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Papad Khar to attract 18% GST, says Gujarat AAR

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T13:25:39+00:00

GST classification principles do not automatically indicate that raw materials should be charged at NIL rate of GST simply because the final product is exempt.

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Life insurers’ new business premium rises 21% in July

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T13:20:27+00:00

The number of policies and schemes issued increased marginally by 0.9 per cent to 22.98 lakh during July

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Hormuz blockade, crude, and CPI keep D-Street on edge

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T13:08:22+00:00

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,395.85, down 40.10 points or 0.16%, while the Sensex rose 0.15% to 78,079, aided by weekly expiry-day volatility

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Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-13T13:06:56+00:00

The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

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Cloudangles opens Global Engineering Centre

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T13:01:32+00:00

The GEC will support a broad range of capabilities spanning digital and technology, application development and engineering, data and analytics, AI and automation.

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Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:56:57+00:00

Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of Japan under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, summoned the Russian ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev, while the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, called Putin’s actions “absolutely unacceptable”. Continue reading...

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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:56:57+00:00

Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, summoned the Russian ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev, while the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, called Putin’s actions “absolutely unacceptable”. Continue reading...

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Heavy rainfall to lash WB, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T12:56:47+00:00

Heavy to very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rain forecast for eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand over next two to three days

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Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Erupts

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:47:24+00:00

Etna erupts often, but it usually doesn’t release this much ash, an expert said. Tens of thousands of travelers’ plans have been disrupted in the past week.

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Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham warns suppliers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:45:29+00:00

Firms in England and Wales given green light for extra spending that will add billions to billsBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has accused water companies of treating their customers “as a bottomless source of funding” for the industry’s failings, after proposals that will push households bills even higher were approved.Millions of households in England and Wales will face higher bills after water companies were given the green light to spend £3.4bn more than planned, including to support new homes and datacentres. Continue reading...

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Google dà per morto Sam Altman: il falso passa da Wikipedia al motore di ricerca

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-13T12:41:49+00:00

Il riquadro con i dati biografici riporta per errore la notizia del decesso dell’ad di OpenAI. La notizia fake viene pescata in automatico dalla biografia del manager sulla pagina inglese della enciclopedia on line. “E’ stato assassinato a Seattle”

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More pesticide sprays, shorter waits raise residue concerns in Kashmir

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-13T12:40:59+00:00

Farmers in the Valley often harvest horticultural produce and vegetables without observing the recommended waiting period after pesticide application, raising concerns over pesticide residues in food entering local markets.

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RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:35:24+00:00

Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that it will postpone its radical production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, while the Olivier-winning actor undergoes treatment for cancer.The production, directed by Monique Touko, was scheduled to run from 13 February to 3 April 2027 at the Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Clarke, 60, is best known for her role as Lola Griffin in the BBC medical drama Holby City, as well as for her theatrical performances in Ma Rai

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Transport watchdog investigates third near miss at Sydney airport

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-13T12:35:02+00:00

Two planes came close to collision on the runway on Sunday – hours after another near miss – making a total of three in recent weeksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe transport safety watchdog is investigating a a third near-collision between two planes at Sydney airport – the latest incident occurring hours after one that made national news and raised concerns about air traffic control.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said on Thursday night that it was investigating a second “runway incursion” on Sunday 9 August. Continue reading...

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