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Manoj Ayyappan, JS, DFS, appointed as govt’s nominee director in GIC Re
The Ministry of Finance has nominated Manoj Muttathil Ayyappan,...
India urges global support for small farmers amid climate change, price challenges
"We cannot leave smallholders to fight these challenges alone. They...
Goyal introduces Jan Vishwas bill in Lok Sabha to decriminalise minor offences in 42 Acts
Besides the decriminalisation of minor offences, the bill envisages the rationalisation of monetary penalties, depending on the gravity of the offence, bolstering trust-based governance New Delhi: Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday in Lok Sabha...
Random Covid testing for arriving international passengers from December 24
Prime Minister Modi urged everyone to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded public places, at all times, especially in view of the upcoming festive season, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).He also...
Parl panel moots ex-ante regulations, digital competition law to curb unfair biz practices in digital markets
The suggestions are part of the Standing Committee on Finance's report on 'Anti-Competitive Practices by Big Tech Companies' tabled in Parliament on Thursday and comes against the backdrop of rising concerns over unfair business practices in digital markets. New...
Amending Insurance Acts: General Insurers oppose changes in capital requirements, granting composite licenses
On granting composite licenses, general insurers say,suddenly letting companies to enter into any segment will result in chaos and fragmentation of existing markets. This will also harm the interests of the existing policyholders in both life and nonlife segments, On...
Rajya Sabha passes bill to deal with maritime piracy with voice vote
In the bill, the government has added provisions for death penalty and life imprisonment for those convicted of maritime piracy External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. told the House, "We will have jurisdiction on foreign ships (which would indulge in piracy)." . New...
Next financial crisis will come from private cryptocurrencies: RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das,governor, Reserve Bank of India RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said underlying economic activity in India continues to be strong, but external factors will cause some ''dent'' to the economy Mumbai: India's central bank chief today warned...
ANALYSIS-Global economy bets on China learning to live with COVID
The consensus view remains that if China can get a grip on what U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen this month called the "very complex problem" of switching its COVID-19 stance, this would boost both its domestic economy and the global one Those who believe the...
Patients’ health data is not shared with insurance, pharma firms without consent: Govt
Responding to a question on whether patients' health data is shared with insurance and pharmaceutical companies under the Health Data Management (HDM)policy, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the HDM policy is a guidance document which sets out the minimum...
Govt hospitals have to treat patients irrespective of residence, can’t insist on voter ID: Delhi HC
The petitioner claimed although all state funded hospitals are obliged to provide free treatment to any person approaching them, people possessing voter ID cards of Delhi were given "quick treatment" and outsiders were handed "long dates for check-up" at the hospital...
Govt expects Digital Personal Data Protection, Telecom bills to be passed in Monsoon session: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw,,Union Telecom and IT minister While speaking at Google For India event, the IT and telecom minister said another bill on Digital India Act will be also floated in a month for public consultation New Delhi: The government is expecting to get Digital...