EXTRA CONTROL MEASURES
Zika virus spreads in Pune: Here's how the virus infects, risks, symptoms, and prevention
Zika Virus (Google Trends): Pune faces a rising Zika virus threat with several recent cases, including two pregnant women. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance and mosquito control efforts. Zika, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses significant risks during pregnancy, potentially leading to severe birth defects. While symptoms are usually mild, caution is advised, especially for expectant mothers. Here’s a comprehensive overview of Zika virus infection, its symptoms, impact on pregnancy, and preventive measures.
Brokers make trading costlier to discourage risky bets
Brokers in Mumbai are increasing trading costs ahead of the election results to mitigate risks. Measures include raising margins and seeking more collateral. The BSE advised caution in placing orders, with HDFC Securities and ICICI Securities implementing changes in margin requirements.
Extra control measures in place for Indian spices, says UK watchdog
Dismissing reports of any additional steps taken recently, the country's food watchdog noted that it has an early warning system (EWS) in place for maximum residue levels of ethylene oxide (ETO) - a food contaminant not allowed in the UK - in various spices from India since early last year.
'Applied extra control measures': UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations
Britain's food watchdog imposes stricter controls on all spice imports from India following contamination concerns raised by MDH and Everest brands. Hong Kong and Singapore have suspended sales of certain spice blends due to pesticide concerns. India, US, Australia, and New Zealand are investigating the matter. Indian exporters face scrutiny globally.
Upgrade Your Security Game: Budget-Friendly Smart Door Locks Under 10000
Smart door locks under 10000 in India offer homeowners enhanced security and convenience without breaking the bank. These innovative devices utilize advanced technology such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or RFID to provide keyless entry and remote access control via smartphones or other authorized devices. With features like auto-locking, activity logs, and temporary access codes, smart door locks offer customizable security solutions tailored to individual needs. Many models also offer compatibility with virtual assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant for voice control and seamless integration into smart home ecosystems. With affordable options available, smart door locks under 10000 provide an accessible way for homeowners to upgrade their home security and embrace the convenience of smart living.
Tech extra care for compliance
RBI's crackdown on Paytm Payments Bank underscores the need for robust compliance. The surge in demand for legal and compliance experts reflects this trend. Automation can streamline compliance processes, particularly in areas like data privacy, AML/KYC, cybersecurity, contract management, environmental health & safety, policy management, and regulatory reporting. Leveraging AI, ML, RPA, APIs, automatic evidence attachment, and blockchain technology can enhance efficiency and accuracy in compliance efforts.
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9 Vernier Calipers in India for precision in measurement and metrology
The Vernier Caliper, a stalwart in precision measurement, stands as an indispensable tool in various industries. Vernier scales offer diverse applications across engineering, science, and woodworking, unveiling the versatility that makes them an essential instrument in the realm of dimensional assessment. Check out 9 customer recommended calipers with features listed below.
Budget tax cuts, subsidies & more: How Modi govt can help tame inflation monster
Interim Budget 2024: In 2023, central bankers worldwide will coordinate efforts to fight inflation. The Modi government may opt for subsidies and tax cuts in the upcoming interim budget to further ease the fight against inflation. The Interim Budget will be closely watched to assess the government's fiscal prudence. The 2024 Union Budget may focus on prudent spending, boosting productivity, and implementing coordinated monetary-fiscal policies. Welfare spending is expected to be a main focus as elections approach, and robust tax collections provide some fiscal flexibility.
Carmakers go extra mile to keep vehicles light
Indian carmakers are using lightweight materials like high strength steels and aluminium alloys to reduce the weight of bulky SUVs while adding more features. This helps to maintain lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The usage of high-strength steels and hot-stamped parts has increased in new age cars, reducing weight by around 30 kg. Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to reduce the weight of their SUVs, such as the XUV-700, by 79 kg despite new feature additions and increased vehicle length. Additionally, the sales of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, CNG, and ethanol options are offsetting emissions from larger vehicles and contributing to a reduction in average CO2 emissions in India.
This Independence Day, let's explore 12 measures to achieve financial independence
To become independent, one needs to have a job/source of income. Once there is a steady income the following should be adhered to, to insure that one becomes independent at the earliest.
