India's room air-conditioner market faces price hikes due to rising commodity costs and stricter energy-efficiency norms, with manufacturers indicating further increases. Despite a challenging year and volatile demand, companies are optimistic about long-term growth, projecting the market to nearly double by FY30.

A 38-year-old woman who was involved in a high profile Chinatown accident in February that resulted in a death of a six-year-old tourist from Indonesia and serious injuries to her 31-year-old mother was charged in court on Wednesday (April 8). Both victims were holidaying in Singapore.The accused — who arrived at the State Courts at around 8.25am — was given one charge of driving without due care and attention causing death and another charge of driving without due care and attention resulting in grievous hurt. She cannot be named due to a gag order imposed under the Children and Young Persons Act, as her son, a minor, was in the car during the accident and is a potential witness.The accident occurred at about 11.50am on Feb 6 in an open-air carpark near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and the driver was arrested at the scene. She is an Indian national, according to charge sheets.

A 37-year-old Singaporean man was arrested on Tuesday (April 7) morning for attempting to evade further security checks after he arrived at Woodlands Checkpoint.The incident happened at about 6.35am at the bus hall.In a joint news release on Tuesday night, the police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said he was directed for further checks by a security screening officer who suspected him of concealing items in his pants.After placing his bags for X-ray screening, he was about to undergo a physical pat-down inspection when he fled the bus hall with his belongings.ICA officers were alerted and he was intercepted within the checkpoint's premises, where he was found with five packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes on him.He was arrested by ICA officers and referred to the police and Singapore Customs for further investigations.The man will be charged in court on Wednesday for failing to comply with an authorised officer's request for inspection under the Infrastructure Protection Act 2017.If found guilty of the said offence, he may be jailed for up to two years, fined up to $20,000, or both.

Wisconsin is home to close elections and contentious ideological battles, and its high court could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.

La gendarmerie a arrêté deux personnes soupçonnées d'avoir cambriolé plusieurs habitations et logements accueillant des touristes dans les secteurs d’Ohotu et Avatoru à Rangiroa, entre janvier et mars 2026. Ils devront répondre de leurs actes devant la justice.

Justice B.V. Nagarathna strongly criticized the historical practice of isolating menstruating women, deeming it a form of «untouchability.» While hearing arguments on the Sabarimala temple entry ban, she questioned the validity of such social customs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta countered, arguing the deity's unique attributes and devotees' faith should not be tested by gender equality standards.

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An appellate tribunal ruled that Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person, accepting his Aadhaar card as proof of identity after the Election Commission failed to provide reasons for his exclusion. The tribunal noted discrepancies in voter lists and relied on supporting documents like Aadhaar, passport, and driving license to establish his identity.

Television rating points for news channels have been suspended for another four weeks by the information and broadcasting ministry. This decision, citing concerns over sensationalizing the West Asia conflict, aims to curb unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content. The move, following a previous suspension linked to alleged manipulation, signals increased regulatory oversight during crises.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's «illiterate» jibe at BJP supporters and his venomous snake analogy for the RSS and BJP. Shah asserted that such remarks are undemocratic and urged voters to decisively defeat the Congress in upcoming elections, stating the party has become a threat to the democratic system under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made multiple visits to Tamil Nadu for campaigning, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence has fueled speculation about discord within the Congress-DMK alliance. Gandhi's recent campaign in Puducherry also saw him avoid mentioning DMK leader M.K. Stalin, suggesting underlying friction between the parties.

Soaring LPG prices are forcing migrant workers back to Bihar. Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, their journeys driven by unaffordable cooking gas in cities. Construction workers and factory hands cite exorbitant costs, with some stating two days' wages barely cover a kilogram of LPG. This exodus highlights the severe economic strain impacting livelihoods.

The University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) has elected a new executive team to lead the student body, with the official handover held recently at the USP Emalus Campus.

Works are underway in PENAMA Province to replant trees around water sources and along coastal areas.

Eight accomplices charged over the robbery at Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal on 29 December 2025 have pleaded guilty, while the alleged mastermind has denied all charges before the Supreme Court.

Multiple namele leaves were placed yesterday morning at the Etas Subdivision site, raising questions about the progress of the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project. The Vanuatu Daily Post visited the site and observed several leaves placed on machinery,…

Chief Justice (CJ) Vincent Lunabek adjourned the plea of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency, Jay Ngwele, over allegations of misappropriating VT1 million in public funds yesterday morning.

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Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondi’s ouster, defended investigations of the president’s political foes.

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled two Kishtwar shrines and their properties as waqf, denying ownership rights to petitioners claiming hereditary custodianship. The court emphasized that property titles must be based on evidence, not public history, dismissing reliance on historical texts for ownership claims.