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WASA amendment bill passed, govt gets power to appoint, remove officials

Sangsad Bhaban, April 8 -- In a move to overhaul the management of water and sewerage authorities in the country, a bill titled "Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026" was passed ... Read More


Badshah apologizes to NCW, pledges girls' education and empowerment songPublished on: April 8, 2026 1:46 PM

Pakistan, April 8 -- Popular Indian rapper Badshah recently appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) regarding his controversial Haryanvi song Tateeree. The hearing was convened after t... Read More


J&K LG sacks two govt employees for terror links; nearly 90 terminated since 2019

India, April 8 -- The Jammu and Kashmir administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday terminated the services of two more government employees for their alleged involvement in r... Read More


Asked to 'get lost': Trinamool's big claim on meeting with ECI; Derek O'Brien accused of shouting

India, April 8 -- A meeting between a Trinamool Congress delegation and the Election Commission of India on Wednesday turned contentious, with the TMC alleging it was told to "get lost" during the bri... Read More


RBI policy: Why the end of the 'Goldilocks' phase isn't a jolt for investors

New Delhi, April 8 -- 'Goldilocks' refers to a situation that is just right. Derived from the fairytale character who prefers things in the middle, it describes an optimal, balanced condition. In the ... Read More


11-year-old college student dies after alleged bullying

Nigeria, April 8 -- An 11-year-old student of Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State, UfokObong Godwin, has died under controversial circumstances. The family and the college autho... Read More


Women in leadership drive inclusion agenda at 2026 Sheraton Lagos seminar

Nigeria, April 8 -- Female leaders and entrepreneurs have called for more inclusive leadership and stronger support systems to advance women's empowerment across all sectors. They made this appeal at... Read More


Sensex, Nifty 50 bulls roar after US-Iran ceasefire relief: Should investors chase the rally?

Stock Market Today, April 8 -- Indian stock markets delivered a powerful rebound on Wednesday, April 8, as investors cheered a mix of positive global and domestic triggers. A two-week ceasefire betwee... Read More


What is 'Ghost Murmur'? The secret CIA heartbeat tracker used to find downed American pilot in Iran

New Delhi, April 8 -- The CIA used a secret new technology called 'Ghost Murmur' to locate and rescue the downed US airman in Iran, as per a new report by the New York Post. Reportedly, the technology... Read More


One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers charged with Afghan war crimesPublished on: April 8, 2026 1:36 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan, police said following a sweeping war crimes probe. A land... Read More