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Expectations from MPC

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T15:08:05+00:00

Recourse to unconventional tools, a possibility

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Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T15:05:19+00:00

New Mexico governor calls order ‘not serious’ as south-eastern counties note divisions with Democratic Santa FeThe speaker of Texas’s house of representatives says he is entertaining the idea of expanding the state by annexing some New Mexico counties.Dustin Burrows, who has been the chamber’s speaker since 2025, ordered a state legislative committee on 26 March to look into the legal and economic options to add “one or more contiguous counties” of New Mexico to the state of Texas. Continue reading...

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AP Science City inks MoU with CSIR-NIScPR

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T15:02:52+00:00

The objective of MoU was to strengthen science popularisation and promote collaborative research

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Quick commerce platforms shift focus to assortment to drive growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T15:01:10+00:00

While players such as Zepto are estimated to offer nearly 40,000 SKUs, rivals Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have not disclosed exact SKU counts in their latest filings.

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Derrière la hausse des cours pétroliers, les menaces persistent pour l’économie russe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-30T15:00:11+00:00

Avec le conflit au Moyen-Orient, le budget fédéral bénéficie de la flambée des prix de l’or noir. Mais l’économie réelle reste en panne de développement. Et le Kremlin se tourne vers les entreprises pour qu’elles financent l’effort de guerre.

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Auto sector faces Q1 headwinds, growth seen cooling after FY26 peak

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:58:43+00:00

Ratings agency Crisil has lowered growth forecasts across segments, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers all expected to see slower expansion

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Jubilant FoodWorks to exit Dunkin' India franchise agreement after 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:56:15+00:00

The company will explore options such as operational rationalisation or the sale of franchise rights in consultation with the brand’s owners, according to an exchange filing

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-03-30T14:54:47+00:00

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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От идеи до контракта: «Сбер» объединяет этапы закупок в единый механизм

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-30T14:53:32+00:00

Для большинства предпринимателей госзакупки ассоциируются с бюрократическим лабиринтом: десятки площадок, сотни страниц документации, банковские гарантии, которые нужно получать в сжатые сроки, и постоянный риск ошибки, которая стоит контракта. Крупный бизнес давно привык к этой сложности, выстраивая целые отделы, работающие на стыке юриспруденции, финансов и продаж. Но вопрос, который редко задают вслух: можно ли превратить этот хаос в единый управляемый процесс?

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Уряд визнав нерівні умови для металургів: "ЄС субсидує декарбонізацію, Україна – ні"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-30T14:49:23+00:00

фото УНІАНУкраїнський бізнес закликав уряд визначити чітку позицію щодо механізму CBAM та його впливу на експорт, зокрема через втрату валютної виручки. У владі підтверджують: українські та європейські...

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ONGC starts gas monetisation in Daman Upside Development project

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:48:13+00:00

This milestone marks the commencement of gas monetisation from the DUDP Project and production from all wells will be ramped up in a phased manner, ONGC said

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Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T14:46:52+00:00

As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to householdsBusiness live – latest newsFamilies hardest hit by the looming energy crisis caused by the Iran war could be given funds dispensed by local councils, under plans being considered by UK ministers keen to keep a lid on costs.As concerns increase about the impact of rising fuel and energy costs in response to a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, a government official said several options for extending support were being debated inside Whitehall. Continue reading...

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Cotton prices rise above MSP levels on strong demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:39:56+00:00

CCI hiked sale price by ₹1,300 per candy on Monday in line with global price, strong demand

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Guerra in Iran, news. Altri due soldati Unifil morti in Libano: salgono a tre nelle ultime ore

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-30T14:36:43+00:00

Trump: “Grandi progressi nelle discussioni con il nuovo regime. Intesa presto o spazzeremo via la rete di energia elettrica dell’Iran, i pozzi e l’isola di Kharg”. Madrid chiude lo spazio aereo ai velivoli che partecipano alla guerra. Santa Sede: “Israele farà entrare i nostri rappresentanti”. Il New York Times: missile mai testato prima in combattimento usato lo stesso giorno della strage di bambine a Minab

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Trump’s border czar says ICE agents to remain at airports until ‘those airports are secure’ – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T14:32:20+00:00

Tom Homan comments come after president instructed DHS to immediate pay airport security staff amid ongoing travel chaos caused by partial shutdownSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US is about to hit $4, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).This is up 33% from a month ago, when the average price was $2.98 per gallon. The hike is the highest national average since 2022, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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У Чорному морі знайшли грецький корабель, що ідеально зберігся

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-30T14:30:00+00:00

Безкисневе середовище перешкоджає розкладанню органічних речовин, таких як деревина, що пояснює, чому затонуле судно досі стоїть на місці через понад два тисячоліття.

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XED withdraws GIFT City IPO amid weak demand and KYC hurdles

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:26:15+00:00

The issue had already been delayed earlier due to Gulf region tensions, highlighting the impact of global uncertainty on cross-border fundraising.

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Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-30T14:25:31+00:00

Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in BritainVladimir Putin is likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack on UK soil unless the government adopts more aggressive tactics against the Kremlin, the exiled Russian billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said.The former oil tycoon has emerged as a leading figure in Russian diaspora opposition circles and claims to be well-informed about current thinking and developments among Moscow’s elite. Continue reading...

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Summer heat, cricket season put beer demand on fast track

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-30T14:25:16+00:00

Consumers also tend to move towards cans and larger pack formats. In on-trade, outlets see higher throughput per table, especially during evening matches.

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