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States’ expenses on salary, pension, interest payment rise 2.5 times in 10 years since FY14: CAG
These three components totalling Rs 29,99,760 crore together constituted more than 83 per cent of total revenue expenditure, according to the report which provides an overview of finances of 28 states for the financial year 2022-23, together with fiscal data and...
Thane MACT grants Rs 26.25 lakh compensation to kin of woman killed in 2021 accident
Judge R V Mohite on Friday directed Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd and the owner of the car involved in the accident to jointly and severally pay the compensation with 9 per cent interest per annum (from the date of filing of the petition) within one month. Thane:...
India’s stock markets supported by consistent mutual fund investments
"Indian market will continue to trade sideways for the rest of the year as mutual fund inflows continue to absorb equity supply. Importantly, the supply is not expected to subside, barring a market collapse, with Jefferies' India office estimating USD 50-70bn of...
Maharashtra tops India’s wealth map with 1.78 lakh millionaire households: Report
Delhi stands second on the list with 79,800 millionaire households residing within its boundaries. Tamil Nadu secures the third position at the state level, with 72,600 millionaire households, followed by Karnataka with 68,800 and Gujarat with 68,300. New Delhi:...
Goyal launches integrated state city logistics plans
The exercise will help assess existing logistics infrastructure, identify gaps, and provide a roadmap for improving efficiency and reducing costs. The plan will be replicated nationwide to ensure smoother movement of goods, enhanced competitiveness, and stronger...
Domain expertise, aptitude guide central government and PSU appointments: Top PMO official
"Domain expertise, aptitude and reputation now guide appointments across the central government and PSUs. These changes have been sustained for nearly a decade, quietly reshaping governance to meet the aspirations of a fast-evolving India," P K Mishra, Principal...
MoF asks PSUs not to incur expenditure on gifts
In the interest of economy and judicious utilisation of public resources, it is imperative that such expenditure be discontinued, said a letter from Sumantra Pal, economic advisor, Department of Public Enterprises, MoF, to PSU CEOs and administrative ministries of...
Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports
London Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest, said a technical issue affected a service provider for check-in and boarding systems However, Indian airports have not faced any adverse impact so far in relation to the cyber attack on systems used at various European...
Consumer Affairs Ministry activates dedicated INGRAM portal to handle GST-related complaints
This category features major sub-categories, including Automobiles, Banking, Consumer Durables, E-commerce, FMCG and others, wherein GST-related complaints will be registered New Delhi: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution on Saturday...
Allahabad HC sends notice to Facebook Instagram others on objectionable video of seer
The petition demands that the central and state governments should enact mechanism to regulate various social media platforms and strictly enforce them Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has issued notices to Facebook, Instagram, Google and...
Howden to acquire Gravitas, to accelerate global Sport & Entertainment capabilities
This announcement follows Howden’s other recent Sport & Entertainment acquisitions across the world, including: UK performing arts insurance broker, Hencilla Canworth; German film and entertainment insurance broker Franz Gossler; and Boni Aldaya, Spain’s leading...
PFRDA chief favours flow of pension money into infra building
“We will certainly want to make sure there is a smooth flow of money to infrastructure bonds or infrastructure projects if Nabfid provides a credit enhancement guarantee,” Sivasubramanian Raman, the chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority,...
Accessing Healthcare in Asia: Patients’ pain points
Following a diagnosis, almost 40 per cent of patients turn to digital sources, such as AI, when making decisions about their care. This reflects patients' desire to fill gaps in their knowledge and highlights a crucial need for trustworthy online resources. Patients...
Radian to acquire Inigo for $1.7 billion, to become a global multi-line specialty insurer
The company’s expansion into the Lloyd’s global specialty market follows a strategic review to diversify beyond its traditional mortgage insurance offerings London: -Radian Group today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inigo Limited,...
IRDA chairman asks insurers to pass on full benefits of zero GST to customers
Ajay Seth,chairman,IRDAI Seth asked the insurers to strengthen and establish service standards for market conduct, compliance, risk management, and internal audit functions, along with creating a standing forum at the Life Council to examine Court awards and derive...
Climate change may up health risks, exceed $1.5 trn productivity loss by 2050: Report
“We are entering an era in which protecting worker health is proving essential to business continuity and long-term resilience,” said Eric White, Head of Climate Resilience, World Economic Forum Geneva: The rise in global temperatures is likely to cause severe health...
India moved to fewer GST slabs, but ‘not yet’ ready for one rate: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister The finance minister described the ongoing reform process as part of “new generation GST reforms”, focused on making the system simpler and fairer, especially for the poor and middle class. Kolkata: Union Finance Minister...
Finance Ministry urges employees to opt for UPS before Sept 30 deadline
Around 31,555 central government employees had opted for the UPS till July 20, and the last date to enrol under the scheme is September 30 New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Thursday asked government employees to opt for shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)...