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Delhi HC dismisses plea to include ayurveda, yoga in Ayushman Bharat
The PIL stressed on need to recognise and integrate indigenous medical systems into public health schemes, as they are deeply rooted in the country's traditions and culture, and the importance of providing citizens with the right to choose their preferred treatment...
Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in first human
Elon Musk ``Neuralink’s first product would be called Telepathy. It will enable “control of your phone or computer, and through them almost any device, just by thinking. The product’s initial users will be people who have lost the use of their limbs. Imagine if...
Centre allows woman employees to nominate son daughter for family pension
Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said New Delhi: In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching...
Ayushman Bharat: 6.2 hospital admissions with 30.3 cr cards issued till Jan 17
National health accounts data also demonstrates a consistent decline in out-of-pocket health expenditure, from 62.6 per cent of total health expenditure (the) in FY15 to 47.1 per cent of the in FY20 New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Monday said that the Central...
Italian regulator notifies OpenAI about violating Europe’s privacy laws
Confirmed breaches of the pan-EU regime can attract fines of up to 20 million euros, or up to 4 per cent of global annual turnover, reports TechCrunch London: The Italian regulator on Monday notified Sam Altman-run OpenAI about breaching European data privacy law,...
India expected to become third-largest economy in next 3 years: FinMin
Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance minister The government has, however, set a higher goal of becoming a ‘developed country’ by 2047. With the journey of reforms continuing, this goal is achievable New Delhi: In the next three years, India is expected to become the...
Ensure medical equipment functional in govt hospitals: Delhi HC
“We intend to pass an order that secretary health (of Delhi) shall ensure that all equipment installed in hospitals are functional within a month. CT scan (in GTB Hospital) was non-functional for last six months for so,” said the bench, also comprising Justice Manmeet...
Howden launches first-of-its-kind carbon capture and storage insurance facility
The insurance facility, designed by Howden and led by SCOR’s syndicate at Lloyd’s, provides cover for environmental damage and loss of revenue arising from the sudden or gradual leakage of CO2 from CCS projects into the air, land and water London: Howden today...
Climate change figures prominently in Pakistan political parties’ manifestos
Ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the Global Climate Risk Index, a UN report has warned that Pakistan will experience increasingly severe extreme weather events. The total damage from the devastating floods in 2022 that hit 33...
Red Sea, Black Sea and Panama Canal: UNCTAD raises alarm on global trade disruptions
The Suez Canal, a critical waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, handled approximately 12% to 15% of global trade in 2023. UNCTAD estimates that the trade volume going through the Suez Canal decreased by 42% over the last two months Geneva: The...
Mutual funds’ collects Rs 63,854 cr through NFOs in 2023
''The trend towards the financialisation of assets in India is unmistakable. Aligned with changing consumption behaviours and a need for a higher standard of living, investors recognise the importance of long-term investing,'' Asset management companies launched 212...
Howden appoints Mike Baker as Chief Client Officer in Asia
Howden today announced the appointment of Mike Baker as Chief Client Officer in Howden Asia with immediate effect.Baker will be based in Singapore and will report to Goh Chye Huat, CEO, Howden Asia. Baker’s role is to further develop with complex risk requirements...
Germany is launching a six-month trial of 4-day work week from Feb 1
A six-month programme starting from Feb 1 will grant a day off every week for hundreds of employees while keeping them on full pay. The study aims to find out if labour unions are right that it could not only leave staff healthier and happier, but also more...
Hong Kong court orders property firm China Evergrande to liquidate after plan for $300B debt fails
China Evergrande Group is one of the biggest of a series of Chinese developers that have collapsed since 2020 under official pressure to rein in surging debt the ruling Communist Party views as a threat to China's slowing economic growth Hong Kong: A Hong Kong court...
GenAI to contribute $100 bn in healthcare savings in Asia-Pacific by 2025
“With the advent of GenAI and the need for consumerization of care, the next five years are set to be the defining period for the healthcare sector, and we are currently at the starting point of this exciting journey,” said Manoj Vallikkat, senior research manager,...
Red Sea route accounts for 50% India’s exports, 30% of imports: Report
The Shanghai Northern Europe container freight rates have risen by over 300 per cent to USD 6,000-7,000/TEU) since November 2023 The impact of the ongoing crisis around the Red Sea shipping route, which accounts for 50 per cent of the country's exports and 30 per cent...
Ram temple in Ayodhya can withstand once-in-2,500-year quake: Scientists
"The scientific study was done to ensure the structural safety of the temple for the Maximum Considered Earthquake, equivalent to a 2,500-year return period, The entire superstructure has been constructed using Bansi Paharpur sandstone, embodying a dry jointed...
“Actors falling ill, sets collapsing…”: Subhash Ghai on what made him introduce insurance policy in Bollywood
Subhash Ghai "They(bank) provided banking facilities on our name and introduced insurance policies called Mukta Cine(Cine Mukta) policy. It's not just about Mukta policy; it signifies a positive change in the industry." Mumbai: Subhash Ghai, the visionary behind...