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Industry leaders push for transparency, faster approvals in Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-24T14:51:37+00:00

Industry representatives raised concerns over skilled talent migration to other states and urged Tamil Nadu to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, focusing on semiconductors, electronics and biopharma while improving single-window clearances and regulatory predictability

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Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:51:20+00:00

President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump abruptly shelved plans to sign a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing on Wednesday, demanding Congress approve his controversial legislation to overhaul US election rules and regulations.The president is pushing the US Senate to approve the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. C

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German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:48:21+00:00

Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern German city of Halle which has refused entry to bathers who don’t speak German has been told it must lift the ban or face possible legal action.The Heidesee lake, a natural lake in a flooded former open-cast mine, recently introduced a check at the entrance to filter out visitors whose German was deemed not good enough to follow safety instructions. Continue reading...

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‘Instant connection to the past’: how the Major oak affected those who saw it

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:47:06+00:00

Readers remember the Sherwood Forest tree that has failed to produce leaves for the first time in 1,000 yearsAfter hundreds of years inspiring wonder in Sherwood Forest, the Major oak has died. We asked readers to share their memories of one of the UK’s most recognisable natural landmarks, said to have offered a sanctuary for Robin Hood, and the response was overwhelming, with many sharing heartfelt stories of childhood adventures.Joanna de Graaf from Leicestershire wrote: “I grew up in Nottingham and we visited Sherwood Forest quite often as a family. I can remember being so excited to actual

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Keir Starmer to stay on as MP but unlikely to want cabinet role

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:41:36+00:00

Spokesperson says departing PM will serve out remainder of his term representing Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will remain the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after standing down as prime minister, Downing Street has confirmed.Starmer’s spokesperson said he was not expecting to take a role in Andy Burnham’s cabinet if offered one, though some MPs have suggested Burnham could make Starmer foreign secretary. Continue reading...

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Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill to pressure Congress to pass restrictive voting bill – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:41:00+00:00

President was due to sign bill aimed at making life more affordable for US voters ahead of midterms Sign up for the Breaking News US emailA man or a movement? That was the question being asked when Zohran Mamdani gambled his political capital on Tuesday’s elections in New York.The answer from voters was emphatic: they prefer Mamdani and his brand of democratic socialism to the Democratic party establishment and its lukewarm version of capitalism. America’s biggest city has swung even further to the left.This is a battle between the establishment and this insurgency. And the roof is collapsing

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Tamil Nadu to float fresh tender for 500 electric buses under GCC model

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-24T14:33:01+00:00

Under the revised model, private operators will supply buses and manage operations, including drivers and maintenance, while state transport undertakings retain conductors

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A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:30:47+00:00

In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates,​ t​he UK faces renewed debate ​over the long‑term shape of its relationship with the continent• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe morning of 24 June 2016, the day after Britain voted to leave the EU, dawned grey and overcast in Brussels, after a stormy night. As the Guardian’s correspondent in the city, after a few hours’ sleep, I hurried to a breakfast briefing with Conservative MEPs at a smart hotel in the EU quarter. Large trays of eggs, sausages and beans were barely touched, as MEPs fielded questions they c

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Dior mashes up laid-back ‘indie sleaze’ with elegant luxury

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:23:04+00:00

Jonathan Anderson’s golden touch is on display in Paris with mix of metallics, brooches and ripped jeansFashion brands were tuned to the weather forecast in Paris in the run-up to the menswear shows this week – and aware temperatures would reach 40C on Wednesday. This weekend a decision was made – the Christian Dior show, originally scheduled for the afternoon, would be moved to 9am, to avoid the heat of the day.The change in time certainly made the experience more palatable – as did (in possibly a fashion-week first) the cool towels handed to guests on arrival, umbrellas to block out the sun

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Europe heatwave live: Spain breaks June heat record as France reports temperatures above 40C

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T14:20:50+00:00

UK issues rare red heat alert as extreme heat causes power outages in parts of FranceTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?Grahame Madge, a Met Office spokesperson, said the agency is forecasting 39C as a headline maximum temperature on Thursday in the UK, most likely for somewhere in London or the south-east.“It is possible we could see temperatures higher than the 39C if the final values are at the upper end of our narrow range,” he said, according to the Press Association. Continue reading...

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BJP demands Punjab CM arrest over the fake forensic report scandal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-24T14:07:11+00:00

businessline reported on Tuesday that Gurugram police registered an FIR saying that two fake forensic reports were obtained to clear Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in the controversial video

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Considering a smart ring?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-24T14:05:50+00:00

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Donald Trump assure que l’Iran renoncera à tout péage dans le détroit d’Ormuz

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-24T13:58:11+00:00

Le président américain a affirmé que Téhéran ne percevrait aucun frais sur les navires empruntant le détroit d’Ormuz, menaçant de rompre les négociations dans le cas contraire. Sur les marchés, les barils de pétrole se rapprochent de leur niveau précédant le déclenchement de la guerre fin février.

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Ockenden report, as it happened: families call for public inquiry and say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-24T13:57:27+00:00

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Hundreds died or harmed due to ‘toxic’ maternity careTruly horrific’: five stories from the scandalWhat are the key report findings?Presenting some of her findings, Ockenden said her team found “significant or major concerns in care where different or better care may have made a difference to the outcome” in the following cases:21% of cases where mothers died,26% of cases where mothers experienced a major obstetric haemorrhage,36% of cases where a mother had an unplanned admission to intensive care,20% of cases involving a mother’s

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Паливне шапіто і Центробанк Росії: грошей немає - бензину не буде

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-24T13:56:00+00:00

На минулому тижні в Росії продовжилась гостра паливна криза. Вона охопила маже всі регіони Російської Федерації – п’ятдесят три з вісімдесяти трьох: від Кубані до Томська та Татарстану. Найбільші прояви...

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Latest Boat Club deal values property at ₹27 crore a ground, including building

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-24T13:55:43+00:00

The sharp increase in prices is being driven by the limited availability of land parcels in the prestigious neighbourhood and the desire among wealthy buyers to secure a presence in one of Chennai’s most exclusive residential enclaves

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