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India sets another grim record with 4,529 Covid deaths in last 24 hours
IT Ministry directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy: Govt sources
The IT Ministry believes that the changes to WhatsApp privacy policy and the manner of introducing the said changes undermines the sacrosanct values of informational privacy, data security and user choice and harms the rights and interests of Indian citizens, government sources said.
The government has given seven days to WhatsApp to respond to the notice and if no satisfactory response is received, necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken, sources informed.
Vaccination should be taken 3 months after recovery from COVID-19: Health ministry
COVID-19 vaccination should be deferred by three months after recovery in individuals having lab test proven SARS-CoV-2 individuals having lab test proven SARS-2 COVID-19 illness, according to the statement. Also, vaccination in COVID-19 patients who have been given anti-SARS-2 monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma to be deferred by three months from the date of discharge from the hospital.
Cyclone Tauktae impact: Death toll climbs to 45 in 12 districts of Gujarat
PM announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief measures in the areas hit by cyclone Tauktae in Gujarat. He also announced Rs 200,000 ex-gratia compensation for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in cyclone-related incidents in all states affected by Tauktae.
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Global insurance prms rise to$5 trillion, up 1.5% in 2017, China-led emerging markets drive growth:Swiss Re’s Sigma
“Given the impressive number of infrastructure initiatives underway in China, China’s contribution to world insurance premiums could yet again exceed expectations. In the following decades, other markets such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, Nigeria or Kenya could become more important”
Etiqa Insurance fast-tracks motor insurance claims with 30-minute claims approval
“The motor insurance industry is a very competitive market, and we would like to offer our customers great value beyond a competitive price. By speeding up the approval process, we reduce stress and provide better peace of mind to motor vehicle owners,” said Sue Chi Kong, Chief Executive Officer of Etiqa Insurance Singapore.
Rising sea levels may cost $14 trillion worldwide annually by 2100: Experts
“More than 600 million people live in low-elevation coastal areas, less than 10 metres above sea level. In a warming climate, global sea level will rise due to melting of land-based glaciers and ice sheets, and from the thermal expansion of ocean waters,” said Svetlana Jevrejeva, from the UK National Oceanographic Centre
Almost Half of South Asia Vulnerable to Climate ‘Hotspots’: World Bank
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