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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...
Cyberattack disruption at London hospitals contributed to patient death
“We are deeply saddened to hear that last year’s criminal...
Environmental resilience a critical concern for major Asian cities: Tokio Marine & Economist report
Asian cities perform comparatively well in disaster management, with Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo scoring high for culture of readiness Bangkok, Dhaka and Jakarta are poorly equipped to respond to flood, while New Delhi and Dubai are...
Markel hires Isaac Meek to lead the cyber portfolio in Middle East and North Africa
Isaac Meek,cyber senior underwriter, Markel In his new post, Meek will work closely with Priyesh Pradhan, Professional and Financial Risk (PFR) Senior Underwriter at Markel India, to drive the growth of Markel’s cyber offering in MENA and the broader Asia-Pacific...
UP govt provides assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh under Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister,Uttar Pradesh It is noteworthy that under the scheme, started by the Chief Minister in 2019, immediate assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh is being given by the District Magistrate in case of accidental death or disability of the farmers of...
Former BoI MD Atanu K Das selected as next IIRM director
The post of the director at IIRM will fall vacant shortly as the incumbent Suresh Mathur, who is on deputation from the IRDAI, will be retiring soon Hyderabad: Atanu Kumar Das, former MD & CEO, Bank of India(BoI), 60, has been selected by the insurance regulator...
Use of social media among youth is linked with unhealthy behaviours
The strongest evidence of harm was seen when individuals were exposed to risky health behaviour content on social media, such as alcohol advertisements, especially when it came to alcohol consumption and poor eating Researchers found that youths who use social media...
Attacks on doctors, nurses becoming trend in Bengal: Governor
CV Ananda Bose, Governor,West Bengal The Governor said that this trend of attacks on doctors, nurses and other hospital staff by aggrieved friends and relations of the patients should be checked at any cost Kolkata: Physical harassment and assaults on doctors, nurses...
Government bans “dark patterns” on ecommerce platforms; notifies guidelines
The notified guidelines will ensure clarity in the minds of all stakeholders -- buyers, sellers, marketplaces and regulators - as to what is not acceptable as unfair trading practices, the latter being liable under the Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Affairs...
Europe agrees on rules to protect smart devices from cyber threats
Manufacturers will have to assess the cybersecurity risks of their products, provide declarations of conformity and take appropriate action to fix problems during the expected lifetime of the product or for at least five years EU countries and EU lawmakers on Thursday...
Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims
"Pfizer intentionally misrepresented the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine and censored persons who threatened to disseminate the truth in order to facilitate fast adoption of the product and expand its commercial opportunity," the complaint said Pfizer has been sued...
Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars: US consumer report
Consumer Reports noted that lingering concerns about reliability will likely add to the issues that give many buyers pause when considering a switch to the new technology, joining concerns about higher costs, too few charging stations and long charging times Electric...