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Friday, Apr 26

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UK celebrates vaccine partnership with India to combat malaria

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THE government hailed its vaccine partnership with India which will help combat malaria as one of the biggest killers of… Continue reading UK celebrates vaccine partnership with India to combat malaria

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Asian hotelier faces probe for speeding

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A MILLIONAIRE Asian-origin hotelier is facing Police Scotland scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him driving his luxury car on… Continue reading Asian hotelier faces probe for speeding

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Former Post Office chief ‘only wanted to pay token compensation to victims’

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FORMER Post Office chief Paula Vennells sought to offer only nominal compensation to wrongly convicted sub-postmasters, the public inquiry heard… Continue reading Former Post Office chief ‘only wanted to pay token compensation to victims’

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India factory plans in limbo as Tesla shifts focus

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US automaker Tesla said that it will use a current platform and production lines to produce what it called “more… Continue reading India factory plans in limbo as Tesla shifts focus

Tata Steel to close blast furnaces at Port Talbot plant

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Tata Steel’s move to modernise its Port Talbot plant in south Wales, to reduce carbon emissions and trim losses, has… Continue reading Tata Steel to close blast furnaces at Port Talbot plant

Goldman Sachs hires top bankers for India dealmaking roles: Report

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Goldman Sachs has recruited two senior bankers in India to capitalise on increasing dealmaking and investor interest in the country,… Continue reading Goldman Sachs hires top bankers for India dealmaking roles: Report

Thursday, Apr 25

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Former Post Office executive forgets key email on remote access, inquiry hears

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FORMER Post Office executive Angela van den Bogerd has said that she had forgotten about an email from 2010 which… Continue reading Former Post Office executive forgets key email on remote access, inquiry hears

India’s IndiGo orders 30 long-range Airbus A350 jets

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India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is set to diversify its fleet with the acquisition of 30 A350 long-range jets from Airbus,… Continue reading India’s IndiGo orders 30 long-range Airbus A350 jets

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Next Labour government to be the most pro-business: Rachel Reeves

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Rachel Reeves has said that a future Labour government will tilt even more towards business interests than the Tony Blair… Continue reading Next Labour government to be the most pro-business: Rachel Reeves

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Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals raises £20,000 for local charity

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Sigma Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company based in Watford, has raised £20,000 for Citizens Advice Watford, their chosen charity of the… Continue reading Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals raises £20,000 for local charity

Barclays logs lower profit as mortgage lending weakens

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Barclays on Thursday said net profit slid 13 per cent in the first quarter, as warning lights flashed over weaker… Continue reading Barclays logs lower profit as mortgage lending weakens

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Free food, taxi rides to woo voters in Bengaluru

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India’s Silicon Valley Bengaluru, which houses many software giants and startups, has been notorious for low voter turnout during elections.… Continue reading Free food, taxi rides to woo voters in Bengaluru

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Labour plans to renationalise railways within five years

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Labour has announced its intention to nationalise the country’s rail network within five years without compensating private operators, as part… Continue reading Labour plans to renationalise railways within five years

Divisive speeches: Poll panel seeks reponse from BJP, Congress

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India’s Election Commission said on Thursday it has sought responses from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition… Continue reading Divisive speeches: Poll panel seeks reponse from BJP, Congress

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UK aid watchdog raises red flag over dubious India investments

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AN AID watchdog has raised concerns over questionable funding in some Indian projects – including a cosmetics company and social… Continue reading UK aid watchdog raises red flag over dubious India investments

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Pakistan business leaders pitch for trade ties with India

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PAKISTAN’S business leaders in an interactive session with prime minister Shehbaz Sharif called for trade talks with India which they… Continue reading Pakistan business leaders pitch for trade ties with India

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Campaigning ends for second phase of India elections

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Campaigning concluded on Wednesday evening for the second phase of India’s elections in 89 seats across 13 states set for… Continue reading Campaigning ends for second phase of India elections

Modi attacks Sam Pitroda’s remarks on inheritance tax

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INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (24) seized on Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s remarks on inheritance tax to step… Continue reading Modi attacks Sam Pitroda’s remarks on inheritance tax

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Post Office executives accused of using misleading language in Horizon scandal

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POST OFFICE former chief executive Paula Vennells and top executives have been accused of using misleading language to describe flaws… Continue reading Post Office executives accused of using misleading language in Horizon scandal

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Indian American Bhavini Patel loses Pennsylvania primary election

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Indian American Bhavini Patel faced defeat in the Democratic primary Congressional race from US state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday night,… Continue reading Indian American Bhavini Patel loses Pennsylvania primary election

Modi has done an unbelievable job: JPMorgan CEO

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing an “unbelievable job” in India by pursuing reforms and reducing poverty through inclusive financial… Continue reading Modi has done an unbelievable job: JPMorgan CEO

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Tesla profits tumble 55 per cent amid sales pressure

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TESLA reported a big drop in quarterly profits Tuesday amid an increasingly competitive electric vehicle market, with the entry of… Continue reading Tesla profits tumble 55 per cent amid sales pressure

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Sunak pledges to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030

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PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday (23) he would lift defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP a… Continue reading Sunak pledges to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030

Tuesday, Apr 23

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JLR reveals first all-electric Range Rover

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The first all-electric Range Rover is set to be unveiled later this year, with a sneak peek already provided during… Continue reading JLR reveals first all-electric Range Rover

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Asda’s finance chief dismisses sale rumours

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ASDA’s finance chief, Michael Gleeson, has rejected talks about selling the supermarket, despite changes in ownership, The Times reported. With… Continue reading Asda’s finance chief dismisses sale rumours

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Government bans wet wipes due to their adverse impact on environment

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The British government announced on Monday, coinciding with Earth Day, that wet wipes containing plastic will soon be prohibited from… Continue reading Government bans wet wipes due to their adverse impact on environment

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Deep Valecha’s Regent group to acquire TClarke for £90.56m

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BRITISH INDIAN entrepreneur Deep Valecha-owned Regent Group will acquire building services group, TClarke, for £90.56 million, subject to regulatory approvals,… Continue reading Deep Valecha’s Regent group to acquire TClarke for £90.56m

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Reliance sees double-digit revenue surge

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INDIA’s Reliance Industries reported a double-digit jump in fourth-quarter revenue on Monday (22), helped by steady growth in its consumer-facing… Continue reading Reliance sees double-digit revenue surge

Monday, Apr 22

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Masala row: Regulator to inspect spices sold in India

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated steps to examine the quality of powdered spices from… Continue reading Masala row: Regulator to inspect spices sold in India

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Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media announces superhero graphic novel ‘Minnal Murali’

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Spirit Media, Rana Daggubati‘s production banner, and Tinkle Comics have launched a graphic novel Minnal Murali, based on the superhero… Continue reading Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media announces superhero graphic novel ‘Minnal Murali’