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Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarPersonal Data Protection Bill may be tabled in Parliament in 1st week of winter session Source
Critical data will be defined by the government from time to time. Data related to health, religious or political orientation, biometrics, genetic, sexual orientation, health, financial and others have been identified as sensitive data New Delhi: The Personal Data...
It is an emergency situation: SC on air pollution in Delhi-NCR
The top court asked the authorities to take immediate measures such as stopping vehicles or imposing a lockdown in Delhi. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said there is stubble burning in Punjab. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday termed...
India aims at making automobile industry number one in the world,Gadkari
Ntin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways , "India's future is very bright, presently our automobile industry's turnover is Rs 7.5 lakh crore. Within five years our it will be more than Rs 15 lakh crore and this is the industry which is generating...
WHO approval for Covaxin to significantly ease travel for vaccinated Indians, says External Affairs Ministry
.. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said 96 countries have either accepted WHO-approved vaccines, which would include both Covishield and Covaxin, or in some cases only Covishield or Covaxin .“But we hope that with the WHO approval to...
Paytm’s $2.5 bln IPO mints new millionaires in India
About 350 current and ex-employees will each have a net worth of at least 10 million Indian rupees ($134,401.38) after Paytm's $2.5 billion IPO, a source in the company told Reuters. Many, like Pandey, will become dollar millionaires when the company lists next week....
Europe becomes COVID-19’s epicentre again, some countries look at fresh curbs
The World Health Organization's report for the week to Nov. 7 showed that Europe, including Russia, was the only region to record a rise in cases, up 7%, while other areas reported declines or stable trends. LONDON/MILAN: Europe has become the epicentre of the...
Annual U.S. Severe Weather Claims Near $20 billion Following October Activity
Brian Kerschner, Senior Catastrophe Analyst for Aon’s Impact Forecasting team, said: “October is typically considered a ‘second season’ for severe weather in the United States as it marks a transition from summer warmth to cooler autumn temperatures. This year saw one...
India-led International Solar Alliance signs UN pact at COP26 in Glasgow
The agreement will also lend support to developing country stakeholders, including Small Island Nations (SIDs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), in accelerating the adoption of policy options and approaches for decarbonisation technologies. London:The India-led...
APEC leaders vow to tackle economic recovery, COVID-19, climate
The summit of the Pacific Rim countries came amid heightened regional trade and geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and the United States, and global efforts to tackle the pandemic and the climate crisis Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
No pre or post-arrival Covid testing for kids, say revised guidelines for international arrivals
According to the existing guidelines, if travelers are fully vaccinated and coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines, they shall be allowed to leave the airport and need not undergo home...
Covaxin safe, shows 77.8 per cent efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19: Lancet study
Covaxin, an inactivated whole virus vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, recently received emergency use approval from the World Health Organization (WHO) for people aged 18 and above. Two doses of Covaxin, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, offer...
Patients with COVID-19 history contribute towards new diabetic cases, says Delhi hospital
"In people with a confirmed history of moderate to severe Covid-19, various recurring and new health ailments have been reported which includes hypoxia, weakness, weight-loss, hair-loss, myocarditis, thyroid and diabetes (being reported as one of the most common...
Hannover Re sells its stake in HDI Global Specialty to HDI Global
The reinsurance market continues to see improved prices and conditions. By selling our stake we are freeing up capital for profitable growth in our core business," said Jean-Jacques Henchoz, Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Re. "Under our cooperation agreement we...
Over 84 million people displaced from their homes owing to violence, insecurity, climate change
A lethal mix of conflict, COVID-19, poverty, food insecurity and the climate emergency has compounded the humanitarian plight of the displaced, most of whom are being hosted in developing regions. "The effects of climate change are exacerbating existing...
RBI initiatives will expand scope of investment in country: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi The central theme of the scheme is based on 'One Nation-One Ombudsman' with one portal, one email and one address for the customers to lodge their complaints. There will be a single point of reference for customers to file their...
Adani to invest $70 bn in renewable energy, produce cheapest hydroge
India also announced a slew of other, more ambitious, climate targets for 2030: increasing the share of renewables in the country's energy mix to 50 per cent; expanding installed capacity of non-fossil energy from 450 to 500 GW; and reducing the carbon intensity of...
Passenger vehicle wholesales down by 27% in October amid chip shortage
"Manufacturers were banking on the festive season to recover from the severe drop in sales they have faced in the early part of the financial year 2021-22. However, shortage of semiconductors and steep hike in raw material cost have been a major spoilsport for the...
Centre won’t rush in giving Covid-19 vaccine to children: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya On the probability of administering a booster dose, he said adequate stocks are available and the aim is to complete the vaccination of the target population with two doses. After that, a decision on booster dose would be taken...