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ASMS signs Agri MoU

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T06:09:06+00:00

The partnership falls under ASMS’s Project AVIO Agritech, which aims to integrate agriculture, financial inclusion, and rural commerce

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Rupee weakens in NDF, set to slide past 93 as oil surges

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T06:08:21+00:00

The spot rupee had fallen to a low of 92.63 on Thursday and ‌traders reckon that steeper losses are in store for the currency ‌unless ⁠the central bank intervenes

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‘Alright mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:03+00:00

Long-awaited Alexa+ aims to get Britons re-engaging with their devices – but it may have its work cut out“Commiserations, mate, Chelsea lost 3-0 in the Champions League last night against Paris Saint-Germain,” says Alexa as it attempts to break the news gently to an awaiting Blues fan. Such is the injection of personality and understanding that Amazon hopes will lead to Britons re-engaging with their millions of Alexa devices, restoring it to the cutting edge of voice assistants rather than resigned to being a glorified egg timer.After its early access launch last year in the US, the long-awai

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Nigel Farage Cameo videos backed cryptocurrencies that collapsed in value

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:02+00:00

Cameo videos produced by the Reform UK leader were used to drum up interest in obscure memecoinsNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogansNigel Farage has profited by producing Cameo videos that endorsed or provided support to cryptocurrencies which later collapsed in value.The videos were discovered by the Guardian within a collection of more than 4,000 clips he has created on the Cameo platform, which allows public figures and celebrities to sell personalised recorded messages to members of the public. Continue reading...

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Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:02+00:00

Iran war has increased gas price, with effects on UK energy bills that could be avoided, Common Wealth saysHousehold energy bills could be reduced by up to £203 a year by stopping expensive fossil gas setting the price of energy in the UK, according to a report.Under the existing system, gas – the most expensive form of electricity production in the UK system – set the price of energy 85% of the time in 2024 in the UK, even though it generates only about a quarter of Britain’s electricity. Continue reading...

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‘Waiting for days’: India feels impact of gas supply chain disruption amid Iran conflict

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:01+00:00

People struggle to cook and businesses bear brunt as closure of strait of Hormuz slows imports of liquefied petroleum gasFor four days, Maya Rani, 36, has been arriving each morning at a gas distributor’s office in Delhi, her six-month-old daughter in her lap, waiting for hours. And each day she returns home empty-handed, told that a cooking gas cylinder may not be available for at least another week. Around her, the queue keeps growing, people clutching forms and documents, hoping to secure a cylinder.The flame in her kitchen began to fade last week and her husband, as he always does, took th

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Night buses will run to every Greater Manchester borough as Bee Network expands

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:01+00:00

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridershipNight buses will run to every borough in Greater Manchester as the city region expands its publicly controlled Bee Network.The mayor, Andy Burnham, announced a number of new services alongside figures showing rapid growth in ridership since buses were taken back under public control in 2023. Continue reading...

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Referendum giustizia, urne aperte domenica 22 e lunedì 23 marzo: guida al voto

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-19T06:00:00+00:00

Gli italiani chiamati a esprimersi sul quesito costituzionale confermativo che interviene sull’ordinamento della magistratura e introduce la separazione delle carriere tra giudici e pm e l’istituzione di una nuova Alta Corte disciplinare

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HDFC Bank Share Price LIVE: Stock falls 5% after chairman quits on 'ethical' differences; RBI says 'no material concerns'

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:57:47+00:00

The shares of HDFC Bank fell as much as 8.7% on Thursday before paring losses after the exit of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty citing 'ethical' and 'value' concerns. RBI has reassured that the bank is financially sound and that there are no material concerns "as regards its conduct or governance."

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Депутаты предложат правительству создать Госфонд будущих поколений

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-19T05:54:51+00:00

Депутаты и общественники могут порекомендовать правительству создать Государственный фонд будущих поколений для дополнительного финансирования материнского капитала. Он будет наполняться за счет части доходов от повышения акцизов на алкоголь и табачные изделия, игорного бизнеса.

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Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets IPO price band at ₹201-212

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:54:43+00:00

The ₹440 crore IPO will open for subscription on March 24; will comprise entirely a fresh issue of equity shares, with no Offer For Sale component

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Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T05:53:55+00:00

US president claims Israel will not attack South Pars again – but threatens to destroy ‘extremely important and valuable’ site if Iran continues to attack gas facilities in QatarMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump threatened to “massively blow up” the world’s largest gasfield after Israeli strikes on the Iranian site prompted Tehran to step up attacks on energy facilities across the Middle East.Israel’s decision to target the South Pars gasfield on Wednesday marked a major escalation of the war, heightening fears of significant disruption to international energy supplies. Continue re

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex tanks 1,700 pts, Nifty down 530 pts as Crude rises past $112 a barrel, HDFC Bank shares tumble 9%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:52:55+00:00

Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on 19 March 2026: Iran accused Israel of striking its facilities in the huge ‌South Pars gas field on Wednesday in a major escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war that sent oil prices shooting higher, and retaliated ​by vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf, firing missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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Choice Mutual Fund opens NFO for two Nifty Index funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:45:24+00:00

The offer for the Choice Nifty 50 Index Fund and the Choice Nifty Next 50 Index Fund closes on April 2, 2026

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"Це не наша війна": Європа не має наміру допомагати Трампу у конфлікті з Іраном

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-19T05:45:00+00:00

Європейці не хочуть бути втягнутими у непередбачуваний конфлікт, мети якого вони до кінця не розуміють і який не користується популярністю серед їхніх власних громадян.

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Govt orders oil and gas firms to share data with PPAC

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:41:34+00:00

The order designates PPAC as the body to collect and analyse ‌the information, and requires ​firms including producers, refiners, importers ⁠and distributors to report data at regular ‌intervals

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Деякі пенсіонери можуть отримати надбавку 20% до пенсії: хто має право та як оформити

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-19T05:30:00+00:00

Розповідаємо, яким пенсіонерам передбачена доплата до пенсії у розмірі 20%, і хто ще може розраховувати на таку надбавку до соціальних виплат.

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Varun Beverages slips; two South Africa deals drive buzz

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:21:52+00:00

VBL completes acquisition of 100% stake in Twizza Proprietary through its South African arm, The Beverage Company Proprietary Ltd; Bevco also inks agreement to acquire 100% equity in Crickley Dairy

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Australia says fuel supply levels stable, PM urges residents to avoid panic buying

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-19T05:17:21+00:00

The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on Thursday the war was a material risk to the Australian economy, though it said domestic banks remained well-positioned to support growth in the event of a significant downturn

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Power prices expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-19T05:15:58+00:00

Increased output from wind generation and batteries, and falling electricity contract prices, are expected to deliver lower energy billsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPower prices on Australia’s east coast are predicted to fall from July because of increased output from wind generation and batteries, and falling electricity contract prices, with potential savings up to $1,320 for some small businesses.In a draft decision on Thursday, the Australia Energy Regulator (AER) proposed a price reduction for customers on

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