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PM Modi lands at Deesa airbase, signals operationalisation near Pakistan border

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T14:18:50+00:00

The base is expected to enhance India’s surveillance, response capability, and combat readiness along the western frontier, while also boosting local economic activity and infrastructure development.

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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T14:17:51+00:00

Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs Households in Great Britain could see their energy bills increase by about £290 a year to almost £2,000 from this summer in a “tough pill to swallow” for consumers already braced for a volley of “awful April” cost hikes from Wednesday.A typical gas and electricity bill is now forecast to reach £1,929 a year from July under the industry regulator Ofgem’s quarterly price cap, according to analysis by the energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Continue reading...

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Le gouvernement israélien et les députés d’extrême droite célèbrent l’adoption d’une loi en faveur de la peine de mort pour les « terroristes » palestiniens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-31T14:17:09+00:00

Lundi 30 mars, les députés de la Knesset ont adopté une loi instaurant la peine capitale « pour les terroristes », taillée sur mesure pour ne s’appliquer qu’aux Palestiniens. Plusieurs organes et pays européens se sont inquiétés de son adoption.

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Spain defends blocking US from using bases for Iran strikes: ‘We don’t accept lectures from anyone’ – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T14:12:47+00:00

Defence minister reiterates commitment to Nato as France refuses Israel use of airspace to transfer US weapons for warBack to Iran and the perceived lack of support from European Nato allies, US president Donald Trump has now turned to criticising France in his latest outburst on social media.In a post on Truth Social, he said:“The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory. France has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the “Butcher of Iran,” who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!! President DJT

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Andhra Pradesh to launch India’s first quantum computer on April 14

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T14:11:38+00:00

The state is advancing the Amaravati Quantum Valley project, backed by industry partnerships, research institutions, and the National Quantum Mission, to drive innovation, startups, and self-reliance in cutting-edge computing

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Fund raise via IPO hit another high of ₹1.79 lakh crore in FY26

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T14:09:15+00:00

The largest mainboard IPO in FY26 was Tata Capital (₹15,512 crore), followed by HDB Financial Services (₹12,500 crore) and LG Electronics (₹11,605 crore)

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Cosmoserve Space to use Pixxel Space platform

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T14:06:09+00:00

Cosmoserve Space partners with Pixxel Space to develop satellite technology for space debris removal by 2027.

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GST liability on intermediary services shifts to recipient from supplier

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T14:05:42+00:00

Simultaneously, CBIC has introduced major e-commerce export and courier reforms, scrapping the ₹10 lakh cap and easing returns to boost ease of doing business and exports

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Destruction of US radar plane at Saudi base raises surveillance concerns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T14:02:53+00:00

Iran hit the E-3 Sentry aircraft at Prince Sultan airbase on 27 March, underlining its ability to strike high-value targetsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft in an Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabian airbase has raised questions over how a critical surveillance asset was left unprotected, and how Iran was able to launch a direct strike on the plane.The plane was one of 16 operational E-3s, which first went into production in the 1960s and carry sophisticated monitoring equipment that allow them to warn of airbo

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Attack on US radar plane at Saudi base raises concern over Iran’s capabilities

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T14:02:53+00:00

Ukraine says Russian spy satellite had photographed base before strike, as Moscow accused of helping TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft in an Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabian airbase has raised questions over how a critical surveillance asset was left unprotected, and how Iran was able to launch a direct strike on the plane.The plane was one of 16 operational E-3s, which first went into production in the 1960s and carry sophisticated monitoring equipment that allow them to warn of airborne threats such

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La aprobación en Israel de la pena de muerte para palestinos indigna a Europa

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-03-31T14:00:35+00:00

Bruselas advierte al Gobierno de Netanyahu del “gran paso atrás” que supone una ley “discriminatoria”, pero evita anunciar medidas concretas. Es “un paso más hacia el ‘apartheid”, según Sánchez

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La aprobación en Israel de la pena de muerte para palestinos indigna a Europa y a la ONU

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-03-31T14:00:35+00:00

Bruselas advierte al Gobierno de Netanyahu del “gran paso atrás” que supone una ley “discriminatoria”, pero evita anunciar medidas concretas. El alto comisionado de DDHH de la ONU advierte que su aplicación en territorio palestino ocupado supondría “un crimen de guerra”

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Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T14:00:03+00:00

Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor governmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s longstanding opposition to mandatory jail terms has been omitted from the first draft of its new national party platform, after the Albanese government backed minimum sentences on several occasions.An early working draft of the ALP’s updated platform also includes more assertive language on China and seeks to position Australia as an “active middle power” in an increasingly fraught and contested world. Continue reading...

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India's airline industry in focus after IndiGo names Willie Walsh as new CEO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T13:59:55+00:00

With Walsh at the helm, IndiGo aims to strengthen its dominance in a competitive market, as other airlines like Air India and Akasa Air also ramp up their strategies amidst evolving industry dynamics

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Powering growth: J&K eyes hydropower expansion by 2035 amid IWT shift

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T13:58:42+00:00

Draft Hydel Policy 2025 also proposes incentivising smaller river-based projects and expanding private investment, while requiring developers to supply free power/royalty to the region after a specified period

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Masked men force delivery driver to take bomb to County Armagh police station

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T13:57:47+00:00

Homes evacuated in Lurgan as police carry out controlled explosion on ‘crude but viable’ deviceMasked men hijacked a car, placed a “crude but viable” explosive device inside and forced the occupant to drive the vehicle to a police station in Northern Ireland on Monday, prompting a security alert and the evacuation of about 100 homes, police have said.Some streets in Lurgan, County Armagh, remained shut on Tuesday morning as police investigated the scene. Continue reading...

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Zelensky’s moves in the Middle East

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T13:54:06+00:00

Ukraine offers Gulf nations interceptors to shield against Iranian drone attacks

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How Britain’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T13:53:15+00:00

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

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TAC Security clocks 10,000-client mark

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T13:51:35+00:00

“The list of the clients included Apple, Microsoft, Google, AWS, Samsung, Adobe, Salesforce, and HSBC,” a statement said here on Tuesday.

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