The Supreme Court of India seeks responses from the Centre and Roche on making the spinal muscular atrophy treatment drug Risdiplam affordable in India. The move comes after it was reported that the drug is much cheaper in Pakistan and China due to government interventions.

The Rajya Sabha passed the resolution confirming President's rule in Manipur after a heated debate. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for politicizing the conflict, noting ongoing efforts for peace talks between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Opposition leaders criticized PM Modi for not visiting the violence-stricken state.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a vehicle remains insured until the policyholder receives a formal cancellation notice. The court directed an insurer to pay over Rs 1.2 lakh as it failed to prove the policyholder had been informed of the policy cancellation after his premium cheque was dishonoured.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a 15-hour debate, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, now awaits the President's assent. Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill, asserting it involves both Muslims and non-Muslims.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea's coast on Saturday morning.   

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The ship splashed down off the coast of California

Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the sovereignty, patriotic projects and support for veterans commission of Russia’s Civic Chamber, said, that the Russian Armed Forces are conducting targeted attacks

During the inspection, sappers found 36 self-made pressure mines in one of the two compartments, each of which was carefully camouflaged with dry grass

Yemeni Armed Forces Conduct Operation in Jaffa Area

According to the source, the French leader is said to be willing to take up the leadership role «when the time is right»

The Assam cabinet has approved the withdrawal of all pending cases in Foreigners' Tribunals against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community, enabling their recognition as Indian citizens and removal of the 'doubtful voter' tag. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed this decision 'historic', emphasizing their status as natives and integral parts of Assam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a 21-point plan at the Bimstec summit to boost regional connectivity, trade, and security. Proposals include a feasibility study on local currency trade and UPI connectivity. Modi emphasized enhanced security cooperation, disaster management, and the establishment of a Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre and Bimstec Chamber of Commerce.

PM Narendra Modi emphasized the need for early restoration of democracy in Myanmar during a meeting with junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Modi expressed condolences for the recent earthquake and discussed India's humanitarian efforts. Both leaders agreed on cooperation against insurgent activities and crimes along the India-Myanmar border.

SC will examine the different arguments from Hindu and Muslim sides on the applicability of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 to the Mathura Shahi Idgah-Srikrishna Janmasthan dispute. Muslim side claims the suits violate the PoW Act, while Hindus argue it's protected under the ASI Act.

Singapore may be placed in the lowest base tier - with a tariff of 10 per cent on goods - but there are «wider and more profound consequences», said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a YouTube video on Friday (April 4).  This is even though the direct impact on Singapore may be limited «for now», he said. His comments come two days after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on goods imported from the rest of the world on what he called «Liberation Day». Trump claims that the tariffs will boost the US economy and protect jobs.  PM Wong pointed out that if other countries adopt the same approach as the US, Singapore may take a bigger hit than others, because of our heavy reliance on trade.  «Singapore has decided not to impose retaliatory tariffs. But other countries may not exercise the same restraint. »The likelihood of a full-blown global trade war is growing. «The impact of the higher tariffs, plus the uncertainty of what countries may do next, will weigh heavily on the global economy. International trade and investments will suffer, and global growth will slow,» he said. 

[New Times] The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion has warned that it will «eliminate the threat at its source» if the Kinshasa regime continues its attacks or provocations against civilians in Walikale.

[UN News] Ongoing violence in North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to kill, injure and displace civilians, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned.

[UNFPA] Chance Azina walked slowly along the streets of Goma in North Kivu Province, her body weighed down by the heat at seven months pregnant. Like many others, she was trying to maintain a sense of normality, despite having been displaced multiple times by the intense violence flaring across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A Srinagar court ordered four men, guilty of drinking and causing public nuisance, to perform community service instead of imprisonment. The community service includes cleaning at a Sufi shrine and a government girls' higher secondary school. The court considers this a more humane and progressive approach to justice.

J&K's National Conference and Congress criticized LG Manoj Sinha for overstepping power boundaries with officer transfers, warning against further interference. A resolution condemned the Waqf Act. The coordination between the elected government and LG remains, but any future conflicts will be brought up in the assembly.

PM Narendra Modi commended the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by Parliament, highlighting their impact on transparency and socio-economic justice for marginalized Muslims. The legislation aims to eliminate corruption in waqf property management and benefit Muslim women and the underprivileged.

RLD, an ally of BJP, supported the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha but has refrained from making public statements to avoid alienating any voter base in western UP. Party leadership has communicated their support quietly, citing the sensitivity of the issue.

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Investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev’s trip to the US signals “cautious optimism” about normalizing ties, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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According to the US Secretary of State, the Trump administration remains optimistic that a peace deal can be reached, but understands that the negotiation process will be difficult

The interest in taking part in SPIEF is driven by equal opportunities provided by the forum to all the participants, Alexey Valkov said

The official euro rate was reduced by 18 kopecks to 92.9855 rubles