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Pakistan: More than 6.4 million in ‘dire need’ after unprecedented floods
With 1.1 million houses washed away and vital infrastructure destroyed such as schools, UNICEF’s Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, explained that “ 18,000 schools have been destroyed and thousands of schools are now fully shuttered… So that means children...
Soaring energy bills threaten to put six in 10 British manufacturers out of business
“The current crisis is leaving businesses facing a stark choice,” the report said. “Cut production or shut up shop altogether if help does not come soon.” London: Soaring energy bills are threatening to put six in 10 British manufacturers out of business, according to...
Study finds Ultraprocessed foods associated with heart disease, bowel cancer
Higher consumption of meat/poultry/seafood-based ready-to-eat products and sugar-sweetened beverages among men - and ready-to-eat/heat mixed dishes among women - was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer Results from the Italian study also reinforce...
Hiring activity remains stable in Aug; insurance sector witnesses steep growth: Report
The insurance sector, which posted an annual growth in hiring for the seventh time in a row, witnessed a steep year-on-year jump of 87 per cent. Hiring activity remained stable in August with a 6 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by the insurance sector, according...
Study reveals climate change-related incidents pose negative effects on psychological, reproductive health of women
As the heavy monsoon rains and floods continue to play havoc with people's lives and resources in Pakistan, analysts have claimed that climate change produces negative effects on the psychological and reproductive health of women who bear the major brunt of disasters....
Bombay HC issues notice to Central govt, Bill Gates, Serum Institute over plea on alleged Covid vaccine death
Dilip Lunawat in his petition, "blamed the Government and others for misrepresenting the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine by making false claims about its safety and 'forcing' medical practitioners to take the vaccine." Mumbai: The Bombay High Court issued notices to...
India overtakes Britain to become world’s fifth biggest economy
The IMF’s own forecasts show India overtaking the UK in dollar terms on an annual basis this year, putting the Asian powerhouse behind just the US, China, Japan and Germany. A decade ago, India ranked 11th among the largest economies Britain has dropped behind India...
South Korea is bracing for the strongest storm in the nation’s history
Hinnamnor is forecast to be even more destructive than Typhoon Sarah in 1959, according to the meteorological administration. That storm killed more than 600 people and injured 2,533, and caused 249 billion won ($180 million) in property damage, according to the...
G7 finance chiefs agree on Russian oil price cap but level not yet set
The cap would rely heavily on denying London-brokered shipping insurance, which covers about 95% of the world’s tanker fleet, and finance to cargoes priced above the cap. But analysts say that alternatives can be found to circumvent the cap and market forces could...
Globally majority of those impacted by floods uninsured: Swiss Re
This year heavy rains have triggered floods that inundated cities in China and South Korea and disrupted water and electricity supply in India, while drought has put farmers’ harvests at risk across Europe Insured losses from floods doubled to $80 billion globally...
IRDA allows agents, brokers and other intermediaries to be on boards of insurance companies
The proposed director should not not be working in the capacity of the chief insurance executive / specified person or any other officer responsible for soliciting insurance business for or on behalf of the insurance agent, intermediary or insurance intermediary while...
RBI seeks to shield growth as it prioritises inflation fight
His remarks came after data on Wednesday showed India’s gross domestic product grew less than RBI’s estimate of a 16.2% expansion, and signs that domestic demand will further moderate as borrowing costs rise are emerging Mumbai: India’s central bank will seek to...
Bima Lokpal settles 40,527 complaints in FY22
Sounding alert,Sudhir Krishna, Insurance Ombudsman, said consumers should not fall prey to unrealistic returns or offers like interest-free loan, revival or portal of policy, bonus or commission, New Delhi: The Insurance Ombudsmen offices across the country settled a...
Over 99% of India’s population breathes air that exceeds WHO’s PM2.5 guidelines: Report
A report by Greenpeace India said further said 62 per cent of pregnant women in the country live in the most polluted areas, compared to 56 per cent people in the whole population Over 99 per cent of India's population is breathing air that exceeds the World Health...
Health ministers to discuss mental and primary health issues at WHO South-East Asia Region meeting in Bhutan
During a week-long annual governing body meeting starting from September 5 till September 9, where the health ministers and senior officials will deliberate on key issues including mental health through primary care and community engagement, strengthening health...
“Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most prevalent cancers in India”
Current estimates indicate that every year approximately 1.25 lakhs women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 75 thousand die from the disease in India, and 83 % of invasive cervical cancers are attributed to HPVs 16 or 18 in India, and 70% of cases worldwide...
SC serves notice to Centre on population control plea
The plea also sought a direction to the government to declare the first Sunday of every month as 'Health Day' to spread awareness about overpopulation and for distribution of contraceptive pills, condoms, vaccines, etc. to Economically Backward Class (EWS) and Below...
Inflation and war stoking civil unrest across the globe, shows research
“These are significant events in terms of disrupting every day life.In emerging markets, worst-case scenarios may involve “rioting, looting, even attempts to overthrow the government,” ,” Jimena Blanco, chief analyst for Verisk Maplecroft, said in an interview. said...