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INSURANCE

IRDAI issues guideline for Standard Domestic Travel Insurance Product

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Insurance Regulatory body Irdai issued guidelines for insurers for a standard domestic travel cover — Bharat Yatra Suraksha — which will be launched on July 1. Insurers have been allowed...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

CSR funds spent for creating health infrastructure for COVID care are eligible CSR activities under Companies Act

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The Government has clarified that spending of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for creating health infrastructure for COVID care are eligible CSR activities under Companies Act. The eligible CSR activities...

tax concept

Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment in IDBI Bank

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave in - principle approval for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Ltd. As per official statement, the extent...

RBI

RBI unveils liquidity support measures to battle Covid second wave

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India, today introduced on tap liquidity of Rs 50,000 crore at repo rate under which banks can support healthcare stakeholders like vaccine makers, hospitals as well...

COVID-19

JEE (Mains) May 2021 session postponed

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 4, 2021May 5, 2021

In the wake of the prevailing Covid 19 situation in the country, the Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the Joint Entrance Examination (Mains) 2021 scheduled for May...

IPL 2021 suspended due to increase in Covid cases

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 4, 2021May 5, 2021

The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended owing to an increase in the number of Covid cases within the bio bubble. Subscriber Content BCCI’s...

COVID-19

Indian Air Force airlifts 900 oxygen cylinders from Britain

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 3, 2021

Indian Air Force on Monday airlifted the first batch of 900 oxygen cylinders offered by the British Oxygen Company. The British Oxygen Company has offered 5000 oxygen cylinders to India...

RBI

Rabi Sankar appointed as Deputy Governor of RBI

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 3, 2021

On Monday, T Rabi Sankar took over the charge of Deputy Governor of RBI for a period of three years. He was earlier the Executive Director of the central bank,...

RBI

RBI Governor meets MDs and CEOs of NBFC- Micro Finance Institution

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 3, 2021

The Reserve bank of India Governor, Mr. Shaktikanta Das on Monday met Managing Directors (MD) and Chief Executive Officers of Non- Banking Financial Company- Micro Finance institution (NBFC- MFI) via...

COVID-19

NEET- PG exam postponed for 4 months

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021

According to an official statement by the Prime Minister Office, the Center on Monday announced that National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Exam 2021 has been postponed for at least...

COVID-19

Government reduces IGST on import of oxygen concentrators for personal use to 12 percent

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021

Amid the acute shortage of medical oxygen in several parts of the country due to surge in COVID cases, the Finance Ministry on Saturday reduced the Integrated Goods and Service...

COVID-19

Anand Mahindra rolls out ‘Oxygen on Wheels’ to tackle oxygen crisis in Maharashtra

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 1, 2021May 1, 2021

In wake of acute shortage of oxygen in the state of Maharashtra due to rising COVID cases, the Mahindra group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Saturday rolled out the ‘Oxygen on...

COVID-19

WHO gives Emergency Use Authorisation to Moderna’s COVID jab

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 1, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday listed the Moderna Coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, adding another shot to its arsenal in the fight against coronavirus. WHO experts recommend using...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Samir Seksaria takes over as CFO of TCS

CS SURBHI SAXENAMay 1, 2021May 1, 2021

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) vetran Samir Seksaria took over as Chief Financial Officer. He replaces V Ramsakrishnan who retired a day earlier. Seksaria started his career in TCS in 1999...

COVID-19

Free Oxygen Seva started for COVID patients in Jaipur

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 30, 2021May 1, 2021

Free oxygen sewa started for COVID patients with an aim to provide some assistance before they can find a hospital bed for themselves. This is an initiative by Jaipur SMS...

COVID-19

Former Attorney General Soli J Sorabjee passes away

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 30, 2021

Former Attorney General, Padma awardee and one of the topmost lawyers in the country, Soli J Sorabjee passed away on Friday at the age of 91, due to COVID-19. Soli...

COVID-19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 29, 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19. He tweeted, “ After getting tested for COVID-19, my test result has returned positive. I have no symptoms and...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Competition Commission of India approves 64 percent acquisition of BigBasket by Tata Digital

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 29, 2021

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition by Tata Digital of upto 64.3 percent of Supermarket Grocery Supplies (SGS) and its sole control over Innovative Retail Concepts...

COVID-19

Truecaller launches COVID-19 hospital directory for Android users in India

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021

Truecaller, the popular call identification app for smartphones, has now added a new COVID Hospital Directory for all users in India. This will include contact details including telephone numbers and...

World News

US orders embassy staff to leave Kabul as it begin troop pullout

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021

The United State has asked non essential embassy staff to leave Kabul, citing increased threats. The US advisory said, “ On April 27, 2021, the Department ordered the departures from...

COVID-19

Hyundai Motor India Foundation announces roll-out of COVID-19 relief measures

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021

Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hyundai Motor India, in continuation of its ongoing COVID-19 relief programs, on Wednesday announced a series of initiatives to offer infrastructural assistance...

COVID-19

Serum Institute of India (SII) reduces price of COVID-19 vaccine COVISHILED from Rs 400 to Rs 300

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021

The Serum Institute of India has reduced the price of its COVID vaccine ‘ COVISHIELD’ from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose for states, as announced by CEO Adar...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Apple rolls out iOS 14.5 update with 5G connectivity

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021

Apple has rolled out a new iOS update for 5G enabled iPhones starting from iPhone 12, and for those who install iOS 14.5. Recent iPhone models, starting with XS Max...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

White Globe achieves Quintuple ISO Certifications

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021

White Globe has been awarded the ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 18587:2017 certification after a successful onsite audit over a period of 18 months. Earlier, White Globe has already been certified...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Asian Development Bank projects India’s GDP to rebound to 11 percent in FY 21

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 28, 2021

Asian Development Bank projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to rebound strongly by 11 percent in fiscal year 2021 ending on 31st March, 2022 due to continued economic recovery boosted...

COVID-19

Supreme Court asks Centre to explain rationale adopted in COVID 19 vaccine pricing

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021

The Supreme Court has asked the Union of India (UOI) to explain the basis and rationale adopted with respect to pricing of COVID vaccines and other necessary items. The apex...

COVID-19

Apple to donate for relief efforts in India amid COVID-19 surge

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday announced that amid a devastating rise of COVID cases in India, tech giant will be donating to support and relief efforts on the ground...

RBI

Economic Affair Secretary Ajay Seth appointed on RBI Board

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 27, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth on the central bank's board. Seth replaces Tarun Bajaj, who was appointed as Revenue Secretary earlier this month....

COVID-19

Oxygen saturation range 92-94 is normal says AIIMS Director Dr Guleria

CS SURBHI SAXENAApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr. Randeep Guleria today in a press conference asserted that judicious use of oxygen is important to tackle the second wave of COVID-19. He said, we have...