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HDFC issue flags lack of transparency

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:23:56+00:00

HDFC resignation episode should be seen in the context of a pattern that points to deep, structural problems

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Could the continent’s far right be suffering from a Trumplash?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:20:10+00:00

France’s National Rally missed key targets in local elections ahead of next year’s seismic presidential vote – and the mainstream is doing OK elsewhere, too• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Rassemblement National is not invincible. A year out from a make-or-break presidential vote, that might be the main lesson (though there are others, which may prove more significant) from last weekend’s local elections in France. What’s more, news elsewhere – Giorgia Meloni’s referendum defeat in Italy, Janez Janša beaten in Slovenia, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán in trouble, the

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Big-ticket RCB deal underscores monetisation potential of IPL teams

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:18:55+00:00

According to USL’s annual report, in FY25, RCSPL reported revenue from operations of ₹504 crore, a 21 per cent decrease, primarily due to a lower number of Men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) matches played by RCB

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Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:17:27+00:00

Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with governmentMatt Brittin, Google’s former top executive in Europe, has been named the BBC’s next director general.Brittin, who stepped down as Google’s president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year, will replace Tim Davie at a crucial time for the corporation, as it hammers out its future funding model with the government. Continue reading...

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Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:17:17+00:00

Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens to disrupt shipping of crucial parts manufactured in the Gulf.Industry sources are concerned that components ordered from suppliers in the United Arab Emirates could become trapped if shipping remains effectively blocked through the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...

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Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:16:33+00:00

Man credited with cooling Greenland tensions with Donald Trump is poised to play central role in any coalition dealEurope live – latest updatesAt the end of a long, gruelling night for the biggest parties on the right and left, there was one veteran of Danish politics who came out of Tuesday’s general election with a smile on his face – and a pipe in his mouth.Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the two-time prime minister whose Moderates party is not aligned with the country’s left or right-leaning political blocs, is poised to play a central role in any coalition deal reached in the coming weeks. Continue

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India aims to cut emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:16:32+00:00

India's absolute emissions ‌continue to rise alongside economic growth, but it often cites its low per-capita emissions to argue that developed nations must do ‌more to fight climate change

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Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:13:43+00:00

The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the Iran war.

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Dagenham leaseholders left homeless by fire could be forced to pay for cladding works

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T15:11:07+00:00

Greater London Authority seeks £6m refund for uncompleted fire safety work on destroyed Spectrum BuildingUK politics live – latest updatesPeople who lost their homes when a tower block in Dagenham burned down say they are being made to pay for the building’s fire safety works after the government demanded its money back.Former leaseholders of the Spectrum Building, a seven-storey block of flats which was demolished after a major fire in August 2024, said it was “absolutely outrageous” the Greater London Authority (GLA) was seeking to reclaim £6m for the safety works because the blaze meant the

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Elitecon promotes smart, sustainable farming with CSR initiatives

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:09:58+00:00

The initiative aims to introduce precision agriculture technologies and resource-efficient farming practices in the tobacco-growing regions of Andhra Pradesh

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EFT partners with BSPL to produce E610P agriculture drone

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:06:27+00:00

A media statement said that EFT has officially commenced ‘Make in India’ production of the E610P agricultural drone, with BSPL serving as the designated manufacturing and distribution partner

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India’s energy choices have been sub-optimal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:06:19+00:00

Under US pressure, it moved away from Iranian oil earlier. Such choices may have started to hurt

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Gov introduces FCRA amendments as financial bill; opposition flags concern

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:03:38+00:00

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide oversight framework over foreign funding, enhance transparency and accountability, in the Lok Sabha as a financial bill under Article 117 Clause (1)

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PNG push gathers pace as LPG risks mount

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:03:02+00:00

India accelerates PNG adoption amid rising LPG supply risks, mandating households in connected areas to switch within three months.

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PN3, amidst fragile capital flows

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-25T15:02:04+00:00

The Centre looks keen to attract long-term investment from China to offset tepid domestic investment as well

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Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in Europe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:56:14+00:00

Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens to disrupt shipping of crucial parts manufactured in the Gulf.Industry sources are concerned that components ordered from suppliers in the United Arab Emirates could become trapped if shipping remains effectively blocked through the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...

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Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt fined £1,200 for possession of crystal meth

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:53:57+00:00

Former prisons minister pleads guilty to four drugs charges stemming from raid on his Surrey homeThe former justice minister Crispin Blunt has been fined £1,200 for possessing illegal drugs after he told a court he entered the world of chemsex parties to help inform government policy.Blunt, 65, a former Conservative MP for Reigate, pleaded guilty at Westminster magistrates court to four charges of possessing methamphetamine - commonly known as crystal meth – cannabis and the chemical sedative GBL. Continue reading...

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TSA official says workers have missed out on nearly $1bn in pay as airport turmoil continues amid shutdown – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:52:46+00:00

Some airports advise travelers to arrive four hours before their scheduled flights as TSA staff, who have been working without pay for over a month, are not reporting for dutySign up for the Breaking News US emailTop officials at agencies affected by the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown are testifying on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The lapse in funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has lasted 40 days with little end in sig

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London authority seeks £6m fire safety works refund for building that burned down

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:49:53+00:00

Leaseholders criticise plan to reclaim funds spent on destroyed Spectrum Building in DagenhamPeople who lost their homes when a tower block in Dagenham burned down say they are being made to pay for the building’s fire safety works after the government demanded its money back.Former leaseholders of the Spectrum Building, a seven-storey block of flats which was demolished after a major fire in August 2024, said it was “absolutely outrageous” the Greater London Authority (GLA) was seeking to reclaim £6m for the safety works because the blaze meant they were never completed. Continue reading...

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U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End Their War: What to Know

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:49:52+00:00

The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as President Trump continues to threaten attacks and as the Pentagon dispatches more troops.

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Постачальник ООН купує вкрадене в Маріуполі зерно у російських виробників зброї, - ЗМІ

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-25T14:49:00+00:00

У митних деклараціях за період до початку 2026 року місцем походження товару прямо вказано виробничі потужності в захопленому Маріуполі.

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Middle East crisis live: confusion over Iran’s response to US proposal to end war

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-25T14:48:49+00:00

Various sources suggest Iran is unhappy with US proposals, though the extent of the unhappiness is disputed and no official response has been givenIranian nationals with valid Australian tourist visas will be blocked from entering the country for six months, Australia’s home affairs minister said, citing concern some may decide to stay longer than they’re allowed. Tony Burke said the direction was necessary as there was a risk Iranians on tourist visas visiting Australia may be unable or unlikely to leave when their visa expires. The order only applies to people with a valid tourist visa out

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Viktor Orban menace de réduire les livraisons de gaz à Kiev

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-25T14:48:06+00:00

Le premier ministre hongrois a déclaré que les livraisons de gaz à l’Ukraine allaient « progressivement être arrêtées » tant que Kiev ne rétablirait pas le transit de pétrole russe par l’oléoduc Droujba. Un geste soutenu, depuis la France, par Marine Le Pen.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev « sait où obtenir les volumes requis si la Hongrie cesse ses livraisons de gaz », rétorque la diplomatie, après les menaces de Viktor Orban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-25T14:48:04+00:00

Le premier ministre hongrois a déclaré que les livraisons de gaz à l’Ukraine allaient « progressivement être arrêtées » tant que Kiev ne rétablirait pas le transit de pétrole russe par l’oléoduc Droujba. Un geste soutenu, depuis la France, par Marine Le Pen.

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