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Sachin Tendulkar turns 53, celebrates birthday with family and fans in Mumbai

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T07:09:53+00:00

Widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest players, Tendulkar’s milestone birthday also brought renewed attention to his unmatched records, including being the highest run-scorer in international cricket and holding the most centuries across formats

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Reform UK asks steel bosses to draft ‘alternative strategy’ for industry

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T07:00:33+00:00

Rival to government plans would scrap net zero policies, as party aims to woo sector after decades of job lossesReform UK has asked steel bosses to draw up an “alternative steel strategy” to rival recent government plans, stoking industry fears over a charm offensive by Nigel Farage’s party as it eyes gains in former Labour heartlands.Richard Tice, Reform’s deputy leader, met a group of bosses shortly before Labour announced new steel tariffs in March and commissioned them to draft a competing plan that will include scrapping net zero policies. Continue reading...

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Сезон кліщів 2026: як захистити собак та котів і зміцнити їхній імунітет навесні

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-24T07:00:00+00:00

Збалансоване та поживне харчування – основа здоров’я та довголіття улюбленця.Небезпека вже чатує: цього року кліщі активізувалися раніше через доволі м’яке завершення зими та теплий березень, який був...

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Amit Shah predicts BJP win in Bengal, claims over 110 seats after phase 1 polling

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T06:49:52+00:00

He attributed the party’s prospects to high voter turnout and support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda, while also highlighting peaceful polling and expressing confidence of stronger participation in the second phase

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Australia news live: Albanese speaks to Vietnamese president on energy supply chains; petrol prices at prewar levels in major cities

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T06:48:14+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAllegra Spender says 25% gas export tax would help fix ‘faulty’ systemIndependent MP Allegra Spender said a 25% tax on gas exports would help rectify what she sees as “faulty” taxation arrangements that have seen an Australian resource sent overseas with minimal benefit to the country.The gas industry is a very profitable industry and pays income tax. And every company in Australia, frankly, should pay income tax on its profits and should pay the proper rate. But the gas companies are different because they also

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SC refers to another bench plea of AgustaWestland middleman James' plea for release from jail

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T06:40:50+00:00

In his petition, James assailed a provision of the India-UAE extradition treaty. He also challenged a trial court order of August 7, 2025 by which his application under Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for his release from jail was rejected

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Online regularisation of unauthorised properties begins in city

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T06:39:55+00:00

Property owners in the identified unauthorised colonies can directly apply for regularisation of their property using the link mcdonline.nic.in/swagam

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Embassy encourages Australia-based Iranians to volunteer to help war effort

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-24T06:37:54+00:00

Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTehran’s embassy in Canberra is promoting a recruitment drive for a paramilitary campaign to defend Iran from US forces, with the Australian federal police now looking into the matter.As the war approaches the two-month mark, the embassy’s website and Telegram channel this week posted a message that instructed people on how to register for a voluntary drive to fight for their country, known as the “Janfada” – or “sacrificin

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Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-24T06:30:55+00:00

The president said the truce in Lebanon would last three more weeks. Halting the war between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has been considered critical to advancing any peace agreement to end the war in Iran.

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«Газпром-медиа» и Эрмитаж снимут музейные расследования

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-24T06:30:00+00:00

Холдинг «Газпром-медиа» (ГПМ) совместно с Эрмитажем займется производством серии документальных фильмов «Музейный детектив», рассказал «Ведомостям» гендиректор ГПМ Александр Жаров. Объем инвестиций в производство цикла Жаров не раскрыл, но отметил, что финансировать его создание полностью будет медиахолдинг. «Ведомости» направили запрос в Эрмитаж.

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How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T06:29:55+00:00

Weather models indicate rains below, and temperatures above, normal across Australia, ⁠Southeast Asia and India

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What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-24T06:29:54+00:00

In the US, according to streaming guide JustWatch, HBO Max controlled about 12 per cent of on-demand subscriptions in the first quarter of this year — compared to 3 per cent for Paramount+

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Почему президент поручил Минцифры обеспечить работу интернет-сервисов

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-24T06:29:38+00:00

Президент РФ Владимир Путин поручил Минцифры настроить бесперебойную работу портала госуслуг, платежных систем, сервисов записи к врачу и других важных сервисов при ограничениях интернета. Об этом глава государства заявил на совещании с правительством 23 апреля.

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