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ADB backs Pakistan solar power reformsPublished on: April 7, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, April 7 -- Pakistan is set to receive financial and technical support from the Asian Development Bank for solar transition and power sector reforms. The support will focus on battery storage... Read More


Rajnath Singh lays foundation stones of Ophthalmology, Oncology & Joint Replacement Centres at Army Hospital (R&R) & new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt

New Delhi, April 7 -- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, on April 06, 2026, laid the foundation stones of Ophthalmology, Oncology and Joint Replacement Centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and new... Read More


Groups endorse senator as Nigeria's permanent representative to UN

Nigeria, April 7 -- A coalition of civil society organisations has endorsed the appointment of the senator representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Na... Read More


Revanth Reddy throws debate challenge to Pinarayi Vijayan, says "competition not between Telangana and Kerala"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 -- Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday expressed his willingness to engage in a direct, fact-based debate with Keralam Chief Minister Pi... Read More


China intensifies coercive strategy against Taiwan amid global narrative push: Report

Taipei, April 7 -- China is escalating a dual "push and pull" strategy aimed at Taiwan, combining coercive measures with economic incentives to undermine the island's sovereignty, according to a recen... Read More


Helium Air Bags $2 Mn To Accelerate Smart AC Development

India, April 7 -- Helium Smart Air, a startup building smart ACs, has raised $2 Mn (about Rs.19 Cr) in its seed funding led by India Quotient. The startup intends to deploy the funds to accelerate it... Read More


Standing committee approves Mumbai's largest-ever rRs.r80,000 cr budget; rRs.r800 cr reserved for panel

India, April 7 -- After extensive deliberations and discussions, the BMC standing committee has approved Mumbai's largest-ever municipal budget of Rs.80,952 crore, marking a significant financial road... Read More


Talk to strangers, it can be good for you

India, April 7 -- About a month ago, I took a solo trip to the Kochi Biennale. This wasn't my first time travelling by myself, I have done it many times and enjoy it deeply. Yet I was surprised to see... Read More


How the new credit reporting cycle will rewire loans, EMIs and approvals

New Delhi, April 7 -- When most people think about credit scores, they think of a credit card application. For years, the card has been the poster child of urban India's credit ecosystem. That framing... Read More


Buhari's son, Yusuf, declares for Katsina Reps seat

Nigeria, April 7 -- Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. In... Read More