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Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T16:12:27+00:00

US tariff threat on Russian crude shouldn’t rattle India

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Lib Dems use conference to set out £2bn plan to cut fuel duty

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-20T16:09:11+00:00

Ed Davey’s party made a series of proposals as concern grows among members that voters don’t know what its policies are or what it stands forThe Liberal Democrats have used their conference to unveil a £2bn plan to cut fuel duty, part of a series of policy proposals intended to tackle worries that not enough voters know what Ed Davey’s party stands for.The proposal to cut fuel duty by 10p a litre for a fixed three-month period came as polling showed Lib Dem policies are less well known than those of Restore Britain, which only launched as a political party in February and has one MP – Rupert L

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What should India’s long term energy priorities be?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T16:07:26+00:00

A shift away from LPG for cooking, focus on RE storage and promotion of energy efficiency are vital, going ahead

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Permanence of life insurance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T16:03:35+00:00

Companies may come and go, or get merged, but policyholders’ rights are unaffected

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Face au blocus d’Ormuz, l’Iran mise sur la mer Caspienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-09-20T16:00:01+00:00

Cette mer fermée, devenue un carrefour commercial en plein essor, notamment grâce à la nouvelle route dite « du Middle Corridor » qui relie l’Asie à l’Europe sans passer par la Russie, est désormais un enjeu stratégique pour tous les pays qui l’entourent.

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Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-09-20T15:54:14+00:00

The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

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ETFs vs index funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:41:41+00:00

Your choice of benchmark must be the large-cap index or the broadest investable index for institutional investors in the market where you can make goal-based investments

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Ayushman Bharat’s missing link: Emergency care

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:39:22+00:00

A key test of Ayushman Bharat’s efficacy is the creation of a continuum of care in a medical emergency

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Wellness-centric care with nutraceuticals

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:38:39+00:00

Deciphering the right dose of alternatives to illness-centric, drugs-based healthcare

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Blueprint for AI in healthcare

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:35:23+00:00

UK panel recommends ways to ensure safe use of AI in medical field

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India’s UPI moment for insurance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:35:20+00:00

India’s Public Insurance Registry could revolutionise insurance accessibility and transparency, akin to the UPI payment system

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China bolsters pharmaceutical manufacturing in South Africa

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:34:42+00:00

South Africa’s pharma manufacturing collaboration with China aims to reduce reliance on imports and improve access to health products countrywide

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Stronger, together

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:31:00+00:00

World Rabies Day — September 28

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In insurance, the written word means everything

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:28:38+00:00

When you take an insurance policy, don’t go by the “leave the paperwork to us” pitch. It’s your money and your family’s financial well-being. Give the paperwork the diligence it deserves

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Are kirana clusters the future of inclusive retail?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:22:01+00:00

How kiranas can be enabled to use a shared delivery model for successful coexistence with quick commerce platforms

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Victoria Starmer models clothes at London fashion week show

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-20T15:16:01+00:00

Wife of former PM takes part in designer Edeline Lee’s show inspired by the Greek myth of SisyphusVictoria Starmer has taken part in a London fashion week show, in one of her first public appearances since her husband, Keir Starmer, stepped down as prime minister.Lady Starmer appeared at Sunday’s Edeline Lee show. The London-based, Canadian British designer’s clothes are a favourite of the Princess of Wales, and have also been worn by celebrities including singer Taylor Swift and actor and screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Continue reading...

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Devastated by Taliban, ignored by all

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:14:09+00:00

A heartbreaking account of the fresh wave of cruelty and violence against Afghan women

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A portrait of a storied building

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:12:41+00:00

The history of the Parliament from within its walls

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Food business must look beyond economic gain

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-20T15:11:59+00:00

The real opportunity for any food business is to improve health, strengthen livelihoods, protect biodiversity and celebrate cultures

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Британія робить "дуже мало" у відповідь на загрози РФ для Європи, – The Telegraph

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-20T15:05:00+00:00

Як зазначають у виданні, міністри Великої Британії зберігають мовчання щодо видатків на оборону, тоді як інші країни розробляють плани захисту критично важливої інфраструктури.

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One Nation-linked company built $56,000 shed on private property of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-20T15:00:20+00:00

Exclusive: James Ashby also drives new Ford Ranger given to party and is main pilot of plane donated by Gina Rinehart, which he says are not for personal useGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson’s right-hand man, James Ashby, is enjoying generous benefits as a result of his role working for One Nation, with documents showing that a company linked to the party built a $56,000 shed on his central Queensland property.Guardian Australia understands that Ashby, formerly Hanson’s chief of staff and now the party’s national director, also drives a new Ford Ranger t

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Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier from diseases such as cancer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-20T15:00:19+00:00

Exclusive: Stark health inequalities in terms of deaths before age of 75, NHS data revealsAdults with severe mental illness are nearly five times more likely than their peers to die from serious physical diseases before the age of 75, according to research.The analysis of NHS data by the Rethink Mental Illness charity reveals that people with severe mental health problems die 15-20 years earlier than the wider adult population, largely due to preventable physical conditions. Continue reading...

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