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Nearly 140 phishing incidents observed by CERT-In during H1 2021

Jul 23, 2021

Some of these include the launch of the National Cyber Crime reporting portal to enable the public to report incidents pertaining to all types of cybercrimes with a special focus on cybercrimes against women and children, and CERT-In working in coordination with service providers, regulators and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to track and disable phishing websites and facilitating the investigation of fraudulent activities.

Besides, CERT-In issues alerts and advisories regarding the latest cyber threats and countermeasures on regular basis to ensure safe usage of digital technologies, the minister said.

India logs 35,342 new COVID-19 cases and 483 deaths

Jul 23, 2021

According to the health ministry, 43,87,50,190 vaccine doses have been supplied to states so far. 41,12,30,353 have been consumed (including wastage), while 71,40,000 are in the pipeline. 2,75,19,837 unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States and union territories and private hospitals to be administered.

Central team probing bid flu death in Gurugram: Official

Jul 23, 2021

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has also been requested to provide the details of the case regarding its complete history, progress of case, place and time of first reporting and initial findings so that a detailed investigation can be initiated, the official said.

Maha: 47 villages cut-off in rain-hit Kolhapur district; 965 families shifted

Jul 23, 2021

According to the district administration, contact of as many as 47 villages in Shahuwadi, Panhala, Gaganbawda, Radhanagari, Ajra, Gadhinglaj, and Chandgad tehsils was cut-off from other parts due to roads leading to them getting submerged in rainwater.

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At $20K a year, US health insurance costs undermine job-based health insurance

Oct 2, 2019

Many Americans aren’t prepared for the risks that deductibles transfer to patients. Almost 40% of adults can’t pay an unexpected $400 expense without borrowing or selling an asset, according to a Federal Reserve survey from May.

Lloyd’s of London to go electronic to compete with low-cost rivals

Oct 1, 2019

Simplifying and automating its processes could cut the cost of doing business at Lloyd’s to 25-30% of premium revenue, compared with a current 40%

Volkswagen faces first mammoth diesel lawsuit on home turf

Sep 30, 2019

Around 450,000 people have joined a first-of-its-kind grouped proceeding, introduced by lawmakers after the “dieselgate” emissions cheating scandal broke in 2015

Europe’s money laundering scandals expand with criminal probe of ABN Amro

Sep 28, 2019

Increased compliance costs and possible penalties add to the headwinds confronting European banks. Negative interest rates, lackluster economies, and Brexit are already taking a toll on profitability, forcing more lenders forcing the lenders to pass rising costs on to customers.

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