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Voice AI: The chatter-bots speaking up for India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-12T18:37:41+00:00

Voice AI startups are building agentic solutions that can converse in a multitude of regional languages

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Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz as Iran peace talks fail

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T18:33:42+00:00

Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructureDonald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway from Iran in the aftermath of failed peace negotiations between the countries in Pakistan.The US president also threatened to bomb Iran’s water treatment facilities as well as its power plants and bridges, repeating an earlier threat, if Tehran did not agree to abandon its nuclear weapons programme – the key sticking point between the two sides. Continue readin

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Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T18:33:42+00:00

Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructureMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway from Iran in the aftermath of failed peace negotiations between the countries in Pakistan.The US president also threatened to bomb Iran’s water treatment facilities, power plants and bridges, repeating an earlier threat, if Tehran does not agree to abandon its nuclear weapons programme, the key sticking point between the two sid

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Elezioni in Ungheria, le news. Spoglio al 6,5%, Magyar in vantaggio su Orbán

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-12T18:25:41+00:00

Alle 18.30 affluenza record al 77%. Magyar: “Sono ottimista”. Il governo del primo ministro ungherese alza il tiro sui brogli: “Pressioni e caos ai seggi”. L’appello di Magyar: “Ogni voto conta”

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UK will not join any Trump blockade of strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T18:24:50+00:00

UK’s willingness to consider role in removing mines from strait is seen as distinct from Trump’s blockade proposalMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will not be involved in any blockade of the strait of Hormuz, the Guardian understands, after claims by Donald Trump on Sunday that the US would be blockading the waterway with the assistance of Nato allies.Speaking to Fox News, Trump said “it won’t take long to clean out the strait” and claimed “numerous countries are going to be helping us”, adding that the UK and other nations were sending minesweepers. Continue reading...

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Biotech firm takes the battle to metastasis

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-12T18:19:58+00:00

Mestastop’s platforms find a way to fill a vital gap in cancer treatment

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Less engaged workforce

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-12T18:14:06+00:00

Gallup report shows global employee engagement has plummeted to 20% in 2026, from 23% in 2022

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Artemis II crew on their moon flyby: ‘Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T18:11:36+00:00

Astronauts make first remarks at jubilant welcome home event in Houston after their record-breaking missionStill marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from the hundreds of colleagues who took part in setting a record for deep space travel during the US space agency Nasa’s lunar comeback.The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa’s Johnson Space Center and Mission Control in Houston, flying in from San Diego, where they had splashed down just offshore the evening before. Continue reading...

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TVS Motor bikes into global third spot

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-12T18:05:46+00:00

With premiumisation, TVS is gaining on Hero and Honda on home turf. But Japanese rivals continue to dominate

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В космос без остановки

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-12T18:02:50+00:00

65 лет назад человечество сделало шаг в бесконечность. За коротким словом «Поехали!» стоял титанический труд сотен тысяч людей: гениальных ученых, самоотверженных инженеров, рабочих высочайшей квалификации. Это была эпоха титанов, эпоха, когда страна, еще не оправившаяся от страшной войны, смогла совершить технологический рывок, поразивший весь мир.

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Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T17:58:22+00:00

Exclusive: Ministers planning new legislation for alignment without full parliamentary scrutiny if in national interestMinisters are planning to fundamentally reshape Britain’s relationship with the European Union, with new legislation that could result in the UK signing up to EU single market rules without a normal parliamentary vote.In a major development in the prime minister’s push for closer ties with the continent after the Iran war, the Guardian understands ministers are bracing to face down opposition to “dynamic alignment” with the EU from those who “scream treason” over the powers in

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Елена Драпеко, скорее всего, откажется от выдвижения в Госдуму

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-12T17:54:50+00:00

Депутат Госдумы шести последних созывов, замруководителя фракции «Справедливой России» (СР) Елена Драпеко, получившая всесоюзную известность благодаря роли Лизы Бричкиной в фильме 1972 г. «А зори здесь тихие», скорее всего, не будет баллотироваться в Госдуму от Петербурга. Об этом «Ведомостям» сообщили два источника в регионе. В восьмом созыве заслуженная артистка РСФСР представляет Северо-Восточный избирательный округ Петербурга. С высокой степенью вероятности депутат вообще не будет выдвигаться в нижнюю палату, уточнили собеседники.

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îles Chagos : le Royaume-Uni, lâché par les Etats-Unis, suspend la restitution à Maurice

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-12T17:52:18+00:00

Après l’avoir soutenu, l’administration Trump s’est opposée à l’accord par lequel le Royaume-Uni cédait à l’Etat insulaire l’archipel de l’océan Indien sur lequel se trouve la base militaire britannique de Diego Garcia, utilisée par les Etats-Unis.

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Police launch appeal after woman raped by several men outside Surrey church

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T17:48:45+00:00

Victim in her 20s was attacked after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub between 2am and 4am on SaturdayA woman was raped by several men outside a church after leaving a nightclub in Surrey, police said.The woman in her 20s reported she was attacked after being followed leaving Labyrinth Epsom between 2am and 4am on Saturday. Continue reading...

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Descalzi: “Sospendere lo stop al gas russo del 2027”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-12T17:35:33+00:00

Di fronte allo shock “più grave degli ultimi quarant’anni” l’amministratore delegato di Eni critica l’Europa: “Si è isolata, non ha un piano di sicurezza”

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UK will not join Trump’s strait of Hormuz blockade, the Guardian understands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T17:34:11+00:00

US president had earlier said Nato allies would support the action and UK would send minesweepersMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will not be involved in any blockade of the strait of Hormuz, the Guardian understands, despite claims by Donald Trump on Sunday the US was “going to be blockading the strait of Hormuz” with the assistance of Nato allies.Speaking to Fox News, the US president said “it won’t take long to clean out the strait” and claimed “numerous countries are going to be helping us”, adding the UK and other nations were sending minesweepers. Continue reading...

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US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T17:24:08+00:00

Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilitiesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe failure of negotiations to end the US war with Iran has unleashed a barrage of starkly partisan political responses, with leading Republicans making hawkish calls for Donald Trump to “finish the job” while top Democrats warned that it would be disastrous for the president to resume hostilities.The former UN ambassador during Trump’s first presidency, Nikki Haley, led the Republican charge. She told CNN’s State of the

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Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-12T17:16:15+00:00

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe stateA Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said.Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading...

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