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Karnataka Bank’s Q4 net profit at ₹408.19, seeing a growth of 61.74%

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:14:05+00:00

The NPAs of the bank declined by 30 basis points from 3.08% in Q4 2024-25 to 2.78% in Q4 2025-26, and the net NPA of the bank declined by 33 basis points from 1.31% to 0.98%

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Strand Life Sciences marks a research milestone that aids drug discovery

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:04:59+00:00

The capability enabled by the ‘OlinkTM Explore HT’ platform helps measure over 5,400 protein biomarkers from just 2 μL of sample — roughly one-twenty-fifth of a single drop of blood

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HAB Pharma merges with Signature Phytochemicals, bolsters manufacturing

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:02:30+00:00

The merger expands the combined entity’s manufacturing, research, and development capabilities, with a focus on specialty drugs for oncology, autoimmune disorders, chronic

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Musk v Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:01:43+00:00

A long and bitter legal battle between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman has culminated in victory for the OpenAI boss. Musk has vowed to appeal the verdict. But what did the trial reveal about big tech and the global AI race?Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian US tech and power reporter Nick Robins-Early Continue reading...

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Virus Ebola en RDC : « La décision des Occidentaux de réduire leur aide a contribué à l’affaiblissement de la chaîne de surveillance sanitaire »

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:01:28+00:00

Jean Kesaya, le patron d’Africa CDC, l’agence sanitaire de l’Union africaine, dénonce, dans un entretien au « Monde », l’impact de la réduction drastique de l’aide internationale sur la gestion tardive de l’épidémie en cours.

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Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:01:07+00:00

London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says unionSome of the biggest West End shows could be forced to temporarily close during a “summer of turbulence” in London after union members voted to move towards strike action over a dispute about pay and conditions.An indicative ballot held by the performing arts union, Equity, was overwhelmingly backed by its membership: 98% voted yes to potential strikes. The result means the union now has the right to have a statutory ballot on taking industrial action. Continue reading...

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L’Assemblée nationale approuve 36 milliards d’euros supplémentaires pour la loi de programmation militaire 2024-2030

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:00:30+00:00

Malgré l’opposition de LFI et des Ecologistes, le projet de loi, qui fixe d’ici à 2030 les grandes orientations et les moyens des armées françaises, porte à 436 milliards d’euros les dépenses militaires prévues d’ici à la fin de la décennie.

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En Allemagne, le grand divorce des entrepreneurs du Mittelstand avec le chancelier Friedrich Merz

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T16:00:11+00:00

Les patrons allemands, qui espéraient que le dirigeant conservateur relance l’économie, disent aujourd’hui leur profonde déception. Historiquement proches du parti libéral ou de l’Union chrétienne-démocrate, certains d’entre eux se tournent désormais vers le parti d’extrême droite AfD.

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US warns Russia after Moscow threatens Latvia: ‘Nato membership will not protect you’ – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:58:58+00:00

Chief commander Alexus Grynkewich also confirms the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Europe in line with Trump’s plansThe latest drone alerts come as Ukraine and Latvia were this morning forced by Russia to repeatedly refute Moscow’s claims that Kyiv was preparing attacks against Russia from Latvia.Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for its operations against Russia and refuted Moscow’s claims.“Russia is lying about Latvia allowing any country to use Latvian airspace and territory to launch attacks against Russia or any other c

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Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:57:54+00:00

Officials from Baltic states say Moscow behind latest such incident but also tell Kyiv to be more careful with its routingEurope live – latest updatesA Romanian F-16 Nato jet shot down a drone over Estonia on Tuesday in what appears to be the latest case of Russian electronic jamming diverting long-range Ukrainian drones into the alliance’s territory.A local resident told the Estonian public broadcaster, ERR, that he had seen two fighter jets – part of a Nato force policing the skies over the Baltic states – flying in the area before a loud bang that brought the drone down. He said the drone h

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Editorial. Coal comfort

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:56:13+00:00

Coal gasification opens new energy pathways

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Названо номінантів  премії Blogger Awards 2026 року

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:56:00+00:00

В УНІАН відбулася пресконференція, присвячена оголошенню номінантів Всеукраїнської єдиної офіційно зареєстрованої премії для зірок, блогерів, експертів та брендів Blogger Awards 2026. Учасниками заходу...

