by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 3, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health, Pandemic
London: The risk of heart attack and stroke is increased three-fold in the first two weeks following COVID-19, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. The study compared the occurrence of acute myocardial infarction or heart attack, and stroke in 86,742...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 3, 2021 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
London: Howden, the international insurance broker, announced today that it has appointed Charlie Connell to its Sports & Entertainment practice group in the newly created Head of Entertainment role. The appointment further bolsters Howden’s market...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 3, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday emphasised on the roll-out of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) in the Indian auto market within a year. Gadkari also appealed to vehicle manufacturers to compulsorily provide...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 3, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday told the Rajya Sabha that the average annual revenue collection, including GST and excise duty, from tobacco products, stands at about Rs 53,750 crore. In reply to a question, the minister also said the GST...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 3, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy, Regulation
New Delhi: Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is gaining traction as an important strategy and is leading to optimisation of business processes as well as long-term value creation, says a report. According to the report by EY —...