BRS promises increased social security pensions and health insurance in manifesto
K Chandrasekhar Rao,BRS chief and Telangana Chief Minister 93 lakh families living below the poverty line (BPL) in the state would be provided life insurance cover of Rs five lakh and that the government would bear the cost of the premium. Social security pension,...
Carbon emission reducing practices under Green Credit Programme will earn carbon credits too Govt
According to rules, environment-friendly actions include tree plantation, water management, sustainable agriculture, waste management, air pollution reduction, mangrove conservation and restoration, ecomark label development, and sustainable building and...