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Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarS&P cuts India’s GDP growth forecast marginally for FY26 FY27
"In India we see GDP growth easing to 6.8 per cent this fiscal year as high interest rates and a lower fiscal impulse temper urban demand. While purchasing manager indices (PMIs) remain convincingly in the expansion zone, other high-frequency indicators indicate some...
CCI rejects Apple’s request to put antitrust report on hold
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in August ordered a recall of investigation reports after Apple said the watchdog had disclosed commercial secrets to competitors in the case dating back to 2021, including Tinder-owner Match New Delhi: India's antitrust body...
HC directs Centre to nominate panel members to examine deepfake menace
The court further directed the committee to invite the experiences and suggestions of a few of the stakeholders like the intermediary platforms, telecom service providers, victims of deepfakes, and websites which provide and deploy deepfakes before submitting its...
National Consumer Helpline to roll out AI-based features, partners with 1,000 firms
The technological transformation of National Consumer Helpline(NCH has led to a significant increase in its call-handling capacity. The number of calls received by NCH has grown nearly tenfold, from 14,795 calls in January 2015 to 1,41,817 calls in January 2024. This...
Choose correct ITR to report foreign assets; 2 lakh such returns filed: CBDT official
The shares obtained and income earned by resident tax Indians from their employers through employee stock options should also be disclosed to the Income-Tax Department by filling foreign assets and foreign source income schedule provided in the relevant ITR, a senior...
Pressure groups trying to use social media to affect outcome of cases: ex CJI Chandrachud
D Y Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India "Everybody, therefore wants to form an opinion in 20 seconds of what they see on YouTube or any social media platform. This poses a grave danger because the process of decision-making in the courts is far more serious. It...
Bandhan Life expands its strategic partnership with Bandhan Bank into Northern India
Bandhan Life has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Bandhan Bank into Northern India. This move is part of Bandhan Life's ongoing national rollout, following successful launch of operations in Eastern India. Customers across Delhi can buy...
RBI approves Central Bank buying stakes of Generali group’s Indian companies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved state owned Central Bank of India's entry into the insurance business through a joint venture with Generali group under Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd (FGIICL) and Future Generali India Life Insurance...
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
The showdown over financing for developing countries comes in a year scientists predict will be the hottest on record. Climate woes are stacking up, with widespread flooding killing thousands across Africa, deadly landslides burying villages in Asia, and drought in...
Adani’s bribery scandal raises concern on market, public disclosure lapses
"The Adani Group can argue about the materiality of the investigations, but as the U.S. indictment reports note, the disclosures in the annual reports were against the established norms of good corporate governance," Shriram Subramanian, founder of proxy advisory firm...
FPI selling spree continues in Nov at Rs 26 533 cr, intensity of outflow reduces
The relentless selling by FIIs continued in November. After selling equity for Rs 113,858 crore through exchanges in October, FIIs have sold another Rs 41,872 crore of equity through exchanges this month (till November 22). The trend of FII buying through the primary...
Cost and debt rising, yield stagnant: SC panel on agri distress; suggests examining MPS, other measures
The panel also said climate catastrophe and the resulting severity of the environmental changes, including depleting water table, frequent dry spells, excess rainfall pattern in some regions, heat waves etc. are impacting the farm sector and the food security in a big...
Karnataka launches free round-the-clock helpline for joint surgery second opinion
"The helpline will offer a platform in Kannada and English, where individuals can connect with expert joint replacement surgeons, ask questions, receive second opinions on treatment plans, and clarify any misconceptions about their condition, treatment, surgical...
MapmyGenome unveils groundbreaking study on genetic variants linked to longevity in long-living Indians
Genetic insights enable healthcare professionals to design targeted interventions, including lifestyle changes, dietary recommendations, and therapies, to optimize aging outcomes Hyderabad: MapmyGenome, a leader in genetic testing and personalized health solutions,...
TN sets up ‘One Health and Climate Hub’ to address health challenges of climate change
A government order (GO) issued by Additional Chief Secretary Supriya Sahu, stated the Hub will strengthen surveillance and research, promote inter-sectoral collaboration, enhance capacity building, and facilitate the development of green healthcare infrastructure....
93% of Indian executives anticipate a cyber budget increase next year: PwC
Cloud-related threats remain the foremost worry, cited by 55% of Indian executives as their most concerning cyber risk, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. However, 50% of security leaders and chief financial officers (CFOs) feel least prepared to address...
AM Best maintains outlook for global reinsurance industry to positive
Property reinsurance rates and terms have been relatively stable and are unlikely to soften in the coming months, owing to the hurricane activity during this year. Life insurance remains a good source of diversification for the large global reinsurers. The global...
Govt notifies telecom cyber security rules sets timelines for telcos to report security incidents
Under the rules, every telecom entity will be required to implement specified measures to ensure cyber security, including adopting a telecom cyber security policy (security safeguards, risk management approaches, actions, training, best practices and technologies, to...