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MM Forgings appoints Raghunathan as CFO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T16:18:43+00:00

This follows the resignation of R Venkatakrishnan, who has been CFO and attained superannuation during May 2022

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Stella McCartney granted permission for £5m home in Scottish Highlands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:15:48+00:00

McCartney and her husband faced objections including fears over threat to local otters and ‘hideous’ designThe fashion designer Stella McCartney has been granted permission to build a £5m home on a spectacular Highland peninsula after a three year planning battle over the threat to local otters and the “hideous” modernist design.McCartney and her husband, Alasdhair Willis, a creative director at Adidas, want to build the split level property with a turf roof and natural stone walls on the rocky outcrop overlooking Loch Ailort, west of Fort William, 30 metres above sea level. Continue reading..

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Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:15:18+00:00

This blog is now closedStarmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.He says he has already set out a five-point plan to deal with the crisis.Just look at what’s happening today. Today your energy bills will be cut because of the action that we took at the budget. And whatever happens in Iran, that price is now fixed until July.The most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push for de-escalation in the Middle East, and a reopening of the strait of Hormuz, which is such a vital route for energy.To that end, we’re exploring each and eve

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Переговоры Путина и Пашиняна в Кремле. Главное

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-01T16:14:52+00:00

1 апреля президент РФ Владимир Путин встретился с премьер-министром Николом Пашиняном, прибывшим в Москву с рабочим визитом. Переговоры прошли в Кремле. «Ведомости» собрали главные заявления с публичной части встречи.

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Nicotine pouches not yet cleared for sale in US due to concerns over young users

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:10:40+00:00

FDA planned to fast-track applications for authorization, but agency reviewers raise alarm over addiction riskPopular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists hesitate to authorize them due to potential risks to new users, including children, three sources told Reuters.New tobacco products like pouches, which users insert under their lip to get a nicotine buzz, must be authorised by the FDA in order to be legally sold in the US, the world’s largest market for smoking alternatives

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В Одесі попрощалися із зіркою "Маски-шоу" Комаровим

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-01T16:07:33+00:00

В Одесі попрощалися з Володимиром Комаровим / колаж УНІАН, фото odesa.novyny.live, facebook.com/maskitheaterВ Одесі 1 квітня провели в останню путь українського актора, зірку "Маски-шоу" Володимира Комарова. "Він...

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Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:04:33+00:00

The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up criticism after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on IranDonald Trump has said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from Nato, warning that the matter was “beyond reconsideration” in the wake of the refusal of US allies to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.The president’s threats, his most determined to date, have left the alliance facing its worst crisis in its 77 year history, a former US ambassador has warned. Continue reading...

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UK citizens detained in UAE frustrated with ‘impotent’ government intervention

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:00:02+00:00

Families of those accused of sharing images of conflict in region say ministers are too fearful of offending EmiratesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Arab Emirates over allegations that they shared images of the conflict with Iran have voiced frustration at the British government’s failure to help.Several British citizens are among more than 100 foreign nationals who have been detained under draconian Emirate rules that outlaw publishing or sharing material that could “disturb public security”. Continue reading...

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Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T16:00:02+00:00

Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of warMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Arab Emirates over allegations that they shared images of the conflict with Iran have voiced frustration at the British government’s failure to help.Several British citizens are among more than 100 foreign nationals who have been detained under draconian Emirate rules that outlaw publishing or sharing material that could “disturb public security”. Continue reading...

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Експерт назвав принципову різницю між війною в Україні та конфліктом на Близькому Сході

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-01T16:00:00+00:00

За словами Романенка, характер війни там такий, що американці та ізраїльтяни "літають, де вони хочуть, і вражають об'єкти, які вони хочуть".

