Mayawati has questioned the silence of the leader of opposition on the Waqf Amendment Bill. She says both Congress and BJP have failed the Dalit community. She also criticizes the growing trend of privatization. Mayawati had earlier urged the Centre to review the Waqf law. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 received presidential assent recently.

Congress leader Udit Raj casts doubt on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, labelling it a 'game' and questioning his significant role. Despite this skepticism, former home minister P Chidambaram welcomes the extradition, highlighting the UPA government's initial involvement in the process.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced the party's alliance with the NDA, hailing it as crucial for Tamil Nadu's progress and expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his support. This came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the alliance, stating that they will contest the upcoming elections together, with Modi leading nationally and Palaniswami heading the state campaign.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state. Speaking in Odisha, Nadda cited Delhi and Odisha as examples where resistance to the scheme preceded electoral setbacks for opposing parties.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape sees a resurgence as AIADMK and BJP reunite, prompting strong criticism from DMK's MK Stalin, who dismisses it as a doomed alliance. Stalin questions the alliance's ideological foundation and commitment to Tamil Nadu's interests, while Amit Shah assures a stable partnership.

On April 12, representatives of the US and Iran will discuss the parameters of resolving the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program in Oman

Millions of boys and girls dreamed of becoming cosmonauts after Yury Gagarin’s flight, according to Ivan Vagner

On February 7, the US President signed an executive order cutting off aid to South Africa, citing what he perceived as racial discrimination against the country’s white residents and the threat of lands being confiscated from farmers

The Antalya Forum, themed Restoring Diplomacy in a Fragmented World, will take place under the auspices of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 11-13

TORONTO: Jamaican-Canadian Dr. Mary Anne Chambers has been re-elected as chancellor of the University of Guelph. She was named the university’s 10th chancellor in 2022. Dr. Rene Van Acker, interim president and vice-chancellor commended Dr....

WASHINGTON, DC: She’s a trailblazer, whose exceptional contribution to diplomacy, service to the Jamaican diaspora, and dedication to nation-building have earned Senator Audrey P. Marks – until recently the Ambassador to the United States – the...

“Even a mug is very important in the country area to store water, so imagine a water drum.” These words from Vincent Rhoden, a farmer from Coffee Piece, St Mary, encapsulate the daily struggle of rural farmers in Jamaica who face persistent water...

Ethiopia on Friday appointed a former rebel and recently ousted Tigrayan leader as a government minister, a move analysts fear could exacerbate divisions in the increasingly restive northern region.

Antalya (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday on the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which opened the same day in Turkey.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least five civilians were killed and nearly ten others wounded on Friday when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a landmine between Ceel Gub and Adale in the Middle Shabelle region, according to local officials.

SINGAPORE - Over six months, alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi spent nearly $7 million buying eight high-end cars, most of which were given to his wife and three girlfriends. The cars included two Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB luxury saloons, top-of-the-range models which have more legroom. Ng paid $1.8 million for one in white, which he gave to his wife, and another $2.1 million for a purple one, which he gave to a girlfriend. In total, he is said to have spent more than $21 million on about 20 luxury cars. Ng also splurged on unusual car plate numbers - he paid $1.05 million for «S11T», which is believed to be the first civilian car plate registered in Singapore, and $91,000 for «ES11J». Details of the purchases emerged on April 11, when car dealer Michael Ho took the stand in Ng's ongoing criminal trial in the High Court. Ng is accused of masterminding a nickel-trading scam which attracted $1.46 billion from hundreds of investors. The investment scheme was perpetrated by his Envy group of companies between 2016 and 2021. He told investors he could buy nickel at a discount and then sell the metal for profit.

Footage from the body-worn camera of an Ontario Provincial Police officer lethally shot by Alain Bellefeuille has been shown at his murder trial. It takes the jury to the heart of the case: did Bellefeuille know he was shooting at police when he repeatedly opened fire?

