The Hindu Crossword 7157

Across

 1 Device to progress data to favour tax alternative (9)
 5 Say farewell and stop working with gold around (5)
 9 GI returns to look at blockade to capture objective (5)
10 Bench over three feet for a quadrangle (9)
11 Ballet on sand arranged on plateaus! (10)
12 Russian ruler became the main attraction (4)
14 Hates the hour to be around the fireplace (7)
15 Criticise expert with a cure for all ills (7)
17 Get on the platform for a public speech (7)
19 Knowledge gained by observation and experiment (7)
20 Greek character involved in a riot-an agitator (4)
22 It gives the angle in favour of farm vehicle (10)
25 Last month's speaker has room for improvement (9)
26 Send on course an alternative part (5)
27 Not one yet seen around the Himalayan range (5)
28 Rest of Sweden, said sadly that they were unfortunate events (9)

Down

 1 Forced one to halt, to set in place (5)
 2 Lays down the law on certain wild animals (9)
 3 General meant to make attempt to be fundamental (10)
 4 Officer Commanding gets possibly sick in ship parties (7)
 5 Cowboys gather in cattle (5, 2)
 6 One who is opposed to a tin opener (4)
 7 New paint unsuitable (5)
 8 Discount subject to percentage (9)
13 Signs can point to a well-organised riot (10)
14 Mad one to hurdle lines speedily (9)
16 He carries a tipstaff for tricks on furniture (9)
18 Time the Russian organisation was awarded as they were deserving (7)
19 One stares at the irony and sarcasm of the composition (7)
21 An adroitness displayed in silent understanding (5)
23 Stare madly at the charges made (5)
24 Nasty risk annoys one (4)

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