The Economic Times

New Delhi: India's life insurance sector is expected to sustain healthy growth over the next three years, supported by rising demand for protection products, increasing traction in annuity and non-participating savings policies, and improving profitability, according to a research report by Centrum Broking.The brokerage expects private life insurers to deliver an annualised premium equivalent (APE) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13-18 per cent during FY26-29, reflecting continued demand f

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday launched the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2026, setting out 12 fundamental rights for gig and platform workers, including minimum remuneration, social security benefits, transparency in payments and protection against arbitrary account deactivation.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who launched the Telangana Gig Workers Special Security Scheme along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Hydera

Delhi's air quality stayed in the very poor bracket on Saturday, though the India Meteorological Department noted that upcoming rainfall could bring marginal relief over the next few days.The capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 367a slight dip from Friday's reading of 373keeping it firmly in the very poor range. Both the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) and the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi forecast modest improvements ahead, noting that PM2.5

When President Donald Trump's administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide - a major boost to his power - the ruling left untouched a separate tool that some of them have used to stymie presidential policies.Now Trump is taking aim at that tool as well in another challenge to judicial authority that could further insulate his far-reaching agenda against broad legal attacks.Also Read: Why US flights stopped: Agei

Visakhapatnam is set to develop as a center for films, digital content, and gaming in Andhra Pradesh. Actor-producer Rana Daggubati has pledged to collaborate with the state government on this initiative. Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized the importance of creating a complete ecosystem for the entertainment industry. The plan includes building infrastructure for studios, production, and post-production facilities.

Marco Rubio is drawing fresh attention as a potential Republican presidential candidate after the 2026 midterms. A Reuters/Ipsos poll gave Rubio and JD Vance similar ratings without asking voters to choose between them.

In an exciting turn of events, an intern at a New York film archive stumbled upon five reels of the silent film The Heart of Lincoln. This remarkable find, once thought to be forever lost, opens a new chapter for historians and filmmakers alike. Restoration efforts are now underway, promising modern audiences a glimpse into early American cinema and its portrayal of the iconic Abraham Lincoln.