by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 3, 2023 | Health, Indian News, Policy, Technology
The issue of cost disparity between estimates provided by the treating doctors and the approved PMJAY health benefit package was discussed New Delhi: The need for mandatory biometric authentication at the time of patients’ discharge was stressed at a recently...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Risk Management, Technology
Around three quarters of the companies surveyed suffered digital attacks in the past 12 months, falling from 84% of the companies in the previous year. “The slight decline in the number of companies is a positive sign and indicates that protective measures are...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Secretary Prithviraj said that insurance claims worth around Rs 3,000 crore have been distributed to 31.54 lakh policyholders in 2022-23 under the crop insurance scheme. The remaining amount of about Rs 700 crore will be paid...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Non-Life, Pandemic, Risk Management, Technology
Quoting the latest data from the UN World Health Organization (WHO), the Committee pointed out that while some 32 per cent of the global population have received at least one COVID-19 booster, in developing countries such as Gabon, Papua New Guinea, Burundi and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Data
”Safety of the passengers is paramount in Railways. A significant sum has been invested in enhancing safety-related works. The capex utilisation is approximately 54 per cent in comparison to the last year’s corresponding period,” the statement added...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Data, Non-Life, Policy, Technology
The scheme has two segments — augmenting city bus services in 169 cities and green urban mobility initiatives in 181 cities The e-buses will be made available in cities with a population between three lakh and 40 lakh. The scheme will support bus operations for...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Health, Indian News, Regulation
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) being the sector regulator would also have an obligation to ensure that Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are not unduly prejudiced and give suitable directions to insurance companies after...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health
“Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, and limiting saturated fat and sodium intake are key recommendations for reducing the risk of developing this disease,” said Kristina Petersen, associate professor of nutritional sciences, Penn State In...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Data
The Health Foundation estimates that 9.1 million people will be living with a major illness by 2040, 2.5 million more than in 2019, which is why prevention and early intervention tools such as community blood pressure checks are key priorities for the NHS “Having high...
by AIP Online Bureau | Sep 2, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation, Technology
“We have encouraged digital payment but the main challenge on the UPI is that it usually needs a smartphone but in our country, a large number of people are using feature phones. We have launched some products to make feature phones to operate the UPI system as well....