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Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:53:27+00:00

Officials will determine if standard process was followed before lethal strikes in Caribbean and eastern PacificSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Pentagon’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into whether US military commanders followed proper procedures when conducting boat strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific.The office of inspector general at the Department of Defense is examining whether military commanders stuck to the standard six-step process the US military is required to follow before approving and carrying out lethal strikes, according to a

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InCred Alternative Investments invests ₹185 crore in VEM Technologies

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:47:09+00:00

The transaction involves primary growth capital and will support VEM Technologies’ expansion plans, including capacity addition, strengthening manufacturing infrastructure

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Управленцы в здравоохранении предложили раскрывать показатели работы госклиник

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:45:48+00:00

Национальная ассоциация управленцев сферы здравоохранения (НАУЗ) предложила обязать государственные и муниципальные клиники ежегодно раскрывать ключевые показатели эффективности работы. Речь идет, в частности, об объеме оказанных ими услуг по профилям медицинской деятельности, уровне заболеваемости внутрибольничными инфекциями, проценте повторных госпитализаций, индексе удовлетворенности пациентов и показателях летальности. Письма с такой инициативой были направлены премьер-министру Михаилу Мишустину, председателю Госдумы Вячеславу Володину и руководителю Росздравнадзора Алле Самойловой (копии

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Поддержанный Неверовым участник спецоперации снялся с праймериз на Смоленщине

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:41:55+00:00

Депутат смоленского городского совета, участник спецоперации Артем Корнюченков, за которого призывал голосовать на праймериз «Единой России» (ЕР) экс-секретарь генсовета партии Сергей Неверов, отозвал свою кандидатуру с предварительного голосования по отбору кандидатов в депутаты Госдумы в Смоленской области. О своем решении Корнюченков объявил в видеообращении на личной странице в VK. Он поблагодарил избирателей и «братьев по оружию» за оказанную поддержку и объяснил снятие с праймериз тем, что «на сегодняшний день есть важная задача по формированию ветеранского сообщества, по формированию ас

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Coal comfort

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:31:46+00:00

Coal gasification opens new energy pathways

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LIVE: Bournemouth vs Man City – Premier League

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:30:49+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.

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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, May 20, 2026

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:29:38+00:00

BL Morning Report May 20, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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Standard Chartered to cut over 15% corporate function roles globally

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:27:54+00:00

As per the bank’s investor day presentation, ‘corporate functions’ is defined as non-frontline support services headcount along with independent contractors/ consultants.

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Global AI spending to grow 47% in 2026 to $2.59 trillion

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:27:28+00:00

The rise reflects growing investments in chips, cloud capacity, data centres and computing resources

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Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:27:11+00:00

Russian leader says relations between two countries have reached ‘unprecedented level’ on eve of 25th visit to ChinaVladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, just four days after Donald Trump left China.Putin’s visit to China – his 25th, according to Chinese state media – reflects Beijing’s growing confidence on the world stage as a centre of global diplomatic activity. Continue reading...

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"Піар замість розслідувань": Власенко розкритикував роботу НАБУ і САП

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:22:00+00:00

НАБУ і САП більше працюють у медійній та піар-площині, ніж займаються розслідуваннями та збором доказів. Вони публічно розкривають деталі справ, фактично роблячи підозрюваних винними ще до рішення суду,...

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Нова тактика України щодо використання дронів сіє хаос в армії РФ, - The Independent

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:22:00+00:00

За останні кілька місяців українські удари завдали найбільшої шкоди російській нафтовій інфраструктурі з початку повномасштабної війни.

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Владимир Путин прибыл в Китай

Fonte: Vedomosti – All Articles · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:21:34+00:00

Владимир Путин 19 мая поздно вечером прибыл с официальным визитом в Китай. Самолет президента приземлился в 23.20 (18.20 мск) по местному времени в пекинском аэропорту «Шоуду». В аэропорту президента России будет встречать министр иностранных дел КНР Ван И. После этого президент направится в резиденцию Дяоюйтай.

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Voters in six states head to polls as Trump attacks Massie as ‘worst congressman’ – US politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-05-19T15:20:46+00:00

Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he tells reporters at White House that he will be endorsing candidate for senate race in TexasSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe president held an impromptu news conference against the backdrop of the White House’s proposed ballroom’s construction Monday morning. He spoke about the ballroom, Iran, Cuba, the Kentucky congressional race, and the new “reflecting lake”, which he wants to inaugurate before July 4.While showing reporters how the construction of the ballroom was coming along, he said: “This is all my money and donor’s m

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