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The wait for atmanirbharta in pumped storage projects

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T16:48:05+00:00

The country is dependent on foreign manufacturers for the supply of ‘reversible Francis turbines’

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Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in King’s speech

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:45:38+00:00

Officials reportedly drafting legislation likely to safeguard Britain’s last blast furnaces and save thousands of jobs The full nationalisation of British Steel is expected to be announced in the King’s speech this week, a year after the government took over the daily running of the loss-making business from its Chinese owner.The steelmaker, which employs 3,500 people at its plant in Scunthorpe, came under government control last April amid fears that its owner, Jingye, was planning to shut down the site. Continue reading...

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Plaid Cymru leader plans minority Welsh government built on cooperation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:45:16+00:00

Rhun ap Iorwerth says he hopes to work with other parties and press the UK government for extra powersUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has vowed to form a stable minority government in the Senedd and said he would seek out mature cooperation from all opposition parties.Ap Iorwerth said his administration would press the UK government for extra powers over policy areas such as policing and justice and focus on results rather than engaging in political rows with Westminster. Continue reading...

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Rhythm nation: politician’s viral dance moves mark new, optimistic era for Hungary

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:42:24+00:00

Zsolt Hegedűs’s celebrations since the election of Péter Magyar have sparked joy across the countryAs Hungary’s Péter Magyar took office, ousting Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, the daylong event on Saturday was laced with symbolism, from the return of the EU flag to parliament to the ringing out of the European anthem, Ode to Joy.But it was the 56-year-old tipped to be the new health minister – and more specifically, his dance moves – that may have become the most potent symbol of Hungary’s new political era. Continue reading...

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Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:37:10+00:00

Iranians faced with skyrocketing food prices as inflation soars, currency plunges amid US-enforced naval blockade.

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran met en garde la France et le Royaume-Uni contre l’envoi de navires militaires à proximité du détroit d’Ormuz

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-10T16:31:14+00:00

Emmanuel Macron a répondu aux menaces de Téhéran et assuré que la France n’avait « jamais envisagé » un « déploiement » militaire naval dans le détroit d’Ormuz, mais une mission de sécurisation « concertée avec l’Iran ».

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EN DIRECT, hantavirus : un des cinq Français rapatriés en France présente « des symptômes »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-10T16:22:20+00:00

L’avion reconduisant les cinq passagers français évacués du MV « Hondius » a atterri à l’aéroport du Bourget. Ceux-ci doivent être transportés à l’hôpital Bichat, à Paris, où ils seront placés en quarantaine durant soixante-douze heures, le temps d’une évaluation complète.

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Americans onboard hantavirus cruise ship to be repatriated to US

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:20:38+00:00

The 17 passengers are set to be transferred to a special quarantine center in Nebraska to ‘assess them for risk’The 17 Americans onboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship M/V Hondius were being repatriated to the United States on Sunday after the vessel docked in Tenerife and all the passengers were evacuated.Upon their arrival in Spain, medical teams from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were waiting and interviewed the passengers, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed and who have not tested positive for the virus, about their exposure on the cruise. Cont

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Strengthening GCCs to offset external shocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T16:20:15+00:00

Building a talent pipeline, nurturing innovation and improving physical infra can help India become a major GCC destination

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A bloated Cabinet is a really bad idea

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T16:11:18+00:00

Adding more ministries and ministerial positions to oblige the MPs will hurt governance

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Iran Responds to Latest U.S. Plan to End War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:10:23+00:00

The two countries have been discussing a 30-day extension to the cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Editorial. Bond truths

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T16:06:48+00:00

Retail exposure to foreign bonds not a great idea

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Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:03:55+00:00

Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quitAt the start of her programme Laura Kuenssberg addressed Catherine West and Bridget Phillipson who were sitting waiting for the main interviews.Kuenssberg told West she wanted a cabinet minister to challenge Keir Starmer. She said she was sitting next to one of them. What was her message to her?Well, there’s nothing stopping Bridget from standing. Why are all the men better than the women? We do need some senior women to step forward and to challenge for what is going to be a really difficul

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Les gourous de la tech multiplient les propositions de « New Deal » pour affronter les conséquences sociales destructrices de l’IA

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-10T16:02:24+00:00

Conscients du potentiel ravageur de leur technologie sur l’emploi, les dirigeants d’OpenAI et d’Anthropic développent des idées progressistes pour maintenir la cohésion sociale, telles que la taxation du capital, le revenu universel et la réduction du temps de travail.

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LIVE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid – El Clasico La Liga

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-10T16:00:00+00:00

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of a crucial Clasico as Barcelona need a point to win La Liga.

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Rayner warns Starmer to change direction as Streeting preparing leadership bid

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-10T15:59:51+00:00

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call for him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is facing a perilous 24 hours as allies of Wes Streeting said he was prepared to bid for the leadership if the prime minister’s premiership falls apart and Angela Rayner warned that a change of direction was needed.Starmer was hoping to save his job with a speech that sets out his vision for turning the country around on Monday, after a disastrous set of local election results in which the party lost support to Reform UK and the Greens. Continu

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Industry body welcomes new TN CM Joseph Vijay

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T15:58:54+00:00

The Chamber said it is also committed to working closely with the Government in addressing policy formation, promoting sustainable and inclusive economic initiatives and contributing meaningfully to the State’s long-term socio-economic development agenda and overall growth trajectory

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Achieving agri-energy security through PM-Kusum

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T15:58:40+00:00

Farmers and discoms may be incentivised through monetisation of carbon credits to enhance financial viability of the projects

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RBI and ECB sign a new MoU for strengthening central bank cooperation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-10T15:51:02+00:00

The updated MoU, which replaces an earlier agreement signed in 2015, provides a framework for regular exchange of information, policy dialogue and technical collaboration between the two institutions in areas of mutual interest in the field of central banking

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Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-10T15:28:57+00:00

Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.

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