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Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarIndia clocks 12 pc rise in deal volume in Jan-Oct, China sees 23 pc decline
A total of 11,808 deals (mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture financing deals) were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to October 2024, which was a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 4.8 per cent, compared to the 12,406 deals...
Lloyd’s revamps its data, operations and change departments, opts for outsourcing
Lloyd’s oversees a market of nearly 50,000 underwriters and brokers in London. It is in the process of upgrading its technology, moving away from being a totally face-to-face market, where brokers and underwriters meet on the trading floor of its tower in the City of...
Sitharaman responds to X user seeking relief for middle class
"PM @narendramodi's government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people's voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable," Sitharaman replied to the user on X New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded...
Centre to hold national workshop on effective redressal of public grievances
Jitendra Singh,Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances will highlight use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in Centralised Public Grievance Redress...
AHPI launches hospital security manual SOPs for stroke management
Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General of AHPI, emphasised the critical importance of consistent and rigorous safety and security protocols in healthcare settings to protect patients, healthcare personnel and all those visiting the hospitals New Delhi: The Association of...
India to shift to ‘smartphone era’ for cars embracing 5G, advanced AI in 2025: Report
Most cars priced at Rs 20 lakh and above will feature these technologies as standard. The cumulative revenues from automotive chipset companies have already surpassed USD 1.5 billion, with companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek leading the market India is set to enter a...
Indian economy to touch $7 trillion mark by 2031: Report
According to a Crisil report, "any further escalation in geopolitical tensions could constrain supply chains, disturb trade and push up oil prices, impacting inflation and sending input costs soaring." New Delhi: The Indian economy is expected to clock a medium-term...
FPIs selling-spree continues withdraw Rs 22,420 cr from equities in Nov
According to the data, FPIs recorded a net outflow of Rs 22,420 crore so far this month. This came following a net withdrawal of Rs 94,017 crore in October, which was the worst monthly outflow New Delhi: Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 22,420 crore from the...
UNESCO, IT Ministry host multi-stakeholder consultation on safety, ethics in AI
S Krishnan, secretary, MeitY, highlighted the critical role of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act in advancing responsible AI practices and reaffirmed India’s active participation in international AI forums to balance innovation with regulation New Delhi: India...
COP29: Climate change harming young people’s mental health
Recent study shows young people are more likely to present at the emergency department for suicidal thoughts and behaviours in hotter weather. It was found thatfor every 1°C rise in average daily temperature, emergency department visits by young people for suicidal...
Digital media platforms must curb fake news, safeguard democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ,Union Electronics and IT Minister "The spread of fake news undermines trust in the media and poses a threat to democracy," the minister said New Delhi: Calling for accountability in digital media to combat fake news...
“Judiciary has crucial role in upholding environmental laws” NGT chairperson
Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, National Green Tribunal "Representing India at COP29, the NGT Chairperson delivered a key address emphasising the crucial role of the judiciary in upholding environmental laws, particularly in the areas of forest protection,...
EPFO playing key role in providing social security, financial stability to millions: Minister
Mansukh Mandaviya,Union Minister for Labour and Employment The number of contributing members to the EPFO has risen by 7.6 per cent to 7.37 crore in 2023-24 from 6.85 crore in 2022-2023, while the number of establishments making contributions to the organisation has...
Bharat Panchal appointed as chief risk, security, and stakeholder management officer of Bima Sugam
In another key appointment, Bima Sugam India Federation has appointed Bharat Panchal, a three-decade IT veteran having experience in fintech, banking, and telecommunications sectors, as its chief risk, security, and stakeholder management officer. Recently, Prasun...
Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers in Delhi amid rising pollution levels; Rs 20,000 fine for violators
"There shall be no plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMV (4 wheelers) in Delhi. There shall be no plying of Delhi registered Diesel operated Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), of BS-III standards or below, in Delhi, except, those carrying essential commodities/...
Cloud investments: Majority of banks and insurers struggle to maximize the value
“Cloud adoption should be viewed as the start of a transformative journey that fuels long-term business growth, rather than the end game or destination. What’s clear from our research is that while the technology is seen by financial institutions as a building block,...
State govt has funds in SDRF for Wayanad rehabilitation Centre to Kerala HC
The submission from the central government came during the hearing of a plea initiated by the High Court for prevention and management of natural disasters in the state in the wake of the landslides that devastated three villages in Wayanad district of Kerala Kochi:...
Zurich appoints Alok Agarwal from ICICI General as head its Indian non-life JV
Alok Agarwal, MD&CEO- designate, Zurich Kotak General Insurance Agarwal , who started his career with Reliance Industries in 1989 , is an old hand in the Indian general insurance industry and has spent over 22 years in ICICI Lombard General Insurance Mumbai:...