Working out to shed those extra kilos? Exercise may not help you lose weight
A debate is currently underway in the scientific community regarding the effectiveness of exercise for weight loss. The constrained total energy expenditure hypothesis suggests that exercise won't help burn more calories overall since your body will compensate by burning fewer calories following a workout.
Dented by lack of summer! 3 white good stocks where analysts are very bullish, 2 not so bullish
In the last three years, white goods companies have been hit by headwinds, including covid lockdown and supply chain disruptions. In 2023, another headwind, a delayed summer in part of northern India. However, is all this built into prices ?
Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthood
From diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
White goods stocks: 2 names where analysts are very bullish, 2 not so bullish, 1 not bullish at all. Will they be right?
In the last three years, white goods companies have been hit by headwinds, including covid lockdown and supply chain disruptions. However, a few tailwinds might be emerging for the sector.
Sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without six-digit code to be banned from April 1
Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal. It was voluntary in nature till June 16, 2021. After that, the govt decided to implement mandatory gold hallmarking in a phased manner. In the first phase, it was made mandatory in 256 districts and 32 more districts were added in the second stage, taking the total number to 288 districts. 51 more districts are being added.
Meta announces additional safety measures for children and teenagers
One of the measures, the company said, is were teenagers would now not be shown in the "people you may know" recommendations tab on both Instagram and Facebook.
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure remains stubbornly high
The Fed has lifted interest rates five times this year, including three unusually large three-quarter-point increases, and Brainard reiterated that it would need to restrict the economy for some time to make sure inflation was back under control. But she also emphasized that future rate increases would depend on incoming data, suggesting that the Fed will keep an eye on the economy as it slows down and calibrate its moves accordingly.
Travelers from India to Singapore to serve extra seven days home stay apart from quarantine
The announcement by the Ministry of Health came as the entry approvals for non-Singapore citizens and non-permanent residents are being reduced with immediate effect, in response to the worsening COVID-19 situation in India.
Big manufacturers tighten safety measures
The alarming surge in coronavirus infections, especially in states like Maharashtra, Punjab and Karnataka, has prompted top manufacturing companies to tighten their safety measures and reestablish stringent protocols on factory premises and shop floors.
South Korea's Moon warns of toughest COVID-19 curbs after 2 days of record cases
Presiding over an emergency meeting at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for the first time since February, Moon urged vigilance and called for an all-out efforts to contain the virus.
Pandemic has peaked in India, normal life can resume with safety measures, say experts
If this trend continues with all safety precautions in place, the pandemic can be controlled with minimal active symptomatic infections by the end of February 2021, when the mortality rate is projected to be 0.04%
Europe reels as it sets coronavirus records, slaps on new rules
New infections have surged across Europe over recent weeks as the fall kicks in, prompting authorities to start re-imposing restrictions relaxed over the summer. The Czech Republic, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, France and Britain are among the countries causing particular concern.
Task force on NCR air pollution asks Punjab, Haryana, UP to put extra efforts to control stubble burning
The task force met on Friday to review action taken by various agencies and to firm up plans for the season ahead. Chief secretaries of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and secretaries of different department and ministries were among those present in the meeting.
First into the virus slump, China is proving the fastest out
An industry-powered rebound is pushing the Asian nation out of the historic first-quarter slump and toward the prospect of being the only major economy to expand this year.
LG forms panel for measures to tackle COVID-19; SC calls state of affairs in hospitals 'horrific'
Baijal is the chairman of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The move came two days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the COVID-19 situation in Delhi. With 34,867 COVID-19 cases so far, Delhi is in dire straits as the city recording 1,877 cases on Thursday, the highest single-day spike yet.
‘Need 3-5% extra spending to return to modest growth’
In the first scenario, it is assumed that the government’s expenditure is maintained as proposed in the Union Budget 2020-2021.
Private hospital treatment cost go up due to protocol measures
The cost of treatment across procedures in private hospitals has gone up by 10-25% with non-Covid patients being charged for personal protective equipment (PPE) used by medical staff and extra sanitisation measures.
RBI Guv full speech: Banks to make extra NPA provision, no dividend till Sept
Since March 27, 2020 when I spoke to you last, the macroeconomic and financial landscape has deteriorated, precipitously in some areas; but light still shines through bravely in some others, Das said.
Government issues advisory to shipowners, bodies to be extra cautious in the wake of piracy
"As per the ReCAAP report, the threat of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas has not been eliminated and remains a severe threat in the area.
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