The government plans to reconvene Parliament for a special session to pass women's reservation legislation for 2029. Despite opposition parties questioning the timing and motives, they've largely supported the proposal itself. The NDA is confident due to broad past support and women's growing influence as voters, anticipating passage of key bills.

The Congress party has criticized the BJP's recently announced 'special session', accusing it of violating campaign regulations, particularly regarding the contentious women's quota bill, which they claim is aimed at influencing voters in Tamil Nadu and Bengal. They express concern over proposed adjustments to parliamentary seats, warning it could marginalize smaller states and exacerbate regional inequalities.

The Diocesan Mission Office of the Anglican Diocese of Banks and Torres has sent warm Easter greetings to its members across TORBA Province and beyond, calling for reflection, unity, and renewed faith during the holy season.

The Chairman of Wawa Council of Chiefs of South Pentecost, Chief Pita Watas, has called on Nangol tour operators to respect the tradition of the nangol ceremony.

President Nikenike Vurobaravu has extended his Easter message to the nation, calling on citizens to reflect on the true meaning of the season and renew their faith in God.

Air Vanuatu is in the process of recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the national carrier works to rebuild and strengthen its operations following a turbulent period.

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on Vanuatu students to reject a new Indonesian scholarship programme, describing it as propaganda on West Papua and what it terms “chequebook diplomacy.”

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are vulnerable, officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appears more secure.

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Toll payments will go cashless from April 10, with no cash transactions accepted. Vehicles without FASTags can pay via UPI at 1.25 times the normal fee, or face penalties. Exempted individuals must now use special FASTags or annual passes to prevent misuse and reduce arguments at toll plazas, paving the way for signal-free tolling.

After Raghav Chadha's ousting as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, AAP leaders launched an intense critique, branding him as overly focused on superficial publicity while neglecting critical party ideologies. His peers challenged his muted stance on urgent political affairs and his conspicuous lack of presence at protests, suggesting a possible intimidation by PM Modi.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipates receiving 20 F404 engines from General Electric by December, with a sixth for the Tejas Mark 1A expected by April-end. HAL is imposing contractual penalties on GE for engine supply delays. Meanwhile, all 34 Tejas jets are set to resume flying from April 8 after software issues were resolved, following a recent grounding incident.

India's naval strength significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, enhancing its second-strike capability. The vessel boasts advanced stealth and increased missile capacity. Additionally, the stealth frigate INS Taragiri was inducted, alongside the foundation stone laid for a crucial naval research facility, underscoring India's growing maritime prowess and self-reliance.

Most travellers flying with United Airlines will now pay $10 more to check their luggage beginning on Friday, as rising jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East pushes another major United States carrier to increase fees. Customers travelling in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America will now pay $45 for their first piece of luggage and $55 for their second bag, according to United. “This is the first time in two years the airline has raised bag fees,” United said in a statement.

The Opposition People’s National Party is calling for the Government to address the condition of a bridge in Easington, St Thomas, following the death of a man who fell through the structure today. Opposition Spokesperson on Roads, Richard Azan, has described the incident as a profound failure of duty on the part of the Government. Azan called for a full parliamentary disclosure of all infrastructure spending since Hurricane Melissa last October and an immediate temporary crossing for Easington.

Manchester’s most wanted, Oral Cole, was shot and killed by police on Thursday during an alleged confrontation in Trelawny. According to police reports, a team from Manchester was conducting reconnaissance operations in connection with Cole. According to the police, Cole was linked to multiple crimes in Manchester and was described as a major threat to several communities. Police say Cole was accosted in the Albert Town area and, according to them, opened fire at the officers, who returned fire.

A man today died after falling from a bridge in Easington, St Thomas. Reports are that approximately 10:00 a.m., the man, who is yet to be identified, was attempting to cross the bridge when he fell through a gaping hole, reportedly created by heavy rains from Hurricane Melissa in October last year. He was taken to the Princess Margaret Hospital in the parish, where he was pronounced dead. Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has expressed deep sadness over the death.

With the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, European countries are seeing «a second important source of energy supplies dry up,» the newspaper said

Kirill Logvinov emphasized that in any conflict situation, the UN chief should hold an equidistant position, use neutral terminology, focus on mandatory or consensus decisions, and refrain from making legally void conclusions

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.

Jammu and Kashmir braces for a spell of heavy rain, gusty winds, and high-altitude snowfall over the next 36 hours. Srinagar experienced significant road flooding on Friday, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents and tourists to avoid non-essential travel and exercise caution near water bodies. Erratic weather conditions are expected to persist until April 10.

The Supreme Court ruled that higher rank officials face harsher penalties for service misdeeds due to increased responsibility. Upholding differential punishments for bank employees involved in misappropriating funds, the apex court reinstated a senior manager's sacking, while an officer faced forced retirement and a gunman a salary cut. Courts must exercise restraint in interfering with disciplinary actions.

The newspaper specified that it was an A-10 Warthog attack aircraft

According to the news agency, the proposal followed the emergence of serious problems for the US Armed Forces due to a miscalculation of the military potential of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The US leader declined to discuss the details of the ongoing search and rescue operation in Iran

The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — «hostile,» «neutral,» and «friendly»