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Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T14:07:18+00:00

Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crimeA row has broken out in one of Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods over plans to use an AI-powered surveillance system to create the country’s first “virtual gated community” to combat surging property crime.Crime rates in Toronto as a whole are dropping, but residents of Rosedale have been left on edge by a sustained rise in home invasions, with robbers targeting the tree-lined neighbourhood at a rate more than double the city average. Break-ins and theft remain the third highest per capita in

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IntrCity eyes ₹1,000 crore revenue, expand fleet to 1,000 buses

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T14:05:38+00:00

IntrCity operates on a revenue-sharing arrangement, where both parties cover their costs before splitting earnings equally. This model enables capital-efficient growth while aligning incentives between the platform and its partners

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Ladakh stakeholders seek curbs on outside investments

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T14:02:52+00:00

In Ladakh’s cold desert economy, an estimated 13,000 to 14,000 families depend on tourism for their livelihoods

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Freebies will hit Tamil Nadu’s fiscal health

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T14:01:22+00:00

Given the serious impact on States’ fisc, a judicial or legislative clampdown on such schemes has become a necessity

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Emerging economies at greater risk of high interest and currency shocks because of Iran war, says IMF

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T14:00:49+00:00

Analysis shows they are reliant on market investors such as hedge funds, which contributed $4tn last yearBusiness live – latest updatesEmerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks resulting from the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF’s analysis shows that a cumulative $4tn flowed into emerging markets last year from outside the formal banking sector – including from hedge funds and investment funds. Continue reading...

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Hedge fund borrowing exposes emerging markets to greater Iran war risk, says IMF

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T14:00:49+00:00

Analysis shows developing economies more likely to experience higher interest rates and currency shocksBusiness live – latest updatesEmerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks resulting from the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF’s analysis shows that a cumulative $4tn flowed into emerging markets last year from outside the formal banking sector – including from hedge funds and investment funds. Continue reading...

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TAFE’s JFarm inaugurated in Rajasthan to empower the farming community

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:59:36+00:00

This facility aims to empower farmers with practical insights and real-time demonstrations, helping them improve productivity and efficiency, a company statement said.

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Hindalco shares gain 3% after JP Morgan upgrade, aluminium outlook turns bullish

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:59:19+00:00

JP Morgan expects substantial earnings growth for the sector over the coming quarters, driven by higher London Metal Exchange aluminium prices and favourable currency movements, particularly the depreciation of the Indian rupee

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Broker’s Call: Leela Palaces (Buy)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:57:24+00:00

Choice Institutional Equities

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Indian consumers increasingly seeking convenience over price considerations: Report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:52:36+00:00

The report, titled ‘Inside India’s retail reset: The evolution of neighbourhood commerce’, is based on a nationwide survey of more than 1,600 consumers and over 1,000 kirana retailers across metros, tier-2 and -3 markets, capturing both demand-side and supply-side perspectives on how retail channels are evolving

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Trump tells Artemis II crew he saved Nasa despite trying to slash agency’s budget

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T13:49:53+00:00

Astronauts had a call with the US president from space after setting record for the farthest-traveled humans from EarthThe crew of Artemis II phoned home from the moon on Monday night after their record-breaking day, to find Donald Trump musing about how he had saved the US space agency Nasa from closing down and telling the astronauts how much they deserved the honor of the president seeking their autographs.The intermittently uncomfortable 12-minute Earth to space call, facilitated by Nasa administrator and Trump acolyte Jared Isaacman, featured a lengthy period of silence, several reference

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Kanye West interdit d’entrée au Royaume-Uni à la suite de propos antisémites ; le festival à l’origine de son invitation annulé

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-07T13:49:48+00:00

Le rappeur et producteur américain avait notamment affirmé en 2023 qu’il « adorait les nazis », et avait sorti en mai 2025 un titre baptisé « Heil Hitler ». Alors qu’il est invité au festival Wireless, du 10 au 12 juillet à Londres, il s’est dit prêt à rencontrer la communauté juive britannique pour « les écouter ».

