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Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
NHRC wants Irdai to ensure insurers offer hassle-free health products to the disabled
insurers are limiting the coverage to those with benchmark disabilities in contravention of the legal framework. Even their websites, apps, and claims processes do not adhere to the accessibility standards mandated by the RPWD Act of 2016. A panel meeting of the...
IRDAI asks insurers to settle HP claims quickly
As the ongoing floods in Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread loss to property(homes and businesses) and infrastructure, the IRDAI on Friday asked general insurers and standalone health insurance companies to mobilise all resources to ensure that all claims are...
LIC ties up with Saraswat Cooperative Bank
Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) has tied-up with Saraswat Cooperative Bank, a scheduled bank headquartered at Mumbai, to distribute its products. The bank has a vast network of 294 branches spread over six states and is catering to over 2 million customers. It has...
Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.That's because Big Tech companies, most...
Driverless cars worse at detecting kids, dark-skinned individuals on street: Study
"Autonomous driving systems are on track to become the predominant mode of transportation in the future. However, these systems are susceptible to software bugs, which can potentially result in severe injuries or even fatalities for both pedestrians and passengers,"...
Regulations mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs put on hold
The regulations made it mandatory for doctors to prescribe only generic drugs and barred them from accepting gifts from pharma companies or endorsing any drug brands New Delhi: The newly-notified Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations,...
Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in ‘a different phase’
It appears that current tests and medications remain effective against BA.2.86, although the variant may be more capable of causing infection in vaccinated people and those who have had COVID previously, the assessment said. There is no evidence yet that it is causing...
Global reinsurers pull back from natural catastrophe cover, says Fitch
Natural catastrophe business has become largely loss-making in recent years as prices have failed to keep pace with increasingly frequent, severe and volatile weather-related losses due to climate change. This has reduced reinsurers’ appetite to provide natural...
First time in 4 years, MFIs overtake banks in microlending with 40 pc share
Given the inherent nature of the MFI asset class, these lenders are prone to event-based risks such as political, geographical uncertainties and are susceptible to natural calamities, Care Ratings said After a gap of four years, standalone MFIs overtook banks in...
Majority of employees report low levels of wellbeing at workplace: Report
Over 67 per cent of employees said their employer was responsible for their wellbeing while they were at work, the report said. Some factors like inclusivity, acceptance, respectful interactions, and the presence of supportive managers improve the wellbeing at a...
Climate change fingerprints all over monsoon this year, say experts
''The message is clear: the monsoon is becoming more variable. Increased variability means more extreme weather and dry spells. What we're witnessing now aligns with the studies on the impact of climate change on the Indian monsoon,'' Madhavan Rajeevan, said former...
IRDAI lowers capital of FRBs to Rs 50 cr from Rs100 cr, order of preference streamlined to 4 levels from 6
This comprehensive regulatory overhaul is strategically designed to position India as a prominent global reinsurance hub. The revised Order of Preference for International Financial Services Centre Insurance Offices (IIOs), coupled with simplified regulations and...
India Retirement Index: Urban India sees a significant upward movement
Prashant Tripathy, managing director & CEO, Max Life said, “This edition shows progress in India’s retirement preparedness, which also signals the country’s stronger economic resilience. Today's working population will be tomorrow's large, retired population. And...
Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty – ADB
In a new report released on Thursday, the ADB said an estimated 155.2 million people in developing Asia, or 3.9% of the region's population, lived in extreme poverty as of last year, 67.8 million more than would have been the case without the health and cost-of-living...
AstraZeneca facing two London lawsuits over COVID-19
Anish Tailor, whose wife Alpa died in March 2021 after receiving her first dose of the vaccine, filed a product liability claim against AstraZeneca at London’s High Court on Aug. 4, according to court records AstraZeneca is facing a similar lawsuit from Jamie Scott,...
Cryptoassets increase risk in developing economies: BIS study
“Cryptoassets hold out the illusory appeal of being a simple and quick solution for financial challenges” especially in emerging markets, but “have so far not reduced but rather amplified the financial risks in less developed economies,” the BIS report showed...
More than one-third of desks in offices around the globe are unoccupied all week: Report
“It’s time to rethink the humble desk.They dominate space in our offices, they’re expensive and we’re just not using them the way we were pre-pandemic. Companies just need less of them now that people do the majority of their focus work at home. Companies should...