Canada is sending $10 million in aid to help with the response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. At least 5,000 people have died and thousands more injured after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake — and a subsequent earthquake of nearly …
Read More »U.S. senators strike initial agreement to address gun violence
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced Sunday a framework for potential legislation on gun safety, in response to recent mass shootings in parts of the country. The outline includes measured gun curbs, and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. “Our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights …
Read More »Vaccination of 60-plus population sluggish after initial high; experts raise concerns, Health News, ET HealthWorld
The pace of vaccination of the 60-plus population has become sluggish in the past few weeks after an initial high, with healthcare experts attributing it to mobility issues and misinformation and unsubstantiated apprehensions about the jabs. According to Health Ministry data, 2.29 crore elderly people have been fully vaccinated so …
Read More »‘Many firms still in initial stages of digital transformation’
A Forrester Consulting survey of 400 global enterprise decision-makers conducted on behalf of leading digital transformation company UST has found that many enterprises are still in their initial stages of the digital transformation journey. Not only does digital transformation promise big benefits, but it also delivers. Yet, only half of …
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