Congress is campaigning for Puducherry assembly elections with a strong focus on jobs and social security. The party promises Rs 2,000 monthly for unemployed youth and 30,000 new jobs. Free bus travel for women and Rs 20 lakh health insurance are also pledged. Full statehood for Puducherry remains a key promise.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Pakistan's threat to strike Kolkata. She criticized the PM for targeting Bengal during rallies but not addressing the specific threat, demanding his resignation. Banerjee asserted that threats to the state would not be tolerated.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war. Donald Trump has warned Iran he will blow up Iran's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened by tomorrow.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war. Donald Trump has warned Iran he will blow up Iran's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened by tomorrow.

A police report has been filed after local content creator Naomi Neo was allegedly groped at a flea market in Aperia Mall on Saturday (April 4). In a now-deleted Instagram post, the 30-year-old said she was at her booth as a vendor at the shopping mall, located in Kallang, when the incident occurred. Neo said the molester who had been lingering around her booth touched her inappropriately before running away.Neo's friends who witnessed the incident gave chase and caught up with the culprit. They then reported the matter to the police.«I considered letting it slide because he was a fan, but I couldn't justify that — especially with so many girls around. If I don't pursue the matter, what's going to stop him from doing it again?» wrote Neo. 

Retail sales in Singapore went up 8.3 per cent year-on-year in February which was the Chinese New Year (CNY) month.It reverses the 0.5 per cent decrease in January, according to data from the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) released on Monday (April 6).Excluding motor vehicles, parts and accessories, retail sales increased 11.2 per cent in February, compared to the 2.9 per cent decline at the start of the year.But on a seasonally adjusted basis, retail sales declined 4.1 per cent in February over the previous month.Supermarkets and hypermarkets saw the most growth year-on-year rising 29.3 per cent.Closely following are recreational goods which increased by 26 per cent, as well as department store sales which grew 16.8 per cent.While sales of apparel and footwear grew 8.8 per cent compared to last year, its performance fell 14.4 per cent when seasonally adjusted.Sales also fell for petrol service stations and motor vehicles, recording a decline of 9.8 per cent and 7.8 per cent respectively.

Iran has threatened Donald Trump with 'devastating and widespread' retaliations after the US president yesterday vowed to hit the Middle East nation's power plants

Meghan posted clips on Instagram showing the family taking part in an Easter egg hunt, feeding chickens, and decorating the eggs inside.

The actor, 40, was confirmed to be playing Tommy Shelby's son Duke in a story set ten years after the events of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Hardman claimed that news of the altercation was 'raised up the chain of command', getting the attention of the Lord Chamberlain, Prince Philip and ultimately, the Queen.

SINGAPORE — At Lakeview Estate in Upper Thomson Road, ageing lifts have become more than just an inconvenience.The 49-year-old development has three blocks, with each lift serving alternate floors. When one breaks down, residents on those floors - including the elderly and wheelchair users - effectively lose lift access.Replacing all 12 lifts would cost $1.8 million, but as at August 2025, the sinking fund held barely $1 million, The Straits Times reported then.Lakeview Estate's dilemma is not unique.More than 1,000 of Singapore's 3,750 private residential developments are at least 30 years old. Many were built in the 1980s and 1990s and are now reaching the stage where major systems - from lifts to plumbing and electrical systems - begin to fail.But many may not have collected adequate sinking funds for such urgent essential repairs, especially since maintenance costs have risen over the years.

An overhead signage along the Causeway towards Woodlands Checkpoint landed on top of the two Malaysia-registered heavy vehicles on Monday (April 6) morning.The incident happened at about 7.35am and affected both lanes of the road for about 10 minutes.Videos and photos of the incident circulating on social media show an overhead signage — used to direct buses, coaches, and passenger vans — on a bus and trailer.No visible damage was seen on the structure from which the signage was mounted, although the height restriction barrier appeared dented.

According to Helga Zepp LaRouche, «such a step could be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back, since the overall strategic climate is already one of disarray»

This refers to the flagship Arab Light grade, according to the source

Dmitry Bakanov also announced that the first ROS module will be deployed in 2028

Tran Thanh Man has served as Vietnamese parliament speaker since May 2024

Despite enemy strikes, «neither scientific progress nor the desire to serve peace and health globally will stop» in Iran, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated

The King couldn't have looked happier to see his grandchildren yesterday as he led a notably unified Royal Family for their traditional Easter Sunday service.

When the 'highly respected colonel' unclipped his safety harness and raised himself gingerly out of the battered ejector seat, he was taking a terrifying step into the unknown.

James walked closely behind the Prince and Princess of Wales as they arrived for the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday.

Daily Mail travel reporter Alesia Fiddler experienced a nightmare stay in Bury with her mum for Mother's Day, and Booking.com refused to refund them.

In an industry of carefully-curated social media accounts, Kate Beckinsale has never shied away from telling her millions of followers what she really thinks.

Rahul Gandhi pledged full statehood for Puducherry if Congress forms the government, accusing the current administration of being remotely controlled by Delhi. He also outlined promises including monthly support for unemployed youth, job creation, free bus travel for women, relaxed government job age limits, and Rs 20 lakh healthcare insurance for every family.

A shadow war has been ignited within the hallowed halls of Capital Hill, as fresh allegations emerge of a high-stakes campaign to force the resignation of Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah. Allegedly, at the eye of this political hurricane is the nation’s top civil servant, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi. Despite […] The post THE CHIEF SECRETARY’S GAMBIT: Inside the Alleged Plot to Oust Vice President Ansah appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning that the country is trapped in a cycle of tragedy, inquiry and inaction. Their remarks came as the nation marked 14 years since the death of former president Bingu wa Mutharika, […] The post Commentators call for legal enforcement of inquiry recommendations 14 years after Bingu’s death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial mismanagement that now threaten to tear the union apart from within. Operating under the banner Concerned Teachers of Malawi, a furious group of educators has issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding […] The post Teachers’ Union Under Siege as Revolt Erupts Over ‘Misused Funds’ and Leadership Failure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities in Lilongwe have issued a strong call to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) to sustain and scale up its support to Mother Care Groups (MCGs), warning that the community structures remain critical in safeguarding child health and boosting immunisation coverage. Officials from the Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) say the gains registered […] The post Health Officials Push MHEN to Sustain Lifeline Support for Mother Care Groups appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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[New Times] The country has set ambitious goals that include increasing agricultural productivity per hectare by 13 times by 2050.

[Daily Trust] Nigeria's ongoing Lassa fever outbreak is showing a worrying rise in deaths, with new figures from treatment centres and national surveillance pointing not just to wider transmission, but a deepening fatality burden across several states.

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