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Opposition bloc to hold Saturday rally in Dhaka over constitutional reform

Dhaka, April 2 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has announced protests demanding constitutional reform in line with a referendum verdict. The Opposition bloc is set to hold a rally and pr... Read More


"Why I arranged a wife for my autistic son" - OPM founder explains

Nigeria, April 2 -- The marriage between Aboy Chibuzor, a man living with autism, and an Edo-born woman has stirred widespread reactions since it surfaced on social media. Much of the controversy has... Read More


Mutfwang: Plateau violence under control, Tinubu to visit Jos

Nigeria, April 2 -- Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has said the security situation in Jos has been brought under control following days of violence, even as President Bola Tinubu prepares to vi... Read More


3-hour water cuts every other day in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte and Nawala

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every... Read More


Petition filed seeking high level probe, school closures over child deaths from measles

Dhaka, April 2 -- A lawyer has filed a writ petition seeking a high-level investigation into child deaths from measles and directives to keep schools closed until the outbreak is brought under control... Read More


12kg LPG cylinder price jumps up by Tk 387 amid Iran war

Dhaka, April 2 -- The price of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) has spiked by Tk 32.30 per kg as the global fuel market reels amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. As a result, the price of a 12kg cy... Read More


Japan stocks fall as Middle East tensions dampen investor sentiment

Mumbai, April 2 -- Japanese equities declined on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 Index dropping 2.4% to 52,463 and the broader Topix Index falling 1.6% to 3,612. The losses reversed gains from the previ... Read More


Aquapulse, Gabify reel in early-stage cheques

New Delhi, April 2 -- Odisha-headquartered aquaculture tech startup Aquapulse has raised Rs 25 crore (around $2.7 million) in its Series A funding round led by NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of ... Read More


China stocks fall as cautious policy stance and global uncertainty weigh on sentiment

Mumbai, April 2 -- Chinese stock markets declined on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite falling 0.7% to close at 3,919 and the Shenzhen Component dropping 1.6% to 13,487. The weakness followed broa... Read More


Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- National carmaker Proton said its total sales for the first quarter of 2026 reached their highest level since 2004, supported by strong demand across both internal combustion ... Read More