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Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-02-27T15:23:17+00:00

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.

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Coal India gearing up to meet spurt in summer coal demands

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T15:22:16+00:00

The company said its coal producing subsidiaries are holding sizeable pithead coal stock to the tune of 115 million tonne as of February 26, 2026, which will further go up by the fiscal’s closure

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Karnataka CM says AVGC sector can create 20 lakh jobs in 5 years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T15:20:55+00:00

Emphasising on decentralisation, Siddaramaiah said that digital creative clusters are being set up in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Kalaburagi, and other cities

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Пентагон готує ШІ до атак по Китаю, - FT

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-27T15:20:00+00:00

США вже створили потужну зброю для кібершпигунства, але прагнуть застосувати нові інструменти на базі штучного інтелекту.

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INDEX Group strengthens India presence with Bengaluru Technology Centre

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T15:16:17+00:00

The company is also looking for alternatives; however, Roberto Deger, Managing Director – Global Finance told businessline that INDEX will continue assembling machines and localising production in China for the Chinese market

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Совет по кодификации поддержал введение срока исковой давности по деприватизации

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-02-27T15:11:23+00:00

Совет при президенте России по кодификации гражданского законодательства на выездном заседании в Великом Новгороде поддержал предложение Минэкономразвития об установлении пресекательного срока давности по делам о приватизации. «Предлагаемые изменения в статью 217 ГК РФ позволят скорректировать подходы судебной практики, установить справедливый баланс публичных и частных интересов, обеспечить защиту интересов добросовестного приобретателя имущества, стабильность гражданского оборота и предсказуемость применения норм о давности, что соответствует интересам государства и общества», – подчеркнул п

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Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T15:08:18+00:00

Parents opposing plans told they can home school their children if they object to sending them to state schoolsThe court of appeal has rejected the latest challenge to the addition of VAT to private school fees, telling parents they have the option to home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools.The appeal was launched by families and leaders of four independent Christian faith schools, aiming to overturn a high court ruling last year by arguing that the decision to add 20% to fees would make small faith schools “unviable” and unaffordable, depriving children of t

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Hiding in plain sight: everyone from Meghan to the Beckhams wants a funnel neck

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T15:00:20+00:00

Popped collar worn by Duchess of Sussex and Rama Duwaji is rising in popularity, with sales at John Lewis up 1,000%Shoppers are avidly searching for jackets that cover half your face – so much sales are up 1,000% year on year at John Lewis.The funnel-neck jacket is boxy, generously cut and comes with a permanently popped collar, between 9cm and 14cm high running from clavicle to nose; high enough to cover your mouth, low enough to see out – just. Continue reading...

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Six planets due to parade across night sky in rare celestial spectacle

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T14:59:58+00:00

Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across skySix planets are set to parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be needed to spot the latter two planets. Continue reading...

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Six planets due to parade across night sky in rare celestial spectacle

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T14:59:58+00:00

Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across skySix planets will parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be needed to spot the latter two planets. Continue reading...

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Brigade Group launches residential project in Chennai with GDV to be ₹1,700 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T14:57:38+00:00

“This project is part of our continued focus to elevate the standard of urban living in one of the city’s most vibrant and well-connected neighbourhoods,” says Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director of Brigade Enterprises Limited

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EV two-wheelers: More than just mobility

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T14:56:24+00:00

For gig workers, EV two-wheelers have become a crucial income booster. But some key technological issues need to be sorted out urgently

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PM Modi to visit Puducherry and Madurai on March 1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-27T14:54:27+00:00

In Puducherry, the Prime Minister will unveil projects worth over ₹2,700 crore, and ₹4,400 crore in Madurai

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Smear Campaigns Against Gaza’s Doctors

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-02-27T14:52:08+00:00

Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.

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Legal challenge over plan to use East Sussex army camp as asylum housing dismissed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-27T14:46:14+00:00

Judge rules that Crowborough residents cannot challenge a decision before it has been formally madeA residents’ group has lost its high court challenge against a Home Office decision to use an army training camp to house asylum seekers.Crowborough Shield, a group of concerned residents, launched a legal challenge after securing more than £100,000 for legal fees with crowdfunding, after a government announcement to use Crowborough army training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers. Continue reading...

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