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The grain deal, originally reached three months ago, had dispelled a global food crisis by lifting a de facto Russian blockade on Ukraine, one of the world’s biggest suppliers. The prospect that it could fall apart this week had revived fears of global hunger and...
Europe hotting up more than twice global average: WMO
In 2021, high impact weather and climate events led to hundreds of fatalities, directly affected more than half a million people and caused economic damages exceeding $50 billion. About 84 per cent of the events were floods or storms As the climate continues to...
Reliance Capital bidders raises multiple legal issues involving Rs 20,000 cr financial implication
A spokesperson of WTW has clarified,`` We have come across media reports that mention Willis Towers Watson having done the valuation of Reliance General Insurance. The reports also mention a valuation amount. We would like to clarify that these reports are inaccurate...
China locks down area around world’s largest iPhone factory after Covid spike
Foxconn’s Zhengzhou facility is responsible for 80% of capacity for the iPhone 14 series, with more than 85% of iPhone 14 Pro capacity based there, according to Counterpoint senior analyst Ivan Lam. Any disruption there threatens to snarl Apple’s finely orchestrated...
Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people, many with tech skills, have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers worldwide via the internet CHENNAI/BANGKOK: Indian engineer Stephen...
Hong Kong’s Lee touts ‘China advantage’ to rebuild city’s image as financial hub
John Lee, Chief Executive, Hong Kong "Hong Kong remains the only place in the world where the global advantage and the China advantage come together in a single city," Hong Kong leader John Lee told roughly 250 summit participants, mostly comprising of local financial...
Russian hackers account for most 2021 ransomware schemes, U.S. says
In analysis issued in response to the increase in number and severity of ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure in the United States since late 2020, the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said it had received 1,489 ransomware-related...
Insurance for Ukraine grains shipments cut after Russia suspension -sources
Ships entering the three ports, which have been part of the agreement, are usually required by their banks to have various insurance policies in place including hull and cargo war cover, which is renewed every seven days London: Insurers are no longer offering new...
India saw an extreme weather event on almost 90 pc days in first 9 months this year: CSE report
These disasters claimed 2,775 lives, affected 1.8 million hectares (ha) of crop area, destroyed over 4,16,667 houses and killed close to 70,000 livestock, stated the report, 'Extreme Weather Report 2022', released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE New...
Grievance Appellate Committee contours in 10-12 days; panel to be in place by Nov 30: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Rajeev Chandrasekhar,Union IT minister The minister asserted that compliance of IT rules and laws is not ''pick and choose'' or ''cherry picking'' option for social media platforms, and made it clear that the government will not be a mute spectator to tussle between...
Joshi takes over as new DFS Secy
Senior bureaucrat Vivek Joshi on Tuesday took charge as the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance. Joshi replaced Sanjay Malhotra who is slated to take over as Revenue Secretary.rior to this appointment, Joshi, a 1989...
Sharp rise in stroke cases among young adults in UK, reveals study
Among young people who had a stroke, there was a significant increase in the proportion of those in more skilled occupations, particularly professional or managerial jobs, the study said. Incidence of stroke in young adults have witnessed a sharp increase, according...
RBI starts pilot digital currency program for select banks
The e-rupee will be tested for retail use within a month in some locations, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. The launch comes as India steps up its fight against private digital currencies. Officials announced a new tax regime this year that decimated volumes...
Passenger vehicle sales get festive treat in October amid surge in demand for SUVs, mid-segment cars
Automobile makers led by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors, along with Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia India and Honda Cars India on Tuesday reported strong sales of passenger vehicles in the domestic market riding on strong festive season demand. However, in the...
LIC shareholding in Tata Motors crosses 5 pc
''Holding in the company has crossed 5 per cent on October 31, 2022,'' LIC said. The acquisition of shares were done during the period from December 3, 2021 to October 31, 2022 at an average cost of Rs 455.69. Mumbai: Shareholding by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)...
International Road Federation to launch blockchain-based digital platform on road safety
It will contain login-based specific and secured information about road users, including their driving licence, safe driving scores, validity of licence, insurance policy, e-challan and penalties, if any, as well as vehicle details such as registration, challan and...
Lockton Asia appoints Ben Son as Korea CEO
"Combining the teams' expertise, reputation, relationships, and revenue, will result in continued acceleration of Lockton Korea's growth trajectory and position as a leading insurance brokerage," said Juyeol Lee, President of Lockton Korea SEOUL: Lockton, the world's...
EPFO coverage to be expanded to 10 crore subscribers: Minister Bhupender Yadav
Bhupender Yadav,Union Labour Minister ''We have subsumed 29 labour laws into four broad codes. These codes provide for expansion of social security schemes, including EPFO,'' the minister said New Delhi; Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said retirement...