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RBI gives operational flexibility to NBFCs for branch expansion

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T14:12:28+00:00

However, deposit-taking NBFCs must meet specific conditions based on net owned funds and credit ratings for expansion across states or nationwide

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Middle East crisis live: one-week ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight, according to pro-Hezbollah media

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T14:09:49+00:00

Israeli media reports Israel US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump saysDonald Trump said the “special relationship” between the US and UK was in a poor state but that it will not have impact on King Charle’s upcoming state visit to America.In an interview with Sky News, the US president once again criticised Keir Starmer over his policies, particularly on energy and immigration, and reiterated his disappointment that the UK and other Nato allies had not joined his war against Iran when the US “needed them”. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: conflicting reports over proposed one-week ceasefire in Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T14:09:49+00:00

Pro-Hezbollah media says ceasefire set to begin tonight; Israel ‘not yet decided on issue’, Israeli outlet reportsUS-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump saysDonald Trump said the “special relationship” between the US and UK was in a poor state but that it will not have impact on King Charle’s upcoming state visit to America.In an interview with Sky News, the US president once again criticised Keir Starmer over his policies, particularly on energy and immigration, and reiterated his disappointment that the UK and other Nato allies had not joined his war against Iran when the U

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Ant smuggler sentenced to a year in jail by Kenyan court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T14:07:33+00:00

More than 2,200 ants were found in Zhang Kequn’s luggage at Nairobi airport, with baggage destined for ChinaA Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined by a Nairobi court for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants out of Kenya, a lucrative trade in east Africa that was exposed last year.The insects are mostly destined for China, the US and Europe, where they become pets and can be worth about $100 each. Continue reading...

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In Defense of Dumb Dogs

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-15T14:00:07+00:00

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.

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Lucknow plant to make mobility more sustainable: Tata Motors

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T13:57:21+00:00

The country’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has marked a milestone with the rollout of the 10th-lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three-and-a-half decades of its presence in UP, the company said

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US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:55:40+00:00

Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.

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Рубль «примитивно» идет к отметке 70 за доллар

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-15T13:46:39+00:00

Российский валютный рынок давно не был таким примитивным, как сейчас, когда с него ушел Минфин, поэтому начальник управления макроэкономического анализа и долговых рынков «Эйлера» Петр Гришин «искренне верит», что курс идет к отметке 70 руб./$. Об этом он заявил на конференции «Горизонты будущего», организованной УК «ВИМ инвестиции», передает корреспондент «Ведомостей».

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‘Uncharted territory’: uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:38:11+00:00

Several shots – including flu and Covid – lost their CDC recommendations under overhauls from the White HouseSeveral shots lost their recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after a judge’s stay against changes wrought by the Trump administration – which may affect access to the shots in some states. And no new vaccine recommendations may be made as long as the vaccines committee is halted.Access to existing vaccines – and the future development of new vaccines – has been increasingly called into question under the second Trump administration, as the now-hal

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down at the end of his term – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:36:19+00:00

President has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Powell, whom he has repeatedly attacked over interest rate decisionsWhat does strict voter ID bill mean for US democracy? Ask your questionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailAt a Turning Point USA event in Georgia on Tuesday, vice-president JD Vance was heckled by a protester who seemed to criticized the conflicts in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza.“Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” the audience member shouted. The vice-president addressed the demonstrator and agreed with their statement, before responding to further comments

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Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:32:30+00:00

Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and aims to ‘restore its public service character’Hungary’s prime minister-elect has vowed to suspend state media news coverage, describing it as a “propaganda machine,” when his government takes office around mid-May.Péter Magyar, whose landslide election victory on Sunday brought an end to leader Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power, detailed his plans for the suspension as he gave two tense interviews to public radio and television on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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Une nouvelle flottille humanitaire quitte Barcelone pour Gaza

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-15T13:30:10+00:00

Les navires, principalement des voiliers, ont pris la mer peu après 11 h 30, ont précisé les organisateurs. Une vingtaine de bateaux qui doivent rejoindre le convoi maritime ont quitté le port français de Marseille le 4 avril et d’autres navires doivent partir de Syracuse, en Sicile, le 24 avril.

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ITC becomes first in India to get FSA 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-15T13:28:29+00:00

The initiative spans over 22,000 acres and 3,500 farmers, promoting better yields, environmental benefits, and stronger global market access through digital tools and farmer support systems

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Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:26:39+00:00

Kirk Moore was injured as he tackled a former pupil who opened fire at Pauls Valley high schoolSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn Oklahoma principal has been praised for preventing a tragedy at his high school by charging and disarming a former student armed with two semi-automatic handguns, an episode captured on dramatic surveillance video.Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley high school, was shot in the leg as he wrestled the attacker, a 20-year-old said by court documents to be obsessed with the 1999 shooting at Colorado’s Columbine high school

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MODUS X вдруге поспіль очолив рейтинг IT-компаній, створених великим бізнесом, - ЗМІ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-15T13:26:29+00:00

фото ua.depositphotos.comIT-компанія MODUS X вдруге поспіль посіла перше місце в рейтингу IT-компаній, створених великим бізнесом, за версією Forbes Ukraine. Про це йдеться в повідомленні MODUS X. Зазначається,...

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Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global debt levels, says IMF

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-15T13:25:53+00:00

Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report saysIran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warnsBusiness live – latest updatesThe Iran war risks triggering a rise in global debt levels, forcing governments to choose between cushioning a cost of living shock and maintaining sound public finances, the International Monetary Fund has warned.Against a volatile backdrop of the Middle East conflict, the Washington-based fund said the war could add to the already strained position of government finances throughout the world.

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