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Rising tensions in Middle East may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs
``The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a major share of...
Govt to meet shipping firms and exporters on Monday to assess impact of Iran tensions on trade
Iran's state media said on February 28 that the Islamic Republic...
Global loss of tropical and boreal forests surge to a record high in 2024
All of this is occurring after the hottest year on record, with Earth’s warming exceeding 1.5C over pre-industrial levels on an annual basis for the first time. The United Nations has warned that temperatures will continue to rise unless drastic action is taken to...
Need to establish permanent body for consumer disputes SC to Centre
"The Union of India is directed to file an affidavit on the feasibility of a permanent adjudicatory forum for consumer disputes, either in the form of a consumer tribunal or a consumer court, within a period of three months from today, on the touchstone of the...
Central govt employees retiring day before annual pay hike date to get notional increment
As specifically mentioned in the orders of the apex court, "grant of the notional increment on January 1/July 1 shall be reckoned only for the purpose of calculating the pension admissible, and not for the purpose of calculation of other pensionary benefits," said the...
Japan’s 3 major casualty insurers plan to sell $9.5 billion of cross-held shares
Eliminating cross shareholdings is seen by many as a yardstick for measuring corporate governance reform at Japanese companies. Japan’s industry body for non-life insurers told its members in September to cut their cross-shareholdings in the aftermath of a...
Tax department notifies ITR-U; taxpayers can file updated ITR for 4 years
For ITR-U filed within 12 months and 24 months of the end of relevant AY, 25 per cent and 50 per cent additional tax respectively have to be paid. New Delhi: The Income Tax department has notified ITR-U which will allow taxpayers to file updated returns for 4 years...
Geneva Association report calls for action to safeguard home insurance amid rising extreme weather risks
“Extreme weather is no longer a future threat – it’s disrupting lives and businesses today. But we’re not powerless. By urgently investing in stronger local building standards, nature-based solutions, and climate-resilient infrastructure, we can protect people and...
EU likely to propose to G7 lowering price cap on Russian oil to $50 per barrel
The G7 price cap was agreed in December 2022, banning trade in Russian crude oil transported by tankers if the price paid was above $60 per barrel and prohibiting shipping, insurance and re-insurance companies from handling cargoes of Russian crude around the globe,...
Govt reviews COVID-19 situation abroad
As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257 -- a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required. New Delhi: Following recent media reports of a surge...
New e-Zero FIR will help nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Started as a pilot project for Delhi, the new system will automatically convert into FIRs cyber financial crimes filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and helpline number 1930, initially above the threshold limit of Rs...
Ministry of Labour and Employment notifies sweeping amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund rules
The new provisions directly affect over 6 crore salaried employees came into force today, aim to streamline compliance, improve transparency, and secure long-term financial stability for the nation’s workforce New Delhi: In one of the most far-reaching reforms to...