‘This will offend a lot of people’: New UK PM Andy Burnham's tea-making habit sparks debate

Burnham: ‘This will offend a lot of people’: New UK PM Andy Burnham’s tea-making habit sparks debate

Labour leader Andy Burnham Britain’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has sparked a fresh debate over one of the country’s most cherished traditions after revealing that he puts milk into the cup before pouring hot water while making tea, a habit he admits is likely to divide opinion.Speaking in a quick-fire interview with PoliticsUK, Burnham…

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Taiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, naval vessels near island for second straight day

Taiwan Military Activity: Taiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, naval vessels near island for second straight day

Taiwan’s ministry of national defence said it detected four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the island until 6 am local time on Sunday.The ministry said three of the four aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).In…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, April 17, 2026: Health stays sound

Cancer Horoscope Today, April 17, 2026: Health stays sound

Faith offers solace through simple acts. Children bring joy and their studies are progressing well. Love life is fortunate, with opportunities for connection. Students show steady progress, and businessmen can explore new ventures. Finances remain stable, with sensible spending. Health is sound, promoting a lighter feeling. Enjoy a day of balance and contentment. Faith will…

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JoSAA round 2 seat allotment result 2026 released: Check allotment status, reporting schedule here

JoSAA round 2 seat allotment result 2026 released: Check allotment status, reporting schedule here

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the Round 2 seat allotment result for JoSAA Counselling 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their seat allotment status by visiting the official website, josaa.nic.in.To access the allotment result, candidates need to log in using their Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main application…

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SEBI's new ease-of-business push: What may change for stock exchanges, brokers

SEBI’s new ease-of-business push: What may change for stock exchanges, brokers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a comprehensive review of regulations governing stock exchanges, clearing corporations and commodity derivatives exchanges. The exercise includes a proposed overhaul of technology-related rules as part of efforts to improve ease of doing business and reduce compliance burdens in the securities market.In a press release issued…

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Asian stocks today: Markets retreat as Iran war worries, inflation fears weigh on markets

Markets retreat as Iran war worries, inflation fears weigh on markets

Asian markets mostly declined on Friday as investor optimism around artificial intelligence stocks faded amid rising concerns over inflation, elevated oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Iran war.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 61,880.04, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.2% to 7,727.34 after briefly crossing the 8,000 mark for the first time.The sharp reversal came…

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Private credit risks may trigger wider crunch; Fed’s Michael Barr warns of ‘psychological contagion’

Private credit risks may trigger wider crunch; Fed’s Michael Barr warns of ‘psychological contagion’

US Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has warned that stress in the fast-growing private credit market could trigger “psychological contagion” and spill into the broader financial system, Reuters reported citing an interview with Bloomberg News.Barr said direct links between banks and private credit firms do not currently appear “super worrisome”, but other areas such as…

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