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Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas; death toll over 300
The intense rain has claimed lives and spread destruction in...
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...
SC to deliver its verdict on the issue of same-sex marriage on Tuesday
During hearing, the Centre had submitted before the apex court that the court's hinting at a possibility of declaration being made something less than marriage but something more than the present status may not be the correct course of action New Delhi: The Supreme...
How working night shifts messes up appetite and food habits, study reveals
New Delhi: The disruption in the body’s biological clock, or circadian misalignment, brought about by working night shifts affects the hormones which regulating appetite, the team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, UK, said Scientists reveal how working...
Asia Pacific Employee Medical Plan Costs for businesses to rise in 2024, highest since 2015: Aon
"Health and wellbeing costs have become an important concern for companies as year-over-year medical plan costs continue to rise. These rising rates often bring unexpected or unbudgeted cost increases and make affordability for employers and employees more difficult,"...