A government bill linking women's reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation «by the backdoor.» Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation will look like next.

A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Sunday claimed 16 lives and injured six. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and dispatched ministers to oversee rescue efforts and provide immediate assistance.

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.

Moscow will host a global forum on growth, technology, demography and trade with delegates from 40+ countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Following the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore challenged PM Modi and Amit Shah to give up their seats for women candidates if 33% reservation is implemented across existing constituencies.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit back at PM Modi's criticism regarding the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing him of misleading the nation. She defended her party, TMC, stating its consistent support for women's representation. Banerjee clarified her opposition is to the delimitation exercise, which she believes is a political ploy, and questioned the bill's delayed implementation and linkage to delimitation.

As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of “bohiragoto” has returned to the centre of the political stage, with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) reviving a narrative that helped it decisively blunt the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) five years ago. The immediate trigger this time, as seen in the reaction to Leander Paes joining the BJP, shows how quickly the labels are deployed as «outsider, parachuted, not one of us».

Almost 15 ammunition shells were fired at the region

Six guided aerial bombs were shot down by air defense systems

A police officer at Kanengo Police Station is under investigation for allegedly demanding and receiving K70,000 from a mother of an 11-year-old girl, claiming the money was needed for “airtime” to facilitate investigations and arrest a defilement suspect. The case, now being handled by the Independent Complaints Commission, has exposed serious allegations of corruption inside […] The post K70,000 Extortion Scandal: Police Officer Accused of Demanding Money to “Facilitate Arrest” in Child Defilement Case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC), Member of Parliament Arnold Kadzanja, and senior traditional leaders have commended community members in Traditional Authority Chilooko in Ntchisi District for actively participating in education development activities that have improved learning conditions at Mthawira Primary School. The commendation was made during a media tour organized by MHRRC aimed […] The post MHRRC, Kadzanja and Senior Chiefs Commend Communities for Active Role in School Development in Ntchisi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) Chief Executive Officer Bob Chimkango has taken a hardline stance against critics of recent rental adjustments, telling tenants who are uncomfortable with the new rates to vacate corporation houses and return to their home villages. In a series of strongly worded remarks circulating as official posts attributed to him, Chimkango has […] The post MHC CEO Bob Chimkango Tells Critics to Vacate Houses as He Orders Evictions from 1 May Over Rental Hike Dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening fertiliser situation is once again exposing a deeper structural crisis in the country’s food production system, as global conflict-driven shocks push prices higher and threaten supply stability ahead of the 2026 farming season. In rural areas such as Lombwa Village under Traditional Authority Khongoni, farmers are already preparing fields for winter cropping, but […] The post Fertiliser Prices Rise and Shortages Loom in Malawi as War in the Middle East Disrupts Global Supply and Threatens Food Production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A wave of recent appointments of politically exposed individuals to lead Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and parastatals has triggered sharp criticism from governance experts, who warn that the decisions risk eroding institutional independence and turning public bodies into political reward systems rather than professional service institutions. The appointments include former parliamentary candidates, former legislators, and […] The post Political Appointments in Parastatals Spark Governance Outcry as Critics Warn of State Institutions Turning into Party Extensions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

They were suspended from duty during the investigation

According to the politician, the United States was «drawn into» the conflict by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

A reserve sergeant from the 769th Territorial Brigade was killed in the combat zone

British banks are set to be given early access to stress-test their cyber defences against Claude Mythos, a state-of-the-art AI bot.

Senior officials monitoring the UK economy are understood to be concerned that the tax onslaught has gone too far.

They are concerned that BP blocked a shareholder proposal forcing the firm to explain how its strategic shift from renewable energy would perform as demand for oil and gas falls.

In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.

The president has publicly highlighted his ballroom project on roughly a third of the days this year.

How should youths prepare themselves for the increasingly fragmented world? With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), how can students ensure that what they are learning in universities remain relevant?These were among the questions raised by students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) during a ministerial forum, themed «Strength in smallness — from the individual to the nation», held on April 2.PM Wong said that he could not get through all the questions and decided to respond on social media through a «Ask Me Anything» (AMA) video.This is not the first time that the prime minister has used an AMA video format to address questions raised by Singaporeans.On Dec 17, 2025, PM Wong used the same format to address questions such as exam stress, online harms and even a request to bring South Korean band BigBang to Singapore to celebrate their 20th anniversary.The Sunday (April 19) video starts off with a question on how students can prepare themselves for the increasingly fragmented and complex world.

The US Treasury has extended its waiver on Russian oil in transit through mid-May to offset the price shock from the Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com

Two India-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were targeted by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a convoy of 14 ships to abort transit. The incident caused confusion over passage instructions, with multiple vessels turning back. India has lodged a protest with Iran, urging safe passage for merchant shipping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing the women's reservation bill, claiming the party worked against greater political representation for Bengal's daughters. He asserted the BJP prioritizes women's empowerment and safety, promising improved welfare delivery if elected in the state.

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.