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Stricter rules to protect European waters: EU Parliament sets stricter standards to curb pollution in rivers, lakes and groundwater

India, April 5 -- The European Union (EU) Parliament on March 26, 2026, approved updated EU water pollution standards. This would help in tackling harmful substances in Europe's rivers, lakes and grou... Read More


Mcap of 6 of top 10 most valued companies drops by nearly Rs.65,000 crore; Bharti Airtel loses nearly Rs.30,000 crore

New Delhi, April 5 -- The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs.64,734.46 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit, r... Read More


Seth Rogen says 'The Studio' season 2 feels "anchorless" after Catherine O'Hara's death

Washington, April 5 -- The upcoming second season of 'The Studio' will confront a profound real-life loss, as co-creator and star Seth Rogen has confirmed that the series will directly address the abs... Read More


Hajj flights for J&K pilgrims to begin April 18

Srinagar, April 4, April 5 -- The Hajj flights for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will begin from April 18 and continue till April 28 with a total of 4,706 pilgrims set to undertake the sacred pilgri... Read More


LG Sinha suspends IPS officer over alleged GP Fund misappropriation, tax irregularities

Jammu, April 4, April 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has placed IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria under suspension with immediate effect, pending an inquiry into alleged financial irr... Read More


'India must shift from low-cost pharma to global quality leader'

India, April 5 -- Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary in the Department of Commerce and Industry, on Saturday called on India's pharmaceutical industry to reposition itself globally as a producer known... Read More


Zuckerberg's Meta reportedly pauses work with Mercor after $10 billion Silicon Valley startup confirms security breach

New Delhi, April 5 -- Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has reportedly paused all its work with data contracting startup Mercor following a major security breach. According to a report by WIRED, which cited p... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: AEDC officials extort Abuja residents trying to get prepaid meters

Nigeria, April 5 -- For three months, Felix Dauda* struggled to get his home connected to the electricity grid and obtain a prepaid meter. What was supposed to be a simple process became complex when ... Read More


Watch: Ball Boy Wins 'Moment of the Match' Award After Stunning Catch in PSL 2026

India, April 5 -- The Pakistan Super League 2026 has already delivered plenty of drama along with some memorable moments. Right now, Karachi Kings are sitting comfortably at the top of the points tabl... Read More


The innovation multiplier

India, April 5 -- The waiting has a price, and economists are beginning to put a number on it. Benjamin Jones and Lawrence Summers, in a 2021 NBER working paper, calculated the social return of all US... Read More