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Rising heat stress poses grave occupational health risk for workers in Tamil Nadu Study
The workers reported symptoms of heat strain, dehydration, and...
To begin with, Google's systems keep a constant eye on the unusual...
Workers face double hit from climate change and new technologies, ILO head warns
ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo also highlighted rising inequality, insecurity and vulnerability. He told the leaders that this made work on improving and protecting skills even more important ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, has warned that workers...
India needs additional 2.4 mn hospital beds to reach recommended ratio: Report
''India is emerging as one of the most affordable healthcare destinations in the world providing quality medical procedures at a relatively cheap cost. In the pre-pandemic years between 2014 and 2019, the inflow of foreign tourist arrivals on medical visa grew at a...
In February, Mark Bova purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model S. Before leaving the dealer, he bought insurance from Tesla, finding the initial $93 monthly premium “really reasonable.” Sixteen days later, as he drove along the Capital Beltway to his Maryland home, he...
Climate Risks: The role Indian financial sector regulators have to play
There is a growing recognition that even if governments are the most influential agency for climate change, central banks and financial sector regulators are going to become the major stakeholders because financial institutions play a key role in intermediation and...

Sexual harassment at workplace must be viewed seriously, says SC; sets aside HC order granting relief to former employee
"Sexual harassment is a pervasive and deeply rooted issue that has plagued the societies worldwide. In India, it has been a matter of serious concern, and the development of laws to combat sexual harassment is a testament to the nation's commitment towards addressing...
Paucity of funds for counselling Kerala Police officials led to 69 suicides in past 4 years: Report
As per the study conducted between January 2019 to September 2023, those who died by suicide include civil police, senior civil police, grade sub inspectors and one station house official Thiruvananthapuram: Paucity of funds to implement a counselling system for...
Star Health profit rises 34% to Rs 125 crore in Q2
Anand Roy, MD and CEO of Star Health and Allied Insurance, said, "We've witnessed strong growth in the second quarter of FY23-24 in line with our strategy, resulting in a 17 per cent increase in our Gross Written Premium (GWP). We saw increased demand in retail...
“Prevention, preparedness, surveillance and joint responses are four pillars to achieve ‘One Health'”: V K Paul
Paul highlighted the importance of partnerships, involving state governments, academia, the private sector, civil society, and pharmaceutical companies, to successfully achieve the One Health mission New Delhi: Four pillars to achieve One Health are "Prevention,...
Kaspersky cautions against malware StripedFly, says it affected over million people globally
''Threat actors' ability to adapt and evolve is a constant challenge, which is why it's so important for us as researchers to continue to dedicate our efforts to uncovering and disseminating sophisticated cyber threats and for customers not to forget about...
Jharkhand first state to take steps to ensure minimum wages for workers
This committee, formed by state’s labour department, will study the conditions in which Swiggy-Zomato, Ola-Uber drivers, gig workers, online delivery boys are working. On this basis, recommendations regarding their minimum wages will be made. It is estimated that...