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Fintech firms can check digital frauds: RBI Dy Guv Sankar

Sep 28, 2021

”Another area where fintech holds promise is to prevent digital frauds, which have become apparent as the pace of digital penetration has outstripped development of awareness,” he said. Citing data, he said incidents of digital frauds have risen during the pandemic.

Centre extends nationwide COVID-19 containment measures till Oct 31

Sep 28, 2021

The home secretary said there should be a continued focus on the five-fold strategy i.e. Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to COVID-appropriate behaviour, to safely navigate through the festive season and avoid the possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Suspension of scheduled int’l passenger flights extended till Oct 31

Sep 28, 2021

“However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation added.

Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 194 days

Sep 28, 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,47,751 with 378 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

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International

Trump says WHO is China-centric, ‘really blew it’ on coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020

“The W.H.O. really blew it,” Trump said in a Twitter post. “For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China centric. We will be giving that a good look. Fortunately I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on. Why did they give us such a faulty recommendation?”

Markel International appoints 2 marine underwriters in Asian markets

Apr 6, 2020

Nitin and Danielle will both be responsible for developing Markel’s Asia marine underwriting expertise in the Indian and Hong Kong markets respectively, working closely with Colin Fordham, Director of Markel in Asia and leader of Markel’s growing marine presence in the region.

Japan to declare coronavirus emergency, launch stimulus of almost $1 trillion – PM

Apr 6, 2020

Abe also said the government will launch a stimulus package of about 108 trillion yen, including more than 6 trillion yen for cash payouts to households and small businesses and 26 trillion yen to allow deferred social security and tax payments.

Thai insurer’s Coronavirus cover draws ‘Overwhelming’ demand

Apr 6, 2020

Since it began selling policies in February, TQM Corp. — together with insurance partners that include Bangkok Insurance Pcl and Dhipaya Insurance Pcl — has sold more than 1 million plans for infection by the virus, company President Unchalin Punnipa said Thursday. Policies cost between 439 baht ($13.31) and 1,250 baht for one-year coverage of as much as 1 million baht for medical treatment and compensation if holders contract the disease, according to the company’s website.

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