India is set to join the UK-led discussions focusing on reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Foreign Secretary is expected to represent India at this pivotal meeting.

Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider legislation that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. This move aims to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, significantly altering the country's political landscape and reinforcing the government's women's empowerment agenda.

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Sarma, alleging foreign influence and corruption ahead of the 2026 elections. Gandhi claimed Trump controls Modi and accused Sarma of running a «land ATM» with Modi and Shah. Congress also unveiled poll promises including financial aid for women and land rights.

Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.

In Zambia, more people are now using the internet to discover music and entertainment. As this shift continues, local digital platforms are becoming important in helping artists reach audiences. One of these platforms is Zedwap.com, a music and entertainment website founded by Austin Mweemba. How the idea started The idea of Zedwap began in March […] The post From Idea to Platform: The Story of Zedwap in Zambia’s Music Industry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Product Magazine (NPM) has officially opened public voting for its highly anticipated Mid-Year Awards, following the successful completion of a rigorous and transparent nomination process. Voting commenced on 1st April and will run for a period of three weeks, offering the public an opportunity to actively support and recognize outstanding individuals, brands, and organizations […] The post NPM Officially Opens Voting for Mid-Year Awards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per litre and diesel to K6,687—an escalation of 34 percent and 35 percent respectively that is set to ripple across every corner of the economy. The hike, announced amid growing public frustration, has […] The post MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike as Malawians Brace for Economic Shock appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Christopher Joell-Deshields was let go after an investigation was launched into allegations of misuse of company funds and a failure to safeguard against bullying.

Iranian officials condemned the joint US-Israel strikes as an 'attempt to derail diplomacy,' even as Donald Trump insists he wants to wind down the conflict.

Zoe Tighe, 22, repeatedly went to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, but was treated for a urinary tract infection, before she eventually collapsed and was found to have sepsis.

Knife licences could be introduced to help prevent the sale of bladed weapons to children. The sale to under 18s is already illegal, but police and campaigners want tougher action.

Sir Paul, 83, seems to no longer carry that weight of a lengthy battle between The Beatles and old rivals Apple after performing at the company's anniversary celebrations.

US President Donald Trump has criticized NATO, accusing European leaders of failing to support Washington in the conflict with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

It is impossible to predict which way the gas carrier will drift, said Khaled Ghulam, official representative of the Libyan Emergency Committee dealing with the incident

Russia’s international reserves totaled $755.4 bln

Official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Mao Ning also called on the parties concerned to «work together to de-escalate the situation and prevent further negative effects of regional instability on global economic and energy security»

The attack was repelled by joint efforts of Russian Defense Ministry forces and mobile task forces, preventing damage to the Gazprom PJSC facility, the company stated

Alexey Likhachev said that transitioning to the use of the transport corridor as a huge global artery, a world-wide route is the final goal

Two of the country’s seasoned marketers Sobhuza Ngwenya and Levie Nkunika have broken into Africa’s top 100 rank of elite brand architects and reputation custodians following research by Brand Africa and African Business Magazine. Ngwenya is Marketing Director at mobile telco TNM Plc, while Nkunika is Head of Marketing and Sales at FDH Bank Plc […] The post Malawian marketers make Africa’s top 100 list appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has donated essential relief items valued at over K27 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) and the Red Cross to assist approximately 250 families affected by recent floods across Malawi. The donation includes bags of maize, blankets, 20-litre buckets, sugar, soya pieces, and water purification solutions. Speaking during […] The post SUNBIRD DONATES K27 MILLION WORTH OF RELIEF ITEMS TO DODMA AND RED CROSS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] For decades, Cape Mental Health - a community-based non-profit working throughout the Western Cape - has championed the rights and well-being of society's most vulnerable, particularly people with intellectual disabilities. Central to its approach is a simple but powerful conviction: that these individuals are not passive recipients of care, but rights holders who deserve dignity, protection, and full inclusion in their communities.

The Passion Hymns by Hallgrímur Pétursson will, as is tradition, be performed in full at Hallgrímskirkja tomorrow, Good Friday. The event is overseen by actress and writer Steinunn Jóhannesdóttir, and a total of eight readers will share the recitation of the hymns.

Tehran will maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian security official has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting Read Full Article at RT.com

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has warned that the EU will face a “debt hole” for tapping frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian man fought off four military recruiters with a chain in Odessa, as forced mobilization continues to spark violent confrontations Read Full Article at RT.com

South African troops have entered gang-affected areas of Cape Town to support police after a surge in crime Read Full Article at RT.com

With the resumption of crow shooting operations since late-March, the National Parks Board (NParks) has introduced safety measures to ensure public safety.In a statement on Thursday (April 2), it said that these include cordoned-off zones with signages, as well as working with stakeholders to inform the public on the location and timing of the operations.The shooters, who are wildlife management contractors engaged by NParks, are also required to ensure that the trajectory of the shotgun pellets is always directed upwards. Signages put up by NParks during a crow shooting operation on April 2.PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi A 25-minute shooting operation was witnessed by reporters at a heavy vehicle carpark in Jurong on Thursday.

Mediacorp on Thursday (April 2) unveiled its subscription plans for the 2026 World Cup — keeping rates unchanged from 2022 — despite airing 40 more matches as the participating teams go up from 32 to 48.It will be co-hosted across Canada, Mexico and the US from June 12 to July 20.Those who sign up between Thursday and April 30 can enjoy an early bird price of $98. Thereafter, the standard rate of $118 applies.Explaining its rationale for the price freeze, Angeline Poh, chief customer officer at Mediacorp, said that this is the «right thing to do» for Singapore football fans.The 2026 World Cup is the most expansive edition to date, featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches.Mediacorp's mewatch subscribers will be able to start watching immediately once they sign up, and stream on their existing preferred devices such as smart televisions, tablets and smartphones.

Petrol prices in Singapore returned to their recent record high on Thursday (April 2) as Caltex and SPC became the first fuel companies here to raise petrol prices again.They raised petrol prices by 5 cents — across their respective petrol offerings — while increasing their diesel price by 10 cents and 20 cents respectively.Their moves continued the recent trend of diesel price hikes, but also reversed a respite for petrol customers — lasting a grand total of nine days. In comparison, pump prices have been on the rise since March 4.Petrol prices in Singapore fell between March 22 and 24, with fuel companies here taking turns to drop prices by 5 cents; except for Shell which adjusted its posted prices for petrol downwards by a total of 7 cents — over two adjustments.

«This is a despicable war crime,» Esmaeil Baghaei said