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India reports 18,795 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 201 days
India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks, says FM Sitharaman
Of 610,000 cancers reported in 2012-19, 7.9% were childhood cases: Report
The highest proportion of cancer from all sites were reported in the age group 45 to 64 years, except for prostate cancer, which was higher in those over 65. Over 90 per cent of the cancers in different organ sites got diagnosed by microscopic examination, the report said.
Among all the cancers, the highest proportion of distant metastasis at presentation was seen in patients with lung cancer (49.2 per cent males and 55.5 per cent females), followed by gall bladder cancer (40.9 per cent males and 45.7 per cent females) and prostate cancer (42.9 per cent).
The highest proportion of cancer from all sites were reported in the age group 45 to 64 years, except for prostate cancer, which was higher in those over 65. Over 90 per cent of the cancers in different organ sites got diagnosed by microscopic examination, the report said.
470 infra projects show cost overrun of Rs 4.37 lakh crore
Out of the 560 delayed projects, 96 have overall delay in the range of 1-12 months, 128 have been delayed for 13-24 months, 210 for 25-60 months and 126 projects have delays of 61 months and above.
The average time overrun in these 560 delayed projects is 46.94 months.
Reasons for time overruns as reported by various project implementing agencies include delay in land acquisition, delay in obtaining forest and environment clearances, and lack of infrastructure support and linkages.
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COVID-19 Pandemic:China’s claim payments amount to $17.4 million as of April 10
At the direction of the Chinese government, domestic insurers started selling business interruption insurance to cover Chinese enterprises against disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak,
The policies are aimed at supporting the resumption of production and work within the Chinese economy after a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, said Fitch
COVID-19 presents insurers with an opportunity to rebuild consumer trust, says GlobalData
Beatriz Benito, Senior Insurance Analyst at GlobalData comments: “The lockdowns imposed in many countries around the world has left a large proportion of the population housebound. Therefore, a reduction in claims presents insurers with an opportunity to give something back to customers and rebuild consumer trust. Currently, several insurers in the US are refunding policyholders as the lockdown will lead to a significant reduction in miles driven.”
Covid-19:India wants AIIB funding for its $500-million healthcare project
India is implementing a $500-million project to purchase equipment and detection capacity and strengthen its national health systems.
Requests for funding from member countries, numbering 102, of AIIB have substantially exceeded the $ 5 billion originally allocated for emergency relief, said press release by AIIB on Friday.
The AIIB is doubling available funds under its COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility to provide USD5-10 billion due to high client demand. This follows AIIB’s announcement to make $5 billion available to help public and private sector clients manage through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Allianz CEO says virus hit insurers like ‘Meteorite’
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