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Over 50 lakh Central government employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners to gain from 8th Central Pay Commission
The Centre currently employs 50.14 lakh personnel, while pensioners...
FSIB gets ready to interview pvt sector professionals along with PSU officials for selecting GIC Re CMD
Some of the names who are belived to have applied for the post of...
India economy report predicts sluggish growth, pushes for more reforms: Economic Survey
New Delhi: India's economy is projected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday. The survey highlights that the country's economic fundamentals remain strong, supported by a stable...
Eco Survey: Demographic advantage, responsible approach position India to benefit from AI
Achieving benefits from AI requires significant investments in education and workforce skilling, supported by enabling, insuring, and stewarding institutions.These mechanisms can help workers adapt to changing demands while providing essential safety nets. By...
Eco Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25
“Health is a crucial component of human capital and a valuable asset for a prosperous and stable economy. It boosts productivity, reduces healthcare needs, enhances life expectancy, and supports social development,” said the Economic Survey New Delhi: The Economic...
Eco Survey: Lifestyle choices, workplace culture key for mental well-being, productivity
"While promoting a better workplace culture will lead to better mental well-being, lifestyle choices, and family situations also play a significant role. Results of the survey show that individuals who rarely consume ultra-processed or packaged junk food have better...
Economic Survey-Financial regulators need formal impact assessment rules, government
The report suggested that regulators set up an independent Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) agency internally. The RIA would directly report to the board of the regulator, which includes members from the government and independent directors. MUMBAI: India's...
K’taka health dept passes order to implement SC’s directive for patient’s right to die with dignity
"We have also come out with an Advance Medical Directive (AMD), or a living will, in which a patient can record their wishes about their medical treatment in the future. This important step, according to the minister, will bring great relief and a dignified sense of...
Munich Re promotes Parametric solutions for Cat losses in India
An one day event on ``Disaster Risk Transfer and Financing Solutions for India'', organised by Munich Re, aims to bring together representatives from various Indian states, the insurance industry, government bodies, International organizations experienced in disaster...
RBI Guv asks banks to have robust systems to curb digital frauds
Sanjay Malhotra,Governor,RBI While dwelling upon IT risk management and cyber security, the governor urged banks to have enhanced oversight over third-party service providers for mitigation of the risks emanating from them, RBI said in a release Mumbai: Flagging the...
Police cannot serve notices through WhatsApp or electronic modes: SC
The Justice Sundresh-led Bench added that states and Union Territories(UTs) must issue an additional Standing Order to their respective Police machinery to issue notices to the accused persons or otherwise, only through the mode of service as prescribed under the Code...
Investors lose Rs 9.28 trillion as stock markets fall for 2nd day
"Volatility geared up during the day, driven by a mix of factors such as heightened anticipation around the fiscal budget, concerns about slowing corporate earnings, and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting," Ameya...