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Thousands gather in Prague to protest licence fee plans

Thousands gather in Prague to protest licence fee plans

Several thousand people gathered in Prague on Sunday to protest against plans to change the funding system for public television and radio, accusing the government of stifling press freedom.

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Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.

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Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead

Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead

Inter Milan struck twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina at San Siro on Sunday and return to the summit of Serie A.

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J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore

J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore

A five-year agreement expands insurance, disability and family benefits for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government staff while adding loan and banking concessions.

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Chicago Fire rally past Atlanta United 3-2 to hold fourth place

Chicago Fire rally past Atlanta United 3-2 to hold fourth place

Chicago Fire overturned an early deficit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and remained fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 51 points.

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Technical outlook diverges for Bharti Airtel, PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines

Technical outlook diverges for Bharti Airtel, PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines

Technical analysis sees recovery potential in Bharti Airtel but continuing downside risks for PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines Chemicals.

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Credit-card shortcuts can turn impulse spending into lasting debt

Credit-card shortcuts can turn impulse spending into lasting debt

Minimum payments, costly instalments, cash withdrawals and high utilisation can raise borrowing costs and damage a cardholder’s credit profile.

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Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength

Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength

A deepening Bay of Bengal system is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.

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Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision

Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision

Policyholders should weigh the deductible and possible loss of a no-claim bonus before filing a small motor or health insurance claim.

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IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms

IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms

India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.

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