New Delhi: Indian economy is facing a price hike on fuels like Petrol, Diese, LPG. In a recent development, the rate of interest of EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) might witness a cut again in the financial year. If this happens, it will be a big blow for more than 6 crore salaried classes. The EPF subscribers, who were worried about not getting their interest money till last year, will now be affected in another manner. The interest rate on EPF will decrease! According to sources, people have done a large number of EPF withdrawals during the Corona crisis, during which the contribution of Provident Fund Contribution has also decreased. Due to which the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has decided upon reducing the interest rates. The EPFO Central Board of Trustees (CBT) will meet tomorrow on Thursday (March 4) to decide on the new rates. In such an environment, the interest rates are bound to go down. The interest rates will be decided on March 4 ... » Learn More about Bad news for 6 crore PF subscribers, interest rate reduction likely for FY 2021
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Petrol, diesel rate unchanged for 4th consecutive day
Consumers have been spared of another increase in fuel prices with oil marketing companies deciding to keep petrol and diesel rates static for fourth consecutive day on the back of softening seen in international oil markets. Accordingly, petrol continues to be priced at Rs 91.17 a litre and diesel Rs 81.47 a litre in the capital. Across the country as well the petrol and diesel price remain unchanged. After a spike in global oil prices seen over last two weeks with crude price jumping close to $67 a barrel, prices have now fallen to around $ 63 a barrel over indications that production cuts would be eased by oil producers from next month. This, along with continuing pandemic and demand disruptions in few major markets has reduced the pace of oil price rise. Steady fuel prices comes as a major relief to consumers who have seen their transportation expenses sea rise quickly over past couple of months. Even the trade is feeling the pinch as higher oil prices have ... » Learn More about Petrol, diesel rate unchanged for 4th consecutive day
Chinese economy finishes 2020 on a high note
Editor's note: Chen Jiahe is the chief investment officer at Novem Arcae Technologies. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of CGTN. The Chinese economy grew by 2.3 percent in 2020, according to the latest figure released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The potential growth rate of the Chinese economy, or the long-term average growth rate, is around 6 percent. This means last year's economic performance was slightly below the regular economic growth rate which the country would have achieved if COVID-19 had not hit. China is the only economy that registered growth in a pandemic-ravaged world. The UK posted an economic growth rate of -9.9 percent in 2020, far below the potential growth rate. The figure touched -3.5 percent in the U.S. where the potential growth rate is around 2-3 percent. A growth rate of 2.3 percent has been truly remarkable in China, which has fought well against the pandemic. Looking into the details, the Chinese ... » Learn More about Chinese economy finishes 2020 on a high note
China state-owned energy firm’s bonds plunge on default reports
SHANGHAI: A dollar bond issued by Chongqing Energy Investment Group Co Ltd, a state-owned energy developer, plunged this week amid reports that the company defaulted on bank loans. The midprice on Chongqing Energy's $500 million 5.625% March 2022 bond stood at $34.25 on Wednesday, down from $63.50 on Friday. Local media reported on Wednesday that Chongqing Energy was unable to repay 915 million yuan ($141.57 million) worth of bank loans. Reuters was not able to independently confirm the reports. A Chongqing Energy spokesman said that the company would issue a statement to address the rumour. Chongqing Energy is due to make a coupon payment on the dollar bond on March 18. Fitch Ratings , which rates the bond BBB, put it on rating watch negative last month, reflecting what it said was a possible reassessment of the company's support by the local government. ($1 = 6.4631 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Steven Bian and Andrew Galbraith, editing by Louise Heavens) ... » Learn More about China state-owned energy firm’s bonds plunge on default reports
Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes, finds study
Washington: Type 2 diabetes , once considered an adult disease, is increasingly causing health complications among American youth. A research review suggests physicians should work to more aggressively prevent pediatric diabetes. The results of the review were published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Because few pediatric Type 2 diabetes treatment options are available, prevention is unusually important. To improve health outcomes, the paper's authors recommend physicians conduct regular screenings of children and adolescents, adopt a high level of suspicion, and intervene early and often with families who have children at risk for prediabetes and T2 diabetes. "Pediatric type 2 diabetes is more progressive and aggressive than adult-onset Type 2 diabetes," said lead author Jay H. Shubrook, DO, professor and diabetologist at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Kids need our help, and we're not sounding the alarm loud enough." Risk ... » Learn More about Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes, finds study
BSP chief Mayawati slams UP govt over law and order situation in state
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India-made Covaxin showed 81% interim efficacy: Bharat Biotech on Phase 3 results
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Another Mumbai-like blackout? Telangana power utilities thwart Chinese hacking attempt
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TMC says PM free to visit poll bound Bengal 20 times or more
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UP: Body of minor girl found in a pit, days after she went missing
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