The Gender Responsive Budgeting Cell hosted a two-day international conference at AJNIFM, New Delhi, on accelerating women-led development. Experts from diverse sectors explored strategies to advance gender equity. Sessions focused on economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, health, and institutional support. Key speakers highlighted the importance of integrating gender considerations into policy and financial systems for inclusive, sustainable growth.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan ruled out resignation over Serious Fraud Investigation Office's (SFIO) case against his daughter T Veena.

The Amazon Prime Video show sees British comics face off in Jimmy Carr 's challenge to make others laugh while keeping a straight face.

The new technology will record whether an item leaving self-checkouts has been scanned or not as a customer goes by.

It's the first time Virginia Giuffre has been spotted in public since being involved in what police called a minor bus crash north of Perth.

[Leadership] Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city.

[TrustAfrica] Accra, Ghana - The African Social Movements Baraza 2025 is set to take place from Monday, 14th to Wednesday, 16th April 2025. This gathering will bring together social movements, grassroots activists, civil society organization leaders, creatives, academics, policymakers and passionate change-makers from across the continent to define and strategize on pressing social issues impacting Africans.

[allAfrica] Leading Sudanese and international voices will convene tomorrow to brief the press on the urgent need for greater African engagement in resolving the devastating conflict in Sudan, which approaches its second anniversary on April 15.

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repurchase rate to 6% Read Full Article at RT.com

The State Department says autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the “only feasible” solution to the conflict over Western Sahara Read Full Article at RT.com

The organization had a huge influence on the relationship between Prague and Moscow, Stanislav Novotny has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has continuously violated the moratorium on energy facility strikes, according to the Defense Ministry Read Full Article at RT.com

The Economic Freedom Fighters claim that the National Assembly’s approval of the ANC’s 2025 Fiscal Framework was unconstitutional Read Full Article at RT.com

«If the European Union introduces higher tariffs, this will not be the best response to the tariffs set by the Americans. The best response is negotiations,» the Hungarian top diplomat stressed

Details of new tariffs are not given but mass media reported earlier that they will total up to 25% and cover US exports to the EU amounting to 21 bln euro

According to MP Vadim Fotescu, the prosecutor’s office decided to take precautionary measures, as her previous 20-day arrest period is set to expire on April 14

The World Rowing Executive Board announced a decision in early March to allow Russian athletes to participate at international tournaments in 2025 under a neutral status

«Russia as a major exporter and responsible participant of a multisided trade system is interested in fair, open trade relations,» Maria Zakharova stressed

[RFI] Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two countries on security and mining deals.

Russia’s deputy representative at the UN, Dmitry Polyansky, has discussed with RT the role of US allies in Europe in the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has slapped 84% duties on US goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s 104% levies on Chinese products Read Full Article at RT.com

The AfD party has garnered 25% of support, outpacing the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, a new Ipsos survey shows Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trump administration has been told to reinstate the AP to the press pool after a dispute over how the Gulf of Mexico is named Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has broken the NHL scoring record Read Full Article at RT.com

The Supreme Court sharply criticised the Centre on Wednesday for delaying the implementation of a cashless treatment scheme for motor accident victims. Citing a breach of its January 8 order, the court summoned the transport ministry secretary to explain the delay. The court emphasised that financial hold-ups cost lives, and warned of contempt proceedings. The scheme, mandated under the Motor Vehicles Act, was to ensure critical care during the ‘golden hour’ post-accidents.

Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had been criticised for not participating in the Waqf Bill debate in Lok Sabha.

A business class passenger on Air India’s Delhi-Bangkok flight urinated on a co-passenger before landing on April 9, 2025. Air India confirmed the incident and said the crew followed procedures. The victim declined to file a complaint, and an internal panel will decide on further action. This follows a similar incident in 2022.

M’mawu ake otsegulira msika wa fodya wa chaka cha 2025 ku Kasungu, Purezidenti wa Malawi Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera watsimikiza kuti wabweretsa ogula fodya ambiri monga momwe analonjezera. Izi zachitika pa tsiku lofunika kwambiri pa chuma cha dziko, ndipo Purezidentiyo anapereka mawu amphamvu otsindika kufunikira kwa mlimi wa fodya komanso thandizo la boma lake pa […] The post Chakwera Akwanitsa Lonjezo Lobweretsa Ogula Fodya Ambiri appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Floral tributes were paid at the River Valley shophouse where a 10-year-old girl died and 21 others were injured after a fire broke out on Tuesday (April 8). When AsiaOne reached 278 River Valley Road at noon on Wednesday (April 9), two bouquets were seen at the corner of the shophouse's entrance. Two bouquets were seen at the corner of the shophouse's entrance. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Hoon Jeng Jee A bouquet of white and yellow chrysanthemums had a handwritten note in Chinese. «To the girl who passed away, rest in peace,» the note from Venerable Shi Fa Rong said. «May the injured have a speedy recovery.»

Rescuers continue to clear the rubble in search of the missing people

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said that the claims regarding Chinese nationals' involvement in the special military operation were completely unfounded