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NHRC faults probe of Foxconn hiring, orders new inquiry
"The commission has no hesitation in stating that the authorities...
SC reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee
The GSICC is tasked with addressing issues related to gender...
Ransomware remains a top cyber risk for businesses globally, but new threats emerging: Allianz report
Ransomware is forecast to cause $30bn in damages to organizations globally by 2023 Around the world, the frequency of ransomware attacks remains high, as do related claims costs. There was a record 623 million attacks in 2021, double that of 2020 Although frequency...
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan remains bullish on India
Even as global economic prospects remain dim, global investors and international agencies continue to be bullish on India. In a recent interview with The Straits Times (Singapore), Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) president and chief executive officer Jo Taylor...
Study finds number of hours worked in stressful jobs led to risk of depression
"This analysis suggests strongly that reducing the average number of work hours would make a difference in the degree to which interns' depressive symptoms increase over time, and reduce the number who develop diagnosable depression," says Amy Bohnert, PhD, the...
Rosneft moves into tanker chartering as EU ban looms
With new, tighter Western sanctions looming, Rosneft’s customers are asking the company to handle delivery to the final destination by assuming costs of insurance and freight Russia’s biggest oil exporter Rosneft has expanded its tanker chartering business to ease oil...
Govt must set moderate divestment targets, DIPAM Secy
High targets lead to a perception that the government will sell minority stakes in state-run companies, prompting a fall in share prices of such firms, Pandey said. New Delhi: The Indian government should focus on privatisation of state-run companies instead of...
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches integrated portal for pensioners
The portal – www.ipension.nic.in – will act as a one-stop solution for all the pensioners' needs. New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendar Singh on Tuesday launched an integrated portal aimed at ensuring “ease of living” for the central government pensioners. The portal –...
Helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashes; 7 dead
Fog and poor visibility are said to be the reason for the crash Dehradun: A helicopter ferrying pilgrims from Kedarnath temple to Guptkashi here crashed into a hill due to poor visibility on Tuesday, killing all six pilgrims and the pilot on the spot. The chopper --...
Mental Illness: Indian Insurers now cover alzheimers, depression and bipolar disorders
Sanil Basutkar Having an appropriate cover and healthcare plan for mental illness needs to be an important aspect when looking for a comprehensive insurance for you and your family How does insurance cover work for mental illness?For around 60 years after...
Employers may need to justify bans on wearing religious signs, EU court says
However, the court said an employer's neutrality rule could be deemed indirectly discriminatory if it results in someone of a particular religion or belief being put at a disadvantage. It said that in this particular dispute, it would be up to a works tribunal in...
Indian women prefer savings plans among life insurance products: Tata AIA survey
72% of women believe life insurance is integral to their financial planning post-Covid-19. The respondents from tier-3 cities feel more strongly about this. A savings plan was the most preferred among life insurance products, followed by term insurance. Pension plans...