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GMR Hyderabad Airport begins Hyderabad-Tashkent service

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-29T13:44:08+00:00

The new route will enhance connectivity between South India and Central Asia, supporting business, trade, and cultural exchanges while providing a convenient gateway through Tashkent, a key regional hub

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Former special counsel Jack Smith accused of targeting ‘entire Republican party’ in heated Senate hearing – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:35:02+00:00

Chuck Grassley, Republican chair of Senate judiciary committee, accuses Smith over criminal investigations into Donald TrumpSign up to the US Breaking News emailFor some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his first term. The first focused on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, while the second on the president’s retention of classified documents.However, in February, a Trump-appointed federal judge permanently barred t

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New English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:32:51+00:00

Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Britain’s biggest insurer has said that homes being built now in England could become uninsurable in the future because they are sited in flood-risk areas.Amanda Blanc, the chief executive of Aviva, said the flooding threat was “absolutely increasing”. Continue reading...

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RAF Fairford: Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot as some evacuated residents begin to return home – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:29:34+00:00

US secretary of state and Donald Trump express concerns about decision to bail suspects; some residents reported as hesitant to return homeRubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plotTell us: have you been affected by the incident at RAF Fairford?Former national co-ordinator for UK counter-terrorism policing Nick Aldworth said investigators make bail decisions based on risk rather than investigative or geopolitical concerns.His comments come as US president Donald Trump had earlier said he was “surprised” the five men had been freed on bail.The provision of bail is

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Weekly Rupee View: Stays on weak footing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-29T13:18:25+00:00

A firm dollar, elevated crude and persistent foreign outflows weigh on the local currency

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Burnham addresses Labour conference for the first time as prime minister – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:12:54+00:00

PM expected to call for a debate on the pension triple lock in his speechBurnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social careAngela Rayner, the housing secretary, has apparently confirmed that Andy Burnham will float the prospect of getting rid of the pensions triple lock to help fund the creation of an NHS-style care service.Asked about the prospect on Sky’s Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Rayner said that Burnham was “absolutely right to start the conversation” and that he was being “brave”.The high principle on this is that people have paid in all their

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UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:11:43+00:00

Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says MoneyfactsBusiness live – latest updatesDemand for UK mortgages slumped to a 32-month low in August as buyers were deterred by rising costs linked to the war in Iran.Just 54,918 mortgages for new home purchases were approved in August, the Bank of England reported on Tuesday, the lowest monthly total since December 2023. Continue reading...

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Skoda Auto India to hike car prices by up to 1.2% from October 1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-29T13:10:52+00:00

The price revision will vary across models and variants, affecting Skoda’s India portfolio including Kylaq, Slavia, Kushaq, Kodiaq and Superb

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour Conference Speech Aims to Reset UK Mood

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:10:22+00:00

According to a preview of his remarks, Prime Minister Andy Burnham will outline a “serious prospectus for Britain” on Tuesday and will admit: “I accept people will not agree with every part of it.”

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Walkouts, clashes and moments that defined UNGA 2026

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-09-29T13:07:01+00:00

From mass walkouts and heated exchanges to protests, this year’s UNGA produced no shortage of memorable moments.

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Шаблерогу антилопу оголосили вимерлою, але вона повернулася: у природі вже сотні тварин

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-29T13:07:00+00:00

У XX столітті чисельність цього виду різко зменшилася через неконтрольоване полювання та скорочення природного середовища існування.

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