Prime Minister Narendra Modi is engaging with prominent women achievers to garner support for the women's quota bill, slated for parliamentary discussion on April 16. The legislation, aiming for implementation from the 2029 elections, reserves one-third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies. This direct outreach seeks to build public backing amidst opposition concerns regarding the delimitation process.

Asha Bhosle's voice transcended mere singing, embodying a profound presence that immortalized moments. For 'Umrao Jaan,' she didn't just perform; she underwent a reckoning, channeling the essence of a bygone era of restraint and unspoken longing.

Asha Bhosle transcended eras, absorbing global music trends and blending them with Indian classical training. She fearlessly explored genres like jazz, rock, and pop, collaborating with international artists and becoming a cultural icon. Her innovative spirit led to groundbreaking projects, earning her a Grammy nomination and cementing her legacy as a truly versatile vocalist.

Sortie de crise à l’hôpital de Taravao après douze jours de mobilisation. Un protocole d’accord a été signé, ce samedi 11 avril dans la soirée, entre les autorités et les représentants du personnel, mettant fin au préavis de grève à deux jours de son échéance. Des avancées sont actées sur la question des sous-effectifs, mais des incertitudes persistent sur de possibles départs de médecins. Du côté du syndicat CSIP, le soulagement est réel, mais la vigilance reste de mise, car l'établissement compte seulement trois médecins pour six postes.

Le cyclone Vaianu a frappé l’île du Nord ce week-end, avec une alerte rouge face à des conditions dangereuses. Des vents de plus de 130 km/heure ont provoqué inondations, routes coupées et coupures d’électricité. Plus de 90 vols ont été annulés, bouleversant le trafic aérien. Les régions de la Baie de Plenty et de la côte Est restent les plus touchées, malgré une amélioration progressive.

Earlier, CENTCOM said its forces would begin a naval blockade of Iran at 2:00 p.m. GMT, on April 13

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and energy supplies, Starmer's office said

After reports on the defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Ursula von der Leyen said: «The Union grows stronger»

According to the Israeli prime minister, the earlier strikes on Hezbollah have «thwarted the threat of an invasion from Lebanon»

All Russian battlegroups in the zone of the special military operation strictly observed the ceasefire from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 and remained at their previously held positions

Peter Magyar also pledged to take steps to strengthen democracy in Hungary

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned Trinamool workers of impending arrests by the Election Commission ahead of assembly polls, urging them to remain vigilant. She also vowed to resist the BJP's alleged plans for delimitation and NRC implementation, which she claims aim to divide Bengal and create detention camps.

The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detention is linked to the April 1 violence in Mothabari. Seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office. Choudhury and Rabbani were reportedly present at the scene. The NIA is investigating the incident after a Supreme Court order.

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir admitted a controversial video showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and making remarks about Muslims is authentic, though selectively edited. He claims the full 51-minute recording will prove his innocence.

Kolkata's 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral roll for Bengal's second-phase assembly polls. These tribunals, established after a Supreme Court order, will address grievances for over 27 lakh names excluded from supplementary lists.

Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter's «blatantly communal and anti-Constitution» policies. He accused the BJP of using the religion card for electoral gains, a tactic he likened to British colonial rule. Bose declared it's time to drive out the BJP, just as India did the British.

Israel has summoned Madrid’s chargé d’affaires after an effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu was burned during a festival in a Spanish town Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill has delivered an address to the nation’s cosmonauts currently stationed at the ISS Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of War will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 Read Full Article at RT.com

The Australian government will give $2.5 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands after Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Vice President JD Vance’s negotiations in Pakistan with Iran failed to end the war, but progress was reported on building goodwill.

WIth record turnout, Hungarians chose to end the 16-year rule of the prime minister who was a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy.

Honorable Justine-Judith Lekogo, députée élue du deuxième arrondissement de Franceville, économiste, femme politique et actrice de la société civile, livre son analyse du bilan d'un an de gouvernance du président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Entre avancées notables et défis persistants, elle appelle à une accélération des réformes, notamment dans les secteurs sociaux et énergétiques. Madame, pourquoi le 12 avril est-il une date importante selon vous ? Justine-Judith Lekogo : Je (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Christine Fréchette is Quebec’s incoming premier. She won the leadership race to replace François Legault as head of the Coalition Avenir Québec, beating out Bernard Drainville.

Ukraine faces a “huge” problem reconciling calls to fight until victory with widespread draft evasion, Zelensky aide Kirill Budanov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy if Iran takes “our final and best offer.”

Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.

The U.S. president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.