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FACSI urges Centre to ease GST, credit norms for MSEs in 2026-27 Union Budget

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T06:56:00+00:00

Highlighting liquidity concerns, the federation demanded GST refunds within 15 days, with statutory interest for delays by the government, and complete decriminalisation of procedural lapses related to GST returns, labour and local laws

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New board and chair appointed after event called off – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T06:51:17+00:00

This blog is now closedAdelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew role a ‘continuation of Rudd’s public service’, PM saysAlbanese said the decision to step down was “entirely” Rudd’s, but said the ambassador’s next role will only continue his work to advance the public interest.Kevin Rudd has a work ethic unlike anyone I’ve ever met. … He sees this as a continuation of his public service, not just to Australia but to the global community.I have seen first-hand h

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Australia news live: new Adelaide festival board and chair appointed after writers’ week cancelled

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T06:42:42+00:00

Follow updates liveAdelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew role a ‘continuation of Rudd’s public service’, PM saysAlbanese said the decision to step down was “entirely” Rudd’s, but said the ambassador’s next role will only continue his work to advance the public interest.Kevin Rudd has a work ethic unlike anyone I’ve ever met. … He sees this as a continuation of his public service, not just to Australia but to the global community.I have seen first-hand how h

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China lays claim to Kashmir's Shaksgam Valley, says infrastructure construction justified

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T06:40:28+00:00

Earlier on January 9, India firmly rejected China's infrastructure buildup through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in the Shaksgam Valley, terming it "illegal and invalid," while noting that the region is an "integral and inalienable part" of India

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Agatha Christie: 50 years on, Queen of Crime continues to captivate readers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T06:35:24+00:00

The Queen of Crime’s iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continue to enthrall readers and viewers across formats, from novels and audiobooks to films, shows, and podcasts.

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Lead futures faces a resistance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T06:33:46+00:00

Traders can initiate fresh shorts

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Tuesday briefing: What has sparked Iran’s latest wave of protests – and what might happen next

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T06:31:30+00:00

In today’s newsletter: A researcher with a focus on the region explains what’s behind deadly nationwide demonstrations and what a hardening of public opinion against the state might bringGood morning. At least 648 people have been killed by Iran’s security services during nationwide demonstrations, with more than 10,600 arrested. The unrest is widely seen as the most serious challenge to Iran’s Islamic Republic in recent years.People took to the streets for reasons ranging from rising economic hardship to long-simmering anger over political repression and civil rights. Together, they represent

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Asio chief given powers to recommend organisations be proscribed as hate groups under Labor’s new laws

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T06:15:43+00:00

Neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network claims it will disband before hate speech legislation is introduced to parliament on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s spy boss will be given powers to recommend an organisation be proscribed as a hate group under the Labor government’s new religious vilification protections.The draft bill, which the government released on Tuesday, includes new hate speech and anti-vilification laws, powers to formally designate groups as proscribed organisations, and p

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Orion Innovation expand Kochi facility, launch OI Envision Studio

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T06:09:17+00:00

With the new facility and OI Envision Studio, Kochi will play a strategic role in Orion Innovation’s global delivery and innovation ecosystem, supporting clients across North America, Europe, and APAC

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Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T05:59:39+00:00

Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on MondayProminent Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material.Silvey, 43, had a search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday, 12 January, where detectives allegedly found him “actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online”. Continue reading...

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Who will replace Rudd as US ambassador? Defence boss, career diplomat and former ministers in mix

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-13T05:56:46+00:00

Analysts and experts say the PM would do well to consider the Aukus alliance and reactions from Maga base in making his choiceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Labor ministers, the defence department boss and a career diplomat are among the names being touted by government figures to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador in Washington.Rudd, the former prime minister and foreign minister, won praise for stabilising relations with the US president, Donald Trump, on Monday, after the surprise announcement

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Trump’s tariff warning on Iran trade raises concerns for Indian rice exporters: IREF

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-13T05:45:34+00:00

As US tariffs threaten to disrupt trade with Iran, Indian rice exporters brace for financial fallout amid declining Basmati prices and heightened market volatility, prompting calls for strategic adjustments to safeguard agricultural interests

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