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MoF may ask a GIC Re official to hold charge of NIA CMD
According to sources in the industry, some of the general managers of GIC Re, who are being considered to hold charge at NIA are Madhulika Bhaskar and Jayshree Ranade New Delhi: The Ministry of Finance may ask a senior official of GIC Re to head New India...
Extended prescription for chronic diseases helped India cope better during Covid, say health experts
''While all non communicable diseases require a continuum of care and treatment, it is critically important to focus on hypertension and diabetes, also called the silent epidemics of India. For the 22 crore hypertension patients, over 8 crore diabetics and other NCD...
WhatsApp group admins not liable for objectionable posts by members: HC
"Thus, Creator or Administrator of a WhatsApp group, merely acting in that capacity, cannot be vicariously held liable for any objectionable content posted by a member of the group.He does not have physical or any control otherwise over what a member of a group is...
Cabinet approves nationwide roll-out of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Under the ABDM, citizens will be able to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers, to which their digital health records can be linked, the statement said The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the nationwide roll-out of the...
Rash-causing moth spreading due to warming, scientists find
The growth and spread of the moth is tied to increasingly warm weather, especially in the fall, the scientists wrote recently in the journal Environmental Entomology. And, unfortunately, climate trends suggest upcoming years could be even worse A forest pest that...
Research discovers better treatment for Parkinson’s disease
In Parkinson's disease, nerve cells that produce dopamine progressively die. Since the 1960s, doctors have relied on medication to replace the missing dopamine, but it is notoriously difficult to fully control symptoms as the disease progresses Even though there is no...
Maha: 236 people died in road accidents in Raigad in 2021
Apart from internal roads, the heavily patronized Mumbai-Goa national highway and a stretch of the Mumbai Pune Expressway pass through the district Mumbai: A total of 236 people died and nearly 500 were injured in 688 road accidents in Maharashtra's Raigad district in...
At least 10 dead in Indonesia earthquake as search continues
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of 270 million people, is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines that arcs the Pacific Jakarta: Search efforts continued Sunday...
Niti studying proposal to tax foods high in sugar, salt to tackle obesity
''Niti Aayog, in collaboration with IEG and PHFI, is reviewing the evidence available to understand the actions India can take, such as front-of-pack labelling, marketing and advertising of HFSS foods and taxation of foods high in fats, sugar and salt, '' it said New...
Investors brace for volatility as West moves to cut Russia off from SWIFT
The latest measures could send markets on another wild ride, as traders assess the implications for the global economy, including potentially higher commodity prices and inflation Investors were preparing on Saturday for more wild gyrations in asset prices after...
Russia-Ukraine war: ECGC withdraws coverage for shipments to Russia
Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, ECGC in a communication said ''based on the near-term commercial outlook, it has been decided to modify the country risk classification of Russia under the short-term and medium-and-long term with effect from...
Government allows up to 20 per cent FDI in LIC under automatic route
Under current rules, foreign investment is not allowed in the LIC, governed by the special parliament act, while 74% foreign direct investment is allowed in other private insurance companies NEW DELHI: India's cabinet approved on Saturday a policy amendment allowing...
New California rules aim to lower property insurance rates
New rules will require insurance companies to factor property owners’ improvements into the pricing of residential and commercial coverage SACRAMENTO, Calif: California’s insurance commissioner announced new rules on Friday aimed at lowering premiums for people who...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine likely impact the global insurance industry substantially near to midterm: AM Best
“Further sanctions may impact the ability of international insurers and reinsurers to underwrite Russian risks or make it more difficult for them to service claims on existing policies,” said Anna Sheremeteva, financial analyst, AM Best LONDON: International rating...
Tata in talks with aircraft makers over order for Air India: Sources
Tata had begun preliminary discussions with the planemakers and lessors for jets including Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, citing people familiar with the matter New Delhi: Planemakers Boeing Co and Airbus SE have met executives from India's Tata Group...
Insurance costs of shipping through Black Sea soar
Ship insurers have quoted the additional premium rate for seven days at anywhere between 1% to 2% and up to 5% of insurance costs, from an estimated 0.025% on Monday before Russia's invasion began, according to indicative rates from marine insurance sources This would...
Investors’ wealth jumps over Rs 7.7 trn as Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak
"Global markets including Indian equities witnessed a smart pull back after yesterday's crash as the new sanction imposed by US and UK appeared to be less severe for the Russian economy," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services...
Cabinet likely to consider proposal for FDI in IPO-bound LIC on Saturday
As per Sebi rules, both FPI and FDI are permitted under public offer. However, since the LIC Act has no provision for foreign investments, there is a need to align the proposed LIC IPO with Sebi norms regarding foreign investor participation New Delhi: The Union...