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25 May

SBI Revises Charges Rules For BSBD Account Holders

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The country's top lender State Bank of India (SBI) has revised service charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit or popularly known as zero balance savings account (BSBD) account holders. The new charges would apply to ATM withdrawals, checkbook, transfer, and other non-financial transactions, SBI mentioned on its website. The new service charges will come into effect from 1 July 2021. The bank will recover charges beyond four free cash withdrawal transactions. This includes the transactions done at a branch as well as a bank ATM. The new charge is ₹15 plus GST per cash withdrawal transaction at Branch Channel/ATM. Cash withdrawal At…

25 May

Ocugen Submits ‘Master File’ On Covaxin To US FDA For Review

editor0 CommentsSikkimbharat biotech, covaccine, Covid 19, Ocugen

Ocugen, Bharat Biotech's American partner for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, has submitted a "Master File" to the US Food and Drug Administration prior to seeking an emergency use authorization in that country. Ocugen has submitted key information and data to date including preclinical studies, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), and clinical studies as a Master File for FDA review and input prior to a planned EUA submission. "We are currently waiting for additional data from Bharat Biotech from the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial for a EUA submission. Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases in India, this process is taking…

25 May

Is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram banned in India from tomorrow?

editor0 CommentsBusiness, EntertainmentFacebook, Instagram, is Facebook banned in India from tomorrow, twitter, whatsapp

Social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram may face ban in India if they fail to comply with the new intermediary guidelines for social media platforms. The three-month deadline given by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITy) to accept these guidelines ends today i.e. May 25 but none of the giants have so far accepted the new regulations. The rules will be effective from tomorrow despite these companies seeking a total six-month delay in their implementation. The rules include appointment of compliance officials, giving their name and contact address in India, complaint resolution, monitoring of objectionable…

25 May

India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave

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India is preparing a stimulus package for sectors worst affected by a deadly coronavirus wave, aiming to support an economy struggling with a slew of localized lockdowns, people familiar with the matter said. The finance ministry is working on proposals to bolster the tourism, aviation and hospitality industries, along with small and medium-sized companies, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private. The discussions are at an early stage and no timeline for an announcement has been decided, they said. A finance ministry spokesman declined to comment. The latest wave of Covid-19 infections has made India…

25 May

Akshay Kumar to help 3600 dancers with monthly ration

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the second wave have once again left many in trouble, jobless. In the film industry, shootings have been either shifted to different cities or shoots have come to a halt owing to the surge in cases. Amid this, Akshay Kumar has stepped up to help 3600 dancers with monthly ration amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Choreographer Ganesh Acharya said that for his 50th birthday, Akshay Kumar had asked him what he wanted and Acharya requested him to help 1600 junior choreographers and aged dancers and about 2000 background dancers with a month’s ration. Acharya revealed that Akshay…

25 May

Fitness series: Comprehensive guide to bounce back from Covid-19

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, exercise, health

Starting a fitness program is one of the best things to do for staying fit. Physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve balance and coordination, help lose weight — and even improve sleep habits and self-esteem.. 1. To assess fitness level Assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can give you benchmarks against which to measure your progress. To enhance aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition, consider recording: Record pulse rate before and immediately after walking 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)Time taken to walk 1 mile, or how long it takes to run 1.5 miles (2.41 kilometers)Record…

25 May

Fuel prices hit all-time high; petrol rate nears Rs 100-mark in Mumbai

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The oil marketing companies (OMC) hiked petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday across the country. Petrol price was increased by 23 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. After today’s hike, petrol prices in Delhi rose to Rs 93.44 per litre against Rs 93.21 on Monday, while diesel price soared to Rs 84.32 per litre as compared to Rs 84.07 a litre on Monday. Rates had already crossed the Rs 100-mark in several cities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and with the latest increase, the price in…

25 May

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee critical, admitted to hospital in Kolkata

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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and his wife Mira Bhattacharjee had last week tested positive for Covid-19. The CPI(M) leader was being treated at home but his wife was admitted to a hospital. Bhattacharjee had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other age-related ailments for quite some time. Mr. Bhattacharya, 76, was put on mechanical ventilator support at the critical care unit of the private hospital where he was admitted on December 9 afternoon as his breathing-related problems aggravated. However, his condition deteriorated on December 9 evening and he was put on mechanical ventilation. A five-member team of senior doctors, including…

25 May

Tata Steel to continue giving salaries to dependents of employees falling victim to Covid

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Tata Steel would continue to pay monthly salary to the family of all employees who die due to COVID-19, the Jamshedpur-based steel manufacturer has announced. The salary would be paid till the retirement age of the deceased - that is 60 years. The monthly pay would be the same as the last salary which the person drew before his demise, Tata Steel said in a statement issued on May 23. In addition, for all its deceased frontline employees, Tata Steel would bear “all the expenses of their children’s education till graduation in India”. According to the announcement made by the…

25 May

Decision on Class 12 board exams by June 1: Education Minister Pokhriyal

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There is a broad consensus among states about conducting Class 12 board exams and an “informed, collaborative” decision will be taken by June 1, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Sunday. Expressing commitment towards the safety and security of children, the education minister called it the “first priority of the government” speaking at the national consultation chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the conduct of Class XII and professional courses entrance exams. According to the official statement, “broad consensus was there” but states have been asked to “further examine the matter and send feedback in writing by…