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Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Promise4Wealth — A Market‑Linked Savings Plan Integrating Wealth Creation, Investment Flexibility, and Life Cover up to Age 100

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:49:26+00:00

Features three plan variants—Maximiser, Shield, and LongLife; offers Zero Premium Allocation Charge Offers policyholders access to passive fund linked to the BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index, focused on strong yet undervalued companies

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Industry body urges Maharashtra to retain inspector-free fertilizer policy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-07T13:44:00+00:00

IMMA has expressed concern over a reported proposal to reintroduce an inspector-driven regulatory system, involving increased deployment of inspectors with broad enforcement powers

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SpaceX courts retail investors in push for biggest IPO in history

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T13:43:41+00:00

Elon Musk’s aerospace to AI company will host summer event to try to convince buyers it is worth $2 trillionBusiness live – latest updatesSpaceX will kick off the marketing for its highly anticipated stock exchange debut by hosting an event in June for 1,500 retail investors, as executives set out to convince buyers that the aerospace-to-artificial-intelligence group should be valued at $2 trillion.In an unusual move, the company has earmarked a large portion of its shares – potentially up to 30% – for non-professional, non-institutional investors, banking on the popularity of its chief execut

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Musk’s SpaceX courts retail investors as it aims for record-breaking stock market flotation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T13:43:41+00:00

Elon Musk’s aerospace to AI company will host summer event to try to convince buyers it is worth $2tnBusiness live – latest updatesSpaceX will kick off the marketing for its highly anticipated stock exchange debut by hosting an event in June for 1,500 retail investors, as executives set out to convince buyers that the aerospace-to-artificial-intelligence group should be valued at $2 trillion.In an unusual move, the company has earmarked a large portion of its shares – potentially up to 30% – for non-professional, non-institutional investors, banking on the popularity of its chief executive, El

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Top Democrat calls Trump ‘extremely sick person’ after president posts death threats against Iran – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-07T13:38:49+00:00

Chuck Schumer says Republicans who voted against Senate’s attempt to pass war powers resolution own ‘every consequence of whatever the hell this is’Sign up for Breaking News US email alertsDuring a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, vice-president JD Vance is asked how the military goals in Iran can be achieved if the US continues its attacks on the country.Vance was also asked about reports about US attacks on Kharg Island. The vice-president said the plan was to hit “some military targets” there and “I believe we have done so.” Continue reading...

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Les Français Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, retenus en Iran depuis plusieurs années, « sont libres et en chemin vers le territoire français », annonce Emmanuel Macron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-07T13:36:51+00:00

Après plus de trois ans de détention, ils avaient été condamnés en octobre dernier respectivement à vingt et dix-sept ans de prison pour espionnage au profit notamment d’Israël, puis libérés début novembre mais avec l’interdiction de quitter le territoire iranien.

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Les Français Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, retenus en Iran depuis plusieurs années, « sont libres et en chemin vers le territoire français », annonce Emmanuel Macron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-07T13:36:51+00:00

Après plus de trois ans de détention, ils avaient été condamnés en octobre dernier respectivement à vingt et dix-sept ans de prison pour espionnage, au profit notamment d’Israël, puis libérés au début de novembre, mais avec l’interdiction de quitter le territoire iranien.

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Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, retenus en Iran depuis plusieurs années, « sont libres et en chemin vers le territoire français », annonce Emmanuel Macron

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-07T13:36:51+00:00

Après plus de trois ans de détention, ils avaient été condamnés en octobre dernier respectivement à vingt et dix-sept ans de prison pour espionnage, au profit notamment d’Israël, puis libérés au début de novembre, mais avec l’interdiction de quitter le territoire iranien.

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Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, retenus en Iran depuis plusieurs années, seront de retour en France mercredi après leur départ de Téhéran

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-07T13:36:51+00:00

Après plus de trois ans de détention, ils avaient été condamnés en octobre dernier respectivement à vingt et dix-sept ans de prison pour espionnage, au profit notamment d’Israël, puis libérés au début de novembre, mais avec l’interdiction de quitter le territoire iranien.

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