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AI-intensive sectors are showing a productivity surge, PwC
The data suggested that the rise of artificial intelligence could help countries to break out of a rut of low productivity growth which would boost economic growth, wages and living standards, PwC said in a report published on Tuesday The types of business which are...
FSSAI clears Indian spices of ethylene oxide contamination in nationwide testing blitz
The investigation was triggered after the Hong Kong Food Authority recalled certain spice products from M/s Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) and M/s Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd (Everest) due to ETO levels exceeding permissible limits New Delhi: The Food Safety and...
290 cases of COVID-19 variant KP.2, 34 cases of KP.1 detected in India: INSACOG data
Data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) showed that 34 cases of KP.1 have been found across seven states and UTs with 23 cases registered from West Bengal New Delhi: As many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of...
Govt to issue new guidelines to tackle unregistered telemarketers and for consumer protection: COAI
''The Committee is working to prepare draft guidelines under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to safeguard consumers from unwarranted commercial communications. We believe that these guidelines, once notified, will be helpful in addressing the menace of UCC...
Health Compass launches new technology for brokers eyeing individual international private medical insurance business
Technology will enable a brokers’ ability to deliver an international medical insurance quotation via a white-labelled, whole of market solution London: InsurTech for the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, Health Compass, today announced the launch...
Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Bangkok, one dead, 30 injured
The Boeing 777-300ER plane with 211 passengers and 18 crew was headed to Singapore when it made the emergency landing, the airline said in a statement Bangkok: A Singapore Airlines flight from London made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday due to severe...
Water Security: Billions remain without water access
Today, over two billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion are deprived of safely managed sanitation facilities. Resulting infectious diseases contribute to at least 1.4 million annual deaths and 50% of global malnutrition “To improve...
New National Health Insurance will not stop private healthcare in South Africa: President Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, President,South Africa “The NHI will be a lifeline for millions of poor South Africans whose resources will be freed up for other essential needs. It will also alleviate the burden on those who are increasingly paying more in medical aid premiums for...
Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI sign an MoU for helicopter financing in India
Under the MoU, both Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI will identify potential civil helicopter operators in India who are interested in financing solutions for purchasing Airbus helicopters. Airbus will provide the technical and helicopter industry knowledge to SIDBI who...
Govt working with spice makers to ensure norm compliance; asks Everest to take corrective action
“We have carried out sample testing from both these companies and we have found that all 18 samples of MDH were compliant with standards. However, in case of Everest, some of the samples (out of 12) were non-complaint and for that we have told them to take corrective...
Uttarakhand launches “E-Swasthya Dham” App for monitoring pilgrim health in Char Dham Yatra
This platform requires all devotees to upload their health information, allowing the government to monitor their health during the pilgrimage Dehradun: Uttarakhand chief secretary Radha Raturi on Monday said that in view of the high number of pilgrims on the Char Dham...
Upstox ties up with HDFC Life for selling insurance products
Upstox, a wealth management platform today launched its entry into insurance distribution business and has tied up with HDFC Life as its first insurance partner. “With this launch, the company aims to revolutionise India's insurance landscape by offering its users a...
S Tripathy appointed as member, Distribution, IRDAI
Satyajit Tripathy, member, Distribution,IRDAI Meanwhile, another post of member(Non-life), IRDAI, will fall vacant after incumbent Thomas M Devasia retires on July 12, after completing his 22-month tenure at the insurance regulator New Delhi: The government has...
Swiss Re Foundation aims to boost health and environmental innovations through Shine Southeast Asia
The programme which seeks to boost innovation in critical impact areas – such as the Net-Zero transition, health and nutrition, financial literacy, socio-economic well-being, skills development, climate-smart agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and coastal...
AIIMS Delhi conducting groundbreaking research on ageing
Driven by a team of dedicated scientists and healthcare professionals, the research initiative seeks to delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying ageing, with a focus on identifying key factors that influence lifespan and quality of life in later years The...
Proactive measures essential to combat cyberattacks: RBI DG
''The potential impact of a successful cyberattack on a bank's operations, reputation, and financial stability cannot be overstated, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and proactive risk mitigation strategies,'' RBI deputy governor...
“Reliance Capital asks for extra 10 days for Hinduja group asset transfer”
The deadline for the transfer of Reliance Capital's asset to Aasia Enterprises, a Hinduja Group company, ended on Friday, they added. It may be mentioned that May 27 also happens to be the deadline for the implementation of the resolution plan by the Hinduja Group...
Mutual Funds invest Rs 1.3 lakh crore in equities in 2024 on strong mkt performance
"Additionally, the steady increase in SIP contributions, which reached a new peak of Rs 20,371 crore in April 2024, indicates that investors are becoming more disciplined and confident in the market," Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd, said Mutual funds...