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How 100Days.Co is helping large brands scale up their digital businesses

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:48:30+00:00

Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced its partnership with the venture, set up by the founders of Bombay Shaving Company, to drive DTC and e-commerce business for personal care brand Palmolive

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BL Explainer: Why is Starlink struggling to enter the Indian market?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:48:08+00:00

While the space regulator considers and reconsiders Starlink’s submissions, trouble mounts for the company as Jio comes forward with plans to dive into the satcom space, licence in hand

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Il biografo reale: “È un’umiliazione per Harry e Meghan tornare in Inghilterra”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-20T14:37:59+00:00

Intervista a Robert Hardman: “Sono scappati parlando di libertà, ora tornano al punto di partenza. Il loro marchio stava perdendo importanza. Il principe ha detto alla moglie: ‘Ok, ora tocca a me’. Ma ora avranno bisogno di soldi e dovranno ricucire con William”

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India, Japan to elevate defence ties

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:37:27+00:00

Both nations agree to safeguard undersea communication cables amid maritime threats

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Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-20T14:34:46+00:00

President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.

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US envoy reaches Leh as Kashmir remarks spark Pakistan protest

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:31:29+00:00

The US envoy was expected to meet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Leh, but the proposed interaction was dropped after a last-minute change to his itinerary, according to media reports.

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New pests raise quarantine concerns in Kashmir as poplar, apple come under attack

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:16:01+00:00

The pest, identified as Drosicha turkistanica, is a sap-sucking insect that weakens trees and, in severe infestations, can cause them to wither, according to Bashir Ahmad Rather, a professor at the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC), Khudwani

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Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-20T14:13:34+00:00

Derailed carriages lifted using two cranes as workers operate under ‘very challenging circumstances’Business live – latest updatesThe East Sussex railway line on which a train derailed will reopen in September as crews continue to remove the carriages that left the track.Rail bosses said they were prioritising reopening the route before the end of the school holidays, despite recovery workers operating under “very challenging circumstances”. Continue reading...

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Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-20T14:12:56+00:00

President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.

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‘Indian coffee sector gearing to meet EUDR norms’

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-20T14:10:51+00:00

The EUDR norms requiring certain commodities like coffee to be deforestation-free and fully traceable with geolocation data will take effect on December 30

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Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-20T14:06:32+00:00

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses, amid fears they could be used to pirate films.The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use. Continue reading...

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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-20T14:06:32+00:00

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses, amid fears they could be used to pirate films.The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use. Continue reading...

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