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Police urge parents to ‘take responsibility’ after two days of disorder in London

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:59:00+00:00

Six teenage girls arrested after hundreds of young people gathered in Clapham in ‘swarming the streets’ TikTok trendPolice have urged parents to “take responsibility” after scenes of widespread disorder in Clapham, south-west London, on Saturday and Tuesday. Officers said the incidents were fuelled by a TikTok trend for swarming the streets.Six teenage girls have been arrested so far, and the Metropolitan police said there would be more arrests in the coming days as officers reviewed CCTV and bodycam footage of the disorder. It urged parents not to allow their children to take part in similar

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Parents must ‘take responsibility’ after two days of disorder in London, police say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:59:00+00:00

Six teenage girls arrested after hundreds of young people gathered in Clapham in ‘swarming the streets’ TikTok trendPolice have urged parents to “take responsibility” after scenes of widespread disorder in Clapham, south-west London, on Saturday and Tuesday. Officers said the incidents were fuelled by a TikTok trend for swarming the streets.Six teenage girls have been arrested so far, and the Metropolitan police said there would be more arrests in the coming days as officers reviewed CCTV and bodycam footage of the disorder. It urged parents not to allow their children to take part in similar

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Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:58:33+00:00

‘I’m angry that Donald Trump has chosen to go to war in the Middle East,’ chancellor saysStarmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.He says he has already set out a five-point plan to deal with the crisis.Just look at what’s happening today. Today your energy bills will be cut because of the action that we took at the budget. And whatever happens in Iran, that price is now fixed until July.The most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push for de-escalation in the Middle East, and a reopening of the strait of Hormuz, which is such

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Editorial. Challenging year

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:57:13+00:00

FY27 set to be a difficult one for the economy

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Чем известен ракетный Центр Хруничева

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-01T15:49:01+00:00

Все производственные мощности Центра Хруничева, выпускающего ракеты-носители семейства «Ангара», будут переведены из Москвы в Омск, заявил 1 апреля генеральный директор «Роскосмоса» Дмитрий Баканов на пленарном заседании Совета Федерации. Производство ракетных двигателей, по его словам, перенесут из подмосковных Химок в Пермь. О том, чем известен ракетный центр, – в справке «Ведомостей».

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Reorienting farm research

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:47:46+00:00

Focus must be on farm incomes and sustainability

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MoD fully utilises capital outlay of ₹1.86 lakh cr for FY 2025-26

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:47:43+00:00

The overall utilisation of defence budget, including MoD(civil), and pension, during the FY 2025-26 stands at 99.62 per cent against final allocation to the MoD, says Ministry

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Trump attends supreme court hearing on birthright citizenship case that could upend rights for millions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:47:18+00:00

The US president issued an executive order in 2025 that seeks to undo birthright citizenship, overriding the constitutionSupreme court arguments on birthright citizenship – liveSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe longstanding policy that babies born in the US are American citizens is being considered by the US supreme court on Wednesday as Donald Trump seeks to reinstate a key immigration policy of his second administration.If birthright citizenship is overturned, hundreds of thousands of children born annually would be blocked from US citizenship. Continue reading...

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India Inc steps up CSR spend

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:47:05+00:00
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Success or ‘total flop’? Report on Germany’s cannabis legalisation fails to settle debate

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:46:22+00:00

Policy is still divisive two years in, with SPD hailing it while CDU minister claims it is risk to young people’s healthGermany is divided over how the legalisation of cannabis two years ago is going, with critics and proponents at odds over its impact on consumption, youth welfare and organised crime.On 1 April 2024 the previous centre-left-led government made Germany the first big EU country to legally allow personal recreational use of cannabis for over-18s. Continue reading...

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Heavy bombings across Tehran jolt its war-weary residents.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-01T15:44:09+00:00

Some people in the capital said the blasts on Wednesday morning were among the most powerful they had felt in more than a month of war.

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ЦБ заявил о рисках переохлаждения экономики в случае сохранения ставки 20 марта

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-01T15:42:43+00:00

Снижение ставки до 15% помогло избежать переохлаждения экономики, говорится в Резюме обсуждения ключевой ставки ЦБ на заседании 20 марта. «Сохранение ставки на текущем уровне в этих условиях может создать риски избыточного охлаждения экономики и последующего сильного отклонения инфляции вниз от цели», – поясняют авторы документа. Расходы на конечное потребление должны были вырасти на 0,5–1,5% в 2026 г. по прогнозу ЦБ в феврале.

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Telecom infra must rest on strong fibre network

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:41:55+00:00

In terms of reliability, capacity, affordability and long-term resilience, it scores over mobile-based networks

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A severe test for monetary policy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:37:10+00:00

Bleak scenario. With rising energy prices and the looming threat of inflation amidst uncertainty, the MPC has a difficult task on its hands

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India’s chance in supply chain reset

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-01T15:37:03+00:00

With geopolitical tensions pushing nations to diversify supply chains, India can cash in by deepening trade ties

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