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AI investments by insurers are now expected to generate tangible business value beyond mere efficiency.According to findings in the 2026 Evident AI Index, insurers are now embedding AI technologies into workflows that directly influence underwriting discipline and capital allocation.Christian Preece, Insurance Director at Evident, says: “For years, insurers have competed on AI ambition, but now the focus is shifting from what insurers are building to the value they’re creating. In itself, it’s a sign of AI maturity to have the internal capability to measure these figures and be confident enough to disclose them.“As the first industry leaders disclose hard return…

New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday directed coordinated meetings with district officials, Agriculture Departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and other extension agencies in 9-10 states where El Nino’s impact is likely to be “relatively severe” during the Kharif season. Chairing the weekly review meeting on Kharif 2026 preparations, Chouhan stressed the need for advance contingency planning in rain-deficient districts, while also pushing for increased acreage under cotton and pulses.Chouhan directed state governments to clearly identify vulnerable districts and prepare crop-wise contingency plans in advance, so that farmers can be promptly provided with options, advice, and assistance in…

Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery exports declined by 2.49 per cent year-on-year in May to USD 2,047.89 million (Rs 19,573.96 crores) following high gold prices and supply constraints, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said.Exports were at USD 2,100.21 million (Rs 17,896.16 crores) for the same period last year, according to GJEPC data.The total gold jewellery exports declined by 14.75 per cent to USD 758.44 million (Rs 7,247.76 crores) in May compared to USD 889.63 million (Rs 7,582.07 crores) in the same period last year.Also Read: Organised jewellers seen sustaining growth despite 80% surge in gold prices: NuvamaThe…

The interim peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran seems to be doing little to answer some of the thornier questions about the Strait of Hormuz, including how much longer it will take for products other than crude to start moving through again. Source link

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced National Highway projects worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore for Meghalaya at NEIINFRA 2026 in Shillong and said the government will bring road infrastructure in the Northeast “equivalent to the progressive, prosperous and developed states of India.” Gadkari also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for six National Highway projects worth Rs 3,214 crore, including the Pynursla Bypass, Tura Bypass and key road connectivity projects across the state. Show more Show less Source link

Another anti-regime Iranian, who initially supported US military action, asked what the US attack had achieved, since if it did not lead to political change in Iran: “Our hope was that the ruling system would change. But apart from misery, inflation, and further damage to the economy, what benefit did it have for people?” Source link

With the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower to one side and Notre Dame to the other, Pont Neuf is not only Paris’s most picturesque bridge but, contrary to what its name suggests, it’s also the city’s oldest.Yet as of today, Pont Neuf is no longer just a bridge but also an overground cave.Vast swathes of fabric, woven to look like the stone on which Paris is built, have been inflated over the bridge, creating an art installation called La Caverne. It is a bonkers idea, and a direct tribute to Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude wrapping the Pont Neuf more…

PARIS — MBDA is advancing with a land-launched version of its Naval Cruise Missile to offer European nations a long-range strike option, with the pan-European missile maker presenting a truck-transportable launcher and plans for a missile upgrade at the Eurosatory defense show.The upgraded version of the cruise missile is expected to be available in 2030 and will have longer range, better jamming resistance, a bigger payload and improved stealth for better survivability, Sophie Bourdais, MBDA’s commercial director for strike, told Defense News at the show near Paris on Tuesday.“It’s been a few years now, so we’ve made progress on a…

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday sought clarity on the powers of the West Bengal Assembly Speaker while hearing an unprecedented dispute over the appointment of the Leader of Opposition (LoP), a controversy stemming from rival claims within the Trinamool Congress (TMC).Justice Krishna Rao was hearing a plea challenging the recognition of rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP instead of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, the nominee backed by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.Court seeks clarity on Speaker’s powersDuring the hearing, Justice Rao questioned how the Speaker should proceed when two conflicting proposals for the LoP post are submitted by the same political party.The…

Accused killer Luigi Mangione’s murder trial: Judge to address evidence, jury disputes Criminal defense attorney Ken Belkin discusses Luigi Mangione’s murder trial in Manhattan, where a judge will address crucial disputes over evidence and jury selection. Belkin examines the potential for a mental health defense, ongoing discovery delays before the September trial, and concerns about jury nullification in the politically charged New York City climate. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The right-hand woman of Washington’s Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George has called for accused assassin Luigi Mangione to be freed and pardoned, according to her…