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Honda eyes sub-4 metre SUV, EV push to drive growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T11:08:14+00:00

Behl said Honda is also accelerating its electrification roadmap with plans to launch its first India-developed Battery Electric Vehicle SUV

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Burqa, barbed wires, and a battle over memory

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T11:01:47+00:00

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several National Conference leaders were stopped from proceeding to the site, while former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter, Iltija Mufti, were placed under house arrest.

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Chatsworth House pilots free entry scheme to improve access amid cost of living crisis

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:45+00:00

Initiative in conjunction with Derbyshire Libraries aims to help struggling families access cultural experiencesWhen Kate, a 47-year-old contract worker came face to face with Charlotte Brontë’s handwriting while visiting Chatsworth House, the avid reader, who counts Jane Eyre as her favourite book, struggled to contain her excitement.“I had a little bit of a moment,” she said. “I just thought: ‘Wow, that was actually Charlotte Brontë’s writing there on that page.’ That was pretty special.” Continue reading...

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Chatsworth House pilots ‘community membership’ free entry scheme

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:45+00:00

Initiative with Derbyshire Libraries aims to boost access to cultural experiences and ‘champion reading for pleasure’When Kate, a 47-year-old contract worker came face to face with Charlotte Brontë’s handwriting while visiting Chatsworth House, the avid reader, who counts Jane Eyre as her favourite book, struggled to contain her excitement.“I had a little bit of a moment,” she said. “I just thought: ‘Wow, that was actually Charlotte Brontë’s writing there on that page.’ That was pretty special.” Continue reading...

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Dans le sud du Liban, le camp palestinien de Bourj Al-Chemali enterre ses morts de la guerre

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:04+00:00

L’engagement de combattants palestiniens dans la guerre au Liban aux côtés du Hezbollah est limité. Mais il témoigne d’une mobilisation persistante au sein de factions pour la plupart alliées de Téhéran, dans le sillage de la guerre d’anéantissement menée dans la bande de Gaza par l’armée israélienne.

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Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T10:55:08+00:00

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden deathHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week after the unexpected death in office of Lindsey Graham, as the party seeks to appoint a new senator to see out his term.The Senate judiciary committee has scheduled two days of confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general Trump has nominated to the post, though it was unclear if the death of Graham, who served on the committee, will affect the schedule. The intelligen

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Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T10:53:56+00:00

High temperatures and below average rainfall puts pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase.These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on

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DMart shares down after Q1 earnings

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T10:51:42+00:00

The company reported a 12.8% y-o-y rise in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to ₹936 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026

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Kalpataru posts 17% jump in collections, launches luxury Mumbai project in Q1 FY27

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T10:50:07+00:00

The company’s total market capitalisation stands at approximately ₹5,864 crore, the stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings multiple of 71.27, which NSE flags as exceeding 50 for four consecutive trailing quarters

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Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T10:49:17+00:00

Silver jewellery recorded highest inflation rate at over 133%

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Airstrikes intensify between U.S. and Iran

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-07-13T10:48:46+00:00

Iran has claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and declared it closed, imperiling negotiations that the Iranian Foreign Ministry says are continuing.

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Honda eyes sub-4 metre SUV, EV push to drive growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T10:45:16+00:00

Behl said Honda is also accelerating its electrification roadmap with plans to launch its first India-developed Battery Electric Vehicle SUV

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Live Updates: Iran Ramps Up Threats as It Retaliates Against U.S. Strikes

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-13T10:42:06+00:00

Senior Iranian officials called for revenge against the United States and Israel for killing the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a new exchange of attacks pushed the region into deeper uncertainty.

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L'Italia capovolta della siccità: ora l’acqua manca al nord

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-13T10:36:37+00:00

Nonostante le piogge invernali, tra evapotraspirazione e temperature elevate si sta configurando uno scenario al contrario: soffre tutto il bacino del Po, mentre Sardegna e Sicilia hanno buoni livelli di risorse idriche

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Femminicidio Pamela Genini, in aula il video con i suoi ultimi attimi di vita

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-13T10:28:47+00:00

La ragazza è stata uccisa lo scorso ottobre dal suo ex Gianluca Soncin, rimasto impassibile davanti alle immagini proiettate in udienza che mostrano la vittima per terra, piena di sangue, che ormai fatica a respirare

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty recover from early lows to close flat as IT stocks lift markets

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-13T10:26:42+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: After a sharply lower opening, Sensex edged up 47.01 points or 0.06% to close at 77,616.40 (after hitting an intraday low of 76,857.43). Nifty 50 inched up 4.10 points or 0.02% to 24,211. Sensex and Nifty supported by strong gains in IT stocks. Rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak Asian cues continued to cap broader market sentiment during Monday's session.

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Ex-Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins seeking judicial review over his sacking – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-13T10:23:34+00:00

Robbins is suing the government over Keir Starmer’s decision to sack him as permanent secretary at the Foreign OfficeThe UK and EU have jointly sanctioned alleged hackers linked to Russia as Britain’s cybersecurity service urged critical sectors to strengthen their online defences against the threat from Moscow, the Press Association reports. PA says:Some 24 individuals and entities said to be behind “destructive” operations, including proxy networks connected to the Russian Intelligence Services, have been targeted by the Foreign Office.The EU said it was imposing restrictive measures on nine

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