New Delhi: India’s government has ordered social media platforms to take down content that refers to the Indian variant of the coronavirus.The B.1.617 variant was first detected in India.
Pension sector posts rise in withdrawals amid falling income
Wednesday May 19 2021
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The pension sector suffered relapsed growth during March 2021 with contributory schemes registering an increase in withdrawals and a reduction in contributions.
This, according to a policy brief authored by the Ministry of Finance for the period ended March meant that pension schemes posted a reduction in investment income amid an increase in withdrawal of benefits.
For instance, according to data from Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) during the period, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), experienced a significant increase in withdrawal of benefits payments and a reduction in assets held by umbrella schemes.
Saboor Aly posts a sweet note about ‘soulmate’
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Saboor Aly posts a sweet note about ‘soulmate’
Pakistani film and TV star Saboor Aly, who got engaged to actor Ali Ansari earlier this month, has said that one day someone is going to come into your life and adore you for everything that you are.
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Gul-o-Gulzar star took to Instagram and posted a sweet note which reads: “One day someone is going to come into your life and adore you for everything that you are.”
“The way you speak, the way you eat, the way your stomach folds when you sit, and even the way you laugh obnoxiously at little things. It will happen, everybody has a soulmate, just breathe.”
16.05.2021
Austrian Post: Austrian Post s Group revenue increased by 28.5 % in the first quarter of 2021 to Euro 646.1 mn. This was driven by a solid core business, as parcel growth has sufficiently offset the mail business decline, as well as due to the full consolidation of the Turkish company Aras Kargo. In the period under review, the Parcel & Logistics Division generated revenue of Euro 323.7 mn, slightly above the Mail Division revenue of Euro 311.0 mn for the very first time. Consistent implementation of the company s strategy made this structural change possible. The Retail & Bank Division also produced growth, reporting revenue of Euro 16.7 mn in the first quarter of 2021. bank99 has been offering its own range of financial services since April 2020. Austrian Post s earnings grew substantially year-on-year. Group EBITDA rose by 51.5 % to Euro 99.0m and EBIT was up by 79.2 % to Euro 59.8 mn.
MUSCAT, MAY 16 - Ahlibank’s total assets recorded a 12.1 per cent growth, reaching RO 2,821.3 million as of end March 2021. Customer deposits increased by 13.2 per cent, reaching RO 1,947.8 million, compared with the same period in 2020. Loans, advances and financing grew by 7.0 per cent, reaching RO 2,274.2 million.The Bank’s operating income rose by.