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NCDC Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid din

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:46:09+00:00

The Bill will enable NCDC extend loans and grants directly to any entity engaged in cooperative development subject to furnishing security as may be required

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Why Rumors About Morocco Followed Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Surge

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:44:50+00:00

Claims swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.

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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:40:03+00:00

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s executive order targeting the ICC for its investigation of Israeli crimes in PalestineFour prominent US human rights organizations have accused the Trump administration of using its “crippling” sanctions regime against the international criminal court (ICC) to undermine global efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity.In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, the groups – the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch and the Open Society Institute – argued that the administration’s targeting o

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TTK Prestige sees kitchen upgrade cycle gaining momentum

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:38:14+00:00

The trend, initially triggered by the demand for induction cooktops, has spread to cookware, cookers, and even small domestic appliance, the company said

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Росія інтенсивно облаштовує інфраструктуру азовського узбережжя на окупованих територіях  - аналітичне дослідження

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-11T14:37:00+00:00

"Наукове" підґрунтя окупації азовського узбережжя України росіяни почали готувати ще в дев’яностих роках. Про це йшлося під час презентації результатів аналітичного дослідження "Трансформація Азовського...

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Government extends PM E-Drive scheme till FY28

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:35:52+00:00

PM E-Drive offers support for a maximum 45,79,120 e2Ws, with total funding support from the MHI pegged at ₹2,767 crore

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Amgen to set up innovation centre in Hyderabad

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:33:32+00:00

The proposed center will join Amgen’s global Research and Development network, which consists of seven research laboratories, further expanding the company’s research and scientific capabilities.

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Luigi Mangione appears in New York court over healthcare CEO’s killing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:32:45+00:00

Appearance comes less than a month before September trial over shooting of Brian Thompson outside hotelLuigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared Tuesday morning at Manhattan state court for a pre-trial conference.Mangione was escorted into court at 9.46am. He wore a slate-colored suit and a white shirt. Continue reading...

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Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:32:45+00:00

Prosecutors allege that Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson outside New York City hotel in December 2024Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared Tuesday morning at Manhattan state court for a pre-trial conference.Mangione was escorted into court at 9.46am. He wore a slate-colored suit and a white shirt. Continue reading...

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Large-cap mutual funds see first monthly outflow in over 2.6 years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:30:32+00:00

Overall, inflows into equity mutual funds declined 15% to ₹24,697 crore from ₹28,973 crore in June; Investments in hybrid funds also moderated to ₹11,491 crore, down from ₹12,893 crore.

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Consultative Meet: Industry bodies hail West Bengal’s proposed sectoral approach in new industrial policy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:29:47+00:00

During the industrial policy consultative meeting, attended by a group of ministers, including Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Industry Minister Tapas Roy, and senior officers of the government, industry bodies submitted their recommendations on industrial incentives, speedy and predictable approvals for new projects

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Crude reality: Oil surge, Strait fears drag Sensex, Nifty lower

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:27:51+00:00

The Sensex declined 388.19 points or 0.49% to settle at 78,154.25, while the Nifty 50 fell 112.10 points or 0.46% to close at 24,471.70, slipping below the psychologically significant 24,500 mark

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Summer 2026 on course to be UK’s hottest on record, says Met Office – latest news

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:27:38+00:00

Prediction comes amid warning of ‘extreme heat’ this week with temperatures of 38C possibleThe Guardian’s environment editor, Fiona Harvey, has written a useful explainer about the UK public services that are struggling in the extreme weather. You can read it in full here:There’s only one solution in the end to the drought now declared across most of England and that’s rain, says Hannah Cloke, professor of hydrology at the University of Reading.An important consequence of drought is that very dry soils can become less able to absorb rainfall when it does arrive. This can increase surface runof

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Як повернути старому Android-смартфону "відчуття нового", не витративши ні копійки

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-11T14:25:00+00:00

Навіть старий пристрій можна зробити помітно швидшим всього за 10 хвилин – достатньо провести "цифрове" прибирання та змінити кілька налаштувань.

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IBM partners with MIT Bengaluru, CHRIST University to set up AI centres

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T14:23:31+00:00

The Lab will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and institutions across India

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-11T14:19:45+00:00

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

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Як повернути старому Android-смартфону "відчуття нового" – без заміни деталей

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-11T14:15:00+00:00

Навіть старий пристрій можна зробити помітно швидшим всього за 10 хвилин – достатньо провести "цифрове" прибирання та змінити кілька налаштувань.

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