Ryan Reynolds has personally urged Cobourg, Ont., committee members to rename the town’s arena after nine-year-old Grace Bowen who died of cancer in 2015. Reynolds befriended Bowen through Toronto's SickKids Foundation.

Duty-free shops across the country, still recovering from pandemic travel restrictions, are reporting massive drops in business in recent months as Canadians increasingly avoid travelling to the U.S.  

En 2030, 1 Polynésien sur 5 sera un sénior...Avec l'évolution des modes de vie et l'éclatement des familles, ce n'est pas toujours possible de les garder à la maison. Les unités de vie ou les centres d'accueil commencent à fleurir, un tournant pour la société polynésienne.

8 signalements sont effectués chaque jour pour violences intra-familiales en Polynésie. La loi pourrait bientôt évoluer avec l'introduction du délit de contrôle coercitif. Un pas de plus dans la lutte contre les violences conjugales. Ces manœuvres visent à isoler et contrôler sa conjointe, le plus souvent. En surveillant ses déplacements ou encore en réduisant son autonomie financière…Actuellement examinées, les parlementaires considèrent qu’elles sont un préalable aux féminicides.

Après avoir annoncé son décès, l'erratum a été publié par TNTV et confirmé par Polynésie La 1ère. L'enfant qui a été percuté jeudi 10 avril à Faa'a par un véhicule alors qu'il était passager d'un vélo électrique n'est pas décédé mais il est actuellement au bloc au CHPF.

Une touriste originaire de Pologne s'est noyée dans le lagon de Temae à Moorea. Ce vendredi matin la mer était agitée à cet endroit.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that the state remained largely peaceful despite limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, attributing the calm to effective groundwork by the Assam Police. He highlighted the state's communal harmony as preparations intensify for the Bohag Bihu festivities. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, aims to enhance the management of waqf properties.

An Indian Army JCO was killed in a gunfight with terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in Jammu's Akhnoor sector, marking a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. This incident occurred shortly after brigade commander-level talks aimed at de-escalating border tensions. Separately, in Kishtwar, security forces eliminated three Pakistani terrorists during a joint operation, recovering a cache of weapons.

Congress leader Udit Raj casts doubt on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, labeling it a 'game' and questioning his significant role. Despite this skepticism, former home minister P Chidambaram welcomes the extradition, highlighting the UPA government's initial involvement in the process.

Using military hardware typically reserved for missions overseas, the Trump administration looks to send a message that the status quo has changed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff will be the main negotiators

«China’s position on settlement in Ukraine is quite balanced, and we are grateful to our friends for that,» Andrey Rudenko noted

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) will be contesting Marymount, Kebun Baru and Pioneer SMCs in the 2025 General Election, said party leaders on Saturday (April 12) morning. Speaking to the media prior to a walkabout at Bishan North Shopping Mall, secretary-general Leong Mun Wai said the party has been walking the ground in Marymount and is «confident» in winning the SMC in the upcoming election. In GE2020, PSP's Dr Ang Yong Guan went up against PAP's Gan Siow Huang in Marymount SMC. It was a close win for Gan, who received 55.04 per cent of the votes against Dr Ang's 44.96 per cent. Dr Ang, a psychiatrist, was found guilty of professional misconduct and handed a three-year suspension of his medicine licence over prescriptions made to a patient that deviated from guidelines, reported The Straits Times in February. PSP subsequently said it accepted the court's decision, and that Dr Ang had informed the party that he will not stand in the next general election. Addressing Dr's Ang absence from the contest, Leong said he is «confident that we will be able to put up an even better result».

Damage was inflicted on troops and equipment of units of three mechanized, one assault brigades and one territorial defense brigade of the Ukrainian army near Kamenka, Kupyansk, Borovaya, Novoye, Makeyevka, Yampole, and Kirovsk

An armored combat vehicle, ten cars, two field branch artillery weapons, and three ammunition depots were destroyed as well

Ukrainian army also lost six armored combat vehicles, including М113 and VAB armored fighting vehicles, as well as a Humvee armored combat vehicle, three cars, and five pieces of artillery