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"Immune evasiveness is the ability of the virus to infect people who had prior infection or vaccination or both. XBB.1.5 achieved this by creating a rare type of mutation called F486P, located in its RBD (receptor binding domain). It is not known whether it causes...
Govt has pipeline of 44 port projects worth Rs 22,900 cr till 2024-25: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister further said that under the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP), MoPSW has accorded approval to 22 projects worth Rs 12,222 crore. Out of the 22 projects, seven projects worth Rs 5,278 crore have already been awarded on PPP...
IRDAI allows auto-renewal of eligible CBRs by insurers
To qualify for auto-renewal of a CBR, the insurer will ensure that credit rating of the CBR should not be less than ‘Standard & Poor's A- or equivalent. The latest credit rating of the CBR should not be prior to 12 months from the date of application for...
Why China’s latest Covid wave has sparked global panic
Beijing: China is experiencing a huge Covid-19 surge after years of hardline containment restrictions were dismantled last month. A growing number of countries are worried about a lack of data and transparency surrounding China's outbreak. Here is why it is sparking...
Second Covid booster unwarranted : Govt sources
"No discussion has been started even in the Immunisation panel National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) regarding the second booster dose. Our first priority is to complete the first booster drive in the country," said another official source to ANI....
Jan1 renewals: Rapid changes in market conditions prompt tense and late but largely completed renewals: Gallagher Re
James Kent, Global CEO, Gallagher Re, said, “The renewal process has been grueling for participants, many of whom have not faced such a rapid change in market conditions across a single renewal season. Political violence renewals have been especially demanding in...
Vaccination and boosters reduce transmission : Study
''A lot of the benefits of vaccines to reduce infectiousness were from people who had received boosters and people who had been recently vaccinated.'Our findings are particularly relevant to improving health for the incarcerated population,'' said LoRecent vaccination...
Stress speeds up immune ageing: Study
Immune aging is associated not only with cancer, but with cardiovascular disease, increased risk of pneumonia, reduced efficacy of vaccines and organ system aging. What this means is people who experience more stress tend to have poorer diet and exercise habits,...
State-run firms to remain exempt from public shareholding norms: Govt
The exemptions from the minimum public shareholding (MPS) norm will be valid for a "specified period" even if there is a change in ownership or control after the exemption is granted, the notification said New Delhi; Indian state-run companies will continue to be...
India’s internet industry to reach $5 trillion valuation by 2030
An average Indian spends around 7.3 hours per day on their smartphone, one of the highest in the world. The drastic increase in digital consumption and increased digital penetration in Tier 2 and beyond cities are the primary growth drivers responsible for the spike...
Good Hydration is associated with healthy ageing: Study
"The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life," said Natalia Dmitrieva, Ph.D., a study author and researcher in the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute...
5 New Year resolutions almost everyone makes but doesn’t follow!
Every year people make new year's resolutions and while the intent is to follow and live by them throughout the year, very few of them actually materialise. While there are some new ones, some simply are carried forward every year. As we are about to step into 2023,...
DPIIT considering quality control norms for air coolers, bicycles, bottled water dispensers
The items under these orders cannot be produced, sold/traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark New Delhi: DPIIT considering quality control norms for air coolers, bicycles, bottled water dispensersThe Department for...
`Bima Sugam is a big game changer for the end user and companies will also get the advantage”
In an interview with IANS, Anil Kumar Aggarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Shriram General Insurance Company, said the year 2022 has been one of the best years for the Indian general insurance industry. As per the trends, the industry is expected to double its...
RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers arriving from China, Singapore, Thailand
The ministry release issued by Lav Agarwal, additional secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, said the ministry has decided to revise and update its existing guidelines for International arrivals in view of the rising COVID cases in the above-mentioned...
SBI,ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank continue to remain systemically important banks: RBI
The framework for dealing with D-SIBs was issued in July 2014. The framework requires the RBI to disclose the names of banks designated as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) starting from 2015 and place these lenders in appropriate buckets depending upon...
Japan insurers to maintain cover for LNG vessels in Russian waters
The insurance companies negotiated with reinsurers to replace part of the coverage and they are expected to enable continued insurance, Nikkei reported on Thursday After renegotiating with UK reinsurers, a total of 30 billion yen ($224 million) is expected to be...
Lenders to meet on Tuesday to discuss bids for Reliance Capital acquisition
In an e-auction conducted under the Challenge Mechanism, Torrent had presented a resolution plan for Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) with a net present value of Rs 8,640 crore, while Hinduja's offer was Rs 8,110 crore After the e-auction was over, sources said, Hinduja...