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Catastrophe bond investors brace for Jamaica payout
Depending on exactly where Melissa hits Jamaica, total losses may...
“We await the final report ” Air India CEO on Ahemedabad crash
Speaking at a conference in the national capital, Wilson also said...
Water Security: Billions remain without water access
Today, over two billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion are deprived of safely managed sanitation facilities. Resulting infectious diseases contribute to at least 1.4 million annual deaths and 50% of global malnutrition “To improve...
New National Health Insurance will not stop private healthcare in South Africa: President Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, President,South Africa “The NHI will be a lifeline for millions of poor South Africans whose resources will be freed up for other essential needs. It will also alleviate the burden on those who are increasingly paying more in medical aid premiums for...
Govt working with spice makers to ensure norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action
“We have carried out sample testing from both these companies and we have found that all 18 samples of MDH were compliant with standards. However, in case of Everest, some of the samples (out of 12) were non-complaint and for that we have told them to take corrective...
Proactive measures essential to combat cyberattacks: RBI DG
''The potential impact of a successful cyberattack on a bank's operations, reputation, and financial stability cannot be overstated, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and proactive risk mitigation strategies,'' RBI deputy governor...
8 of 10 business leaders globally adopting AI for growth: TCS study
Most, at 65 per cent, believe AI will augment and enhance human capabilities, enabling people to focus on higher-value activities that require creativity and strategic thinking. Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer, TCS, said, "2023 was a year of exuberance, with...
Delhi’s outdoor workers, low-income households bear brunt of deadly heat
Anna Walnycki, a principal researcher on IIED's human settlements team, said the alarming rise in extreme heat events in India due to climate change is significantly impacting health, wellbeing and productivity of all, especially those living in low-income and...
ECB warns of stability risks from global elections, geopolitics
Global dangers have only increased since Russia invaded Ukraine on the euro zone’s border in 2022, with the Middle East representing the latest hot spot. Elections — including Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House in November and European Parliament polls...
EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said a fund that has any environmental, social or governance (ESG) related words in its name must have at least 80% of assets that meet ESG objectives in accordance with the binding elements of its stated investment...
FPIs withdraw Rs 28,200 cr from Indian equities on poll jitters
There are two main reasons why FPIs have been selling in FY2025. First, there's uncertainty about the general elections. FPIs generally don't like uncertainty; they prefer to play it safe and lock in the profit they made last year. Second, the market valuations are...
Wildfires could affect over half of Canada’s oil sands output: Report
Companies like Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Resources and Imperial Oil have oil sands projects within 150 km of Fort McMurry, an oil sands hub in Northern Alberta, with many workers living in the city More than half of the oil sands production from Canada could be...