Life insurance companies reported a 13.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in new business premium (NBP), totting up Rs 30,347 crore in October, even as the number of policies sold saw a sharp decline. The growth was largely driven by strong performance from private sector life insurers.

The stock of the country's largest plastic pipe maker Supreme Industries has shed 22 per cent since its highs in October. The September quarter results were below expectations as the volatility in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin prices led to a major destocking across the trade channel.

Fire sales of VC fund stakes are most likely to be initiated first by high net worth individuals and some family offices.

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The final league table will merit the biggest asterisk in history if teams are full of footballers who don’t want to be on the pitch

Anyone who has spent the best part of an hour just waiting to cross a supermarket threshold in the past few weeks will be aware how quickly the outlandish becomes the new normal. Yet even in these strange days it was still odd to hear Gordon Taylor pop up on the radio with the suggestion that shortened games might be the solution to finishing the Premier League season sometime before the clocks go back.

How that would have helped maintain the integrity of the competition or assisted those clubs worried they might be relegated in less than optimum circumstances remained unclear, for the Premier League was pooh-poohing the idea proposed by the Professional Footballers’ Association’s leader as ridiculous and unfounded within hours.

Indian-American Amul Thapar is among the shortlisted potential nominees for Supreme Court judge picked by President-elect Donald Trump.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to show interest in signing Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic,The Serbia international is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to show interest in signing Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic,The Serbia international is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.

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1. Coronavirus crisis: Premier Mark McGowan details phase two of WA’s road to recovery to roll out May 18  The West Australian
2. WA to ease coronavirus restrictions from May 18, with 20-person gatherings allowed  ABC News
3. WA to return to work from May 18  NEWS.com.au
4. WATCH LIVE: Premier Mark McGowan reveals which restrictions will be eased in WA’s coronavirus recovery plan  The West Australian
5. No new coronavirus cases in WA for ninth time in 10 days, as research fund launched  ABC News
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1. Jackie Trad resigns as Queensland's Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Steven Miles and Cameron Dick to take on portfolios  ABC News
2. Poster girl’s fall a shock for the left of politics  The Australian
3. Corruption investigation into Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has potential to unravel Labor Government's five-year reign  ABC News
4. Editorial: Premier, Queensland needs a new treasurer now  Courier Mail
5. Analysis: Latest investigation not a good look for Jackie Trad  Courier Mail
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In the latest MOTD podcast the experts discussed the top 10 Ballon d'Or winners of the Premier League era - and here's how you ranked them.

Manchester United and Everton have been put on alert by the news that Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is willing to move to the Premier League.

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has warned a premature return to football action from the coronavirus pandemic could "cost lives".

ESTABLISHING a consensus to maintain the peace has never been trickier. Being stuck at home for 23 hours a day has taken the already onerous challenge of preserving civil relations and lifted to it a new level altogether.

The University of Reading will be reporting to the Government on the success of the code for leasing business premises. The Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2007 (‘the Code’) was published on 28 March 20...

The United States Supreme Court has made it more difficult for plaintiffs to sue foreign states in US courts under the exception to sovereign immunity applicable to “any case . . . in which rights in property taken in violation of international law ...

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the Council's 60th meeting, which was conducted online, attended by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy. HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Energy, also attended the meeting along other board members. These included HE Dawood Al Hajiri, Director General of Dubai Municipality; HE Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Waleed Salman, Vice...

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has reacted to the Supreme Court’s nullification of the conviction of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. Also nullified was the judgement against his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and Jones Udeogu, a former Director of Finance and Account of Abia State Government. The apex court […]

Supreme Court verdict: Orji Kalu’s travails, political lesson to redouble tasks ahead – Ohanaeze

Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer."

The Brazilian shot-stopper has cemented his status as one of the best in the world since his move from Roma two years ago

Health minister Steven Miles has been appointed deputy premier, while Cameron Dick will take on the role as treasurer

Jackie Trad has resigned from the Queensland government cabinet after standing down on Saturday following a second probe into her integrity.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement on Sunday, following the news the Crime and Corruption Commission was investigating Trad for the second time in 12 months.

Arsenal star Bernd Leno believes Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is the best in his position in the Premier League, claiming: "He's good at everything!"

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.

The Premier League's Project Restart plan could 'cost lives' if competition is resumed prematurely during the coronavirus pandemic, warns Brighton chief executive Paul Barber.

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady says clubs may even have to disinfect the grass at their training grounds to ensure players can return to work safely.

West Coast’s premiership chances could take a major hit if the club is unable to fly in and out of the state when the AFL restarts.

Anthony Knockaert called for the season to be scrapped — and branded it “absurd” players are not being consulted.

Lachie Hunter walked over and with a grateful smile said thank you.

The resignation comes after the Crime and Corruption Commission began an investigation into her involvement in the recruitment and selection process for principal of a new Brisbane school.

WA Premier Mark McGowan announces further easing of the state's coronavirus restrictions, including allowing gatherings of up to 20 people.

In the range of commercial coffee machines, Espresso is a name which is worth to rely. This Italian flavor rules the heart of the coffee lovers’ right from its origin. Considering its charm throughout the world, Espresso comes...

Outdoor air pollution could cause 6 to 9 million premature deaths a year by 2060 and cost 1% of global GDP – around USD 2.6 trillion annually – as a result of sick days, medical bills and reduced agricultural output, unless action is taken, according to a new OECD report.

OECD signed agreement for a peer review with the Comptroller General of Chile

1. OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device  gizmochina
2. Samsung releases One UI 2.0 update for Galaxy A20s  NewsBytes
3. Features we want and don’t want from the Galaxy Note 20  SamMobile
4. Leaked Samsung Galaxy A21s render shows a familiar design - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
5. Samsung is Now the Top Brand for Premium Smartphones in India  Gizchina.com
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The flying kangaroo's debut Brisbane to San Francisco flight departed on Sunday in a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner- an aircraft centred on cabin comfort.

The 29-year-old moved to the Wanda Metropolitano last summer having fallen out of favour in north London, with the La Liga side splashing £20million on the England international.

James Maddison put his untamed lockdown hairstyle on display as he thanked Leicester fans on Instagram after winning the ePremier League invitational on Saturday. 

The Premier League will consider relegating the bottom three clubs based on current league position if there is no resumption to the 2019/20 season.