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Economic Survey 2026: Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pmIndia faces a growing challenge with ultra-processed foods. The Economic Survey highlights rising obesity, especially in children. It propo...
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UK raises immigration fees for expedited sponsorship and visa servicesThe UK has significantly increased in-country expedited immigration service fees, with sponsorship management requests now costing GBP 350 ...
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New Zealand to open Parent Boost Visitor Visa from September 29New Zealand introduces the Parent Boost Visitor Visa. Applications open September 29. Parents of citizens and residents can stay longer. Th...
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Olympics: Six challenges facing the new IOC PresidentThe International Olympic Committee is set to elect a new president who will navigate the Games through digital transformation, political c...
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How you work, not just how muchRecent debates about optimal work hours have shifted focus towards enhancing workplace culture. Companies are now providing flexible health...
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India Inc turns flexible with benefits to retain talentIndian companies are prioritizing flexible health insurance, mental health support, and diversity measures to meet evolving workforce needs...
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Canada eases health insurance requirements for Super Visa applicantsCanada has expanded health insurance options for Super Visa applicants, allowing parents and grandparents to use non-Canadian insurers star...
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Why is it lucrative for NRIs to buy health and life insurance in India?Buying health insurance or life insurance in India is an attractive proposition for NRIs, especially when they make the premium payment thr...
17 Oct, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
IIFL fintech fund picks up 16% stake in Samadhan for $2 millionThis is IIFL fintech fund's 10th investment and first in the insuretech space, the company said, adding it has already invested 50 per cent...
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Karnataka’s municipal bodies barred from engaging with tobacco firms on public campaignsThe notification from the Municipal Administration department follows a direction from the Centre to all states to draw up a code of conduc...
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From real to reel: Visual representation of alcohol goes up 93% in Bollywood filmsAround 70% of the movies had at least one occurrence of tobacco.
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Sponsoring green card for parents to get tougherThe proposal makes it mandatory for those filing for a status change to green card to submit the proposed new Form I-944.
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If Donald Trump goes for merit-based immigration in US, here's what happensThe main argument for a merit-based system is that it favours immigrants who being skilled are in a position to contribute to the American ...
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India needs comprehensive tax policy for curbing tobacco use: WHOThe Centre, this January, has moved to amend the anti- smoking law and proposed radical changes, including a ban on sale of loose cigarette...
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- Soon, higher taxes to curb binge drinking
India will soon crack the whip on binge drinking through higher taxes and tighter marketing regulations.
23 May, 2010, 06.39 AM IST