There were three deaths on Saturday and three more on Monday, according to the Tokyo Medical Examiner's Office.According to the report of Xinhua news agency, Tokyo saw the highest temperature of the year over the weekend.The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the temperature in...
The total number of people employed in the country is expected to increase from 596.7 million in 2022-23 to 643.3 million in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.The data shows that while an average of 20 million jobs were created between 2017-18 and 2021-22, the number more than doubled...
The research group at Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands analyzed five years of socioeconomic data of 1,250 individuals, with an average age of 53, who survived out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the country.They looked at several factors to determine the five-year outcomes...
Accordingly, CNG price will increase from Rs 73.50 per kg to Rs 75 per kg, and domestic PNG rate will increase from Rs 47 per scm to Rs 48 per scm inclusive of all taxes for Mumbai and surrounding areas.The latest increase is attributed to meeting the increasing volume of CNG-PNG demand and...
Mumbai: Non-bank lender Piramal Enterprises aims to accelerate growth pace to 15 per cent in the current financial year and increase its assets under management (AUM) to Rs 80,000 crore, according to company chairman Ajay Piramal.Piramal Enterprises had recorded 8 per cent growth in AUM at the...
Mumbai After Delhi, CNG price in Mumbai increased by Rs 1.50 per kg and the rate of cooking gas transported to homes by Re 1 due to increase in input costs.Mahanagar Gas Ltd, which sells CNG to automobiles and piped natural gas to homes for cooking in Mumbai and surrounding cities, said the...
Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a record 36 per cent rise in pulses production in 2023-24 compared to 2016-17, rising from 2.394 million metric tonnes to 3.255 million metric tonnes.To further increase the area under pulse cultivation and improve per hectare yield, the Yogi government is providing...
With state support and advocacy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, e-sports has cemented its place as a new-age sport after getting official recognition as a 'multi-sport' event by the government, they added."More than a decade ago, gaming was nothing but a pastime of a few passionate gamers. If...
Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong was scheduled to hold a press conference following a meeting of the Central Disaster and Security Countermeasures Headquarters, during which he was to announce measures that would facilitate dialogue and cooperation with the medical community regarding the medical...
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), the largest labor union with 28,000 members, announced strike plans last week, saying it aimed to disrupt production.This number represents approximately 22 percent of Samsung Electronics' total workforce of approximately 125,000. The actual...
Kolkata, Sebi-appointed expert group on exchange-traded derivatives has started discussions on seven proposals to address regulatory issues and protect small investors from risks in stock indices and options trading, sources said.Panel members would recommend short-term strategies to bolster...
According to the doctor, the use of talcum powder is widespread and many people are unaware of the possible risks it entails."While the evidence is still inconclusive, it is essential to err on the side of caution when it comes to public health," Patkar told IANS."The link between talc and...
According to government officials, the government is set to announce its own measures on junior doctors who have left their workplaces since late February.Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong had previously promised to introduce such measures as early as July, as hospitals need to prepare to recruit...
According to industry chambers, by prioritizing structural reforms, strategic infrastructure development, sector-specific initiatives and a rationalized tax system, India can meet the current challenges and emerge as a stronger and more competitive economy in the long run.Assocham has...
New Delhi, Financial services group JM Financial on Saturday said it has decided to consolidate its stake in wholesale loan syndication and distressed loan businesses under a single platform.The consolidation aims to leverage JM Financial Group's expertise to achieve higher risk-adjusted...
New Delhi [India], Delhi Police has reported a 27 percent increase in the prosecution of traffic violators accused of drunk driving in the first half of 2024, police said.This worrying trend highlights the urgent need for greater awareness and strict enforcement of traffic rules to ensure...
PNNSurat (Gujarat) [India], July 6: BigBloc Construction Limited, is one of the largest manufacturers of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) blocks, bricks and panels . India is considering the bonus issue. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on Friday, July 19, 2024...
Thermal power generated mainly from coal and gas based plants contributed 127.87 billion units, showing a growth of 14.67 per cent over the same month last year.Electricity demand reached a record high of 250GW on 30 May, as a prolonged heat wave across northern India kept electricity demand...
The world body highlighted rising tensions after an increase in firing between Lebanese and Israeli forces on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.This latest escalation of hostilities, which occurred on Thursday, "increases the risk of full-scale war", according to a note from the Office of...
ROME [Italy], The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has updated its forecast for global cereal production in 2024, now pegged at 2854 million tonnes, a new all-time high.In a grain supply and demand brief released Friday by FAO, the outlook for improved maize crops...