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The high numbers of preterm births in these countries and areas are, in part, a reflection of their large population sizes, high numbers of total births, and weaker health systems that are unable to deliver high-quality family planning, antenatal care, and childbirth...
28 IPOs worth Rs 38,000 crore to hit the street in second half of FY24
According to marketmen, the pack is led by OYO which is said to be looking to mop up over Rs 8,300 crore and Go Digit Insurance Mumbai: After a record 31 initial share sales in the first half of this fiscal, the IPO pipeline looks strong with 28 firms eyeing to raise...
“Social media chat rooms being used to recruit terrorists,” says Special IB Director
"The IB official said that the anti-social elements are using social media to promote separatism and that social media chat rooms are being used to recruit terrorists," Dehradun: Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau on Sunday said that social media chat rooms...
Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach
The MGM data breach, which the FBI is investigating, is a vivid example of how large organizations remain vulnerable to cybercrime. Analysts who have tracked Scattered Spider say more and more organizations have been falling for the group’s skilled social engineering...
Experts call for limiting number of vehicles per family to curb air pollution, related ailments
The long-term effects of air pollution include respiratory diseases and lung cancer, and the worst part is that in a city like Delhi. Our children are growing up with poor lung conditions which will result in severity of lung disorders and make India an unhealthy...
Ayushman Bharat covers treatment for mental wellness, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Noting that stress among students comes mainly from maniacal competition and pressure of public opinion, the Finance Minister said that counselling facilities are being provided at even district levels, as the Centre takes mental...
Israel-Hamas conflict: Indian exporters may face higher risk premiums, shipping costs
''For merchandise exports of India, the war may lead to higher insurance premiums and shipping costs. India's ECGC may charge higher risk premiums from Indian firms exporting to Israel,'' think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Sunday New Delhi:...
One in three Indian investment advisors are not registered, says Sebi
“There are large numbers, 35% of investment advisers still not registered. The regulator is powerless as many people who provide research and advice to investors have chosen to ignore basic compliance of having themselves registered.,” Madhabi Puri Buch, chairman at...
Drinking dark tea might regulate blood sugar, minimise risk of diabetes: Research
"The substantial health benefits of tea, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, have been reported in several studies over recent years, but the mechanisms underlying these benefits have been unclear", notes the study's co-lead author...
Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000
The United States Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Herat city. It was followed by three very strong aftershocks, measuring magnitude 6.3, 5.9 and 5.5, as well as lesser shocks Islamabad: Death toll from...
ISRO fights over 100 cyber-attacks every day: S Somanath
"We can face the challenges posed by cyber criminals using technology like artificial intelligence with the same technology. There should be research and hard work towards this end," S Somanath, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said Kochi: S...
GST authority issues Rs 922 cr show cause notices to Reliance General Insurance
The GST department is of the opinion that there is no provision in the GST Act where one registered person can collect and disburse tax on behalf of another, regardless of any co-insurance arrangement On re-insurance commission, the GST authority said that it forms...
Earthquake-predicting tool driven by AI shows 70 per cent accuracy, new research reveals
“It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with 70 per cent, that’s a huge result and could help minimise economic and human losses and has the potential to dramatically improve earthquake preparedness worldwide,”...
Norris Medicines recalls toxic cough syrup
The drug regulator of Gujarat state, where Norris is based and has two factories near to each other, has shut all its production, citing violations of good manufacturing practices after an inspection last month, New Delhi: India's Norris Medicines has recalled a cough...
Global job scam to cause $100 mn in losses for over 1,000 companies: Report
Nicknamed ‘Webwyrm’, hackers in the global-scale job scam have impersonated over 1,000 companies across 10 industries for a combo task scheme akin to the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ (from a few years ago that caused a massive global impact), according to the team from...
“If previous government had constructed properly…” Sikkim Chief Minister on hydel dam destroyed in flash floods
The Lhonak glacier in the Sikkim Himalayas burst and started to overflow breaching one side of the lake on October 3 leading to the rise in the water levels in Teesta and inundate several areas of the state. The 1200 MW dam Teesta Stage III hydel power project in...
From Ukraine to Taiwan, satellite firms wrangle with geopolitics in space
In March, Taiwan reported that two undersea cables to some of its outlying islands appeared to have been cut, although it stopped short of blaming Beijing. Taiwan media reported mounting interest in securing satellite internet connectivity immediately afterwards. Such...
Germany to Send Air Defenses for Kyiv to Guard Grain Routes
While Kyiv has unilaterally created a temporary corridor for ships in the Black Sea, so far it’s mostly symbolic as mainstream shipping companies are wary of using it. Twelve ships have passed through it in recent weeks, but that’s very few compared with traffic via...