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2 U.S. Government Workers Among 4 Killed in Car Crash in Mexico

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-20T03:55:16+00:00

Two of the victims were American and two were Mexican, the authorities in Chihuahua said. The accident took place on a treacherous mountain road.

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Cognizant to launch Technoverse Hackathon in May

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T03:52:04+00:00

Hackathon goes national, to draw over 20,000 participants from more than 400 colleges across India

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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade amid geopolitical tensions, crude surge

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T03:50:51+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets opened lower as US-Iran tensions lifted oil prices and dampened sentiment, with analysts warning of volatility despite support from bank earnings, while investors track global cues, rupee stability and foreign investor flows closely.

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India bonds set to start week lower on US-Iran uncertainty

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T03:19:21+00:00

India’s 6.48% 2035 bond yield is expected to range between 6.88% and 6.94%, settling at 6.9049% on Friday, according to a private-bank trader

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Adani Power steps into nuclear energy with new subsidiary CMAEL

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T03:10:30+00:00

The move aligns with the government’s push to open up the nuclear power sector to private participation, while maintaining oversight on safety and fuel management

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Cinq ans de bouleversements géopolitiques

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T03:00:08+00:00

A l’occasion des 5 ans du podcast « L’Heure du Monde », Alain Frachon, éditorialiste du « Monde » chargé des questions géopolitiques, explore le nouvel ordre mondial qui bouleverse les relations internationales.

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Odisha rail projects worth ₹90,000 crore underway, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T02:41:36+00:00

With record budget allocation, station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Scheme and plans to connect all districts, Indian Railways aims to boost passenger amenities, freight capacity and regional economic growth.

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Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T02:28:18+00:00

Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefireNow in its eighth week, the Iran war has killed more than 5,000 people across several countries.At least 3,000 people have been killed in Iran, more than 2,290 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states, the Associated Press has reported. Fifteen Israeli soldiers in Lebanon and 13 US service members throughout the region have al

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Australia news live: NSW police reviewing Herzog protest charges after laws struck down; shares in Geelong refinery owner fall

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T02:23:07+00:00

Meanwhile treasurer warns of ‘big risks’ to inflation and growth as global oil price jumps again. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer says capital gains changes and other tax reform still under considerationSticking with the budget, Chalmers said the government hasn’t made any decisions on capital gains tax reform.We haven’t taken any decisions on those policies, whether the specific ones you mentioned [or others].There’s more work to do on our options for tax reform in this budget.The savings package won’t be exactly the same as what we

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IDF map shows its advance into southern Lebanon – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T02:03:28+00:00

This blog is now closed.UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an attack in southern Lebanon, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement to the Associated Press.The UN peacekeeping force came under attack with small-arms fire on Saturday morning, with two of the injured hurt seriously, France’s president and the force known as UNIFIL said. Continue reading...

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Fire destroys 1,000 ‘stilt’ homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, displacing thousands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T01:59:16+00:00

Blaze struck a ‘water village’ that is home to some of Malaysia’s poorest residentsA huge fire destroyed about 1,000 makeshift homes, many of them built on stilts over water, and displaced thousands of people in a coastal village in Malaysia’s Sabah state on Sunday, authorities said.The blaze broke out early on Sunday morning in a “water village” in Sandakan district in Sabah’s northeast, where some of Malaysia’s poorest residents, including indigenous and stateless communities, live in closely packed, wooden stilt houses. Continue reading...

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Iran launches drones at US warships after vessel attack in Sea of Oman

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T01:57:17+00:00

The standoff has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides trading accusations over ceasefire violations, naval blockades and control of key shipping route

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Maria Nieves, légende argentine du tango, est morte

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T01:56:45+00:00

La danseuse et chorégraphe argentine, qui a contribué à faire connaître le tango dans le monde, avait 91 ans.

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Maria Nieves, légende argentine du tango, est morte

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T01:56:38+00:00

La danseuse et chorégraphe argentine, qui a contribué à faire connaître dans le monde la danse née dans la région du Rio de la Plata, avait 91 ans.

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Power, energy cues seen boosting stocks: BHEL, Adani Power, Gujarat Gas, BPCL, MCX

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T01:49:45+00:00

Shares of power and energy companies may see action amid fresh triggers, including restructuring, diversification and deals, placing BHEL, Adani Power, Gujarat Gas, BPCL, MCX and Dredging Corp firmly on traders’ radar this week

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Kanye West’s European tour in doubt as more concerts cancelled in Poland and Switzerland

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T01:46:29+00:00

FC Basel and Polish stadium stop US rapper’s upcoming shows, after similar cancellations in France and UK over antisemitic commentsKanye West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as a growing number of European countries have stopped or postponed the US rapper’s performances amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.Swiss football club FC Basel, which is responsible for concerts and events that take place at its St Jakob-Park ground, told Reuters on Saturday that after reviewing a request for West to perform there in June, it decided against it. Continue re

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Australia news live: Ben Roberts-Smith reports to police station on bail; Chalmers unveils plan for $1,000 instant tax deductions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T01:27:41+00:00

Meanwhile treasurer warns of ‘big risks’ to inflation and growth as global oil price jumps again. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer says capital gains changes and other tax reform still under considerationSticking with the budget, Chalmers said the government hasn’t made any decisions on capital gains tax reform.We haven’t taken any decisions on those policies, whether the specific ones you mentioned [or others].There’s more work to do on our options for tax reform in this budget.The savings package won’t be exactly the same as what we

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Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: KFin Technologies 

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T01:11:13+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of KFin Technologies has been charting a sideways trend since the beginning of March. It has largely been oscillating between ₹870 and ₹950. On Friday, the stock decisively broke out of the resistance at ₹950. Prior to consolidation, the trend was bearish. The way the scrip has been moving since the start of this year — a downtrend followed by a sideways crawl and then a breakout — hints that the trend has turned bullish.

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