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Fund managers are betting that nuclear energy, an area traditionally off-bounds for investors with environmental mandates, is set to make a comeback.
Dr Renu Swarup-led expert panel set up for the purpose has proposed enacting a new public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA), setting up of a special pandemic preparedness and emergency response fund and creating an institutionalized empowered governance mechanism to tackle public health emergencies in future. The idea is to put in place an emergency response which begins action on day zero and gives the required results to have disease prevention, mitigation and control in place within 100 days of the outbreak.
To promote ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday allowed securities funded through cash collateral to be considered as maintenance margin for margin trading facility (MTF).
Quick commerce companies are collaborating with FMCG brands like Parle, Mondelez, and ITC for the festive season. They are aiming to boost inventory levels by 60% and offer special packs and promotions on chocolates, sweets, dry fruits, and cookies. The platforms are also partnering with consumer electronics companies for kitchen appliances and personal care products.
The Union Cabinet has approved several key schemes to boost healthcare, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. These include extending the Ayushman Bharat scheme for citizens aged 70 and above, a significant hydropower initiative, and the PM E-drive scheme to promote electric vehicles. These measures aim to enhance infrastructure and support India's renewable energy goals.
The Centre has announced that senior citizens aged 70 and above will now be included in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana health insurance scheme. This move aims to benefit around 4.5 crore families, providing six crore senior citizens with Rs 5 lakh free health insurance cover on a family basis.
'We can manage the work by ourselves,' says manager Arunima Bhaduri, who herself has been diagnosed with dyspraxia & works alongside several other neurodivergent persons at Sagar Express.
The message of caution is necessary because govts in the past have often shown a tendency to indulge in fiscal jugglery to hide the actual extent of their fiscal deficit.
A China-born US citizen’s arrest for espionage highlights the far-reaching and sophisticated operations of Beijing’s United Front Work Department.
Around 50 FIRs have been registered against Ramgiri Maharaj, mahant of the Sadguru Shri Gagangiri Maharaj Sansthan, across Maharashtra for his remarks on the Prophet Muhammad.
The first submarine under P75I is to be delivered in 7 years from the date of contract signing. So, if a contract is inked tomorrow, the first submarine will come by 2031 earliest.
The Supreme Court in its order in 2018 outlawed the use of fireballs or burning spears to drive away elephants. The apex Court also recommended that flaming torches be used sparingly.
Sircar, former IAS officer who took political plunge in 2021, wrote in letter to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee that he ‘just cannot accept corrupt officers getting top postings’.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lower House is on a four-day visit to the United States. He claims that the elections have destroyed the idea of 'Modi'.
Ex-CM Das, who is now Odisha Governor, had lost to Roy from Jamshedpur East in last state election. Both leaders are now said to be eyeing the seat again amid talks of BJP-JD(U) tie-up.
India News: Nitish Kumar is set to dump RJD and may take oath as Bihar chief minister again with BJP's support next week. This move comes after Nitish Kumar's resignation from the ruling Bihar Mahagathbandhan. Lack of coordination among the INDIA alliance is cited as the main reason for this decision.
Get the latest updates on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's re-entry into the NDA fold. Explore the political developments and future prospects of this significant move.
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail.