Small and midsized enterprises (MSMEs) are grappling with high regulatory compliance costs, with annual expenses ranging between Rs 13 and Rs 17 lakh, according to a latest report by Regulatory Technology (Regtech) solutions firm TeamLease Regtech.
Around 94 crore citizens are now covered under at least one social protection benefit, with expectations to surpass the 100-crore mark upon verification of additional schemes.
At least 14 people, including five children and three women, lost their lives while 43 others sustained injuries across Pakistan's Punjab due to rain-related incidents between June 25 and 28, Geo News reported.
In a post on social media X, the CM wrote, "In the tragic incident of a landslide in the Silai Band area of Barkot Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, it has been reported that some workers are missing. Teams including SDRF, NDRF, and others have reached the site and are engaged in intensive relief
The report observed that approximately 61 per cent of MSMEs stated that government skill and talent initiatives had not reached them, while 39 per cent affirmed that they had received benefits.
In a post on X, CM Yadav said, "I took cognisance of the serious negligence in the construction of the Aishbagh ROB and ordered an investigation. Based on the investigation report, action has been taken against 8 engineers of the PWD."
Heavy flooding has returned to Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province, prompting authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response, reported Xinhua.
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting his administration is considering a USD 30 billion deal with Iran to develop civilian nuclear facilities.
With monsoon torrents continuing in Karachi for the third consecutive day, Geo News reported that the accumulation of water in low-lying areas and the disruption of the routine life of residents.